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Police•by Paul Clinton•November 6, 2013

How to Use Police Vehicle Tests

The agencies that test new model-year, pursuit-rated vehicles offer complementary evaluations and differing methodologies that give them equal weight among vehicle purchasers.

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Police•by Paul Clinton•November 5, 2013

AWD Police Vehicles Gain Traction

Traditionally, police vehicles have arrived for duty with rear-wheel or front-wheel drive. Starting with the 2015 model year, Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors will offer at least one police vehicle in an all-wheel or four-wheel-drive configuration.

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Maintenance•Cover Story•by Barbara Bonansinga •October 4, 2013

Fleet Consolidation: When 1 Operation is Better than 2 — or More

Separate departments, and even separate government agencies, can join forces for operational and cost efficiency. In one case, a fleet consolidation plan is expected to save up to $5 million over five to six years.

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Maintenance•by Thi Dao•October 4, 2013

15 Ways to Improve Your In-House Parts Room

Looking to improve your in-house parts room? From re-evaluating your parts purchasing methods to reviewing inventory management, here are some best practices and new initiatives for parts room management.

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Safety•by Travis Rhoden •October 4, 2013

OSHA Injury & Illness Recordkeeping: Major Challenges, Big Benefits

In addition to compliance, there are many benefits to a good injury and illness recordkeeping system. Agencies can see how they are doing in efforts to keep workers safe, pinpoint weaknesses in safety-related issues, and prevent problems in the future.

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Maintenance•by Thi Dao•October 4, 2013

San Bernardino County Attains CFMO Certification

San Bernardino County in California joins a growing list of fleets that have obtained the Certified Fleet Management Operation (CFMO) certification.

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Telematics•by Grace Suizo•October 4, 2013

Parish’s Technology Use Ascends to New Heights

Ascension Parish in Louisiana has made great strides in improving its fleet operations by maximizing all available resources and technology.

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Maintenance•by Donald Dunphy and Dr. A. Patricia Murrin, D.B.A.•October 4, 2013

Survey Shows The Industry’s Parts Management Practices

By surveying working fleet managers about their practices, NAFA can obtain information that reflects the industry. NAFA’s parts survey defined how fleets are managing parts and concluded that simple and uncluttered management processes yield the best results.

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Equipment•by Shelley Mika•October 4, 2013

Roadmap for Renting Off-Road Equipment

For fleets with infrequent, specialized jobs, renting off-road equipment can make for a wise investment. To benefit from renting, fleet managers need to make strategic choices about what to rent, when to rent, and from whom to rent.

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Remarketing•by Thi Dao•August 29, 2013

Fleet Profiles

This overview provides information about more than 200 public fleet survey respondents, including data about outsourced services, budget changes, and remarketing methods.

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