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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 10, 2011

Asphalt Equipment

View our asphalt equipment roundup featuring three different models from LeeBoy, Caterpillar, and Asphalt Zipper.

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FuelCover Storyby Randy OwenJanuary 10, 2011

Elements of a Comprehensive Fuel Management Program

A well-designed fuel management program controls costs, improves driver productivity, meets regulatory requirements and organizational policy goals, and provides for the collection of essential data and production of management information.

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Fuelby David MillsNovember 8, 2010

‘Business as Usual’ No Longer an Option for Local Government

The poor economy has led to public outcry for more accountability in government agencies. This should serve as ample warning for fleets to increase efficiency, improve accountability, and add visibility to the fleet department for the upcoming year.

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Maintenanceby Kelly ReaganNovember 8, 2010

Training & Testing Pay Big Returns

Facing an aging fleet with little to no funds for vehicle replacement, the City of Columbus, Ohio, decreased fleet expenses by finding savings in parts and supplier services.

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Telematicsby Mike ScottNovember 8, 2010

Google Helps D.C. Improve Operations

For nearly two years, the Washington D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department has used a Google-centric program to become more efficient, and even boost response time.

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Green Fleetby StaffNovember 8, 2010

Government Fleet Managers Recognized for Leading ‘Green’ Efforts

Government Fleet announced 14 public sector fleet leaders as the recipients of this year’s 2010 Environmental Leadership Awards at the Green Fleet Conference in October.

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Safetyby Stephen BennettNovember 8, 2010

How to Minimize Workplace Injuries

Safeguarding maintenance and garage facilities against work-related injuries involves securing management commitment, increasing safety awareness among staff members, and establishing a certified in-house safety committee.

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Fuelby Tariq KamalNovember 8, 2010

Mythbusters: Fleet Edition

A veteran fleet manager and his team of experts identify several common fleet management myths that may be costing your fleet.

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Equipmentby Thi DaoNovember 8, 2010

Maintaining Loaders and Backhoes

Fleet professionals from three public agencies discuss best practices for maintaining loaders and backhoes, used for numerous projects that range from waste disposal to beach upkeep to road maintenance.

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ProcurementCover Storyby Mike AntichNovember 8, 2010

Top 10 Challenges Facing Public Sector Fleets in CY-2011

Budget is the No.1 challenge facing government fleets. Everything a fleet does revolves around money — equipment, facilities, staff, vehicles, parts, tools, fuel, etc. Other challenges include extended cycling, resources to maintain aging assets, and staff burn-out.

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