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OperationsCover Storyby Thi DaoJanuary 4, 2016

20 Under 40: Fleet's Future Leaders

Many of those in fleet management are baby boomers and are getting ready to retire, but a new generation of fleet professionals is ready to step into their shoes. These fleet professionals under 40 have already made an impression at their own operations or within the industry.

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Operationsby Thi DaoJanuary 4, 2016

Fleet Budgets Continue to Rise

Nearly three of four respondents to Government Fleet’s 2016 financial survey said budgets have returned to 2010 levels, and low fuel cost was one of the biggest contributors to operating budget reductions.

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Equipmentby StaffDecember 22, 2015

Carryall UTVs a Cost-Cutting Fleet Alternative

At sprawling facilities, these dependable Club Car vehicles can simplify fleet operations while also saving time and money. Replacing small trucks with utility vehicles can dramatically reduce costs.

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Operationsby Shelley MikaNovember 24, 2015

Large Shop Equipment Leads to Big Improvements

Small tools, step aside: It’s time for the big equipment to shine. Lifts, cranes, and exhaust systems demonstrate their impact on safety, productivity, and downtime.

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Mobilityby StaffNovember 21, 2015

Trends From the 2015 L.A. Auto Show

The 2015 L.A. Auto Show included a renewed focus on luxury models, experiments in disruptive technology such as hydrogen power and virtual reality-enhanced driving, sportier exterior and interior designs with more emotional appeal, and the rising popularity of electrified powertrains over diesel and other alternative fuel types.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 17, 2015

2017 Ford Super Duty: More Capability, Less Weight

An aluminum-alloy body helps reduce the weight of Ford’s 2017 F-Series Super Duty by up to 350 lbs.

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Operationsby Thi DaoNovember 17, 2015

Toolboxes vs. Spreadsheets: Stepping into the Fleet Manager Role

Fleet managers discuss the challenges of stepping into a management role from the shop floor and the increase of non-technical fleet managers entering the industry.

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Equipmentby StaffNovember 10, 2015

Epoke Spreaders Simplify Anti-Icing Efforts

An Epoke spreader can be used to distribute seven different kinds of materials: salt, sand, split-stone, pre-wetted dry material, liquid, liquid combined with dry material, and pre-wetted dry material and liquid.

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Equipmentby StaffNovember 10, 2015

Alamo TRAXX RF Tackles Trickiest Jobs Year-Round

The remotely controlled machine is both a slope mower and a hydraulic tool carrier capable of operating in difficult terrain.

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Operationsby Jon WhiteNovember 5, 2015

How Detroit's Fleet Survived City Bankruptcy

Two years after Detroit’s Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing, the city fleet has come out stronger, with a fleet that’s leaner, more data-driven, and striving for further improvements.

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