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NewsNovember 12, 2008

Raybestos Brand D3EA PPSV Friction Tested at Police Fleet Event

MCHENRY, IL – While newly hired Ingham County Sherriff’s Department officers received training in high-pursuit driving, manufacturer Affinia tested vehicle products at the Michigan International Speedway.

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NewsNovember 12, 2008

Web Xclusive – Cedar Rapids Fleet Tested by Flood of 2008

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - In a Government Fleet Web Xclusive feature, read about how City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa , fleet operations responded to the devastating flood of June 2008.

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NewsNovember 12, 2008

Proposal Would Put a Boot on Some Jacksonville City Vehicles

JACKSONVILLE, FL – About a dozen Jacksonville City Hall employees could be forced to turn in the keys to their assigned city vehicles if a policy proposed by Mayor John Peyton is approved.

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NewsNovember 5, 2008

Montgomery County Employees Circumvent Rule Against SUVs

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MO – Montgomery County employees across various departments have been circumventing a freeze on purchasing SUVS for use in county jobs by renting the vehicles through the county’s Enterprise Rent-A-Car account.

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NewsNovember 5, 2008

Salt Lake County Approves New Vehicle Idling Policy

SALT LAKE CITY - Salt Lake County predicts it can save six figures on its budget by implementing a new vehicle idling policy.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2008

Biodiesel Powers More Fleets Than Ever

Biodiesel use has dramatically increased the last few years, with production at a high of 450 million gallons in 2007. A number of private and public sector fleets have already discovered its benefits.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2008

How to Develop a Strategic Business Plan

A business plan is a written description of your organization’s future. It should document vision and strategies.

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Articlesby Paul DexlerNovember 1, 2008

Tapping A Ready Source of Trained Workers

“Hire the handicapped” is not just a slogan. A huge pool of qualified workers is ready to assist fleets through a federal program, AbilityOne. Employing them can make an important contribution to the community.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2008

How City Fleets Handle Tool Allowances

A survey of various-sized municipal fleets across the country reveals a range of tool allowance figures and methods from flat per month or annual stipends to a per- hour allotment. Some cities furnish the tools directly.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2008

What Do Municipal Fleets Charge For Parts Markup?

In the cities of South Bend, Ind.; Orlando, Fla., and Littleton, Colo., markups range from 15 to 25 percent. Most want to help cover costs with markups, but one fleet manager is investigating building a revenue-generation operation.

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