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ProcurementCover Storyby Thi DaoJanuary 12, 2015

Fleet Vehicles Go Higher Tech

As new in-car technologies trickle into public fleets, they’re changing the way fleet managers handle purchasing, maintenance, and driver training.

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Equipmentby Thi DaoNovember 25, 2014

Kubota: Not Just a Tractor Company

Ninety-two new products, the expansion of its construction equipment lineup, and organizational changes to improve product support are just some of the changes Kubota Tractor Corporation is making in an effort to expand its market share.

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Green Fleetby Rob AdamsNovember 18, 2014

Upgrading a Maintenance Facility for CNG

An often overlooked or misunderstood aspect of a compressed natural gas (CNG) project is the garage upgrade. When upgrading a facility, various codes and best practices need to be considered.

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MaintenanceNovember 17, 2014

Saving Money by Taking Back Outsourced Work

The State of Utah’s Division of Fleet Operations has been able to cut costs by more than 19% by taking back what it once outsourced — maintenance management.

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Fuelby StaffNovember 12, 2014

Hybrid Service Truck Reduces Fuel Costs

The addition of a hybrid-electric field service truck helps the Sonoma County, Calif., fleet increase the number of field services while minimizing fuel consumption.

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Maintenanceby Brent Wahl, CAFMNovember 10, 2014

How Is Your Fire Truck Pump Testing Program?

San Bernardino County, Calif., Fire Vehicle Services thought it was in compliance with fire pump testing guidelines. After an audit, the department realized it wasn’t — here’s what it did to correct the problem.

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Policeby Shelley MikaNovember 5, 2014

Do Anti-Idling Technologies Work?

Four fleets share their experiences with anti-idling devices on patrol cars and trucks — and their plans for the future.

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MaintenanceCover Storyby Thi DaoNovember 5, 2014

10 Features of Modern Fleet Facilities

From Wi-Fi to smart vehicle lifts and fluid distribution systems, modern fleet facilities have features that improve technicians’ work environments.

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MaintenanceOctober 20, 2014

Keeping Up With Off-Road Training

While the basics are as fundamental of the tools they use, technicians need to continuously train to keep ahead of the technological curve, at work, at home and anywhere they can connect.

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Procurementby Shelley MikaOctober 20, 2014

Report Your Way to Improved Productivity

Whether you're managing the shop, equipment, or the budget, fleet reports can help identify efficiencies and make your job easier in the meantime.

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