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Las Vegas Top Alternative-Fueled City Fleet in the U.S.

By Cheryl Knight

With 63 percent of its fleet dedicated to alt-fuels, the City of Las Vegas utilizes B-20 biodiesel, compressed natural gas, hybrid-electric, and several zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Lifecycle Management Strategies: Art or Science

By David Schiller, CAFM

Key to successfully managing lifecycle components is replacing a vehicle at the optimal time. One of three basic replacement strategies can be used to fit a particular fleet’s organization.

29 Vie for 2007 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

Government Fleet magazine announces the nominees for the 2007 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award. The award's lead sponsor is Automotive Resources International (ARI) and the co-sponsor is Fleet Counselor Services. The award recognizes the best in fleet management. The winner was announced May 6 in Houston.

Culver City's Maintenance/Fleet Team 7th in U.S.

By Glenn Esterly and Lauren Colin

Competing against many larger operations, the Southern California city’s Equipment and Fleet Maintenance Division received recognition as the 7th Best Fleet in North America.

How Fleets Will Cope with Loss of Safety Net Funding

By Fiona Soltes

Budget cuts of 50 percent anyone? The loss of federal “safety net” funding means literally millions of dollars taken from county budgets. Is there an answer in sight?

Fleets Find Benefits in Take-Home Programs

By Mike Scott

While some vehicle take-home programs are falling victim to cost-cutting measures, other law enforcement agencies find the practice offers valuable benefits, including greater public police presence and faster response times.

4 Ways to Boost Fleet Operations Accountability

By Sal Bibona

The call for accountability in government means heightened scrutiny of how things are done at all levels. Public sector fleet managers have several tools to establish and maintain operational and performance standards.

Maintenance Monitoring Systems Help Eliminate Excessive Idling

Automakers recognize 100 hours of engine run time is the same as driving a vehicle 3,300 miles. A maintenance monitoring system maximizes fuel efficiency and eliminates premature engine damage.

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Questionable Opinions

What Technician Shortage???

By Eric Bearly
It brings me great joy to be the one to break the news that the technician shortage crisis facing public sector fleets around the nation has been averted. If this comes as a surprise to you, let me explain how I used my well-honed skills in deductive reasoning to come to this conclusion.

GF Market Trends

Budget Constraints No. 1 Issue Facing Public Sector Fleets in 2009

By Mike Antich
Steep declines in tax revenues are resulting in budget cuts at all levels of government, which most likely will persist for the next 12 to 24 months. These budget shortfalls are particularly acute at general fund departments. Adjusting fleet budgets to cope with revenue shortfalls is emerging as the number one issue facing government fleets in 2009.

Public Sector Fleets:
Take-Home Vehicles: Ending the Culture of Entitlement

By Mike Antich

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ARN Magazine - March/April 2008

In This Issue:
Renting Wheels to Wheelchair Riders, in Memoriam: Fred Mudgett, Prepping Your Fleet Vehicles for Resale and much more…