This live virtual program equips fleet management professionals with a practical, results-oriented framework for leveraging maintenance repair units (MRUs) and vehicle equivalent units (VEUs) in data-driven staffing decisions. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how these metrics differ, how to accurately calculate and apply them to evaluate fleet workload, and how to translate insights into well-supported staffing strategies.
Designed with real-world application in mind, the program builds both technical capability and professional confidence, enabling participants to effectively analyze, justify, and communicate staffing needs to organizational leadership using MRU and VEU data.
Following the session, participants are invited to continue the conversation in a virtual lounge, where they can collaborate with peers and apply concepts through hands-on practice using a mock fleet department.
Learning Objectives:
- Define and distinguish between MRUs and VEUs.
- Apply MRU and VEU calculations to assess fleet workload and determine appropriate staffing levels.
- Develop and present a data-backed staffing recommendation using MRU and VEU metrics, including clear justification and key talking points for organizational leadership.
Speakers/Panelists
Bradley Northup, CAFM
Public Works Superintendent
City of Carlsbad, California
Scott McIver, CPFP
Fleet Manager
City of Greenville, South Carolina
Moderator
William Klous, Assistant Commissioner – Support Services, NYC Department of Sanitation
Hosted by the Fleet Committee
Proficiency Level
Applied
This program offers 0.1 CEU credits for the one-hour presentation portion of the program. The final half hour discussion in the lounge area is optional.
Registration: Free for members; $99 for nonmembers
Instructions for joining the webinar will be emailed to you the day prior, and day of the event.
A recording of this program will be available through the APWA Resource Center 3-4 weeks following the live program.
Click, Listen and Learn Contact Information Questions: (800) 848-2792, education@apwa.org
LAST DAY TO REGISTER: 12:00 p.m. Central Time September 23, 2026
Refund Policy: Online Education Program–Cancellation/Refund Policy