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Equipmentby StaffMay 1, 2011

Grounds Maintenance Equipment Roundup

View four grounds maintenance equipment models from The Grasshopper Co., John Deere, and Kubota.

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MaintenanceCover Storyby Shelley MikaMay 1, 2011

Parts Operation: In-House or Outsource

A fleet’s parts inventory is critical to keeping its maintenance and repair process moving forward — and keeping units on the road. Several critical elements to consider are discussed from both the in-house and outsourced perspectives.

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Fuelby Ryan MossmanApril 21, 2011

Fueling Public Sector Fleets

Fuel strategies used by private sector fleets may prove useful for public sector fleets as well.

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Policeby Mike ScottMarch 24, 2011

Sporty Police Cars

Crown Victorias and Dodge Chargers and may be among the most typical makes and models of police cars used in the United States today. Some departments have a handful of “sportier” cars, many of which are used in special ways.

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Green Fleetby Thi DaoMarch 14, 2011

How Minneapolis Implemented its Green Fleet Policy

Fleet veteran John Scharffbillig, director of Fleet Services for the City of Minneapolis, discusses how the Fleet Services division brainstormed, wrote, edited, and is implementing the City's new green fleet policy.

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Maintenanceby Stephen BennettMarch 11, 2011

Leveraging Procurement Dollars in a Zero-Growth Budget Environment

Public sector fleet manager creativity is one key to “getting the most bang for the buck” in a time of tightening purse strings and unpredictable fuel prices.

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Operationsby Mike AntichMarch 11, 2011

Be Part of the Solution, Not Part of the Problem

As public sector fleets face increasing scrutiny, fleet management must keep the public and officials informed, ensure competitive service costs, and maintain customer service levels while reducing costs.

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Operationsby Gary HatfieldMarch 11, 2011

A ‘State of the Fleet’ Report Can Enhance Fleet Image

Fleet managers can use an annual fleet report to inform decision-makers who impact funding, user departments, and fleet employees about both fleet management accomplishments and challenges.

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Policeby Melanie Basich and Lauren FletcherMarch 11, 2011

Beyond the Patrol Car

Law enforcement vehicles come in all shapes in sizes. In addition to the traditional patrol vehicle or motorcycle, the following are other vehicles law enforcement officers use to keep the peace.

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Equipmentby Stephen BennettMarch 11, 2011

What to Consider When Spec’ing Excavators

Whether renting or buying, fleets must ensure excavator specs meet the needs of the application. Fleet managers and equipment manufacturers weigh in on factors to consider.

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