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Police•by Mike Scott•November 6, 2009

Carbon Motors Introduces E7 Concept Vehicle

Targeted specifically to law enforcement agencies of all sizes, the E7 Concept will be marketed as a custom-made police vehicle.

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Equipment•by Mark Hall•September 21, 2009

Do’s and Don’ts in Spreader Preseason Prep

While spreaders vary widely, all require special servicing to maintain good operating health and avoid extra costs. Here are tips to prepare your winter-maintenance spreaders before the season begins.

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Green Fleet•by Mike Scott•September 21, 2009

‘Green is Good’ for Evergreen Fleet Initiative

Several Puget Sound, Wash., public sector fleet departments have established the Evergreen Fleet Initiative, which they hope will serve as a standard in the Northwest region.

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Equipment•by Grace Lauron•September 21, 2009

Savings Dug Up with D7E Dozer

Reduced fuel consumption and lower service costs are just a few ways fleets can save with the Caterpillar D7E Track-Type Tractor, a hybrid system that combines diesel and electric power.

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Safety•by Paul Dexler•August 13, 2009

How to Maximize Lift Safety

Safety is a major consideration when lifting and working under an object weighing several tons. Resources are available to shop managers on lift inspection, proper operation, lifting procedures, and mechanic training.

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Operations•by Cheryl Knight•August 6, 2009

Vehicle Committees Help City Improve Driver Satisfaction

Through implementing vehicle committees, the City Utilities of Springfield, Mo., increased communication with its field crew and improved driver satisfaction, leading to a higher level of trust and crew engagement.

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Operations•by Staff•July 13, 2009

Bright Ideas: Fleet Management Policies

Written procedures are critical for liability purposes, providing support to the governmental agency in lawsuit-related issues. Fleets identify best practices and steps in creating fleet policy.

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Fuel•by Staff•July 13, 2009

Bright Ideas: Fuel Management

Discover best practices and bright ideas for fuel management.

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Fuel•by Staff•July 13, 2009

Bright Ideas: Utilization Management

Underutilization can result in wasteful fleet spending. Fleets must ensure all vehicles are being properly utilized to save on costs.

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Operations•by Staff•July 13, 2009

Bright Ideas: Customer Service

One of the best practices fleets have found useful in improving operations and customer satisfaction is regular customer feedback, which can be as simple as informal conversations or observations.

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