Roger G. Weaver, Director

   210 North Lena Road

   San Bernardino, CA  92415-0842

   (909) 387-7870            

   Fax:  (909) 387-8001

Welcome to San Bernardino County Fleet Management

The Fleet Management Department provides vehicles, equipment, and services to the officials and employees of the County so that they may, in turn, provide services that promote health, safety, well being, and quality of life to the residents of the County.

Fleet Management provides services for the majority of county vehicles and equipment.  Services include the acquisition,  maintenance, repair, modification, and disposal of vehicles and other related equipment.  The San Bernardino County Fire, Sheriff, and Special Districts Departments are authorized to operate their respective fleets independent of Fleet Management.

Fleet Management operates its main garage in San Bernardino — including a light duty (cars and pickup trucks) shop, heavy duty (large trucks and other equipment) shop, welding/metal fabrication shop, emergency vehicle make-ready shop, parts room and a fueling station.  The department also operates five smaller “service centers” in outlying locations and 21 strategically located fueling sites.

Additionally, the department operates a motor pool, which has ownership and/or maintenance responsibility for approximately 1,700 automobiles, vans, pick-up trucks, and various specialty vehicles assigned to county departments.  The Motor Pool coordinates the collection and distribution of replacement, fuel, maintenance, repair, and other operational costs of fleet vehicles.

Improved customer satisfaction will ensure a stable/increasing customer base for the department that will support the lowest possible unit cost distribution to the county operational departments.

Vehicle availability is critical to all county departments in order for them to deliver services to their clients.  It is therefore critical that Fleet Management complete all vehicle maintenance and repairs as quickly as possible but without sacrificing quality.  Additionally, timely vehicle maintenance/repairs turnaround will improve overall customer satisfaction.

An element of the county’s mission is to improve the quality of life for its residents.  Improving air quality is one component for improving the overall quality of life, and reducing vehicle emissions is a critical element in the effort to improve air quality.  Furthermore, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD – with significant jurisdiction in the county) Rule 1191 mandates that, beginning July 1, 2001, all public fleets with more than 15 vehicles must purchase low emission vehicles (LEV or better).  During its regular purchasing cycle, Fleet Management intends to continue replacing the existing fleet with ultra low emission vehicles (ULEV), including hybrids.  It is estimated that the entire fleet will consist of only ULEV’s by FY2009-10.

Smart Cars Are Here!  Fleet Management recently completed the purchase of three Smart cars. These vehicles are equipped with 3-cylinder engines and 5-speed automated manual transmissions, seat two people, and are rated at 41 MPG highway. Fleet purchased the vehicles to gather data on their efficiency, durability and usefulness.

Preliminary data shows the Smart car has excellent resale value, far better than other cars in similar classes. Already they have been quite popular, as they are fun to drive and quite easy to park. They seem to draw a crowd wherever they are, too!

These vehicles are in the San Bernardino rental pool, available to any department that requests them. While we gather data, we are restricting the rentals to daily use only. Call 387-7871 to reserve one, or just come by and take a look! For more information, you contact the Fleet Services manager at 387-8254.

Fleet Management Achieves ASE Blue Seal Certification  This award is only given to fleet garages (auto shops) that have over 75% of their technicians ASE Certified.  Employees must pass a series of exams and obtain certifications in several areas.  Congratulations to our employees!

 

County Vehicles Get New Look

County vehicles are being re-decaled with new stripes and logos.  Vehicles are easier to identify as County vehicles.

 

Awards & Recognition

Fleet Management places 5th in the nation  in Government Fleet's  "100 Best Fleets in North America"

 

Fleet Management also places 13th in the nation for first-ever "Green Fleet" Competition