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Operations•by Staff•July 16, 2015

Recognizing the 2015 Leading Fleets

The Leading Fleets program recognizes 50 public sector fleet organizations for their leadership, efficiency, and vision for the future. The award encourages fleets to strive for excellence.

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Operations•by Brittni Rubin•July 13, 2015

Boise’s Restructuring & Rise to Become the No. 1 Fleet

The City of Boise, Idaho, took home the trophy for the No. 1 overall fleet among the Leading Fleets. Embracing education and innovative ideas, and measuring performance, helped the city fleet achieve this award.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Shelley Mika•July 9, 2015

How Griffiths Became the 2015 Fleet Manager of the Year

Careful planning, teamwork, and a focus on quantifiable fleet improvements helped Bill Griffiths from Montgomery County, Md., obtain the 2015 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award.

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Telematics•by Daryl Lubinsky•July 6, 2015

Off-Road Telematics Systems Offer Increased Value to Fleets

Geo-fences and curfews are becoming more standard, but telematics systems on off-road equipment now show detail on what needs to be done before a technician arrives on the scene.

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Operations•by Thi Dao•June 30, 2015

10 Tips for a Successful Open House

A fleet open house is a great public relations tool not just with the public, but also with user departments. Here's how to make sure your open house is successful.

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Safety•by Brittni Rubin•June 29, 2015

Policies & Programs to Reduce Distracted Driving

Driver safety policies and programs can help reduce collisions, saving lives and public funds. Here’s how public agencies have created, implemented, and spread the word about driver safety policies.

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Fuel•by Grace Suizo•June 23, 2015

Fleets Find Savings in Fuel Price Fluctuations

A drop in fuel prices beginning in July 2014 allowed some fleets to save money on fuel costs. Whether locking in lower prices or putting money back into the general fund, fleets were relieved about the short-term savings.

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Operations•by Thi Dao•June 4, 2015

5 Questions with the Fleet Manager of the Year Finalists

This year’s three finalists for the Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award discuss their beginnings in fleet, what makes a good fleet manager, and the industry’s biggest challenges.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Thi Dao•June 1, 2015

The Struggle to Find Good Technicians

Finding qualified technicians is a challenge that’s only going to get worse. Here’s how to recruit the next generation of technicians and make sure your current employees stay happy.

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Procurement•by Daryl Lubnisky•May 18, 2015

Mowers: More Comfortable, Efficient, Versatile — And Bigger

Trends such as cooperative purchasing options and improved diagnostics are helping government fleet managers lower costs and improve operator safety.

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