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MAGAZINE

May 2008

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28 Vie For 2008 Public Sector Fleet Manager Of The Year
By Staff

Government Fleet’s 2008 Public Sector Fleet Manager Award, sponsored by ARI and Fleet Counselor Services, recognizes the best in public sector fleet management. The winner will be announced May 4 in Salt Lake City.

Features

Chicago DOT Finds Value in GPS System

By Steve Bennett

With a workforce management system installed on foremen’s cell phones, the CDOT field staff is more accountable,efficient, and productive, and managers are making decisions faster and more accurately.

Why The City of Victorville Switched To Leasing Vehicles

By Cheryl Knight

The City of Victorville, Calif., had to think outside of the box when budgetary constraints didn’t allow new vehicle purchases. Now, it is leasing vehicles to keep service up to par and maintain driver safety.

University of Minnesota Reduces Insurance Costs and Accidents Bill Roberts (left), associate director of parking and transportation for the University of Minnesota poses with University President Bob Bruininks. Since 2002, the university has trained 4,000 drivers of its 15-passenger vans via a two-hour mandatory training class.

Bill Roberts (left), associate director of parking and transportation for the University of Minnesota poses with University President Bob Bruininks. Since 2002, the university has trained 4,000 drivers of its 15-passenger vans via a two-hour mandatory training class.

By Shelley Mika

Mandatory driver training and license checks led to dramatically lower insurance costs, reducing the annual liability premium by $240,000. Fleets of all kinds may take a cue from the U of M.

City of Marietta Partners With Vocational School

By Stephen Bennett

The City of Marietta is dealing with a shortage of qualified technicians by working with the local technical college to obtain new recruits.

Pure Electric Vehicles Go to Work in Government Fleets EVs, such as this Miles ZX40S, have gained considerable use in areas where restricted speeds and limited range are not a problem.

EVs, such as this Miles ZX40S, have gained considerable use in areas where restricted speeds and limited range are not a problem.

By Paul Dexler

Although they are not yet heavy haulers or rapid movers, pure electric vehicles have numerous capabilities that can be an advantage for government fleet operators.

How to Handle Accidents, Vibrations, Corrosion, Moisture, and Abuse Damage The decision is to fix a vehicle if it is of suitable use with repairs at 30 percent of residual value. A fleet inspection determines whether it can be safely and reliably put back into the duty cycle.

The decision is to fix a vehicle if it is of suitable use with repairs at 30 percent of residual value. A fleet inspection determines whether it can be safely and reliably put back into the duty cycle.

By John Dolce

A good shop team can help to effectively combat the enemies of vehicle maintenance.

The Greening of Madison

By Staff

In eco-friendly and budget-conscious Madison, Wis., the fleet superintendent finds innovative solutions to effectively manage the fleet, while remaining environmentally conscious.

GFX Offers Roadmap Through Public Sector Fleet Challenges

By Staff

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.

Alabama Agency Maximizes GPS Value for Fleet Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management headquarters.

By Shelley Mika

Beyond simply determining fleet vehicle location, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management uses telematics technology to help manage its fleet and reduce harmful emissions.

Portrait Of A Public Sector Fleet: Complexity & Diversity

By Lisajoyce Vergara

The 20-member fleet operations staff at the City of Cape Coral, Fla., service and repair a diverse array of vehicles and pieces of equipment. This photo essay depicts the range and complexity of the nearly 1,800-unit fleet and illustrates the complexity of many public sector fleets.

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When the price of fuel is low and budgets are flush, the issue of take-home vehicles slips under the public radar. However, today’s elevated fuel prices and stretched budgets are prompting the local media and elected officials to question unnecessary use of government vehicles. As a result, there have been a number of backlashes against take-home vehicles around the country.

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Government Fleet - July/August 2008

In This Issue:
Windell Mitchell Set a Clear Vision For the Future, 5 Steps to Creating a Fuel Consortium, How to Successfully Implement a Fleet Consolidation and much more…