Moving on Up … to the Top 20!

Talk about bragging rights. General Services’ Fleet Management Division was just recognized by Government Fleet Magazine as being in the top 20 of government fleets in North America. Yes, top 20. Last year, they were in top 100. They came in at 78 and did I mention there are about 38,000 public sector fleet operations in North America?  

Fleet Operations Manager Sharyl Blackington predicted they’d move up in the rankings. Last year, she said the fleet was very proud to be in the top 100 and that next year the fleet was looking forward to being in the top 20. Sure enough, it ranks at 17 now. Numbers one through 16 – look out!

The 100 Best Fleets annual award program is currently in its eighth year and rates fleet performance in 12 categories including: Accountability, Technology Implementation, Resource Stewardship and Competitive Pricing. The program solicits applications from more than 19,000 fleets and performance is judged by an independent panel of recognized Fleet Managers including former winners.

“The reason for our success is the entire team’s dedication and commitment to continuous improvement,” said Blackington. “High quality and cost-effective fleet services are essential to keeping County departments operating to serve the public.”

Fleet Management operates a fleet of approximately 3,900 vehicles and mobile equipment including fire apparatus, law enforcement vehicles, snow plows and lawn mowers as well as cars, trucks and vans.

From a ranking of 78 to 17 in the space of a year, that’s quite an accomplishment. Hmmm, what will happen next year? No pressure…