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Operationsby StaffMay 1, 2006

Acme Auto Leasing Adapts Upstream Remarketing Program

Through Driveitaway’s upstream remarketing platform, Acme Auto Leasing can offer low-mileage government vehicles to a greater pool of buyers.

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Operationsby Cheryl KnightMay 1, 2006

Hoover Police Department Runs 100% E-85 Fleet

The City of Hoover, Ala., Police Department now runs 100 percent of its fleet vehicles on E-85. Feedback from police officers on the E-85 Chevrolet Tahoe’s performance has been overwhelmingly positive.

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Operationsby StaffMay 1, 2006

Nominees for the 2006 Public Sector Fleet Manager Awards

Government Fleet is proud to announce nominees for the 2006 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year. Co-sponsored by Automotive Resources International and Fleet Counselor Services, the award seeks to recognize the best in fleet management. The winner will be announced May 7 in Orlando, Fla.

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Operationsby Shelley MikaMay 1, 2006

Fleet Metrics – Your Golden Nugget

Metrics can be used to help right-size fleets and determine accurate utilization statistics. These quantified measurements also enhance a fleet manager’s credibility to managers, colleagues, and customers.

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Operationsby Christopher D. Amos, CAFMMay 1, 2006

Selecting Fleet Management Software

About the only thing more aggravating than the fleet management software you have is not having any.

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Operationsby Cheryl KnightMarch 1, 2006

Springfield Co-ops with Tech School to Train Mechanics

The city’s Utilities Fleet Management Department formed a diesel technology co-op and internship program with Ozarks Technical Community College in 2004 to train mechanics. To date, five students have completed the program.

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Operationsby Patrick Bartole, CAFMMarch 1, 2006

Writing and Updating Fleet Policies and Procedures

Implementing a fleet policy can be a challenge for any fleet management operation. It requires a culture change, which may be difficult because people resist change. To avoid this pitfall, fleet policy should be written with safety as the premise.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 1, 2006

How the City & County of Denver Cut $10 Million in Fleet Costs

The Department of Public Works implemented a three-phase process through Fleet Counselor Services’ Utilization Management Program to cut or redeploy unnecessary vehicles.

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Softwareby Shelley MikaMarch 1, 2006

Five Steps to Database Integration

With the versatile utility of a Swiss Army knife, database integration can connect the “best of the best” in fleet management tools. When done properly, data integration eliminates duplicate data entry and generates valuable, up-to-date reports.

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Operationsby Fred DeBonoMarch 1, 2006

How to Improve Technician Recruitment and Retention

As vehicles and equipment grow increasingly high-tech, the skilled technician shortage in public sector fleets promises to worsen. Operational changes can help recruitment and retention.

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