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KNOXVILLE
Fleet Services Ranked #34 in Nation

The City of Knoxville announced that for a small June celebration at the City’s Works Week.
its Fleet Services division rose 27 places Light Shop on Vice Mayor Jack Sharp “Without (Fleet Services), fire engines
this year from its 2020 ranking of #61, Road. A banner recognizing the honor and police cruisers wouldn’t remain in tip-
to its new ranking of #34, on the list of was hoisted in the shop’s rafters and top shape, allowing our first responders
the 100 Best Fleets in America, as rated revealed during the occasion. to so dependably reach people in distress.
by the National Association of Fleet “It’s always great to join with City Without Fleet Services, engineers and
Administrators (NAFA). employees and help celebrate their inspectors and parks staff wouldn’t be
Last year was Knoxville’s first-ever innovation, can-do work ethic and able to deliver services so efficiently. And
NAFA ranking, according to Nicholas dedication,” Kincannon said. She noted without Fleet Services, plow trucks and
Bradshaw, City of Knoxville Fleet Services that all City departments rely on Fleet Public Service crews wouldn’t be ready
Director. Services and trust the expertise of its to clear streets and take care of downed
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon technicians, so it’s appropriate that trees during winter storms. Thank you,
joined Bradshaw and dozens of Knoxville’s fast-rising national ranking Fleet Services - you keep us rolling,” she
technicians and vehicle service personnel was announced during National Public concluded.

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