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Operationsby StaffMarch 20, 2009

GFX: Presenting Solutions for Today's Fleet Challenges

Scheduled June 8-10 in Denver, the GFX agenda includes keynote addresses on fuel pricing and customer service, subject-matter expert presentations, roundtable discussions, certification testing, and networking opportunities.

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Green Fleetby Wayne MooreMarch 20, 2009

Alt-Fuels Work for Several Texas Fleets

Capital Area Rural Transportation and the City of Port Arthur, Texas, have benefited from using propane in their fleets.

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Operationsby Cheryl KnightMarch 18, 2009

First Privatized Fleet Achieves World-Class Certification

The City of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., achieved Fleet Sentinel World-Class certification after 18 months of preparation. Its monthly PM completion rate now averages more than 99 percent, allowing the fleet to double its lifecycle.

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OperationsCover Storyby StaffMarch 18, 2009

Standardization Offers Servicing & Budgeting Benefits

Standardizing fleet vehicle platforms leads to more efficient servicing, simplifies parts operations, and promotes a consistent organizational image. However, the process presents a few challenges and limitations.

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Operationsby Lauren FletcherMarch 17, 2009

Spec'ing the Right Fire Apparatus for the Job

Writing specifications for a new fire apparatus can be daunting. Determining the intended purpose is the first step, but there are many paths to take from there.

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Green Fleetby Shelley MikaMarch 16, 2009

Long Beach Garners #1 Government Green Fleet Title

An early adopter of responsible green initiatives, the City of Long Beach, Calif., earned the top spot among environmentally friendly government fleets: the 2008 “No. 1 Government Green Fleet.”

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Operationsby Lauren FletcherMarch 6, 2009

31 Compete for 2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

A record field of 31 nominees are competing for the 2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award. The award, in its 5th year, is sponsored by ARI and Fleet Counselor Services. The winner will be announced April 26 at the NAFA Institute & Expo in New Orleans.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 4, 2009

How to Calculate Construction Equipment Lifecycle Costs

Three municipal fleet case studies examine lifecycle costing measures for construction equipment to budget, purchase, and bill customers more effectively.

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Fuelby Mike ScottMarch 4, 2009

Budgeting for Today's Fuel Costs

Volatility in gas prices has made creating fuel budgets a tough job. Fleets share their ideas and best practices.

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Operationsby Mike ScottFebruary 19, 2009

Stimulus Bill to Funnel More than $1 Billion to Public Fleets

What this means for fleet managers and directors today.

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