Articles

Operations•by Cindy Brauer•July 1, 2004

Scooting to the Future on Segways

Impressed by environmental advantages, potential productivity benefits, and low operating costs, public sector fleets across the country are testing the novel 'human transporters' for a variety of functions.

Operations•by Cheryl Knight•July 1, 2004

Neighboring Cities Outsource Fleet Service to King County

Through the Win-Win Program, other governmental entities use the King County fleet administration division to lease vehicles or buy automotive parts or construction materials at rates cheaper than the private sector.

Operations•by Paul Dexler•July 1, 2004

Miami-Dade County Gets First GM Hybrid Pickup

In a ceremony at the Clean Cities conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Miami-Dade County took delivery of the first of 50 GM hybrid pickups. The order came in response to a county mandate to decrease fuel consumption.

Operations•by Tom Johnson•July 1, 2004

Clearing the Air

When Jerry Nabhan took over as fleet manager for the City of Sunnyvale, Calif. — with 136,000 residents and 3,000 businesses in the heart of the Silicon Valley — he located his garbage trucks by looking for black smoke in the air.

Operations•by Doug Keene•May 1, 2004

Two Musts in Fleet Management: Training and Certification

Fleets profit from training by using technology to increase productivity and efficiency, which in turn, lower costs. Training employees to use new technology effectively is as important as the investment in the technology itself.

Operations•by Chad Simon•May 1, 2004

Using Telematics for Predictive Maintenance

Vetronix Corp.'s latest Mastertrak "next-generation" telematics and remote diagnostics function enables management to keep better tabs on the fleet by predicting mechanical failures before it's too late.

Operations•by Elizabeth Linck, CFM•May 1, 2004

Outsourcing for Positive Results

With a disciplined approach and careful planning and implementation, outsourcing non-core functions can provide a positive impact on the entire fleet operation.

Operations•by Staff•May 1, 2004

Finding the Right Fuel Management Program

Supplementing fleet card services, fuel management programs are proven methods to reduce costs and improve fuel efficiency. Online data transmission provides timely tracking and reporting.

Operations•by Cheryl Knight•May 1, 2004

GSA Markets Auction Vehicles to the Public

Public auctions are well suited for the U.S. General Services Administration's low-mileage, well-maintained vehicles. GSA Fleet sales totaled about 40,000 vehicles in 2003.

Operations•by Steve Saltzgiver•May 1, 2004

Accurate Mileage: The Lifeblood of Good Fleet Management

Nearly every function of fleet vehicle management requires a decision dependent upon accurate odometer reporting. Utah's Division of Fleet Operations employs a proactive approach to ensuring correct mileage data.

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