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
July 2009, Government Fleet - Feature
By Staff
Discover best practices and bright ideas for fuel management.
Tags: bright ideas, fuel
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
September 2008, Government Fleet - Feature
By Chad Simon
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
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
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
By Grace Lauron
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
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
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
By Lisajoyce Vergara
Choosing the right fuel management provider can save you valuable time and money.
Tags: fuel, fuel management provider
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
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