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MaintenanceCover Storyby Grace SuizoMarch 11, 2011

Boosting Morale Can Help Improve Operations

Strong leadership and understanding, combined with a little creativity, can help keep productivity and employee morale high when resources are low.

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Equipmentby Thi DaoFebruary 14, 2011

Snowstorms Have City Fleets Working Overtime

The cities of Chicago, Dallas, and Huntsville, Ala., fleet departments discuss how they prepared for and handled with this season’s snowstorms.

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Safetyby Bob StantonJanuary 10, 2011

Incentivizing Drivers to Conserve Fuel

Fuel is the No. 1 fleet operating expense. Polk County, Fla., achieved favorable results by addressing one of the main, yet overlooked sources of rising fuel consumption — the driver.

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Maintenanceby Sal BibonaJanuary 10, 2011

How to Calculate Technician-to-Vehicle Ratios

To properly maintain and manage a public sector fleet operation, determining the necessary ratio of technicians to vehicles is key to keeping vehicles on the road and operations running smoothly.

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Fuelby Joe BohnJanuary 10, 2011

Pros and Cons of ‘Right-Sizing’ Vehicles to Increase Fuel Economy

Reducing vehicle fuel consumption and increasing fuel economy is one of the top challenges for fleet. However, some veteran fleet managers caution to research before buying.

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Green Fleetby Chris WileyJanuary 10, 2011

Seattle Named No. 1 Government Green Fleet

Use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, as well as fuel reduction strategies and a Green Fleet coordinator, are some reasons the City of Seattle was recognized as the No. 1 Government Green Fleet in North America.

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Maintenanceby Cheryl KnightJanuary 10, 2011

State of Georgia Saves More Than $500K by Reducing Fleet Expenses

After moving one-third of its 21,000-vehicle fleet to a statewide contract with Automotive Resources International (ARI), the State of Georgia has seen its administrative, repair, and maintenance costs decrease.

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Maintenanceby StaffJanuary 10, 2011

Town of Castle Rock Fleet Excels in Customer Service

Through use of its fleet software program, fleet advisory committee, and support of qualified staff members, the Town of Castle Rock, Colo., has maintained a 95-percent customer satisfaction rating.

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Telematicsby Cheryl KnightJanuary 10, 2011

Ventura Uses Telematics & GPS to Improve Fleet Efficiency

After implementing GPS and vehicle diagnostic technology on several fleet vehicles, the California city improved fuel economy by 10 percent, reduced idling time, and improved productivity and routing for customer service.

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Equipmentby Stephen BennettJanuary 10, 2011

Maintaining Pavement and Asphalt Equipment

Proper maintenance, training, and planned service intervals are necessary to ensure proper care for pavement and asphalt equipment.

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