Articles

Operations•by Chistopher D. Amos, CAFM•November 1, 2004

Part 3: Protecting a Fleet´s Priceless Data

Malicious cyber attacks, equipment failures, and natural disasters can destroy data protected by even the best security systems. Precautions must be taken to keep data safe in any situation.

Operations•by Paul Dexler•November 1, 2004

Chicago Uses GPS to Track Snow Removal

Combine a large, densely-populated city with abysmal winter weather, and you have a recipe for disorganization and chaos. Chicago deployed a wireless solution from WebTech Wireless to track its snow-removal fleet.

Fuel•by Chad Simon•November 1, 2004

The Benefits of Installing a Fleet Fuel Management Program

Let’s face it. Fluctuating fuel prices averaging just below the $2 per gallon mark are forcing some fleet managers to rethink their budgets. Adopting a tax-exempt fuel management program can help your operation save money.

Operations•by John Dolce•November 1, 2004

Accounting for Liquidated Damages and Latent Defects

Including the penalties associated with liquidation damages and latent defects in a vehicle spec during the bid process can protect against unexpected costs.

Equipment•by Chris Amos, CAFM•November 1, 2004

How to Specify and Maintain Snow and Ice Control Equipment

Winter storms, though routine in much of North America, are high-tempo, emergency operations for which government fleets must prepare and support.

Operations•by Christopher D. Amos, CAFM•September 1, 2004

Part 2: Where Does Your Data Live, and How Does It Travel

Where fleet data is stored and how it is accessed and transmitted can be as important a decision as what fleet software you buy.

Operations•by Staff•September 1, 2004

Garden State Parkway Reduces Operating Costs Utilizing Diesel

Diesel fuel provides Garden State Parkway's vehicles with increased horsepower and torque, better fuel economy, engine longevity, and longer vehicle service intervals.

Operations•by Cheryl Knight•September 1, 2004

State of Oregon Pioneers eBay Use to Sell Surplus Property

The Oregon State Agency for Surplus Property uses eBay online technology to widen its market base, increase surplus property sales, shorten resale time, and reduce customer complaints.

Operations•by Christopher D. Amos, CAFM•July 1, 2004

Part 1: Fleet Information Management - System Data Architecture

Understanding how the data elements relate to each other makes using fleet management information easier and more productive.

Operations•by Staff•July 1, 2004

State of Utah Saves More Than $1M by Centralizing Fleet Services

In 2001, the State of Utah outsourced maintenance management to ARI, leading to substantial annual operational savings. Over the past four years, the state saved more than $1 million in maintenance costs.

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