County plans vehicle standardization, new fleet software to cut costs
Commissioners said Cherokee County will standardize much of its fleet on Ford vehicles, adopt OEM diagnostic software and a computerized fleet-management system to lower maintenance costs and extend service life of aging equipment.
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Commissioner Will Cagle said Cherokee County maintains 1,156 vehicles and pieces of heavy equipment across departments and that 66% of that fleet is older than five years, with 20% older than 16 years. To reduce life‑cycle costs, the county plans to standardize on Ford products and has invested in Ford OEM diagnostic software to allow county mechanics to perform warranty work and be reimbursed at dealership rates when appropriate.
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