Articles

Operations•by Grace Lauron•September 1, 2008

Automated Pool System Saves Soft Costs

Using an automated pool system has proven helpful to several fleets, reducing downtime, improving efficiency, and increasing convenience.

Fuel•by Shelley Mika•July 1, 2008

5 Steps to Creating A Fuel Consortium

In 2003, the City of Fort Worth’s fuel consortium started between its agency and Tarrant County. Since then, the consortium has grown from two government entities to 27 north Texas governmental entities today.

Green Fleet•by Cheryl Knight•July 1, 2008

City of Fayetteville Builds A Biodiesel Dispenser

In 2007, the City of Fayetteville, Ark., converted 52 percent of its 545 fleet vehicles to biodiesel. It currently saves 2.4 cents per gallon using B-20 versus petroleum diesel.

Green Fleet•by Robert LaRoche•July 1, 2008

The Greening of GWP Fleet Services

An early proponent of environmentally responsible operations, Glendale Water & Power (GWP) Fleet Services incorporated alternative-fueled vehicles in 2001, and even earlier began waste reduction recycling programs.

Safety•by Mike Scott•July 1, 2008

Kern County Outsources Collision Management

Extracting subrogation funds is no longer a daunting task for Kern County, Calif., which has discovered the advantages of sending accident reporting and management to an outside firm.

Equipment•by Mike Scott•July 1, 2008

More Equipment, Less Space In Police Vehicles

The increasing amount of technology hardware installed in law enforcement vehicles presents ergonomic and safety risks. Designers and engineers are developing strategies and products to address both issues.

Green Fleet•by Grace Lauron•July 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.

Operations•by Staff•July 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.

Maintenance•by Steve Bennett•July 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.

Maintenance•by Shelley Mika•July 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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