Focus on Fleet

APWA has all the resources you need to navigate your career in public fleet management, whether you’re just starting out or have been in the field for many years. Share these resources with your fleet colleagues so they can also take advantage of the exceptional education APWA offers!

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Welcome Message

Scott McIver, CPFP, CAFS

As a fleet manager, a Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP), and the chair of the Fleet Management Committee, I can say APWA is the go-to organization for fleet management education. APWA’s fleet education is designed to prepare and guide you along your fleet career path.

Fleet operations impact public works operations, maintenance, and public safety. The APWA Fleet Management Committee is responsible for educating APWA members and nonmembers to ensure fleets in the US and Canada serve not only public works but the general public. Please consider joining the Fleet Management Knowledge Team to assist the Fleet Management Committee in providing impactful, cutting-edge education. For more information, email mharper@apwa.net.

Looking for a rewarding new career?

The Shaping the World of Public Works Career Chart is a great resource highlighting public works positions and their requirements. Seven fleet services positions are highlighted in the chart: Equipment Mechanic, Fleet Manager, Fleet Services Supervisor, Fleet Technicians, Inventory Control Clerk, Parts and Inventory Manager, and Shop Foreman.

You want to be (or just became) a fleet manager! Now what?

Just entering the public works industry or wanting to further your professional development? The Principles of Equipment and Fleet Management provides essential aspects of operating and maintaining a municipal fleet and dives into best practices and emerging trends relating to equipment and fleet management.

Designed for fleet managers, including new or aspiring fleet managers, the Public Fleet Management Certificate will provide an overview of the many skills and areas of knowledge fleet managers need to be successful.

What’s happening in fleet management? Find out!

For current and aspiring fleet managers who want to stay on top of technology and fleet industry trends.

Get certified to level up your career

The Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP) is for the seasoned, career government public fleet manager and those with experience in the field interested in a credential that will promote a career in public fleet management.

Want to get your fleet department accredited? Get started with the self-assessment.

The Public Works Management Practices Manual describes the basic criteria and procedures needed to perform as a full-service public works agency and provides the framework for an agency’s self-assessment and accreditation. Of the many concepts addressed in the manual, Chapter 19 provides a self-assessment checklist for Equipment and Fleet Management.

Advance your career with the latest APWA resources for fleet professionals

For all levels of fleet management—from those aspiring to be fleet managers to seasoned, career fleet managers.

APWA certification examinations are designed to test your existing working knowledge. No Preparatory materials are prerequisites to earning APWA certifications.

APWA Education is independent of APWA Certification. Each APWA certification program is governed by a Certification Council, a semi-independent certifying body of APWA. In adherence to certification industry standards, the Council volunteers are independent and not involved in the development of preparatory programs.