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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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Operationsby Lauren FletcherMarch 18, 2010

24 Vie for 2010 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

The 2010 award, sponsored by ARI and Fleet Counselor Services, recognizes the best in public sector fleet management and will be presented April 25 in Detroit.

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Operationsby Stephen BennettMarch 18, 2010

Are Pre-Bid Conferences Necessary?

Many public sector fleet managers have eliminated the pre-bid conference in purchasing vehicles and equipment, citing the practices of piggybacking on state contracts or joining purchasing cooperatives.

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Policeby Mike ScottMarch 18, 2010

Designing Police Vehicles: It's Not Just ‘Black & White’

By varying police vehicles’ traditional black and white colors, fleets can significantly impact a unit’s overall look, demonstrating it’s not all “black and white.”

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Operationsby Shelley MikaMarch 18, 2010

Cooperative Procurement: Group Buying Power Saves Time & Money

Cooperative procurement allows government agencies to purchase equipment and vehicles under another government entity’s contract.

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