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Telematicsby StaffJune 30, 2010

Pinpointing Solutions to Off-Road Equipment Management

Government fleets reveal how they saved money and improved management of off-road equipment, including leasing, preventing user mismanagement, correctly analyzing street sweeper lifecycle costs, and incorporating telematics.

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Green Fleetby Lauren FletcherJune 14, 2010

Turning Over a New Leaf

The Nissan LEAF is the first in Nissan’s forthcoming lineup of electric vehicles and is expected to assist public sector fleets in tasks such as meter reading and inspection, general administration, and rental pools.

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Fundingby Janis Christensen, CAFMMay 11, 2010

Leasing: Not Just for Private Sector Fleets

Current economic conditions require government fleet managers to seek alternatives to funding their fleet through different finance methodologies. Leasing is a practical solution, which in the past, was primarily utilized only by the private sector.

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Policeby Mike ScottMay 11, 2010

Manufacturers Debut Next Generation of Police Cars

Increased comfort and convenience, improved vehicle ingress and egress, advanced technology, and improved officer safety mark the next generation of police cars.

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Green Fleetby Cheryl KnightMay 11, 2010

What Happens When Your CNG Tanks Expire?

While the benefits of CNG vehicles are well documented, one issue looms over the industry that must be addressed: What happens when a dedicated CNG vehicle fuel tank reaches its expiration date?

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Safetyby Cheryl KnightMay 11, 2010

State of Georgia Reduces Accident Costs by 14%

After implementing the Driver’s Alert SMART RISK program and other loss control measures, the State of Georgia reduced preventable vehicular accidents, resulting in a savings of $800,000 to taxpayers.

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Policeby Steve ContarinoMay 11, 2010

13 Factors in Selecting a Police Unit Upfitter

Preparing a service-ready police unit may require more work than a small garage staff can handle, even with preplanning and experience. If a fleet staff is too busy maintaining in-service vehicles, outsourcing may be the solution.

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Telematicsby Shelley MikaMay 11, 2010

Best Practices: Using Telematics to Manage Off-Road Equipment

Telematics use can increase efficiency of all fleet units and prevent accidents. Industry experts share best practices in purchasing and using telematics with off-road equipment.

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OperationsCover Storyby Cindy BrauerMay 11, 2010

Alley Leads a Team Effort

Deputy director of the City of San Diego’s Fleet Services Division and Government Fleet’s 2010 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year, John Alley credits his employee and leadership teams with the success of a three-year effort that dramatically restructured the City’s fleet operations.

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Operationsby Lauren FletcherMarch 18, 2010

Six Sigma Improves Fleet Operations

Through Six Sigma use, several public sector fleets instituted new processes and roadmaps to reduce operating costs and increase staff productivity.

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