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Safetyby Mike ScottNovember 1, 2008

Best Practices in Hazardous Waste Disposal

San Diego County, City of Portland, Ore., and Lee County, Fla., promote and share best practices in eliminating toxic and unsafe waste.

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Operationsby Steve BennettNovember 1, 2008

How City Fleets Handle Tool Allowances

A survey of various-sized municipal fleets across the country reveals a range of tool allowance figures and methods from flat per month or annual stipends to a per- hour allotment. Some cities furnish the tools directly.

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Operationsby Steve BennettNovember 1, 2008

What Do Municipal Fleets Charge For Parts Markup?

In the cities of South Bend, Ind.; Orlando, Fla., and Littleton, Colo., markups range from 15 to 25 percent. Most want to help cover costs with markups, but one fleet manager is investigating building a revenue-generation operation.

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Maintenanceby Mike ScottNovember 1, 2008

Keeping Government Vehicles Clean

Keeping public sector fleet vehicles clean can be costly. However, strategies are available to help reduce costs and promote individual responsibility.

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Operationsby Chad SimonNovember 1, 2008

Cedar Rapids Fleet Tested by Flood of 2008

Despite losing 91 units, four out of five garages, all but one fuel island, and an entire data network, the City of Cedar Rapids fleet staff came together to overcome these challenges and forge a “new normal.”

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Operationsby Peter Bednar & Tom WallSeptember 1, 2008

10 Tips for Warranty Recovery Managers

A warranty recovery program can be a source of savings from monetary reimbursements, credits, reallocation of shop resources, and shop efficiency improvements.

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Operationsby Cheryl KnightSeptember 1, 2008

Drivers' License Checks Are Crucial For State of Utah Fleet

The State’s fleet department continues to work toward a safe and cost-efficient fleet. Weekly license checks help the State assess driver risk, increasing driver safety, minimizing liability, and reducing accident costs.

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Maintenanceby Lauren FletcherSeptember 1, 2008

Charlotte Takes Over Fleet Reins from Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County needed some assistance with its light-duty fleet vehicles, and the City of Charlotte proved it was right for the job.

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Green Fleetby Mike ScottSeptember 1, 2008

City of Santa Monica Adapts Early to Alt-Fuel Use

In 1993, the City of Santa Monica was one of the first agencies to set a vehicle reduction policy. Today, 84 percent of the 450 unit fleet represent a diverse mix of fuels and technologies.

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Fuelby Chad Simon September 1, 2008

Fleets Share Fuel Management Best Practices

Now more than ever, stressed-out fleet managers are turning to fuel management programs to maximize efficiency and keep expenditures down.

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