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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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Green Fleetby Stephen BennetMay 21, 2009

D.C. Slims Down and Shapes Up

The District of Columbia reduced its fleet size without sacrificing needed vehicles. Determining a reduction target was the first step.

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Operationsby StaffMay 21, 2009

Fleet Manager Promotes Outreach to Vets

Fleet professional Frank Morgan invited friends and neighbors to celebrate his MBA achievement. The party sparked a grassroots project to support U.S. military veterans and their families.

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OperationsCover Storyby Cheryl KnightMay 21, 2009

Fleet Manager Saves Millions with Business Approach

The winner of the 2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award, Doug Weichman of Palm Beach County, Fla., has saved millions by expanding fuel contracts and right-sizing the County’s fleet.

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Green Fleetby Paul DexlerApril 1, 2009

When Hybrid Batteries Die

The batteries in hybrid vehicles today are based on nickel-metal hydride technology. They last a long time, but not forever. Here is what to do when the battery in a hybrid dies.

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