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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•October 16, 2013

Mayor of Bankrupt San Bernardino Wants to Consider Outsourcing City Services

City of San Bernardino, Calif., Mayor Patrick Morris wants to contract out City services, including police, fire, public works, community development, and parks and rec. This would reduce the workforce by 80% and reduce the number of replacement vehicles the City needs to buy.

Products•October 9, 2013

Explosion Proof Fluorescent Light Cart

Larson Electronics has release a wheeled, cart-mounted, and explosion-proof fluorescent light designed for mobility and paint spray booth regulation compliance.

Products•October 9, 2013

Snap-on Heavy-Duty Catalog

The 12-page Snap-on Heavy Duty Catalog is packed with difference-making hand tools, power tools, shop, and tech equipment, plus tool storages units, mobile carts, and chests.

Products•October 7, 2013

R268 Ecopia Tire

Bridgestone Commercial Solutions has a new tire for its Ecopia product line, the R268 premium all-position radial. The R268 Ecopia is available in size 295/75R22.5 in the U.S. and Canada. Additional sizes will launch in the coming months.

News•October 7, 2013

NY Audit Says Town of Amherst Should Consider Fleet Consolidation

In a financial and fleet management audit by the State of New York, auditors said the Town of Amherst should develop a comprehensive fleet management system and consider consolidating its three maintenance facilities.

Articles•Cover Story•October 4, 2013

Fleet Consolidation: When 1 Operation is Better than 2 — or More

Separate departments, and even separate government agencies, can join forces for operational and cost efficiency. In one case, a fleet consolidation plan is expected to save up to $5 million over five to six years.

Articles•by Thi Dao•October 4, 2013

15 Ways to Improve Your In-House Parts Room

Looking to improve your in-house parts room? From re-evaluating your parts purchasing methods to reviewing inventory management, here are some best practices and new initiatives for parts room management.

Articles•October 4, 2013

OSHA Injury & Illness Recordkeeping: Major Challenges, Big Benefits

In addition to compliance, there are many benefits to a good injury and illness recordkeeping system. Agencies can see how they are doing in efforts to keep workers safe, pinpoint weaknesses in safety-related issues, and prevent problems in the future.

Articles•by Thi Dao•October 4, 2013

San Bernardino County Attains CFMO Certification

San Bernardino County in California joins a growing list of fleets that have obtained the Certified Fleet Management Operation (CFMO) certification.

Articles•by Grace Suizo•October 4, 2013

Parish’s Technology Use Ascends to New Heights

Ascension Parish in Louisiana has made great strides in improving its fleet operations by maximizing all available resources and technology.

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