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Operationsby Shelley MikaNovember 15, 2012

Edmonton's Program for Transformation: Working Together for Positive Changes

Provincial capital city Edmonton, Alberta, has the largest integrated municipal fleet operation in Canada and has earned numerous accolades for major improvements made over the last few years. However, focus on workplace culture may be its most significant achievement to date.

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Equipmentby Shelley MikaNovember 15, 2012

Refurbishing Off-Road Equipment

When off-road equipment doesn't measure up in terms of performance or emissions requirements, fleets don't have to make the investment in brand-new units. For the City of Venture, Calif., refurbishing turned out to be an affordable and environmentally beneficial choice.

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MaintenanceCover Storyby Steve RileyNovember 15, 2012

Fleet Project Management: Maintenance Facility Construction

Building a new fleet facility may be the most complex project a fleet manager can undertake. Careful pre-planning and knowing exactly what is required, rather than solely relying on an architect’s designs, will result in a facility custom-designed to the fleet’s needs.

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Operationsby Steve KiblerNovember 14, 2012

Guest Editorial: How to Be a Top Public Sector Fleet Manager

Each year, Government Fleet magazine conducts a competition for the Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year. In reading this year's applications, As a judge, Steve Kibler found a wealth of information regarding best practices that should be shared with every fleet manager.

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Maintenanceby Shelley MikaOctober 12, 2012

The Pros & Cons of Warranty Work

Every warranty program comes with its own set of pros and cons. To reveal the true picture of warranty work, two fleets and a software expert share their experiences.

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Green Fleetby StaffOctober 12, 2012

Ford Debuts Fleet Vehicle Emissions & Fuel Cost Calculator

The new tool helps customers compare vehicle fuel efficiency and sustainability based on customer-specific information and geographic region.

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Green Fleetby Stephen BennettOctober 12, 2012

Equipment Manufacturers Weigh in on Final Tier 4 Emissions Regulations

Manufacturers are progressive toward the deadlines for Final Tier 4 emissions requirements for off-highway vehicles. Here, they talk about their plans for compliance and how it will affect fleets.

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OperationsCover Storyby Thi DaoOctober 12, 2012

Are Your Technicians Happy? What They're Saying About Their Workplaces and What They Want You to Do About It

Government Fleet's exclusive survey reveals how fleet technicians feel about their jobs and what makes them stay. Find out what they're proud of and what they want you to change.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 28, 2012

Fleet Manager Salaries Average $78,187

The average fleet salary has increased slightly since the prior year, despite salary freezes for many. Overall, most fleet managers are satisfied or somewhat satisfied with their pay.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 28, 2012

Support Staff Salaries

Fleet support staff salaries have also been challenged by budget restrictions, leading fleet managers to worry about employee morale and retention.

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