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Industry News

CA State Assembly Halts Toyota Vehicle Purchases SACRAMENTO, CA - The Assembly Rules Committee voted Feb. 4 to halt the purchase of Toyota vehicles and reinstate its "Buy American" policy.

Leasing

The public sector leasing management channel focuses on new leasing developments, case studies of government successes with leasing management strategies, and articles on the products, trends and people in government fleet leasing management. This includes city, county, municipal, state and federal fleets.
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Safety & Accident

Keep control of your costs and improve the safety of your public sector fleet by reducing internal and external risks. Driver habits and policies can have a large impact on both your expenses as well as the safety of your drivers and others.
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Remarketing

Get the expert information and research you need for fleet remarketing. Learn how to increase vehicle residuals while effectively using resale channels and lowering deprecation costs from the articles, tools and expert insight provided in this comprehensive channel.
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Fuel Management

As fuel costs continue to fluctuate, find ways to best keep your expenses under control. With constant new fuel technology and methods emerging, find out what is best for your fleet and what should be avoided. Below, finds news and information regarding oil and gasoline trends, fuel strategies, resale channels and vehicle residuals.
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Mobility

View strategies for how to increase real-time control and communication within your fleet. The resources provided in this channel will educate you on how to enhance the capabilities of your drivers and field workers to meet customer expectations.
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Green Fleet

Learn from the experts at Government Fleet the ways companies are greening their fleets. The Green Fleet Channel brings you the latest in the reduction of fuel costs and alternative energy solutions for fleet cars and trucks.
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GPS / Telematics

The Telematics section offers news, articles and tips on the latest technology for routing your fleets as well as providing safety and security with GPS and related technology.
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Software

Software plays an increasingly important role for fleet managers in improving costs, safety and efficiency. Learn from our in depth software related articles, news and profiles about fleet management software.
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Maintenance

Learn the latest on fleet vehicle maintenance from our news entries and articles. We offer product updates, maintenance cost stories, and company profiles.
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Vehicle Research

Fleet Vehicle Research channel provides all the vehicle product news in one handy section. Get the latest on what’s new from the OEMs, vehicle descriptions and specs and the latest on technology advances and more.
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RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES
Short-Term Leasing Benefits
Learn how you can save capital expenses through short-term vehicle leasing for special events, seasonal activities, contract or project fullfilment needs.
Real Cost of Delivery
This whitepaper outlines and analyzes the real cost of vehicle delivery. You will be able to calculate your transport costs using the formulas provided.
Distracted Driving Whitepaper – Understanding Your Fleet’s Risk and Liability
This 14 page whitepaper examines the deadly practice of driving while using a mobile device and the impact such behavior can have on a fleet’s liability. It also addresses innovative solutions that are being developed in response to the growing problem.
Investing in Fleet Tracking Yields Substantial ROI
By tracking and monitoring your fleet with GPS, you can save money on fuel consumption, increase productivity, reduce overtime costs, lower risk, and even cut down roadside assistance costs. Read how Kennecott Utah Copper achieved a 1,500% ROI by embracing fleet tracking.
Hidden Costs That Eat Away At Your Fuel Budget
Could you be wasting money and not even know it? Download our white paper to identify ways your company can reduce fuel management costs.
What Will Your Next Crash Really Cost?
After reading our first white paper, “Enlist the Aid of ‘Road warriors’ to Help Predict Your Next Crash,” you know at-fault crashes are predictable. In this White Paper, Number Two of our series, you will learn that, since at-fault crashes are predictable, they are also preventable through the use of new technology.
Executive Report: How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop
The next step in using GPS tracking technology is to manage miles, fuel and customer activity together to achieve greater net profit per visit.
Fleet Maintenance Management System Best Practices
See how one fleet implemented a universal system to reduce operating costs, instill accountability, save time and increase efficiency.
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Decisive Telematics Action Steps for Fleets in 2010

12/17/2009

Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m., PST, 2:00 p.m. EST

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GF Market Trends

Mike Antich
DEF: A New Variable in Managing Government Fleets

By Mike Antich
DEF is an acronym for diesel exhaust fluid required for diesel engines incorporating selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology. As of Jan.1, DEF is now required for SCR-diesels to meet 2010 EPA emission standards. A growing number of public sector fleets are dispensing DEF at on-site fueling facilities.

Budgetary Shortfalls Intensify Second-Guessing of Fleet Managers

By Mike Antich

EQUIPMENT
Bull Blaster
Bull Blaster

Adamson Industries
HAVERHILL, MA - Benefits and features of the Bull Blaster include a portable high quality compact lightbar with 8 high output LED modules and a self-contained 60 watt siren. Siren tones include Wail, Yelp, Hi Lo, and Hyper-yelp with "on cord control."

Wiring Harness Adapter
Wiring Harness Adapter

Alliant Power
MADISON, WI - Alliant Power now carries a Wiring Harness Adapter (AP0024) for electronic (DS) pumps. This 8" harness adapter allows 6.5L engine owners to install a new PMD onto an externally mounted cooler on vehicles equipped with an old style PMD and harness without removing the intake manifold.

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MAGAZINE

January 2010

In This Issue:

Led by Equipment Maintenance Manager Paul Condran (center), the Culver City Equipment Maintenance & Fleet Services Division operates as a full-service fleet organization, providing services such as equipment maintenance, repair, welding, and asset replacement. View article

CNG Fuels 'Green' Victory for Culver City

The City of Culver City, Calif.’s use of compressed natural gas (CNG) helped the fleet gain national recognition as a green leader, most recently the title of #1 Government Green Fleet in North America in 2009.

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Best Practices in Fleet Fuel Management

Second only to depreciation, fuel is the second-largest public sector fleet expense. Municipal, county, and state fleets share best practices in reducing fuel expenses.

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The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly of Centralizing Fleet

The City of Columbus, Ohio, fleet organization centralized operations in 2008. The fleet manager’s first-person account relates challenges, pitfalls, and rewards experienced in the process.

Harley Davidson motorcycles were deployed by the Tacoma Police Department in 2006. View article

Tacoma Overhauls its Accident Management Program

After reinventing its accident management program and moving to automated reporting, the City of Tacoma, Wash., dramatically improved customer service ratings and lowered fleet operating costs.

Pulling the planer, rather than pushing it, will generally produce a smoother finish and minimize ghosting. View article

Plane & Simple: Do’s & Don’ts of Surface Planers

Surface planer operation requires multiple considerations, such as choosing the right equipment, using the correct flail, and plugging into the right power source.

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City of Seattle Moves to an All-Green Fleet

Seattle moves full-force toward a 100-percent advanced technology and alt-fuels fleet. The initiative has resulted in better gas mileage, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and a reduction in annual petroleum fuel use.

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Homeland Security Tracks Fleet via Satellite

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Detention and Removal Operations employs a “smart GPS” system to track and monitor its far-flung 4,500-unit fleet.

The City of Burbank, Calif., fleet team includes (back row, l-r) Craig Van Item, Rex Richardson, Richard Benson, Richard Powell, Brian Orlowski, Jim Lawson, Johnny Stein, Alfred Johnson, Gary Rand, and Tim Smith; (front row) John Leai, Mike Muravez, Alex Healey, and Art Derakharian. View article

City of Burbank Refuse Fleet Goes 100% CNG

The Southern California city’s solid refuse fleet is now 100-percent CNG-fueled. While the move to CNG required an infrastructure capital investment, the benefits include lower fuel and maintenance costs, and reduced emissions.

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Leasing Equipment Can Extend Tight Budgets

With many public sector fleet budgets straining in difficult economic times, leasing construction equipment can provide a financially viable option to purchasing for short-term needs.

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Government Fleet - September/ October 2009

In This Issue
Hillsborough County Named #1 Public Sector Fleet – Again!, 100 Best Fleets: Top Public Sector Fleets Recognized, Do’s and Don’ts in Spreader Preseason Prep.