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Vehicle Research•by Paul Dexler•November 1, 2007

A Long and Useful Life

Through careful use and regular PM maintenance, Los Angeles County Fire Station 92 has gotten 337,000 miles of service out of Squad Truck 592, which was still running strong when the F-350 crew cab was retired.

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Operations•by Cindy Brauer•November 1, 2007

State Fleet Administrators Find a Sweet Spot in Hershey

The iconic chocolate company’s community was the setting for the week-long 2007 National Conference of State Fleet Administrators, which drew representatives from nearly 40 state and university fleet organizations.

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Vehicle Research•by Grace Lauron•November 1, 2007

Gwinnett County's Surplus Becomes Treasure on eBay

Gwinnett County Fleet Management has saved countless man-hours, tens of thousands of dollars, and sold more than 235 of the county’s surplus vehicles by using eBay.com.

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Operations•by Mike Scott•November 1, 2007

Should Civilian or Uniformed Staff Manage Public Safety Fleets

The decision to hire a uniformed or civilian fleet manager in a law enforcement agency shouldn’t be based on politics, but on experience and the ability to run the fleet cost efficiently while simultaneously. improving quality.

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Green Fleet•by Mike Scott•November 1, 2007

Strategies for Hybird Vehicle Purchase Tax Incentives

Public sector fleets are not aware of potential tax credits and how to work with dealers to negotiate lower prices. Tax credits are available, and here’s how fleets can utilize them.

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Funding•by Lisajoyce Vergara•November 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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Operations•by Matt LeGrande•November 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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Operations•by Mike Antich•November 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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Operations•by Paul Dexler•September 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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Safety•by Fiona Soltes•September 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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