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ArticlesJanuary 29, 2010

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly of Centralizing Fleet

The City of Columbus, Ohio, fleet organization centralized operations in 2008. The fleet manager’s first-person account relates challenges, pitfalls, and rewards experienced in the process.

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ArticlesJanuary 29, 2010

Homeland Security Tracks Fleet via Satellite

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Detention and Removal Operations employs a “smart GPS” system to track and monitor its far-flung 4,500-unit fleet.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2010

Automotive Lift Institute Offers Updated Vehicle Lifting Points Guide for Frame-Engaging Lifts

CORTLAND, NY - For this new edition, the 2010 model year vehicles were added, some older images were revised, and additional cautionary notes were provided.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2010

Dept. of Homeland Security Expands Fleet Technology

WASHINGTON - The agency's newly deployed mobile resource management system is designed to manage remote fleets in real time, reduce operating costs, and enhance the safety and security of assets.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2010

Missing Nassau County Vehicles Must be Returned, Says Official

MINEOLA, NY - One-hundred and twenty of the 192 Nassau County vehicles reported missing last month have been "located", but the rest are still unaccounted for.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2010

D.C. Fleet Staff Suspected of Overtime Abuse

WASHINGTON - The Department of Public Works exceeded its 2009 fiscal budget for overtime by nearly $1 million, with the bulk of the questionable overtime payments attributed to the solid waste and fleet management administrations.

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NewsJanuary 28, 2010

USDA & Navy Work to Boost Military Biofuel Use

WASHINGTON - Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Navy have signed a memorandum of understanding intended to increase the use of biofuels and alternative energy in the military.

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NewsJanuary 25, 2010

Oklahoma Vehicle Contract Awarded to 11 State Businesses

OKLAHOMA CITY - The contract was awarded through the $pend$mart Oklahoma Program, an initiative designed to achieve savings and efficiencies in state government procurement.

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NewsJanuary 25, 2010

Last Chance to Nominate 2010 Public Sector Fleet Manager

TORRANCE, CA - Nominations for Government Fleet's 2010 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award ends Friday, Jan. 29.

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NewsJanuary 25, 2010

NYC Mayor Announces Plans to Boost Fleet Efficiency

NEW YORK CITY - With a $4 billion budget deficit looming, Mayor Bloomberg revealed his proposals for saving the City of New York money.

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