Fleet Tips Summary

In summary, MTAS recommends optimizing municipal fleet operations by:

• Recognizing the municipal fleet as a significant public investment that requires effective management.
• Using fleet management software to support maintenance, budgeting, purchasing, and replacement decisions.
• Centralizing fleet management whenever practical to improve accountability, consistency, and efficiency.
• Designating a qualified individual to oversee fleet operations and asset management.
• Right-sizing the fleet to ensure vehicles and equipment are appropriately utilized and shared where practical.
• Establishing objective vehicle and equipment replacement criteria and maintaining a city-wide fleet replacement fund.
• Considering an internal service fund or other cost-allocation method to recover fleet operating and replacement costs from user departments.