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Equipmentby Dennis Von RudenJanuary 29, 2010

Plane & Simple: Do’s & Don’ts of Surface Planers

Surface planer operation requires multiple considerations, such as choosing the right equipment, using the correct flail, and plugging into the right power source.

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Green Fleetby Cheryl KnightJanuary 29, 2010

City of Seattle Moves to an All-Green Fleet

Seattle moves full-force toward a 100-percent advanced technology and alt-fuels fleet. The initiative has resulted in better gas mileage, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and a reduction in annual petroleum fuel use.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 29, 2010

Homeland Security Tracks Fleet via Satellite

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Detention and Removal Operations employs a “smart GPS” system to track and monitor its far-flung 4,500-unit fleet.

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Green Fleetby Shelley MikaJanuary 29, 2010

City of Burbank Refuse Fleet Goes 100% CNG

The Southern California city’s solid refuse fleet is now 100-percent CNG-fueled. While the move to CNG required an infrastructure capital investment, the benefits include lower fuel and maintenance costs, and reduced emissions.

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EquipmentCover Storyby Staff WriterJanuary 29, 2010

CNG Fuels 'Green' Victory for Culver City

The City of Culver City, Calif.’s use of compressed natural gas (CNG) helped the fleet gain national recognition as a green leader, most recently the title of #1 Government Green Fleet in North America in 2009.

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Equipmentby Steve BennettJanuary 29, 2010

Leasing Equipment Can Extend Tight Budgets

With many public sector fleet budgets straining in difficult economic times, leasing construction equipment can provide a financially viable option to purchasing for short-term needs.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 13, 2010

Top 10 Most Viewed Stories in 2009

Top viewed stories included "Budgeting for Today's Fuel Costs," " Best Practices in Disaster Recovery Planning," and " Hillsborough County Named No. 1 Again in 2009."

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Operationsby Gary HatfieldNovember 9, 2009

11 Approaches to Right-Sizing Your Fleet

Traditional methods of determining the most cost-effective fleet size can be inefficient and inaccurate. Several alternative methods can be used individually or in combination.

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Policeby Mike ScottNovember 9, 2009

Chevrolet Debuts All-New 2011 Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle

Available in two configurations with an available unmarked version, the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV is rear-wheel driven, offering six- and eight-cylinder engines.

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Equipmentby Jack Doheny & Jim SchwallerNovember 9, 2009

10 Tips for Spec'ing & Maintaining Sewer Cleaners

Sewer cleaning trucks help ensure a clean city, free from clogged drainage systems. Properly spec’ing and maintaining this equipment requires careful planning and a clear strategy.

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