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Green Fleet•by Staff•November 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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Safety•by Stephen Bennett•November 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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Fuel•by Tariq Kamal•November 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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Equipment•by Thi Dao•November 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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Procurement•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•November 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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Remarketing•Cover Story•by Shelley Mika•September 14, 2010

Insourcing Provides Mutual Benefits

The City of Moline, Ill., demonstrates the benefits of insourcing by providing maintenance services for its neighbor, the Rock Island Arsenal. The partnership has proven successful for both the city and federal fleets.

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Maintenance•by Shelley Mika•September 14, 2010

Managing Refuse Fleet Maintenance

Trash trucks require special maintenance. Multiple moving parts and typical start-and-stop operations present the biggest concerns. Automated lubrication systems and particular care of brakes and tires help mitigate the issues.

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Operations•by Grace Suizo•September 14, 2010

Industry’s Best Gather at GFX

With a record number of attendees and exhibitors, the 2010 Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) brought together some of the greatest fleet minds from the public sector during the three-day event.

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Remarketing•by Shelley Mika•September 14, 2010

Get the Most from Remarketing Government Fleet Vehicles

Remarketing fleet vehicles can be a time-intensive process. The State of Utah offers several tips to help remarket vehicles profitably.

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Green Fleet•by Adlore Chaudier•September 14, 2010

Improving Federal Fleet Management

Efforts to improve federal fleet management on all levels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and petroleum consumption have increased since President Obama signed EO 13514 in 2009.

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