Managing fleets is an important part of running a municipality, and many Knowledge Network users have asked similar questions regarding the best ways to improve and manage their fleet systems. Among these questions, certain issues are especially common, such as fuel options, system management, and handling equipment.
The rising cost of fuel has led to several inquiries about the best ways to deal with this additional burden on local budgets. Municipal Fuel Options and Contingent Fuel Plan are both questions which address the growing cost of fuel and community solutions for the problem. The current fuel predicament has had some areas turning to greener, more cost effective alternatives. One question, Use of Alternative Fuels in City Fleets, helped begin such a discussion about non-traditional community options for fleet fuel.
Another popular question, Fleet Management, includes a discussion of the many concerns involved in organizing a fleet. For more specific information regarding fleet equipment you can also check out the questions below.
This question addresses whether leasing or purchasing a fleet outright would be the more cost effective way to invest in a fleet.
A similar question was asked about replacing a fleet and equipment life cycles. This discussion includes several respondents who have included contact information for those with even further questions.
Another member asked about receiving sample RFP’s for placing GPS tracking on fleet vehicles. A sample RFP was included in the question answer.
A different question addresses what to do with too much equipment. Members shared the various ways they handled a similar situation and the best ways to reduce lost revenue.
ICMA offers even more resources on the Knowledge Network's Fleets and Alternative Fleet Vehicles topic pages, where you can find links to articles, documents, and questions.