Nichole Osinski

Executive Editor at Bobit Publishing

Executive Editor at Government Fleet

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Government Vehicle Sales See Continued Growth from Beginning of Year

3 weeks ago | government-fleet.com | Nichole Osinski

March government fleet sales saw another increase of overall monthly sales since the beginning of 2025, according to Bobit Business Media fleet numbers released on April 1. Last month's vehicle sales came in at 20,641 vehicles, compared to the 18,383 vehicles sold in February and 17,148 sold in January [Government fleet numbers were only present from Ford, GM, and Stellantis. The six major Asian-based automakers did not report any monthly fleet sales].
Reclaiming the Agora: Women in Fleet and the Power of Community

1 month ago | government-fleet.com | Nichole Osinski

Agora (ag·o·ra): a gathering place, especially the marketplace in ancient Greece. Agora. It's not a word you commonly hear today. But at one point in history, an agora, most famously the Agora of Athens, was the central place to go for gatherings, discussions, community, and more. If you wanted to know what was happening in our area and, more importantly, be a part of the comings and goings, this was the place to be.
Looking at Goals From a Different Angle

1 month ago | government-fleet.com | Nichole Osinski

As I'm sure most of you are aware, we're moving into Government Fleet's awards season. If you're new here, I'll quickly fill you in – each year, Government Fleet opens submissions for fleets, and fleet leaders who have overcome challenges, enacted change, and proven resilience with operations. Submissions can go into these categories: Leading Fleets, Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year, Hall of Fame, Legendary Lifetime Achievement Award, and Police Fleet Innovators.
Scaling EV Infrastructure: UCLA's Blueprint for Institutional Fleets

Jan 24, 2025 | government-fleet.com | Nichole Osinski

What do you do when it’s time to electrify a 950-vehicle fleet on a campus that can see up to 82,000 people on it on any given weekday? This was exactly the issue University of California, Los Angeles, faced to meet the requirements of the University of California system and its policies to decarbonize the institution in addition to the state’s requirements.
Spotlight Revisited: The 2024 Stories That Flew Under the Radar

Jan 24, 2025 | government-fleet.com | Nichole Osinski

Looking back on 2024, I can’t help but think about the stories that didn’t get the attention they deserved in the rush of a busy year. With new technologies rolling out, budgets tightening, and everyone juggling priorities, it’s no surprise some pieces slipped through the cracks. But here’s the thing: those stories still matter. They offer lessons we can learn from, ideas that can spark change, and inspiration for the challenges we’re facing right now.
Scaling EV Infrastructure: UCLA's Blueprint for Institutional Fleets

Jan 24, 2025 | chargedfleet.com | Nichole Osinski

What do you do when it’s time to electrify a 950-vehicle fleet on a campus that can see up to 82,000 people on it on any given weekday? This was exactly the issue the University of California, Los Angeles, faced to meet the requirements of the University of California system and its policies to decarbonize the institution in addition to the state’s requirements.
Modernizing for Efficiency: Meeting the Demands of Rapid Equipment Deployment

Jan 7, 2025 | government-fleet.com | Nichole Osinski

The city of Salem, Oregon, is gearing up for a major overhaul of its emergency fleet, bringing in 16 Pierce Pumpers, 10 Medix Ambulances, two Lifeline Ambulances, and two Pierce Ladder Trucks. Alongside this, the city is taking on medical transport services starting July 2025—a big shift for the fleet team.
A Fleet Management Wish List for the New Year

Dec 24, 2024 | government-fleet.com | Nichole Osinski

Santa may have made a list and checked that list twice, but for fleet managers, lists are checked, rechecked, and revisited repeatedly in the quest to resolve pressing issues and move priorities forward. Unlike a simple 'nice or naughty' list, fleet decisions come with nuance. Should funds be reallocated? Does a particular department require more attention? Can the budget stretch to hire two additional technicians? You've likely encountered these questions—or others like them—in your discussions.
Vehicle Visibility Breakdown: How Direct Vision Impacts Fleet Safety

Dec 9, 2024 | government-fleet.com | Nichole Osinski

Over the last year, a prototyping and experimentation team at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation called The Lab @ MassDOT has been digging into truck safety, focusing on direct vision and vehicle retrofits as part of the implementation of state law. The study, which examined 60 vehicles, found that downsizing generally improves visibility, with heavy-duty vehicles having the worst visibility.
VW's Strategic Shift: Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Automotive Design

Dec 4, 2024 | automotive-fleet.com | Nichole Osinski

During Volkswagen's Fleet Preview, company reps updated attendees on Volkswagen's strategic positioning for the future, focusing on a need for flexibility around evolving regulations and changing fleet requirements. Highlights included the facelift of the Golf R and GTI, the success of the Atlas, and the highly anticipated ID. Buzz, the latter of which is expected to significantly boost EV volume. The company is also developing hybrid and plugin powertrains for the Tiguan and Atlas.