Midland County Saves $100K with New Fleet Management Contract

Sewell Fleet Management promises cost reductions and better service compared to previous provider Vector Fleet.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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Midland County has already realized a $100,000 savings by switching its fleet management providers, according to a presentation at Tuesday's County Commissioners meeting. The county chose a five-year contract with Sewell Fleet Management, leaving Vector Fleet which had been the provider for 11 years. Sewell promised cost reductions and better service, and the first-quarter results showed a total fleet expense of $212,496 - $100,000 below the previous fiscal year's average.

Why it matters

The switch to Sewell Fleet Management highlights Midland County's efforts to reduce costs and improve efficiency in its vehicle fleet operations. Effective fleet management can lead to significant savings for local governments through reduced maintenance, fuel, and operational expenses.

The details

Under the new Sewell contract, the county expects to see cost reductions through measures like triaging vehicle issues to the most cost-effective provider, utilizing preventative maintenance to reduce repairs, and accurately billing based on vehicles actually in service. Sewell also introduced an in-shop coordinator and account manager to improve service and communication with county employees.

  • In September 2025, Midland County considered proposals from Vector Fleet and Sewell for its fleet maintenance needs.
  • Midland County chose the five-year, $474,739 contract with Sewell Fleet Management, leaving Vector Fleet which had been the provider for 11 years.
  • At the February 2026 County Commissioners meeting, Sewell presented the first-quarter results showing a $100,000 savings compared to the previous fiscal year.

The players

Sewell Fleet Management

The fleet management company that was awarded a five-year contract by Midland County to provide fleet maintenance services, replacing the previous provider Vector Fleet.

Vector Fleet

The fleet management company that had been Midland County's provider for 11 years before being replaced by Sewell Fleet Management.

Simon Reed

A representative from Sewell Fleet Management who presented the first-quarter results to the Midland County Commissioners.

Courtney Graham

The in-shop coordinator for Sewell Fleet Management's contract with Midland County.

Brian Fittering

The account manager for Sewell Fleet Management's contract with Midland County.

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What they’re saying

“We had to make sure those vehicles got back on the road. We had to get those taken care of.”

— Simon Reed, Representative, Sewell Fleet Management (mrt.com)

“We are finding out a lot of those units have been sold already. They have been auctioned off or disposed of and they are not part of the workflow.”

— Simon Reed, Representative, Sewell Fleet Management (mrt.com)

“We will go back and basically provide credit for those units that weren't getting service because, quite honestly, they didn't exist in your fleet. So that's an ongoing process. You will see that number change a little bit for our next quarterly review.”

— Simon Reed, Representative, Sewell Fleet Management (mrt.com)

What’s next

Midland County Commissioners requested employee feedback on the new toll-free number system for reporting vehicle issues, and Sewell Fleet Management will provide an updated financial breakdown at the next quarterly review.

The takeaway

Midland County's switch to Sewell Fleet Management demonstrates how effective fleet management can lead to significant cost savings for local governments through measures like preventative maintenance, triage of repairs, and accurate billing. The county's experience highlights the potential for other municipalities to realize similar benefits by evaluating their fleet management providers and contracts.