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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

News•March 5, 2014

Leading Fleets Applications Due March 14

Government fleets are encouraged to submit an application for the new award recognizing operations that are performing at a high level in fleet innovation and leadership.

Articles•March 1, 2014

Technician Training Solutions for Alternative-Fuel Vehicles

Fleet managers must consider how the addition of alternative-fuel vehicles changes fleet maintenance and repair. For those deciding to keep this in-house, there are various options available for technician training.

Articles•by Staff Writer•March 1, 2014

Driving a Drug Dealer’s Car

Law enforcement agencies can use asset forfeiture to snare unmarked narcotics cars.

Photo Galleries•by Staff Writer•February 28, 2014

Fleet Facility Tour: University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin fleet director Mark Kaligan gave GF a facility tour of the university's main maintenance facility.

News•February 25, 2014

Arsonist Torches Calif. County Fleet Vehicles

The Santa Cruz County (Calif.) Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspected arson in which three county fleet vehicles were found heavily damaged by fire.

News•February 25, 2014

Current Motor Hires Mich. Fleet Manager for EV Cycle Sales

Bob Mossing, fleet manager for Washtenaw County, Mich., and business manager for the Sheriff’s Office, is resigning from his position effective Feb. 28. He accepted a new position as vice president of fleet sales with Current Motor.

Products•February 21, 2014

Winalign HD Alignment System

Hunter Engineering's improved Winalign HD Alignment System uses four or six DSP700T heavy-duty alignment sensors with roll-forward compensation to compensate all sensors without the need to jack each axle.

Products•February 21, 2014

Equinox LED Work Lamps

The Ecco Group's Equinox LED work lamp line that includes the EW2101, EW2102, and EW2101A offers a modern housing shape and recessed lens that offers a distinctive work light.

News•February 19, 2014

Educational Session Lineup for 2014 GFX Announced

Some topics that will be discussed at the 2014 GFX include parts room management, fleet accounting, improving communication, and fleet greening.

News•February 14, 2014

Pa. City Considers Privatizing Sanitation

The City of Harrisburg, Pa., is considering a new home for its public works department, one that will accommodate the city’s fleet until it can decide whether it will outsource sanitation services, the Patriot News reported.

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