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Operationsby Paul DexlerJanuary 1, 2007

The Low-Down on Lifts

Many maintenance and repair jobs must be performed from under a vehicle. But how the technician gets underneath it can make the job either a snap or a chore.

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Operationsby Cindy BrauerJanuary 1, 2007

Virginia's TRUCKS Program Zeroes In on Technician Training

Facing operations downsizing and increasingly complex vehicle technologies, State Equipment Manager Erle Potter developed an award-winning program that has helped Virginia sustain fleet maintenance performance.

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Operationsby Cheryl KnightJanuary 1, 2007

Five Steps to Developing a Balanced Scorecard

The state of Utah’s fleet and surplus property department recently implemented its own “balanced scorecard,” leading to significantly lower overhead costs and higher resale value.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 1, 2007

City of Boston Switches to Biodiesel

As part of a clean-fleet initiative, Boston’s fleet converted to a biodiesel fuel blend. City officials believe the environmental and fuel independence benefits are worth the increase in cost.

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Operationsby Dawn BernatzJanuary 1, 2007

Utility Vehicles Prove Well Suited for Prison Work

The state ofMichigan employs Club Car Utility Vehicles for use at correctional facilities. The smaller electric- and gasoline-powered utility vehicles have replaced many of the larger trucks and vans now used by the Department of Corrections.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 1, 2007

Ft. Wayne Captures Most Efficient Fleet Award

The city fleet department is recognized for leadership in raising operations standards, ‘greening’ the fleet, streamlining purchasing, and fostering staff initiative and teamwork.

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Operationsby Staff WriterJanuary 1, 2007

Navigating the Lease vs. Buy Maze

Deciding whether to lease or own company-provided vehicles can seem a daunting task. Knowing the basic concepts helps.

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Operationsby Sean LydenNovember 1, 2006

6 Steps to Selecting the Right Medium-Duty Trucks for Your Fleet

There are several options to consider when choosing the right truck. Eliminating unwanted costs, targeting specific needs, and calculating mpg are all ways you can help determine the right truck for your fleet needs.

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Operationsby John DolceNovember 1, 2006

2007 Diesel Regulation Technologies Evolve

Over the next four years, increasingly stringent diesel fuel regulations will fall into place. The government has targeted December 2010 for 100-percent availability of 15-ppm ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel.

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Operationsby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2006

Public Forum:Develop Service Level Agreements

The majority of public sector fleets do not employ service level agreements between the fleet department and internal customer departments. Although these types of agreements are relatively commonplace between commercial fleets and fleet service providers, only in the past 10 years have they begun to emerge in the public sector.

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