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Operationsby StaffJuly 13, 2009

Bright Ideas: Budgeting, Procurement, and Financing

Collaborating with other departments or fleets and conducting reverse auctions are some strategies that may be helpful during budgeting, procurement, and financing.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 13, 2009

Bright Ideas: Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Programs

Prioritizing replacements based on age, miles, emissions test results, and oil sample analysis can ensure vehicles are properly replaced.

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by StaffJuly 13, 2009

Bright Ideas: Safety

Driver assessment programs, monthly safety meetings, and advanced vehicle safety technologies are a few ways fleets can minimize safety risks.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 13, 2009

Bright Ideas: Going Green

Sharing green practices with other fleets, selecting more fuel-efficient vehicles, and replacing lead wheel weights in tires have proven helpful for several fleets.

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Equipmentby Ashley WillisJuly 13, 2009

Bright Ideas: Off-Road Equipment Maintenance 101

Maintaining off-road equipment is not an easy feat, but with these tips, managing the equipment can be a much easier, not to mention cost effective, task.

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by StaffJuly 13, 2009

Bright Ideas: Technology

Technology is available to help streamline fleet operations and reduce costs.

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Green Fleetby Cindy BrauerJuly 13, 2009

Greening Fleets in a Down Economy

As public sector fleets struggle to pursue environmental goals during the current tight financial times, the 2009 Green Fleet Conference, presenting all things green, will show fleets “where to find the money.”

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Operationsby Lauren FletcherMay 28, 2009

Exclusive Industry Survey: Public Sector Fleet Manager Salaries Average $74,693 in 2008

Are you paid enough? In 2008, public sector fleet manager salaries increased more than $4,200 over 2007 figures. By region, fleet managers in the West continue to pull in the highest salaries.

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Maintenanceby Paul DexlerMay 26, 2009

Can’t Find Good Technicians? Here’s One Solution

When Dave Cole at the City of Glendale, Calif. could not find qualified technicians for his shop, he partnered with a local college to set up an internship program.

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Green Fleetby Lauren FletcherMay 26, 2009

Las Vegas Fleet is 90 Percent Green

Operating a 90-percent alternative-fuel fleet brings the City of Las Vegas to the forefront of the “going green” movement. The City utilizes its green fleet to prove alt-fuel viability.

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