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Equipmentby Thi DaoFebruary 28, 2014

Off-Road Hybrids: Technology & ROI

New hybrid off-road equipment promises to reduce fuel consumption, but how long will it take to pay back the added cost?

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Procurementby Thi DaoJanuary 30, 2014

Chevrolet Colorado An 'Appealing Option' for Government Fleets

Public fleet managers are awaiting the return of the mid-size truck, hoping for a lower capital cost and improved fuel efficiency over larger models.

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Maintenanceby Daryl LubinskyJanuary 30, 2014

How to Handle Extreme Weather

Use of heat pads on oil pans and transmission fans, and installation of trickle chargers for battery heat blankets, are a normal part of operations for two Air Force bases in Alaska that routinely confront below-zero temperatures in the winter.

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Operationsby Shelley MikaJanuary 24, 2014

Maximizing Your Recovered Costs After a Natural Disaster

When a disaster strikes, there is no controlling Mother Nature. However, with the help of a fleet management information system, fleets can better control how they recover from these events.

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Maintenanceby StaffJanuary 24, 2014

Public Fleet Summits Connect Regional Fleets

Public Fleet Summits, a partnership between Government Fleet magazine and the Government Solutions Team, are educational events that take place around the country.

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Telematicsby Shelley MikaJanuary 17, 2014

Telematics by the Numbers

Telematics devices are increasingly used by government fleets. But with budgets under close scrutiny, are they a wise investment? Four fleets discuss the savings and return on investment associated with their telematics solutions.

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ProcurementCover Storyby Thi DaoJanuary 17, 2014

How the Improving Economy Is Affecting Fleet Budgets

The economy is undoubtedly improving, and oftentimes, public fleet finances are improving along with it. In a Government Fleet survey, 59% of respondents said their fleet finances are back to pre-recession levels and 80% said they’re optimistic about the future, but others still face challenging times and fear their budgets will never get back to “normal.”

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Maintenanceby Katherine Vigneau, CAFMDecember 19, 2013

Accounting for VEU Variations

Determining vehicle equivalency units (VEUs) allows fleets to decide appropriate staffing levels and budgets. However, for comparison purposes, fleet managers should know how VEUs differ across organizations.

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Green Fleetby Paul CondranDecember 19, 2013

6 Steps to Transitioning to Alternative Fuels

A well-thought-out and planned methodology is essential for alternative-fuel implementation success. Here are six steps that can help fleets achieve their alt-fuel goals.

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Equipmentby Thi DaoDecember 18, 2013

A Certification for Heavy Equipment Fleet Managers

The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) provides a Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) certification that it says addresses the needs of fleets with diverse assets, with a focus on heavy equipment.

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