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Work Orders Are More Than Records. They're a Roadmap to Fleet Availability

What if your work orders could predict failures, uncover hidden costs, and boost fleet availability? Here's how leading fleets are using the data.

How Public Fleets Earn Public Trust and Operate Under Scrutiny

White cargo van driving on a paved road with trees and greenery in the background.

Drive More Profit with Greater Fleet Uptime

Cover of a whitepaper titled “The Hidden Costs of Departmentally Assigned Vehicles on Your Fleet” featuring a black fleet vehicle driving on a road at sunset. Subheadline reads: “Discover how your fleet can reduce costs and minimize risk by implementing vehicle sharing.” The document focuses on fleet optimization, vehicle sharing, cost reduction, utilization tracking, and risk management for fleet operations.

The Fleet Efficiency Gap: Where Budgets, Utilization & Risk Collide

Products•July 1, 2013

Clear Aisle Mezzanine Safety Gate

Benko Products Inc. offers its Protect-O-Gate “Clear Aisle” Mezzanine Safety Gate. This product is designed to reduce the potential for falls and other accidents associated with mezzanines and loading areas.

Products•July 1, 2013

E-Series Long Nose and Diagonal Cutting Pliers

Channellock Inc. introduces its new E Series, a line of combination, long nose, and diagonal cutting pliers with a sleeker design than the manufacturer’s traditional pliers.

Products•July 1, 2013

Oil Eater Parts Washers

The company said its water-based systems have a modular design, interchangeable features, and add-on options.

Articles•by Cindy Brauer•June 28, 2013

Shutting Off Idling Engines

In the pursuit of fuel-cost reduction, engine idling is a bulls-eye target. An Omaha utility employs a number of measures to hit that target, including mobile power units and hybrid-electric technology.

News•June 26, 2013

Calif. ARB Offers Free Courses on Diesel Vehicle Regulations for July, August

These courses will help diesel vehicle owners and operators, maintenance personnel, and fleet managers understand requirements and technologies for complying with California's diesel vehicle regulations.

Products•June 24, 2013

Three-Point Latch System Underbody Toolboxes

These three-point, die-cast, locking, T-handle latch system provides better security, tighter door sealing, and less stress on the hinges of the underbody toolboxes, according to the company.

News•June 24, 2013

Atchison Named Fleet Manager for City of Winter Garden

Todd Atchison, CPM, began a new position as fleet management division manager for the City of Winter Garden, Fla., on June 17. Atchison oversees five employees and manages approximately 400 units.

News•June 20, 2013

Sarasota County, Fla. Outsources Fleet Accident Management Services

The contract, initiated by Sarasota County Risk Management, calls for CEI to manage collision repairs for the county’s entire fleet of 3,000 vehicles, including vehicles in its sheriff, fire, transit, and fleet departments.

News•June 20, 2013

Jersey City Cutting Down on Take-Home Cars

Jersey City, N.J., mayor-elect Steve Fulop announced a new policy that restricts take-home vehicles to emergency responders, reducing the take-home fleet by 58 cars, according to The Hudson Reporter.

News•June 19, 2013

APFMA Approves New Officers at Annual Conference

The Arkansas Public Fleet Managers Association (APFMA) voted in new officers at its annual conference in Little Rock, Ark., in May.

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