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3 Ways Fleet Tech Builds Public Trust

Managing a state or local fleet comes with levels of accountability private companies don’t have. Read how modern fleet technology helps elevate visibility and safety to strengthen community trust.

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ArticlesMarch 28, 2014

Indirect vs. Direct Labor: How to Hit the Magic 70%

Direct labor can be summed up as time on task, or any time spent doing a specific task or repair. The work order is open, and as soon as the technician clocks in to perform preventive maintenance, for example, that counts as direct labor. The issue of monitoring and managing indirect labor costs is important because time is so important to fleet management.

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NewsMarch 28, 2014

Sacramento County Fleet Manager Retires

James Collins, fleet and parking chief of Sacramento County, Calif., will retire after March 28. He has worked at the county for 32 years. Sacramento County will hold a competitive open examination for his position, expected to take several months.

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ProductsMarch 27, 2014

LED Flood Light

Buyers Products has introduced a rectangular LED flood light with an adjustable stainless steel stud mount to ease mounting on trucks and trailers.

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ProductsMarch 27, 2014

Blue Filters

Donaldson Company Inc. has introduced the Blue line of filters that will include more than 150 fuel, air intake, lube, coolant, and fuel filters for on-road and off-road trucks and equipment.

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NewsMarch 27, 2014

Internship Program Solves Boston Fleet’s Recruitment Problem

When the City of Boston fleet found itself short on technicians in 2013, fleet staff began an internship program that allows technical students to train at the fleet facility. So far, the program has led to two new technician hires.

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NewsMarch 26, 2014

In Memoriam: U. of Tennessee's Michael Moneymaker

Michael Moneymaker, director of transportation services at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, passed away on March 22. He was 66.

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NewsMarch 24, 2014

Va. City's Replacement Vehicle Budget Falls Off Pace

The Newport News, Va., City Council has approved $1 million toward replacing fleet vehicles at least nine years old. The expenditure is the second lowest for new vehicles in seven years.

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NewsMarch 21, 2014

Diesel Filter Maker SK Innovation Fined, Initiates Recall

The California Air Resources Board has fined SK Innovation Co. Ltd. $790,000 for selling non-verified diesel particulate filter systems, the board announced.

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NewsMarch 19, 2014

S.C. County Receives State’s First Public Fleet ASE Blue Seal

The National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence certified Charleston County (S.C.) Fleet Operations as an ASE Blue Seal of Excellence Certified Shop. A plaque was awarded to Charleston County Fleet Operations in front of Charleston County Council during a recent meeting.

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NewsMarch 17, 2014

Last Day to Nominate Public Fleet Manager of the Year

March 17 is the last day to nominate a fleet professional for the Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award. The annual award, now in its 10th year, recognizes excellence in fleet management.

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