16 episodes
GovCast Government Fleet
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GovCast is produced by Government Fleet. It takes a look at the issues surrounding government fleets, and the solutions that can help solve those challenges. Government Fleet editors talk to industry experts and vendors.
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Efficiently Approaching Recruitment & Retention
Finding and keeping good employees can be a challenge, especially when it comes to bringing on technicians. Managers are now trying to find more ways to create a pipeline between schools and the fleet while finding the best ways to support individuals in their training.
We talked with Daryl Greenlee, Monroe County, Florida, Fleet Management Director about his hiring experience and his employee training strategy.
Topics discussed:
• Challenges hiring new employees.
• Employee training and continued success.
• Creating a pipeline between fleets and potential employees.
• How fleets can retain employees.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 Introduction
00:27 What the fleet has seen when filling new positions.
02:39 What is contributing to fewer people entering fleet professions?
05:42 How are you bringing in new recruits?
6:21 Ways to highlight the job to make it more attractive to recruits.
8:12 How can other fleets fill open positions? -
The State of the Vehicle Market Today
What is the state of the vehicle market today? What are you thinking about when deciding to order vehicles? What might be some of the considerations for vehicle replacement? Find answers to these questions and more on this episode of GovCast.
We sit down with Bill Collins, Sales Director, Government, and Bill Blais, Director of Strategic Consulting Services to discuss the state of the vehicle market, what to consider when ordering vehicles, and more.
Topics discussed:
• The current state of the vehicle market.
• Vehicle availability and forecasts for the upcoming years.
• Ordering vehicles and looking at vehicle replacements.
• The used vehicle remarketing environment.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 Introduction
00:55 What is the state of the vehicle market today
03:07 Vehicle ordering and considerations for vehicle replacement.
05:18 Used vehicle remarketing environment and expectations for 2023.
7:23 How government fleets can best navigate a potential recession.
9:37 What should fleets be thinking about when fulfilling mandates?
11:59 Approaching fleet differently from the past. -
EV Adoption & Charging Challenges
Where is your fleet in the journey of vehicle electrification? If you're still looking for answers to fleet electrification you've come to the right place.
Join the conversation with Linda Ellis, Fleet Manager at UCB North & Latin America, and John Donahue, VP of EV Production Strategy & Innovation at Comdata.
Topics discussed:
• EV growth and where the US market is on that adoption curve.
• What has accelerated EV adoption within fleets.
• Public versus private charging.
• Best practices for assisting driver adoption.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 Introduction
00:38 Current trends and demands driving EV growth today.
03:22 What has stood out as having accelerated the most for EV adoption.
07:18 Best practices for assisting driver adoption.
13:17 Challenges fleet managers can expect when managing a mixed fleet.
18:30 Challenges the EV charging industry needs to fulfill promises on.
23:06 Recommendations for fleets starting on their electrification journey. -
What You Should Know for GFX 2023
Are you ready for the 2023 Government Fleet Expo & Conference? If you're still on the fence or new to the event, this episode breaks down what to expect and how you can make the most of your #GFX experience, whether you're just stopping in or staying for the whole event.
Andy Campbell, supplier development supervisor for Sourcewell, drops in for a chat to talk about his session, what he's enjoyed about being a repeat GFX attendee, and what to look forward to this year.
Topics discussed:
• An overview of GFX 2023.
• What first-timers should expect for GFX.
• How attendees can get the most out of their GFX experience.
• A sneak peek of an upcoming session.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 Introduction
00:32 A brief overview of Campbell's experience with GFX and his involvement in 2023.
01:54 What GFX attendees can expect to learn at the event in the various sessions.
03:15 Why GFX is a great networking opportunity where attendees can connect with fleet leaders and industry professionals.
05:00 The best way for attendees to get the most out of their 2023 GFX experience. -
Making the Switch: Adding EV Infrastructure
Adding electric vehicles (EVs) but trying to understand how to add the infrastructure needed for this change? We catch up with David Renschler, CPFP, who is fleet division manager for the city of Fairfield, California, where infrastructure changes are making way for the vehicles of the future. From his own city's experience, Renschler breaks down his insights and practical advice regarding EV charging equipment, infrastructure planning, cost recovery, safety, and the challenges of transitioning to an EV fleet.
Speaker: David Renschler, CPFP, fleet division manager, City of Fairfield, California
Topics discussed:
• Research and planning need for EV infrastructure.
• Challenges with adding new fleet infrastructure.
• Lessons learned when making the EV switch.
• Understanding your budget and where funding will come from.
• Vehicle replacement funds and how they play into infrastructure.
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The Big Jump: Making the Switch to EVs
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is moving fast with government grants to support a stronger charging infrastructure and inventory. By 2035 California will no longer be selling fuel vehicles but it will take time for fleets to retire or transition their vehicles to electric. Mixed fleet management will be the way of the near future and fleets must find ways to simplify a very complex ecosystem for fuel + EVs. Keagan Russo and Carolyn Edwards of Fleetcor break down these changes.
Speakers: Keagan Russo, President, North American Local FLEETCOR Carolyn Edwards, Vice President of EV and Sustainability, FLEETCOR
Topics discussed:
• Managing mixed fleets and best practices for doing so.
• Challenges with at-home and at-work charging.
• How to manage and track fuel and EV charging expenses.
• What should municipalities look for when hiring new fleet managers?
• What can individuals in the fleet industry do to stay better connected?
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