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Operations•by Thi Dao•November 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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Equipment•by Staff•November 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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Equipment•by Staff•November 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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Operations•by Jon White•November 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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Operations•Cover Story•by Thi Dao•November 5, 2015

Paying Your Technicians Incentives for Certifications

Incentive pay can motivate employees to continue their training and help retain experienced technicians. From lump sum payments to higher wages, fleets explain how they implemented their incentive pay programs.

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Operations•by Wilfrid Nixon•October 20, 2015

How to Effectively Manage Salt Use

There is a powerful new suite of tools allowing government agencies to bring their “A” game to every snowstorm.

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Operations•by Staff•October 12, 2015

Minnesota PFS Draws Regional Fleets

A sold-out Public Fleet Summit in Minnesota gave fleet and public works professionals an opportunity to connect with nearby agencies and learn from nationally recognized fleet professionals.

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Telematics•by Thi Dao•October 5, 2015

What's New in Motor Pool Technology?

Mobile apps, more integration, better reporting, and heavy equipment sharing are some of the new and upcoming features of fleet car sharing solutions.

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Procurement•Cover Story•by Shelley Mika•September 29, 2015

Overcoming the Challenges of Green Fleet Procurement

When fleets put a green fleet policy in place, there’s a ripple effect. Procurement is one area to feel the effects. How do fleets face these challenges — and come out on top in the long run?

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Operations•by Thi Dao•September 21, 2015

14 New Ideas For Fleet Improvement

Small changes can sometimes make a big difference within fleet operations. Fleet professionals share the improvements they’ve made to their own fleets, the results, and how others can do the same.

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