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Procurement•by Barbara Bonansinga•January 14, 2013

Fleet Spend Case Study: City of Springfield, Ill.

The City is looking to expand use of cooperative procurement as well as combining purchasing power internally.

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Maintenance•by Cindy Brauer•January 14, 2013

Boston: Reviving a Faltering Fleet Operation

Two years ago, the City of Boston's central fleet management was in dire shape. With strong management backing, director Jim McGonagle and his team have executed an astounding fleet operation turnaround.

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Equipment•by Shelley Mika•January 14, 2013

Preventing Equipment Theft

With the cost of equipment theft reaching between $300 million and $1 billion every year, fleet managers must take theft prevention seriously. Fortunately, crime trends can help fleets gain a greater understanding of the problem — and these simple tips can help fight it.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•November 15, 2012

2012 Green Fleet Conference

A record-setting number of attendees gathered in Schaumburg, Ill., to learn about sustainable solutions for their fleets and have a little bit of fun, too, during the event's ride and drive.

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Maintenance•by Roger Thompson•November 15, 2012

Alternative Fleet Storage Options: A Case for Covered Storage

Indoor, protected storage is a safe and cost-effective solution for fleet vehicles. However, less expensive short-term solutions can also provide vehicle protection.

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Operations•by Shelley Mika•November 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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Equipment•by Shelley Mika•November 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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Maintenance•Cover Story•by Steve Riley•November 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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Operations•by Steve Kibler•November 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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Maintenance•by Shelley Mika•October 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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