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Operationsby Thi Dao & Greg BasichMay 23, 2011

Subadan and Stanton Reflect on Position Changes

Bob Stanton, previously of Polk County, Fla., started his new position at Hillsborough County, Fla., on May 16, replacing Sharon Subadan, now deputy county administrator.

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Maintenanceby Thi DaoMay 1, 2011

Planning Facilities for Modern and Future Use

When planning a fleet facility, consider site location, prepare it for new or future technologies, and review commonly overlooked issues.

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Operationsby Lauren FletcherMay 1, 2011

14 Compete for 2011 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

The 2011 award, sponsored by ARI and Fleet Counselor Services, recognizes the best in public sector fleet management and will be presented at the Government Fleet Expo & Conference in San Diego.

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Fuelby Cheryl KnightMay 1, 2011

Oil Initiatives Government Fleets Should Consider

Conducting periodic oil analysis, using re-refined or recycled oil, and revisiting oil filter usage will lessen an operation’s impact on the environment, extend maintenance cycles, and reduce reliance on foreign oil.

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Operationsby StaffMay 1, 2011

GFX 2011 to Focus on Fleet Efficiency

Educational presentations, brainstorming sessions, and networking events provide fleet managers the opportunity to learn from industry professionals ways to improve fleet efficiency.

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Equipmentby Stephen BennettMay 1, 2011

Maximize the Life of Grounds Maintenance Equipment

Manufacturers recommend maintenance schedules and key maintenance procedures for the pieces they sell to government fleets. Some also offer software programs or online support to help monitor usage, track costs, and budget for replacement.

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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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