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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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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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