Enterprise Fleet Management presents savings and safety case to Hunt County commissioners

Enterprise Fleet Management presented to the Hunt County Commissioners Court on Feb. 10, 2026, outlining its fleet strategy focused on acquisition timing, resale optimization and maintenance programs designed to lower total cost of ownership and improve safety.

Keith Sidwell, area sales manager, said the county’s partnership has helped transition vehicle cycles from very long holding periods toward a 4–7 year replacement cadence. “For Hunt County specifically, over the past 12 months, we've sold 6 vehicles ... and we were able to sell them for $255,000 going back into your, budget,” Sidwell told the court, describing higher resale proceeds compared with prior county auction outcomes.

Sidwell explained two maintenance models: a pass-through program where the county pays actual shop invoices, and a fixed-cost model that flattens maintenance variability; he said the fixed program produced predictability (an example cited at $78 per month in the presentation) and that local shops would provide service under national oversight. He and county staff emphasized that public-safety vehicles (ambulances, sheriff’s units) require different replacement considerations than sedans or work trucks.

Commissioners asked about vehicle-type averaging, customization, and the mix of maintenance items included in the contracted program; Sidwell and county staff said the program is customizable and includes annual reviews and a vehicle-by-vehicle strategy. Jeff Phillips, a county staffer involved in the review, noted that the county will continue to evaluate maintenance details and program mix to ensure local needs are met.

No formal contract change was approved at the meeting; the presentation and Q&A were informational and commissioners instructed staff to continue review and bring follow-up recommendations if changes are proposed.