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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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Operationsby Randy OwenNovember 9, 2009

Calculating Mechanic Staffing Requirements

Public sector fleet managers often struggle with determining appropriate mechanic staffing levels. Quantifying labor demand and supply and accounting for individual fleet operations can provide the answers.

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Operationsby John DolceNovember 9, 2009

Spares Work Best in Motor Pools

Central motor pools offer cost-effective utilization of extra fleet units. Rotated use and preventive maintenance can extend vehicle lifecycles, while units flexibly serve the collective needs of end-user departments.

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Operationsby Grace LauronNovember 9, 2009

NJPA Helps Fleets Cut Costs (And Purchasing Time!)

Offering an alternative procurement method to help fleets save money, the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) “creates an alliance between buyers and suppliers” to streamline the fleet purchasing process.

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Equipmentby Steve BennetNovember 9, 2009

How to Prevent User Departments from Mismanaging Heavy Construction Equipment

A good working relationship between fleet and user departments begins with the spec’ing process and extends through the equipment service to its eventual resale or trade-in and can help avoid error.

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