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NewsMarch 22, 2010

APWA Applauds Passage of HIRE Act

WASHINGTON - The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act legislation keeps the Federal Highway Trust Fund solvent and the nation's federal highway and public transportation programs operating through the end of the year.

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NewsMarch 22, 2010

Take-Home Cars May Lower Abbeville Police Turnover Rate

ABBEVILLE, AL - City leaders in Abbeville, Ala., are coming up with new strategies to deal with police force shortages resulting from low pay.

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NewsMarch 22, 2010

BMW Group Receives Order from Carbon Motors Corp. to Supply Diesel Engines for U.S. Law Enforcement Vehicles

MUNICH/WASHINGTON - The BMW Group received a major order from the American law enforcement vehicle manufacturer, Carbon Motors Corp., to supply more than 240,000 diesel engines.

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ArticlesMarch 18, 2010

Are Pre-Bid Conferences Necessary?

Many public sector fleet managers have eliminated the pre-bid conference in purchasing vehicles and equipment, citing the practices of piggybacking on state contracts or joining purchasing cooperatives.

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Articlesby Cindy BrauerMarch 18, 2010

GFX 2010 ‘Takes the Reins’ in Austin

Pledging to “take your fleet to the next level,” the annual conference targeting public sector fleet managers is scheduled June 21-23 in Austin, Texas.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherMarch 18, 2010

Six Sigma Improves Fleet Operations

Through Six Sigma use, several public sector fleets instituted new processes and roadmaps to reduce operating costs and increase staff productivity.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherMarch 18, 2010

24 Vie for 2010 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

The 2010 award, sponsored by ARI and Fleet Counselor Services, recognizes the best in public sector fleet management and will be presented April 25 in Detroit.

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Articlesby Mike ScottMarch 18, 2010

Designing Police Vehicles: It's Not Just ‘Black & White’

By varying police vehicles’ traditional black and white colors, fleets can significantly impact a unit’s overall look, demonstrating it’s not all “black and white.”

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Articlesby Shelley MikaMarch 18, 2010

Cooperative Procurement: Group Buying Power Saves Time & Money

Cooperative procurement allows government agencies to purchase equipment and vehicles under another government entity’s contract.

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ArticlesCover StoryMarch 18, 2010

The Recession Need Not Cripple Fleet Replacement Programs

Rather than simply defer replacement purchases to meet short-term budget-balancing goals, fleet managers should use today’s fiscal challenges to reappraise their organization’s approach to fleet replacement.

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