Industry research estimates state and municipal government agencies operate nearly two million vehicles in their fleet. Approximately 76% of those public sector fleets are managed at the city and county level and serve a broad swath of needs — including public works, parks and recreation, law enforcement, emergency services, and construction.1 We partner with public officials and civil servants at all levels to realize their strategic fleet management objectives in four key ways:
- Financial Optimization — From robust analytics and benchmarking to comprehensive lease and finance solutions, we provide access to specifically relevant data, advanced technology, and financial customization to reduce waste within a wide range of government agencies.
- Supplier Diversity — Element is an advocate of diversity across fleet management and has been a steward of diversity within our supplier network. With almost $1.8 billion spent with minority and women-owned businesses in 2020, our commitment to building inclusive communities is unmatched.
- Expert Insight — With decades of experience in fleet management, Element’s superior client experience begins with providing every client with access to a dedicated strategic consultant at no charge. Together you will reaffirm business goals, identify pathways for optimization and change — including electrification of your fleet, and risk mitigation planning.
- Custom Solutions — Element is an enabler of your strategic fleet management objectives. This means we will partner with you to tailor the solutions and services most relevant for achieving your specific areas of focus — from automation to productivity and safety. Clients tell us we help them make the complex simple.
As a public fleet what is your number one concern? Here is the list based on conversations our team reported when talking with public fleet CFO and Fleet Managers:
- Operational optimization
- Accessing relevant data and analytics
- Maximizing resale value of vehicles
- Developing EV as part of fleet transformation
Cooperative Contracts
We are a proud partner with the 791 Purchasing Cooperative and Equalis Group, leading national government purchasing organization that facilitates compliant and competitive purchasing of fleet management services through contract adhering to widely accepted statutes.
Upcoming Events
Stop by at any of our upcoming events.
When: November 15 to 17, 2021
Where: Orlando, FL
Past Events
When: July 13, 2021
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual
Are you looking to optimize your fleet operations?
Join us at NCSFA's upcoming webinar for a roundtable discussion of motorpool operations and strategies. Topics include:
- Electric vehicle acquisition
- Charging infrastructure
- Telematics
- Fleet operations optimization
Presenters:
- Fay Tan, NASPO ValuePoint IT Contract Coordinator (facilitator)
- Avninder Buttar, Vice President Strategy, Element Fleet Management
- Neil Garrett, Geotab
- Brian King, Oregon Fleet and Parking Services Manager
- Cory Weeks, Utah Director of Fleet Operations
When: July 20, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual
Wondering how to prepare for your company’s EV journey?
Join us for an engaging and interactive webinar that will equip you with critical industry insights to accelerate your fleet’s journey to electrification.
We are proud to be hosting a panel discussion with business leaders to help fleets plan for an effective and smooth transition to electrification.
Join Tesla, Enel X, and HP Enterprise for unique insights from their experiences with fleet electrification and the evolution to EV. At the early stages of this exciting journey for fleets, this webinar is sure to ignite new thinking as you plan for electrification within your fleets in the years ahead.
We’ll explore:
- How adding an Electric Vehicle (EV) fleet can benefit your overall fleet strategy and sustainability plans
- How a Sale Leaseback program can enhance your bottom line
- Considerations for your vehicle replacement strategy in 2021 and beyond
Kathryn Sterba, Strategy Leader for Higher Education at Club Car, who will explain how EV doesn't have to be a full infrastructure purchase, and why adding even a small wheel EV can help you advance your sustainability goals.
Saad Ahmad, Strategic Consultant at Element Fleet Management, will explain the process for Sale Leaseback, the key considerations of switching to a Sale Leaseback model, and how it can help you leverage your fleet as a strategic asset. Saad will outline the top factors you need to be thinking about to minimize risk in your replacement strategy.
When: August 23 to 26, 2021
Time: 12:30 pm EST
Where: Virtual
What does my government need to consider for fleet electrification?
Electrification presents government fleets with unique challenges both to vehicle selection and total cost of ownership analyses. But government procurement officers and fleet managers are also confronted with a new set of challenges including selecting the right EV charging equipment and optimizing charging strategies, the impact of this EV charging equipment to end user facilities and operations, funding availability for agencies to convert their fleets and supporting infrastructure, and coordination with the local utilities to add significant load to the grid. Yet agencies who can look at their project holistically, develop an implementation and funding strategy and leverage the new common “fuel” of electricity are rewarded with lower upfront project construction costs, ongoing operational cost reductions and a meaningful reduction in localized greenhouse gas emissions.
Speaker List
- Moderator: Austin Morton, EV and Sustainability, Program Manager, Element Fleet Management
- Panelist: Diana Kotler, Executive Director, Anaheim Transportation Network
- Panelist: Avninder Buttar, Vice President Strategy, Element Fleet Management
- Panelist: Steven Clarke, Senior Director, Clean Mobility Anser Advisory
- Panelist: David Lazerwitz, Senior Project Manager, EV Infrastructure Anser Advisory
When:September 11 to 14, 2021
Where: Anaheim, CA
Booth # 539
When:August 30 to September 1, 2021
Where: Pittsburg, PA
Booth # 2044
Wednesday, September 1 at 4PM
- Speaker: Sheri McGrath, Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Element
Are you IN? Strategies for Practicing Inclusive Leadership
Inclusive leadership and psychological safety play an important role in making us feel valued and included, which positively impacts the team and organizational performance as well as client satisfaction. As we adapt to a rapidly evolving workplace including working remotely, it’s critical to not only practice inclusive behaviors but to apply them equitably. Regardless of whether you manage people or not, explore how you can develop your inclusive leadership skillset. Come away with practical tips to work inclusive practices into your everyday life.
To learn more about how Element can help optimize your fleet, contact us today.
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