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Operationsby Thi DaoMarch 11, 2016

Turning Around the West Palm Beach City Fleet

The City of West Palm Beach, Fla., has made a significant fleet turnaround with the help of a new fleet manager, new fleet management system, and a newly created replacement fund.

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Green Fleetby Tom KanewskeMarch 4, 2016

Idle Efficiency Keeps State and Federal Funds Coming

With increased competition and a growing number of carbon-reduction options, how can a fleet manager make the case that theirs is a cost-effective program, deserving of state or federal support?

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SafetyCover Storyby Shelley MikaMarch 3, 2016

How Fleets Can Manage Recalls

With recalls on the rise, it’s hard for fleets to avoid them. But understanding the risk — and creating a process for when they arise — can make handling them manageable.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 29, 2016

Caterpillar Rolls Toward Smarter Asphalt Compaction

The manufacturer’s latest B-Series tandem vibratory roller models boast improvements in auto-adjustable compaction and mapping for pass count and temperature.

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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 29, 2016

Elgin Pelican Delivers Cleaner Curb Appeal

The three-wheel street sweeper, which features exceptional maneuverability, is also available as a waterless or an alternative-fuel sweeper.

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Policeby Leigh HuntJanuary 20, 2016

Justifying Your Agency's Acquisition of Armored Vehicles

Law enforcement critics say armored vehicles are the symbol of police "militarization" and no police agency needs them, but their sole purpose is to protect officers responding to protect the public during critical incidents.

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Policeby Ryan MasonJanuary 19, 2016

Choosing the Right Lightbar

Selecting the right LED lighting solution for your agency's vehicles can be a daunting task for the uninitiated. There are multiple factors to consider, including lumen output levels, the lightbar's shape, its interoperability with existing LED equipment in the squad cars, and even which sirens and other accessories may or may not function with new control boxes to drive the new lightbar.

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Operationsby Shelley ErnstJanuary 18, 2016

8 Steps for Collaborative Training Programs

Is your agency too small to host its own technician trainings? Here’s a tip: partner up. Interagency collaboration can help you pull together the resources needed for quality training programs.

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Fundingby Paul ClintonJanuary 13, 2016

Lease-Purchase Strategy Fueling Fleet Acquisition

Government fleets spurred by historically low interest rates have been turning to a wider range of leasing and financing instruments to replace aging vehicles.

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Green Fleetby Shelley ErnstJanuary 12, 2016

Are Electric Vehicles Here to Stay?

Early adopters of electric vehicles took a risk on new technology. Years later, fleets share whether the risk has paid off.

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