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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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Fuelby StaffMay 1, 2008

The Greening of Madison

In eco-friendly and budget-conscious Madison, Wis., the fleet superintendent finds innovative solutions to effectively manage the fleet, while remaining environmentally conscious.

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Fuelby StaffMay 1, 2008

GFX Offers Roadmap Through Public Sector Fleet Challenges

The Government Fleet-presented Expo provides a full agenda of fleet-expert speakers, training sessions, practical how-to seminars, and presentations on a wide-range of current topics.

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Operationsby Lisajoyce VergaraMay 1, 2008

Portrait Of A Public Sector Fleet: Complexity & Diversity

The 20-member fleet operations staff at the City of Cape Coral, Fla., service and repair a diverse array of vehicles and pieces of equipment. This photo essay depicts the range and complexity of the nearly 1,800-unit fleet and illustrates the complexity of many public sector fleets.

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FuelCover Storyby Grace LauronMarch 1, 2008

Proven Strategies Reduce Fuel Spend

Volatile fuel prices have made this second-largest fleet expense quite a challenge, but a number of fleets have managed to cope using various strategies.

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