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Telematics•by Steve Bennett•May 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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Safety•by Shelley Mika•May 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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Operations•by Stephen Bennett•May 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 Fleet•by Paul Dexler•May 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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Maintenance•by John Dolce•May 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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Fuel•by Staff•May 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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Fuel•by Staff•May 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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Operations•by Lisajoyce Vergara•May 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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Fuel•Cover Story•by Grace Lauron•March 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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Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•March 1, 2008

One Pump Size Doesn't Fit All

Selecting the right-size fire pump for a fire apparatus is an important task. Fire departments can exceed the minimum gpm based on their own preferences or expected future growth.

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