January 2010, Government Fleet - Feature
By Lauren Fletcher
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.
Tags: fuel, Fuel Contract, Fuel Policy, Right-Size
January 2010, Government Fleet - WebXclusive
By Government Fleet Staff
Top viewed stories included "Budgeting for Today's Fuel Costs," " Best Practices in Disaster Recovery Planning," and " Hillsborough County Named No. 1 Again in 2009."
July 2009, Government Fleet - Feature
By Staff
Discover best practices and bright ideas for fuel management.
Tags: bright ideas, fuel
Underutilization can result in wasteful fleet spending. Fleets must ensure all vehicles are being properly utilized to save on costs.
Tags: bright ideas, Utilization
May 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story
By Cindy Brauer & Thi Dao
From acquisition to remarketing, a compilation of best ideas in managing successful, cost-effective, and efficient fleets is presented.
Tags: Accident Management, best practices, bright ideas, Depreciation Management, Driver Productivity, fleet policy, fuel, maintenance management, Process Management, remarketing, Risk Management, sustainability , vehicle acqusition
March 2009, Government Fleet - WebXclusive
By Mike Scott
Volatility in gas prices has made creating fuel budgets a tough job. Fleets share their ideas and best practices.
Tags: Charlotte County Sherrif Department, fuel, fuel budget, Hedging Expenses, Oakland County, Palm Beach County
February 2009, Work Truck - Feature
By Chad Simon
Through the support of WestStart-CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology. Fleet managers report substantial fuel savings and few maintenance issues, though greater production is needed to drive premiums down.
Tags: Alabama Power, Danny Kings, Dave Meisel, Duke Energy Corp., Efrain Ornelas, Florida Power & Light, George Survant, HTUF, HTUF Working Groups, hybrid, Hybrid Truck Users Form, Jordan Smith, Mike Allison, Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, WestStart-CALSTART
January 2009, Government Fleet - Feature
The States of Indiana and Illinois fleets improve fleet operations and their carbon footprint, all with the swipe of a card.
Tags: carbon footprint, cost reduction, fleet management practice, fleet operations, fuel cards, Green, solution
November 2008, Work Truck - Cover Story
By Grace Lauron
With improved fuel economy, lower emissions, extended brake wear, and reduced idle time, Freightliner’s Business Class M2e Hybrid offers fleets a “clean” way to get the job done.
Tags: Cummins, Eaton Corp. , Freightliner, Hybrid Work Trucks, M2e Hybrid
November 2008, Work Truck - Feature
By Dan Kratz
From hybrids to electric vehicles, it is important to have the right fuel to drive down fuel costs.
Tags: all-electric trucks, biodiesel, Biomethane, Foton, Freightliner, hybrid, Hydrogen, International Truck and Engine, Natural Gas, UPS, Work Truck Engines, WorkStar, Zero-Emission Trucks
By Daryl Lubinsky
The wireless system helps a lumber transport company prevent unauthorized use, decrease idling time, and avoid maintenance problems.
Tags: BLS Trucking, Networkfleet, Telematics, Wireless Vehicle Management
September 2008, Government Fleet - Feature
Now more than ever, stressed-out fleet managers are turning to fuel management programs to maximize efficiency and keep expenditures down.
Tags: best practices, fleet management, fuel
September 2008, Work Truck - Feature
By Mike Guardabascio & Chris Brown
With environmental benefits, low operating costs, and application flexibility, NEVs may offer a viable alternative for your fleet. Yet there is much to consider before taking the leap to fully battery-powered vehicles.
Tags: electric car, EVs, GEM, Miles Electric Vehicles, Modec, NEVs , Phoenix Motorcars, Smith Electric, Tiger Star Electric Truck, Zap Electric Cars
By Joe Bohn
FedEx’s diverse environmental efforts range throughout its operation, with commercial hybrids dominating the company’s attention.
Tags: Azure Dynamics, Eaton Corp. , Environmental Defense Fund , Fed Ex, Ford , Green, hybrid, Isuzu, IVECO
The City and County of San Francisco converted all of their diesel-powered vehicles to B-20, testing the quality of the fuel at each stage of transport.
Tags: B-20, biodiesel, City of San Francisco, County of San Francisco
July 2008, Work Truck - Feature
By Paul Dexler
The ultra-compact Xebra trucks allow the Coca-Cola Company, Domino’s Pizza, and UPS to get closer to customers while saving fuel and helping the environment.
Tags: Coca-Cola Company, delivery vehicles, Domino's, electric car, United Parcel Service, Zap Electric Cars
Work Truck is one of three Bobit Business Media publications sponsoring the Green Fleet Conference 2008. The new event offers a forum for truck fleets to learn and discuss green technologies.
Tags: Green, Green Fleet Conference, Green Strategies
Fuel filtration and diesel fuel stabilization are some of the concerns fleets across the country face with infrequently used vehicles.
Tags: diesel fuel, filtration, specialty trucks, stabilization
By Richard Nelson
Government mandates to increase renewable fuels production have prompted a growing use of biodiesel. Industry groups are setting standards for quality and monitoring the fuel’s production, transport, and storage.
Tags: alt-fuel, American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM D6751, biodiesel, biofuel, BQ-9000, Green, National Biodiesel Board
July 2008, Government Fleet - Feature
By Shelley Mika
In 2003, the City of Fort Worth’s fuel consortium started between its agency and Tarrant County. Since then, the consortium has grown from two government entities to 27 north Texas governmental entities today.
Tags: City of Fort Worth, consortium, fuel, fuel agreement
May 2008, Government Fleet - Feature
In eco-friendly and budget-conscious Madison, Wis., the fleet superintendent finds innovative solutions to effectively manage the fleet, while remaining environmentally conscious.
Tags: Bill Vanden Brook, fuel, green fleets, The City of Madison
The Government Fleet-presented Expo provides a full agenda of fleet-expert speakers, training sessions, practical how-to seminars, and presentations on a wide-range of current topics.
Tags: conference, fleet challenges, Fleet Manager, Government Fleet Expo
April 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature
Although fuel prices continue to hit record highs, you can take action to maximize fuel efficiency. Here are 15 suggestions for better fuel economy and best practices from fleet operators.
Tags: A/C Use, aerodynamic, fuel, idling, Tire Pressure
March 2008, Government Fleet - Cover Story
Volatile fuel prices have made this second-largest fleet expense quite a challenge, but a number of fleets have managed to cope using various strategies.
Tags: best practices, fuel, green fleets, idling, Maintenance
March 2008, Government Fleet - Feature
The City of Ames, Iowa, hits the target on creating a fuel-efficient fleet by experimenting with a wide array of makes and models.
Tags: City of Ames, fuel, green fleets
January 2008, Government Fleet - Feature
How a fuel card program helped the State of Florida balance its budget — and prepare for the future.
Tags: Comdata, Florida, fuel, TransMontaigne
By Lisajoyce Vergara
After several years in the making, the City of Fayetteville, Ark.’s attempts to convert its diesel-powered vehicles to biodiesel have become a reality. Last June, out of 545 fleet vehicles, 52 percent were converted to biodiesel.
Tags: B-100, B-20, biodiesel, Fayetteville
November 2007, Government Fleet - Feature
Using FuelFocus and FleetFocus, three public sector fleets have managed to control fleet costs, monitor all fuel transactions online and in real-time, and improve overall efficiency.
Tags: fuel
November 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Mike Antich
Fleet operating costs have increased, but at a slower pace than 2006. Across all vehicle segments, this increase was directly attributable to increased fuel costs, with a domino effect for other oil-based products such as tires.
Tags: operating costs
A hedging program can be an invaluable tool to help manage the price of fuel and offset the risk of adverse price movements.
Tags: fuel, fuel conservation, hedging
October 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Editor
Many companies are turning to fuel card programs for their fueling needs. Data from these programs can be mined with significant savings.
September 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
Choosing the right fuel management provider can save you valuable time and money.
Tags: fuel, fuel management provider
September 2007, Work Truck - Feature
By Tariq Kamal
Fleet managers describe how the ability to track vehicle location, gas consumption, and preventive maintenance has benefited their fleets.
Tags: fuel savings, Maintenance, Telematics
August 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
STATISTICS AND CUSTOMER RESPONSE SURVEYS LEAVE LITTLE DOUBT ABOUT THE ADVANTAGES OF FUEL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. ENHANCE SAVINGS THROUGH RESEARCH, REPORTING, COMMUNICATION, AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING.
Tags: best practices, fuel, fuel management vendor, fuel reporting
November 2004, Government Fleet - Feature
Let’s face it. Fluctuating fuel prices averaging just below the $2 per gallon mark are forcing some fleet managers to rethink their budgets. Adopting a tax-exempt fuel management program can help your operation save money.
Tags: Comdata, Computerized Fleet Analysis (CFA) , fuel, Indiana DOT, Montana, Town of Wellesley, Wright Express
June 2004, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Steve Saltzgiver
Nearly every function of fleet vehicle management requires a decision dependent upon accurate odometer reporting. Utah’s Division of Fleet Operations employs a proactive approach to ensure correct mileage data.
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