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NewsSeptember 3, 2008

City of Frederick Purchases its First Hybrid Vehicles

FREDERICK, MD – Frederick police inquired as far as Florida and Texas when they shopped around for hybrid vehicles. After a couple of months, they found four Toyota Prius models at a local dealer.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2008

Grease Thefts Up as Biodiesel Gains Traction in Northern California Restaurants

MONTEREY, CA – Hidden behind many Northern California restaurants, tanks of used deep-fryer grease have become like pots of gold for thieves looking to cash in on a spike in demand for biodiesel.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2008

APWA Certified Public Fleet Professional Exam Offered at CCG/FASTER Annual Conference

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The next APWA’s Certified Public Fleet Professional program examination is scheduled for Oct. 19 in Virginia Beach, Va., in conjunction with the CCG/FASTER Annual Conference.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2008

GFX 2009 Location Announced

TORRANCE, CA - With the success of Government Fleet magazine's first-ever Government Fleet Conference and Expo, back by popular demand, the 2009 GFX location is announced.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2008

Fort Smith Asked to Curb Take-Home Vehicle Use

FORT SMITH, AR – The Fort Smith Board of Directors have been asked to dramatically reduce a perk that allows city employees to drive home 88 city-owned vehicles.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaSeptember 1, 2008

Street Sweepers: 10 Mistakes Fleets Make When Spec’ing – And How to Avoid Them

A wide variety of options can make spec’ing a street sweeper a daunting task. Failing to identify a fleet’s individual needs and neglecting to research sweeper functions are two common errors.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2008

10 Tips for Warranty Recovery Managers

A warranty recovery program can be a source of savings from monetary reimbursements, credits, reallocation of shop resources, and shop efficiency improvements.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightSeptember 1, 2008

Drivers' License Checks Are Crucial For State of Utah Fleet

The State’s fleet department continues to work toward a safe and cost-efficient fleet. Weekly license checks help the State assess driver risk, increasing driver safety, minimizing liability, and reducing accident costs.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2008

Mistakes in Fuel Management RFPs Can Muddy The Process

Public sector fleets feel the pain of soaring fuel costs even more than the private sector, and fuel management RFPs are more common than ever. Avoiding these mistakes will help make the process more successful.

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Articlesby Grace LauronSeptember 1, 2008

Automated Pool System Saves Soft Costs

Using an automated pool system has proven helpful to several fleets, reducing downtime, improving efficiency, and increasing convenience.

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