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Safetyby Thi DaoOctober 3, 2017

How Effective Are Your Trucks’ Backup Cameras?

Fleets are already installing backup cameras on work trucks to improve safety. But with no guidelines to follow, do they actually provide the optimal field of view? One Oregon utility set out to fix this problem.

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Policeby Shelley MikaOctober 3, 2017

Ford's F-150 Police Responder Offers Pursuit Performance

In July, Ford introduced the next model in its line of law enforcement vehicles, the F-150 Police Responder. The industry’s first police pursuit-rated pickup truck is built to provide law enforcement fleets improved performance in off-road and rural environments.

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OperationsCover Storyby Barbara BonansingaOctober 2, 2017

DOTs Keep States Moving Through Snow & Ice

Limited vehicle replacement budgets challenge state Departments of Transportation in their goal to keep their snow removal fleets in top shape.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 2, 2017

Flailbot Mower Handles Steep Grades with Ease

The wirelessly operated track mower from Bomford Turner can take on the most difficult jobs on hilly terrain without compromising safety.

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Policeby Clayton WongSeptember 21, 2017

‘Ghost’ Cars Lower Crash Rates

Salisbury Township Police Department in Lehigh County, Pa., saw crash rates drop 30% after its first year of deploying ghost vehicles, which feature reflective graphics that are less visible in the daytime.

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Operationsby Roselynne ReyesSeptember 1, 2017

Bright Ideas to Improve Your Fleet

Fleet managers from 11 fleets across the country share the ways they have increased efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction through small changes to their operation.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 1, 2017

2017 Salary Statistics: Average Pay, Retirement, Succession Plans

The average fleet salary has increased to $93,660, with most fleet managers reporting salaries between $70,001 and $120,000. Baby boomers make up nearly 60% of the fleet professionals surveyed.

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OperationsCover Storyby StaffSeptember 1, 2017

2017 Benchmarking Statistics: Fleet Sizes, Budgets & Outsourcing

Data from Government Fleet’s annual survey shows a continuing rise in the size of public fleets, and that fleets are working on catch-up replacements from the recession.

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Equipmentby StaffAugust 31, 2017

A Curb-and-Gutter Machine for the Tightest Corners

Gomaco’s Commander III slipform paver now offers an Xtreme Package for tackling the most challenging parking lot projects.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 31, 2017

John Deere Backhoe Updates Simplify Operations

The John Deere L-Series backhoe lineup has received some valuable updates, including the introduction of precision mode, improved pilot controllers, two new rear coupler offerings, and a redesigned hydraulic thumb.

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