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Operations•by Ron Pruitt•February 29, 2012

Sold: A Word Alabama's DOT Uses to Save Big Bucks

Favorable legislation, an efficient operation, and on-site and online auctions by an outside company have allowed the Alabama Department of Transportation to get 40 percent of its equipment procurement costs back in resale.

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Operations•by Greg Hopkins•February 29, 2012

New Contracting Process in Oregon Drives Down Vehicle Prices

The Oregon State Procurement Office used smart price and cost analyses to establish a list of dealerships offering the lowest net prices. As a result, net-to-buyer prices have rolled back to 2009 levels.

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Equipment•by Stephen Bennett•February 28, 2012

How to Spec the Right Forklift for Your Operation

When it comes to spec'ing forklifts there's more to the task than meets the eye, manufacturers and dealers say.

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Green Fleet•by Thi Dao•January 11, 2012

Living up to ‘Beverly Hills’ Standards: Beverly Hills Fleet on Staff Training and ‘Green’ Operations

Beverly Hills, Calif., Fleet Services operates in a new facility constructed in 2008 -- a LEED Silver certified building -- and is constructing a compressed natural gas (CNG) station expected to be completed in April.

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Fuel•by Russ Whelan•January 11, 2012

15 Questions to Ask When Purchasing a Fuel Management System

Are you in the market for a fuel management system? Ask the right questions to avoid costly mistakes.

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Equipment•by Paul Hanson, CAFM•January 11, 2012

North Dakota Finds Purchasing Solution for Complex Snow Plow Truck Delivery

In an effort to improve its procurement process for complex equipment, the North Dakota Department of Transportation tried a method used by another division, refining it until it became a simple and effective procurement solution.

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Green Fleet•by Shelley Mika•January 11, 2012

Saving Money & the Environment through Oil Initiatives

As technology continues to develop, fleets have more opportunities to improve their use of and reliance on oil. Five fleet professionals weigh in on the strategy, challenges, and benefits of their oil initiatives.

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Operations•by Tony Yankovich•January 11, 2012

Facility Programming for a New Fleet Maintenance Facility

After years of submitting capital improvement program requests for a new fleet maintenance facility, the project is finally approved. Now what?

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Equipment•by Stephen Bennett•January 11, 2012

Tips for Ensuring Proper Equipment Maintenance

Fleet managers and off-road equipment manufacturers say technological advances and design improvements are helping raise the standard for maintenance. These fleet professionals offer their equipment maintenance tips.

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Fuel•Cover Story•by Thi Dao•January 11, 2012

Alternative Strategies to Reduce Fuel Costs

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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