Business View Magazine - May 2025

OPENING LINES WHY MANY CITY AND COUNTY FLEETS STILL LACK THE TOOLS TO TRULY MANAGE TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP Source: https://www.americancityandcounty.com/, Ian Gardner, First Published May 12th, 2025 Across the country, municipal fleet operators are under increasing pressure to do more with less — yet many are still operating without the advanced tools needed to effectively manage total cost of ownership (TCO). Outdated systems, siloed data, budget constraints, unique depreciation and tax considerations and a lack of realtime visibility often force city and county fleet managers into a reactive mode, making it difficult to plan proactively or allocate resources efficiently. Without access to modern platforms that leverage artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics and machine learning, municipalities face roadblocks in forecasting maintenance needs, managing vehicle life cycles and optimizing asset usage. This is especially critical as local governments push toward sustainability goals, including greater adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), which bring their own set of sustainability, cost and performance variables. To truly take control of TCO, public sector fleet leaders need smarter, more agile solutions — tools that can provide full visibility into operating costs, reduce unnecessary downtime, and support data-driven budgeting, compliance and procurement strategies. As infrastructure demands grow and accountability increases, embracing nextgeneration fleet management technology is no longer optional — it’s essential. For cities and counties, effective vehicle fleet management isn’t just a logistical concern — it’s a cornerstone of delivering public services. From sanitation and public works to emergency response and transit, local governments depend on reliable vehicles to meet resident needs and maintain daily operations and support a healthy environment. 15 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 05

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