
A quarter of fleets surveyed report a fuel budget increase of more than 25 percent in the past five years. In addition to more traditional cost-reduction strategies, fleet managers discuss new methods they’re using to reduce fuel expenses.
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Fleet technicians at the City of Burbank, Calif., divvied up outstanding certifications for the ASE Blue Seal of Excellence and started studying – Fleet Services obtained its Blue Seal in October.
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Michigan State Police tested new cruisers from Victory Motorcycles -- the Commander I and Vision -- among the six police motorcycles to be offered in the 2012 model year.
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Fleet managers are attending evaluation runs and crunching the numbers to see which of three outstanding new patrol vehicles best suit their needs.
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The Smithsonian Institution's fleet department has utilized the data harvested by its fleet management system to reduce fleet size, reduce administrative time, hire more technicians, and improve overall operations.
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When parts rooms become more costly and time-consuming than they should be, it may be time to consider outsourcing. When doing so, identify the issues, define objectives, implement a process, and measure results.
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Careful maintenance, effective staff training, strategic equipment placement, and use of GPS tracking help the nation's largest county maximize its equipment utilization.
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Five fleets share their success stories in motor pool management; improvements range from reduced fleet size to enhanced customer service.
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To help managers make the right moves, they must first consider carefully the larger issues that will ultimately drive green success. This article discusses five key questions that fleet managers should ask and answer before adopting any sustainability strategies.
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Aftermarket devices and underutilization can lead to a completely drained hybrid vehicle battery, but trickle chargers can prevent this scenario.
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