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Green Fleetby Grace LauronJuly 1, 2008

New Green Fleet Conference Debuts in Chicago Sept. 15-16

Sponsored by three Bobit Business Media publications, the Green Fleet Conference 2008 will provide for the first time a forum for fleet professionals to learn and discuss real green technologies.

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Operationsby StaffJuly 1, 2008

Changing Cultures in Philadelphia

Facing serious budget cuts in 2004, the City's fleet department began reducing the fleet vehicle total, a process that had to overcome long-established practices and oppostion.

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Maintenanceby Steve BennettJuly 1, 2008

Lifecycle Costing VS. Low Bid For Equipment Acquisition

Improved quality and savings make lifecycle costing — a modeling technique that considers all fixed and operating expenses of a vehicle or fleet function from acquisition to disposal — worth the effort for public sector fleets.

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Maintenanceby Shelley MikaJuly 1, 2008

6 Secrets To Extending Street Sweeper Brush Life

Since street sweepers are an important part of many public sector fleets, extending the brush life is part and parcel to street maintenance. An industry expert offers his views on how to properly care for them.

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OperationsCover Storyby StaffMay 1, 2008

28 Vie For 2008 Public Sector Fleet Manager Of The Year

Government Fleet’s 2008 Public Sector Fleet Manager Award, sponsored by ARI and Fleet Counselor Services, recognizes the best in public sector fleet management. The winner will be announced May 4 in Salt Lake City.

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Telematicsby Steve BennettMay 1, 2008

Chicago DOT Finds Value in GPS System

With a workforce management system installed on foremen’s cell phones, the CDOT field staff is more accountable,efficient, and productive, and managers are making decisions faster and more accurately.

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Safetyby Shelley MikaMay 1, 2008

University of Minnesota Reduces Insurance Costs and Accidents

Mandatory driver training and license checks led to dramatically lower insurance costs, reducing the annual liability premium by $240,000. Fleets of all kinds may take a cue from the U of M.

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Operationsby Stephen BennettMay 1, 2008

City of Marietta Partners With Vocational School

The City of Marietta is dealing with a shortage of qualified technicians by working with the local technical college to obtain new recruits.

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Green Fleetby Paul DexlerMay 1, 2008

Pure Electric Vehicles Go to Work in Government Fleets

Although they are not yet heavy haulers or rapid movers, pure electric vehicles have numerous capabilities that can be an advantage for government fleet operators.

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Maintenanceby John DolceMay 1, 2008

How to Handle Accidents, Vibrations, Corrosion, Moisture, and Abuse Damage

A good shop team can help to effectively combat the enemies of vehicle maintenance.

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