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Fundingby Lisajoyce VergaraNovember 1, 2007

Daimler Truck Financial Unveils New Truck Leasing Program

CompleteLease offers full-service truck leasing providing the convenience of a single-source transportation package for small and medium businesses.Currently, it is being offered by a select group of Sterling Trucks dealers.

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Operationsby Matt LeGrandeNovember 1, 2007

Kansas City Municipal Fleet Serious About Going Green

Making a difference by using alternative fuels is a priority for the city and it has hopes that other major cities will follow its example.

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Operationsby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2007

Fuel + Technician Shortage = The Big Squeeze

The number one challenge facing fl eets is the high cost of fuel. A close second is the technician shortage. Both problems are beyond the control of fleet managers and are putting a squeeze on cost-effective fleet management.

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Operationsby Paul DexlerSeptember 1, 2007

Keeping the Grass and Your Budgets Greener

Caring for large landscaped grounds, be they lawns, golf courses, parks, or cemeteries, requires sophisticated equipment and techniques.Here’s a look at some ideas for maximizing the use of your equipment.

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Safetyby Fiona SoltesSeptember 1, 2007

Coppell Creates Safety Culture

The city of Coppell, Texas takes a proactive approach to fleet safety that includes hands-on driver training, annual MVR checks, safety-related employee performance reviews and an accident review committee.

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Operationsby Tom JohnsonSeptember 1, 2007

Can the Public Sector Learn from Private Enterprise?

Collaborating with the private sector, public agencies can develop creative ways to achieve cost-effective efficiencies. The City of Atlanta improved its fleet acquisition, maintenance, and customer service with help from UPS.

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Operationsby Matt LeGrandeSeptember 1, 2007

The Oil That Fries Food Can Also Fuel Fleets

People in the Village of Algonquin aren't simply cleaning kitchen pipes; they're contributing to a community effort. Collecting used vegetable oil has enabled them to safely fuel fleet vehicles that help keep their city skies clean.

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Operationsby Mike ScottSeptember 1, 2007

Public Auctions Offer Benefit for Police Vehicle Resale

With public auctions, agencies can sell used law enforcement units to a targeted, knowledgeable market, without the hassle of organizing a mass sale of outdated vehicles.

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Operationsby Joe BohnSeptember 1, 2007

LEDs Light the Way for Fleets

LEDs offer numerous benefits over halogen and incandescent lights, including a low-amperage electrical draw and less required maintenance.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 1, 2007

City of Inglewood Implements Programs to Cut Accident Costs

Fleet accidents cost the City of Inglewood millions of dollars each year, but new programs that monitor driving behaviors are expected to save the city hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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