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Coordination is Key to Responding to Snow Emergencies

By Cheryl Knight

The City of Westminster, Colo., learned valuable lessons during a December 2006 storm event that severely tested the City’s emergency response and fleet maintenance teams. Teamwork and training were critical to a successful response.

Focusing on Fleet Management

By Chad Simon

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.

A Long and Useful Life

By Paul Dexler

Through careful use and regular PM maintenance, Los Angeles County Fire Station 92 has gotten 337,000 miles of service out of Squad Truck 592, which was still running strong when the F-350 crew cab was retired.

State Fleet Administrators Find a Sweet Spot in Hershey

By Cindy Brauer

The iconic chocolate company’s community was the setting for the week-long 2007 National Conference of State Fleet Administrators, which drew representatives from nearly 40 state and university fleet organizations.

Gwinnett County's Surplus Becomes Treasure on eBay

By Grace Lauron

Gwinnett County Fleet Management has saved countless man-hours, tens of thousands of dollars, and sold more than 235 of the county’s surplus vehicles by using eBay.com.

Should Civilian or Uniformed Staff Manage Public Safety Fleets

By Mike Scott

The decision to hire a uniformed or civilian fleet manager in a law enforcement agency shouldn’t be based on politics, but on experience and the ability to run the fleet cost efficiently while simultaneously. improving quality.

Strategies for Hybird Vehicle Purchase Tax Incentives

By Mike Scott

Public sector fleets are not aware of potential tax credits and how to work with dealers to negotiate lower prices. Tax credits are available, and here’s how fleets can utilize them.

100 Best Fleets

By Staff

Improved fuel efficiency, lowered operating cost, and improved fleet availability are just a few reasons these fleets are considered the best.

Volusia County Named No. 1 Public Sector Fleet

By Cheryl Knight

Volusia County, Florida, has been named the best public fleet in North America by the 100 Best Fleets Program. The County’s fleet team uses individual and team talents to maximize productivity and enhance operations.

Kansas City Municipal Fleet Serious About Going Green

By Matt LeGrande

Making a difference by using alternative fuels is a priority for the city and it has hopes that other major cities will follow its example.

Fuel + Technician Shortage = The Big Squeeze

By Mike Antich

The number one challenge facing fl eets is the high cost of fuel. A close second is the technician shortage. Both problems are beyond the control of fleet managers and are putting a squeeze on cost-effective fleet management.

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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.

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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.

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