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Maintenance•by Daryl Lubinsky•May 1, 2017

Increased Computerization Improves Battery Operation

Computers in newer vehicles can monitor the degradation of the battery and other components. The more you keep the battery fully charged, the more life you can get out of it.

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Operations•by Staff•May 1, 2017

Learn Something New at GFX 2017

Now in its 10th year, the Government Fleet Expo & Conference will explore innovative fleet management ideas and the latest in fleet technology.

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Equipment•by Staff•May 1, 2017

Flail Mowers That Simplify Groundskeeping

Land Pride’s FM25 Series flail mower features three different blade options, a rear access door for easy knife changes, and dual hitches for offsetting.

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Equipment•by Staff•May 1, 2017

Speedy Pothole Repairs That Last

The City of Lincoln, Neb., is using four Rosco RA-400 Patcher trucks to dramatically improve pothole repair efficiency.

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Procurement•Cover Story•by Thi Dao•May 1, 2017

Leasing: A Budget & Maintenance Solution for Government Fleets

Leasing allows fleets to modernize their equipment faster, and for some fleets, can also solve maintenance problems — including easing technician workload and reducing maintenance needs.

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Procurement•by Staff•April 19, 2017

GFX Exclusive: All About Fleet Purchasing Contracts, with Tammy Rimes

Most attention gets spent on putting a government fleet contract in place — with the development of a bid, evaluation of proposals, and final contract negotiation. But what about contract management? Learn from Tammy Rimes about this topic at GFX.

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Police•by Thi Dao•April 5, 2017

Traffic Safety Initiative Reduces Police Officer Vehicle Crashes

To combat injuries and fatalities from auto collisions, Orange County Sheriff’s Department in California set out to change its safety culture through a traffic safety initiative.

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Police•by Roselynne Reyes•March 23, 2017

Managing Rural Police Fleets

Managing a fleet in a small town or rural area can lead to challenges from a variety of environmental factors, including animals, weather, and rough terrain.

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Equipment•by Staff•March 9, 2017

Boom Truck Series Offers Two-in-One Versatility

National Crane’s dual-rated NBT40-1 Series boom trucks provide a full-capacity crane that can be reconfigured into an aerial lift.

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Remarketing•by Thi Dao•March 8, 2017

Putting Police Cars Up for Sale

When it comes time to put used police cars for sale, there’s more work to be done than just turning the vehicles over to the auctioneer.

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