Overview - FLAGFA Members
Welcome FLAGFA Members!
Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) is proud to extend to all members of its official association partner, Florida Association Of Governmental Fleet Administrators - $50 OFF the current price for our popular Full Access Fleet Pass (only) for 2023!
How to get the savings?
Simply use Promo Code: FLAGFA23 ... start by clicking the button below!
What Is GFX?
Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX), is the largest annual conference for public fleets in the nation. Built from the ground up by the team behind Government Fleet magazine, the most trusted industry resource for news, training and information - GFX is known for it robust conference program, large and immersive exhibition and most of all, serving as a true annual hub for public fleet professionals.
GFX has built a legacy of greatness and connections. For the last 13 years, fleet attendance consistently has broken records year after year as this close-knit community of engaged public fleets repeatedly trust and rely upon our fleet-specific training, networking opportunities with like-minded peers and vehicle, and access to top products and technology displays in the exhibit hall.
Public fleets trust #GovFleetExpo - with good reason.
#GovFleetExpo At A Glance
Who Attends?
GFX is designed for fleet managers, procurement specialists, analysts, maintenance supervisors, and others who work with fleets. The types of disciplines, agencies and sizes the full spectrum, offering a big-picture insight - like nowhere else.
Quick Stats
83%of fleet attendees will return to the next GFX |
96%of registered fleet managers were responsible for 50+ vehicles |
83%of registered fleet managers were responsible for 250+ vehicles |
71%of registered fleet managers were responsible for 1,000+ vehicles |
Agency Breakdown
56%City |
23%County |
12%State |
9%Federal |
What To Expect?
Public fleets can expect nothing but a fully-immersive week for productivity and value
- 20+ hours of education
- 6+ hours of networking
- 8 hours of exhibition time
- 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches included in the pass price - Maximize your per diem allowance!
- Per diem hotel rates
- Bonus pre- and post- conference presentations
2022 Schedule
Monday, May 23, 2022
May 23
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (ET)
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (ET)
First Timers' Orientation
This session will give you one-on-one time with other first-time attendees, the GFX show organizers, and magazine writers. Get an inside look at the schedule and show highlights.
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May 23
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (ET)
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (ET)
Women in Public Fleet Management: A Learning & Networking Session
Women in public fleet management face unique challenges — whether that’s establishing respect with vendors, getting buy-in with technical staff, or often being the only woman in the room. This session will feature a panel discussing these topics. While this session is open to everyone, it will address the specific concerns of women in public fleet management.
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May 23
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)
GFX 2022 Block Party & Experience
This event within an event will be a mix of ride and drives, hands-on training, experiential learning, and a technology showcase.
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May 23
1:00 PM - 3:15 PM (ET)
1:00 PM - 3:15 PM (ET)
MEMA Showcase
The Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA), an association with chapters in California and Ohio, returns with educational sessions focusing on innovative fleet solutions and supply chain issues.
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May 23
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
Industry Keynote Address: How to Get ‘Buy-in’ for Your Vision & Projects
Getting buy-in is one of the first — and potentially most important — steps to ensuring the success of new projects and programs. This can be buy-in with the fleet team, upper management, or elected officials. Kevin Devery shares his successes and failures as he discusses how telling your story and empathizing with your team and customers can help you get the support needed for new projects.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
May 24
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM (CT)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM (CT)
Opening Keynote Address: Over the Wall Thinking
Pit crews operate in one of the most dynamic and demanding teamwork environments imaginable. In racing, like in business and in life, there are no guarantees. Make one mistake that's too big or at an inopportune time and your day at the race is over - you go home while the race continues on without you. Over his career, Andy's team building techniques and Over The Wall philosophy have transformed the paradigm of how all NASCAR pit crews operate.
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May 24
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM (CT)
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM (CT)
Electrifying Medium- & Heavy-Duty Fleet Vehicles: Real-World Insights
Medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles have arrived, but few fleet operations have added them. Learn from two experienced government fleet managers about types of vehicles and charging equipment, what has worked for infrastructure planning, and cost recovery.
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May 24
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM (CT)
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM (CT)
Telematics In Use: Case Studies in Effective Use
The big picture with telematics is that it can help reduce liability, improve maintenance, and yield savings — but that’s only if it’s used effectively.
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May 24
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM (CT)
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM (CT)
Roundtable: Succession Planning for Staff Retention & Development
Learn how to create a road map for employees looking to move up the career ladder, including into management, followed by a 30-minute open discussion with your peers for challenges and tips on getting this done.
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May 24
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM (CT)
12:00 PM - 12:20 PM (CT)
Shop Talk: Michigan State Police: Vehicle Testing & EVs in Police Fleets
While in the exhibit hall, drop in on one of our micro-training sessions. Designed to get straight to the point in a less structured setting, these presentations will feature maximum take home value.
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May 24
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM (CT)
12:30 PM - 12:50 PM (CT)
Shop Talk: How to Improve Vehicle Data Privacy and Security
Vehicle data offers many exciting possibilities for government fleets. It also poses often underestimated data privacy and security compliance challenges and risks to both personnel and institutions. Learn the facts and statistics about vehicle data, the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape that governs it, and most importantly, how you can start managing risk effectively.
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May 24
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (CT)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (CT)
Advocating for Vehicle Replacements: Asking for What You Need
Learn how to develop a replacement standard, build consensus with end user agencies on replacement needs, and present the data and your request in a convincing way. This session will also discuss how to plan for replacements and funding with vehicle delivery delays.
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May 24
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (CT)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (CT)
Today’s Clean Fuels & Technologies - Not Just Electric
Learn how these alternative fuels can be used to reduce emissions and help fleets meet sustainability targets today.
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May 24
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (CT)
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (CT)
Roundtable: Ask a Fleet Consultant: Addressing the Industry’s Biggest Issues
COVID-19 changes, vehicle and parts delivery delays, electrification initiatives, and technician recruiting are all major challenges fleet managers are facing today. Mercury Associates president Paul Lauria breaks down these topics and leads a discussion and Q&A with attendees. Bring up your biggest concerns and get your questions answered by Lauria and fellow fleet managers.
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May 24
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM (CT)
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM (CT)
Preparing for Electric Vehicle Service
Specialized training, safety, and tooling are all necessary to properly service and repair your new electric vehicle fleet. A new thought process is required when your technicians are working on these vehicles. Attendees will learn how to ensure their fleet technicians will be able to be efficient and productive while providing EV service, as well as maintaining a maximum level of safety.
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May 24
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM (CT)
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM (CT)
5 Challenges of the Modern Fleet Manager & How to Overcome Them
Pandemic concerns aside, this decade presents fleet managers with new challenges, demanding subject matter expertise in areas not experienced before. Ranging from electrification to data science, to adapting to sudden changes, here are five issues fleet managers must face head-on the coming years — and how to successfully approach them.
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May 24
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM (CT)
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM (CT)
Roundtable: How to Recruit, Train & Retain the Next Generation of Technicians
Technician recruiting and retention continues to be one of the biggest problems in the industry, with public-sector fleet managers often unable to provide higher pay. Robert Gordon will share his experience recruiting technicians, developing a recruiting team and an apprenticeship program, training and retaining technicians.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
May 25
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
An OEM Update: New Products, Electrification & Vehicle Availability
What are the latest vehicles from the OEMs? How should government fleets struggling with long vehicle delivery times adjust their procurement plans? And what can the OEMs tell us about availability? Learn this and more in this session with the OEMs.
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May 25
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
Steps to Fleet Certification: A Workshop on Getting and Keeping the CPFP
The Certified Public Fleet Professional designation from the American Public Works Association (APWA) recognizes the seasoned, career government public fleet manager, and those with experience in the field who are interested in a credential that will promote a career in public fleet management. This workshop will cover the benefits of obtaining and maintaining the CPFP certification, tips to getting one, and how to keep your certification.
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May 25
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
Roundtable: How to Improve Customer Service
Fleet departments are nothing without the clients they serve — yet many operations don’t prioritize customer service. Learn how to communicate effectively with user departments, what communication tools you can use, and how training fleet staff on the importance of customer service makes everyone’s jobs easier. This presentation is followed by a 30-minute open discussion, where attendees can ask questions of the presenter and learn from their peers.
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May 25
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CT)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CT)
Implementing New Tech: From Discovery to Implementation
New technology is hitting the market every day, and not all of them are a one-size fits all. From the initial call to deployment and implementation, to on-going management of the new tech, learn how cutting-edge fleet managers decided to be first and what things they might have done differently. Implementing new tech can be hard, but its benefits can far outweigh the challenges.
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May 25
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CT)
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CT)
Procurement Tips: When to Use Bidding, Co-ops and Leasing
Vehicle procurement is one of a fleet management team’s primary responsibilities. In this session, a fleet manager explains the lessons and techniques he’s learned in acquiring vehicles and equipment over the last 20 years. It will include suggestions on the best methods of procurement and how to adapt those to your local purchasing environment, taking into account the influence of Purchasing, Legal, and elected officials.
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May 25
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM (CT)
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM (CT)
Pandemic Trends: Benchmarking Stats from Alt-Fuel to Staff Retention
Fleet operation data — ranging from vehicle utilization to total cost of ownership — have undoubtedly changed in the past two years. Utilimarc will present compelling fleet industry benchmark results from pandemic versus pre-pandemic periods, using data derived from industry-leading fleets over this time frame.
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May 25
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM (CT)
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM (CT)
Shop Talk: Ideas for Approaching Sustainability in Construction Equipment
The largest vehicles and equipment are the largest users of fuel and off-road equipment uses plenty. There are various ways fleet managers can ensure a more environmentally friendly construction equipment fleet. In this session, learn how to improve fleet sustainability, including how to manage and reduce idle time, what to look for when updating your machines, and steps to increase fuel efficiency.
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May 25
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CT)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CT)
Rising Fleet Maintenance Costs & How to Control Them
With the current parts and labor shortages in the industry, preventive maintenance has become more crucial than ever before. How do you control these costs? Leveraging fleet analytics, this session will cover strategies and tactics to control costs, considering labor rates and shortage, raw material costs, replacement cycles, and the parts shortage.
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May 25
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CT)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CT)
Safety Starts with Spec’ing
This session will address the blind zones common in larger vehicles, present safety data on regular versus high-vision trucks, show what to look for when spec’ing for safety, and explain how you can use Vision Zero programs for support and funding.
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Thursday, May 26, 2022
May 26
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (CT)
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (CT)
FASTER User Training
This session will include an overview of FASTER Web including the business intelligence and FASTER’s Web add-ons including: motorpool reservation and dispatch; VIN decoder; inventory import utility; and more. Then the session will include an overview of FASTER Win including reports and system switches, and we will remind users of general tools that are often forgotten.
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May 26
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM (CT)
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM (CT)
AssetWorks FleetFocus M5 User Training
Join the AssetWorks M5 team for the day, enjoy complimentary coffee and lunch as well as access to our subject matter expert who will provide training on several topics. Session topics include mobile technology, PM notifications, reporting, industry integrations including EV, business intelligence and more!
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May 26
8:15 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)
8:15 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)
RTA Fleet Presents: Creating a Fleet Success Playbook
In this session, RTA Fleet will dive into the Four Pillars of Fleet Success: Stakeholder Satisfaction Intentional Culture, Resource Efficiency, and Risk Management, and give you specific plays to implement them.
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May 26
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)
AssetWorks FleetFocus FA User Training
Join the AssetWorks FA team for the day, enjoy complimentary coffee and lunch as well as access to our subject matter expert who will provide training on several topics. Session topics include mobile technology, work management, notifications, industry integrations including EV, business intelligence and more!
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May 26
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
RTA: What's New + Platform Training
In this session, RTA Fleet's speakers will dive into what's new at RTA, from our new Web platform to upgrades we are making to the overall system. We will also provide training on our system, as needed by our attendees - YOU.
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Monday, May 22, 2023
May 22
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (CT)
Room C147/C148
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (CT)
Room C147/C148
First Timers' Orientation
This session will give you one-on-one time with other first-time attendees, the GFX show organizers, and magazine writers.
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May 22
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (CT)
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (CT)
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Women in Public Fleet Management: A Learning & Networking Session
May 22
1:00 PM - 3:15 PM (CT)
1:00 PM - 3:15 PM (CT)
MEMA Showcase
The Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA), an association with chapters in California and Ohio, returns with educational sessions.
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sponsored by
sponsored by
May 22
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM (CT)
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM (CT)
Industry Keynote: From Tennessee to Antarctica with Gary Lykins
Gary Lykins recalls his fleet experience in Antarctica while looking ahead for the technicians of the future.
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
May 23
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (CT)
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (CT)
Opening Keynote: Leadership and Accountability When It Matters with Commander Kirk Lippold
A compelling storyteller, CDR Lippold draws upon his Five Pillars of Leadership to offer strategies he learned and applied to instill integrity into his team members and mitigate crises throughout his naval career.
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May 23
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
Navigating Fleet Management Uncertainty
This presentation will cover the explicit and implicit impacts of supply chain and labor shortages within the government and public sector fleet space.
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May 23
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
Predictive Maintenance: If It Ain't Broke, Fix It
Join the Deloitte and Uptake teams as they discuss the pathway to improved readiness through proactive and predictive maintenance.
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May 23
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
New Benchmarks in Fleet Safety
May 23
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (CT)
Knowing Your Police Vehicle
May 23
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
Meet the Editors
Meet Nichole Osinski, the new executive editor of Government Fleet and Christy Grimes, associate editor of Government Fleet and School Bus Fleet!
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May 23
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CT)
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CT)
Shop Talk: Remarketing High Demand Fleet Vehicles
Uncovering all the solutions and strategies that help you market your high-demand fleet vehicles.
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May 23
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM (CT)
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM (CT)
Shop Talk: What You're Missing Out on With Cooperative Contracts
Learn why RFPs are not only painful for both you and your vendors, but how they actually stand in the way of getting the best solution at the best price.
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May 23
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
Moneyball for Fleet Management
With fleets capturing more data than ever, it is imperative that fleet managers leverage analytics to get the full value out of their data.
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May 23
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
Keys to Operating in a Multi-Solution Environment
Learn the reasons why data is a key part of successful fleet electrification plans, share key hardware and software considerations and impart why electricity is a fuel unlike any other.
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May 23
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
Better Connections in Fleet
Understand why, even in this busy industry, it's important to still find time to connect, and learn from your peers
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May 23
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (CT)
Electrifying Patrol Fleets: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
This session will focus on what fleet managers need to keep in mind during this transition to electric fleets.
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May 23
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (CT)
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (CT)
How to Lead in Changing Times
Learn how to lead, not manage the team; and how to assist the team in moving from where they are to where they need to be.
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May 23
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (CT)
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (CT)
Use Telematics to Its Full Potential
In this presentation, we’ll share how you can use telematics to its full potential to lead to high-impact improvements to your fleet that you didn’t even know were possible.
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May 23
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (CT)
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (CT)
Communicating Through Chaos: Strategies for Today and Tomorrow
This discussion will cover what your vehicle messaging is “saying” to your community and how being intentional and mindful can improve effectiveness and compliment the agency’s brand.
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May 23
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (CT)
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (CT)
Police Vehicle Procurement Problems and Solutions
Fleet managers will have a chance to engage in a roundtable discussion to share problems they’re facing amid the supply chain crisis, and possible solutions for these problems.
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
May 24
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (CT)
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (CT)
Big Solutions Roundtable
May 24
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
Change Comes From Within: Fleet Organizational Management
Understand how organizations must drive change through communication, stakeholder engagement, training, and collaboration.
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May 24
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
Navigating the Unknown of New Tech, Alt Fuels
Join Utilimarc and a fleet panel to better understand the future of fleet data and how to navigate the upcoming unknown of new tech and alt fuels.
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May 24
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
Driving Collaboration Through Communication with Your Procurement Team
Designed for fleet pros, this panel provides important perspective to drive effective collaboration for mutual success between your fleet team and procurement staff.
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May 24
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (CT)
Light it Up: Spotlight on Law Enforcement Vehicle Lighting
A discussion about the science behind police lighting and a look at technology available for police lights.
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sponsored by
May 24
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (CT)
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (CT)
Meet the Editors
Meet Nichole Osinski, the new executive editor of Government Fleet and Christy Grimes, associate editor of Government Fleet and School Bus Fleet!
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May 24
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CT)
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CT)
Shop Talk: Preparing for EV Service
Become familiar with what is really needed, versus what is nice to have, to be ready to work on hybrid and electric vehicles.
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May 24
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM (CT)
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM (CT)
Shop Talk: Ethical Influence: Dealing with Difficult Situations
Consultant and former fleet manager Jeff Tews delves into difficult discussion around ethics in the workplace.
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May 24
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
The Road to Medium and Heavy Duty Electrification
Hear from two fleet managers that have experience in planning and execution of medium and heavy-duty fleet electrification.
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May 24
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
How Do I Leave?
An in-depth presentation about mentoring, training, and preparing the team to step up and step in when you depart.
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May 24
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
Machine Learning to Optimize Fleet Replenishment Planning
May 24
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
3:10 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
Fit to Serve: Law Enforcement Vehicle Upfitting
Thursday, May 25, 2023
May 25
8:00 AM - 12:30 AM (CT)
8:00 AM - 12:30 AM (CT)
FASTER User Training
An overview of FASTER Web including the business intelligence and FASTER’s Web add-ons.
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May 25
8:15 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
8:15 AM - 12:00 PM (CT)
RTA Fleet Presents: Creating a Fleet Success Playbook
In this session, RTA Fleet will dive into the Four Pillars of Fleet Success: Stakeholder Satisfaction Intentional Culture, Resource Efficiency, and Risk Management, and give you specific plays to implement them.
more info
sponsored by
sponsored by
May 25
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (CT)
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (CT)
AssetWorks FleetFocus FA User Training
Join the AssetWorks FA team for the day, enjoy complimentary coffee and lunch as well as access to our subject matter expert who will provide training on several topics.
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sponsored by
sponsored by
May 25
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM (CT)
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM (CT)
AssetWorks FleetFocus M5 User Training
Join the AssetWorks M5 team for the day, enjoy complimentary coffee and lunch as well as access to our subject matter expert who will provide training on several topics.
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sponsored by
sponsored by
May 25
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CT)
RTA: What's New + Platform Training
RTA Fleet's speakers will dive into what's new at RTA, from our new Web platform to upgrades we are making to the overall system. We will also provide training on our system, as needed by our attendees - YOU.
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sponsored by
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
May 07
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
First Timer's Orientation
This session will give you an opportunity to learn more about the event itself and how to make the most of your experience. Plus have one-on-one time with other first-time attendees and get answers to your GFX-related questions.
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May 07
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)
GFX 2024 Block Party & Experience
This event within an event will be an entertaining mix of ride and drives, hands-on training, experiential learning, and a technology showcase.
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May 07
1:00 PM - 3:15 PM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
1:00 PM - 3:15 PM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
OEM Showcase
Hear from various auto manufacturers on current news and changes. Plus, hear from OEM reps on what the future looks like regarding vehicles.
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May 07
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
Industry Keynote Address: Servant Leadership Works!
May 07
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
The Honors Celebration
Government Fleet Magazine will recognize the 50 Leading Fleets, announcing rankings for the top 20, and the top fleets in three size categories; and new this year the Police Fleet Innovators Award!
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
May 08
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
Opening Keynote Address: Take Command & Win
In this presentation, Harris shares with audiences how- through hard work fired by courage and persistence- she became the highest ranking African-American female in the U.S. Navy.
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May 08
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
L016
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
L016
ZEV Infrastructure for a Centralized Fleet – Case Study for Fairfield, CA
Hear from a city fleet manager who has been entrenched in electrifying their light, medium, and heavy-duty fleets since 2008.
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May 08
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
Top 10 Performance Measures for 21st Century Fleet Managers
This session will look at developing Charge Back Rates, Conducting Preventative Maintenance For ICE, EVs and Hybrids as well as Tracking Fleet Availability and Downtime, Measuring Technician Time, Determining Cost Per Mile/Meter, Setting Repair Hours and Cost, Monitoring Scheduled Repair Rates, Tracking Annual Parts Inventory Turns, Assessing the Parts Demand Fill Rate, Achieving Customer Satisfaction, and What’s Next.
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May 08
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
L013
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
L013
Rolling Safely: All About Police Tires
A conversation on what makes pursuit-rated tires different from traditional tires, why they’re important, how to educate officers on maintaining them, and more.
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May 08
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
L011-L012
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (ET)
L011-L012
Learning from Transit Leaders: Executives Committed to Modernizing Value in the Industry
Join us as top leaders from the industry discuss how they are building today's transit with an eye on tomorrow, all the latest trends, and much more.
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May 08
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM (ET)
Hall E Booth #300
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM (ET)
Hall E Booth #300
Meet the Editors
Want to know more about the people behind the publications? This is your time to talk with the editors of our brands Government Fleet, METRO, and the editor of the Police Fleet e-newsletter in a casual setting.
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May 08
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM (ET)
Hall E
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM (ET)
Hall E
Shop Talk: Fleet Rightsizing: Leveraging Asset Availability and Utilization Data
Leveraging your telematics, fuel, and maintenance data, to provide a recommended fleet size based on your field usage, utilization (downtime/availability), and financials.
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May 08
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM (ET)
Hall E
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM (ET)
Hall E
Shop Talk: Gladiator Training Traits to Build a Legendary Team
In this session, attendees will explore strategies and techniques to foster inclusive leadership, with a focus on cultivating and empowering team participation Gladiator style.
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May 08
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
Justifying Cooperative Purchasing Selections
Learn how to create a justification process that eliminates all the questions from internal approvers.
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May 08
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)
L016
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)
L016
ZEV Infrastructure for a Decentralized Fleet – Case Study for Santa Clara County, CA
Hear from a county fleet manager who has been entrenched in electrifying their light, medium, and heavy-duty fleets since 2008.
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May 08
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)
L017-L018
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)
L017-L018
Maximize Your Technician Training Budget
Come to this seminar and learn how to make certain your technicians are properly prepared for any upcoming training they will be receiving while at the same time ensuring that they are attending the correct training.
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May 08
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)
L015
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)
L015
The Most Important Thing in Fleet Management. It's not Safety!
Transportation will be broken into fundamental building blocks and how mental health plays in each role.
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May 08
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)
L013
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)
L013
The Police Pursuit Vehicle - Is it Still Necessary?
To buy pursuit-rated or not to buy pursuit-rated? A look at what makes a vehicle pursuit-rated, and discuss common concerns your stakeholders and fellow officers may have.
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sponsored by
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May 08
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)
L011-L012
3:05 PM - 4:05 PM (ET)
L011-L012
Made in America: Next Generation Shuttles and the Future of Shared Use Autonomy
No longer at the pilot phase, autonomous shuttles are becoming a viable solution for public transit systems around the nation. So, how did we get here?
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sponsored by
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May 08
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)
L016
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)
L016
In Defense of Diesel: How Clean Diesels Can Bridge the Gap to Electrification
This presentation is a comparisons of Tier 0/1 and Tier 4 Final diesel engine emissions and the environmental impact of both.
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May 08
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)
L017-L018
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)
L017-L018
Recruitment and Retention, Building a Winning Culture
May 08
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)
L013
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)
L013
Emergency Response Innovation: How The Latest in Fleet Connectivity Tech Ensures Increased Safety, Efficiency, and Affordability
Efficient management of emergency fleet operations can not only help agencies save money and time, but it can also help save lives.
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May 08
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)
L011-L012
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)
L011-L012
How to Make Sure That You Are Protected Against and Prepared to Respond to Cybersecurity Attack
This session will focus on best practices for ensuring that your agency is both protected and can respond to potential cyber attacks.
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sponsored by
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May 08
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)
L015
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM (ET)
L015
Fleet Manager Goals: A New Vision Towards Personal Growth
It is important for leaders to make the personal development shift from a short-term goal orientation to a long-term growth orientation
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sponsored by
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May 08
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM (ET)
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM (ET)
Networking Night on the Town - Louisville Slugger Museum
Join us after dinner at the Louisville Slugger Museum - Where Wood Meets Wonder - for tasty desserts and a night cap beverage!
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sponsored by
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Thursday, May 9, 2024
May 09
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
Big Solutions Roundtable
In this hands-on session, attendees will brainstorm on various topics and work together to find solutions to industry challenges.
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May 09
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (ET)
L011-L012
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (ET)
L011-L012
Alternative Fuels
This session will feature end users discussing their experiences with hydrogen, propane, and more.
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May 09
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
10 Essential Management Skillsets Required for Success in the Digital Age
Fleet management is undergoing a radical sea change in the proficiencies needed to succeed.
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May 09
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (ET)
L016
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (ET)
L016
May 09
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (ET)
L017-L018
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (ET)
L017-L018
How to Manage Aging Government Fleets with Limited Budgets
In this session, attendees will learn best practices to build a data-driven proactive maintenance plan and how real-time sensor data can provide actionable insights to extend the life of assets.
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May 09
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (ET)
L013
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (ET)
L013
Sound Solutions: Highlighting Siren Tech
May 09
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (ET)
L011-L012
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM (ET)
L011-L012
Best Practices for Recruiting and Retaining Transit Employees
This session will focus on how to recruit employees that fit your culture, as well as how to hold on to the people who are already part of your organization.
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May 09
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM (ET)
Hall E Booth #300
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM (ET)
Hall E Booth #300
Meet the Editors
Want to know more about the people behind the publications? This is your time to talk with the editors of our brands Government Fleet, METRO, and the editor of the Police Fleet e-newsletter in a casual setting.
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May 09
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM (ET)
Hall E
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM (ET)
Hall E
Shop Talk: Incentivizing Employee Performance
This session will cover more about employee incentives and explore types of incentives to consider offering at your company.
more info
May 09
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM (ET)
Hall E
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM (ET)
Hall E
PFC Shop Talk: Protecting Your Officers with Ballistic Technology
In today’s environment, law enforcement officers need more protection than ever before.
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sponsored by
sponsored by
May 09
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)
L016
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)
L016
Upgrading and Expanding Your Fleet Garage for the Future
Learn design standards and approaches for upgrading and expanding your Fleet and adapt to future industry trends.
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May 09
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)
L017-L018
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)
L017-L018
Equipment Replacement Optimization from Extensive Idling and Downstream Cost
During this presentation Fleet Managers and Analyst will learn the true downstream cost of Idling, due to 1900 century beliefs.
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May 09
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)
L013
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)
L013
Upfitting Police Vehicles When You Don’t Hold All The Cards
Decision makers will highlight how they use data, paired with collaboration between both internal and external partners, to make improvements within their own fleet, keeping officer safety at the forefront.
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sponsored by
sponsored by
May 09
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)
L011-L012
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)
L011-L012
How Leadership Can Change Lives
Join us to take a look at how to become an effective leader and how that leadership can change the lives of your team members.
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sponsored by
sponsored by
May 09
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)
L015
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)
L015
Fleet Advocacy Update - Priorities and Responses
An advocacy presentation focused on critical Federal and state policy issues facing fleet managers.
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sponsored by
sponsored by
May 09
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (ET)
Ballroom C, D, E
The Next Five Years. What Fleet Managers Foresee in Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Industry
Experienced Fleet Managers will share their best crystal ball projections for the next five years in the industry and how they will affect your operations.
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Friday, May 10, 2024
May 10
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)
L013
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)
L013
RTA: Training Session
RTA Fleet will host this exciting half-day Training Session -- hear from RTA experts on what it takes to build a leading fleet; as well as learning about RTA's next generation of FMIS! Plus, enjoying both Breakfast & Lunch in their meeting room.
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sponsored by
sponsored by
May 10
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)
L017-L018
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)
L017-L018
AssetWorks FleetFocus FA User Training
Join the AssetWorks FA team for the day, enjoy complimentary coffee and lunch as well as access to our subject matter expert who will provide training on several topics.
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sponsored by
sponsored by
May 10
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)
L016
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)
L016
AssetWorks FleetFocus M5 User Training
Join the AssetWorks M5 team for the day, enjoy complimentary coffee and lunch as well as access to our subject matter expert who will provide training on several topics.
more info
sponsored by
sponsored by
May 10
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)
L011-L012
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)
L011-L012
FASTER User Training
An overview of the new releases of FASTER WEB, including set-up and how to use the new features in FASTER WEB.
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Kathy Wellik, CAFM, Sr. Client Success Manager
Agile Fleet
“The GFX conference is one of the most informative & social networking conferences you can attend as a government fleet employee. Truly provides each individual employee with answers to the future of their fleet.”
Michael Rhatigan, Fleet Asset Manager
City of Novi
“It was great attending GFX for the first time! I was able to network with my peers, meet new vendors and learn more about topics affecting my operations.”
Tom Keyser, Fleet Manager
Washington County Oregon, Hillsboro, OR
“GFX was a perfect opportunity for fleet professionals to get together and share knowledge.”
Eric Chitoubol, Maintenance Supervisor
City of Portland
“I love being in a room with a bunch of people that actually understand what I do, what I face, and how I succeed. It’s exciting to learn from some, help others, or just swap great stories with each other, and I look forward to GFX each year.”
Ben Roueche, CPFP Associate Division Director
Salt Lake County, Utah, Fleet Management
“The GFX conference was an informative, fun experience. The training session and one-on-one experiences were extremely valuable. There were many networking opportunities as well as excellent product demonstrations. I look forward to the next event.”
Ricky Riojas, Fleet Repair Supervisor
City of San Diego, San Diego, CA
“Great networking experience and opportunity to share and learn about Fleet Management. New technologies and equipment to upgrade your current systems for increased returns on your Fleet Investment. A place to be where great minds meet.”
Sharukh Cooper, Guest Contract Services Quality Agent/Bussing
DFW International Airport
“I really enjoy networking with other Government Fleet professionals, sharing my own personal viewpoints & experiences and hearing those of others, and realizing we're all in this together whether large fleet or small.”
John Bazelewich, Fleet Manager
County of Sussex
“GFX allows me to connect with my peers across the nation in one place. The structure of GFX allows for valuable networking time that has a direct impact on my skills as a Fleet Manager. Keep up the good work!”
Chris Lindquist, Fleet Manager
Colorado Springs Utilities
“The Government Fleet Expo is the "Go To" fleet conference of the year. It hits all the bases, from networking to vendor interaction to educational instruction.”
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City of Beverly Hills
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