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NewsMarch 29, 2010

Fleets Awarded for Cutting Lead from Operations

WASHINGTON - Several government fleets were among 41 recipients recently recognized by the National Partnership for Environmental Priorities for their efforts in reducing and/or recycling hazardous chemicals in their organization.

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NewsMarch 29, 2010

Finalists for Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Revealed

TORRANCE, CA - Out of 24 nominees, three finalists are now in the running for the title of 2010 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year.

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NewsMarch 25, 2010

City & County of San Francisco Deploys New Fleet Software

SAN FRANCISCO - In 2009, the City and County of San Francisco Fleet Management Department began a search for a comprehensive citywide, fleet-specific management information system to help improve efficiencies and reduce costs.

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NewsMarch 25, 2010

Attention Fleet Managers: We Need Your Input

TORRANCE, CA - Government Fleet is seeking bright ideas from U.S. government fleet managers for the upcoming June 2010 issue. One bright idea from you may help benefit fleets across the country!

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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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