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News•September 5, 2007

Campuses Join War on Gas-Guzzlers

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - The downsizing trend is catching on at college campuses, where new businesses are now renting cars to students and staff members who don't want or need a vehicle on campus.

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News•September 5, 2007

Sampson County Needs A New Fleet

SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. - Sampson County is in dire need of new patrol cars. The vehicles in the current fleet are worn-out and have lots of miles on them. Sheriff officials thought they had a solution, but County Commissioners put the freeze on it.

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Articles•by Paul Dexler•September 1, 2007

Keeping the Grass and Your Budgets Greener

Caring for large landscaped grounds, be they lawns, golf courses, parks, or cemeteries, requires sophisticated equipment and techniques.Here’s a look at some ideas for maximizing the use of your equipment.

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Articles•September 1, 2007

Can the Public Sector Learn from Private Enterprise?

Collaborating with the private sector, public agencies can develop creative ways to achieve cost-effective efficiencies. The City of Atlanta improved its fleet acquisition, maintenance, and customer service with help from UPS.

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Articles•September 1, 2007

The Oil That Fries Food Can Also Fuel Fleets

People in the Village of Algonquin aren't simply cleaning kitchen pipes; they're contributing to a community effort. Collecting used vegetable oil has enabled them to safely fuel fleet vehicles that help keep their city skies clean.

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Articles•by Mike Scott•September 1, 2007

Public Auctions Offer Benefit for Police Vehicle Resale

With public auctions, agencies can sell used law enforcement units to a targeted, knowledgeable market, without the hassle of organizing a mass sale of outdated vehicles.

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Articles•by Joe Bohn•September 1, 2007

LEDs Light the Way for Fleets

LEDs offer numerous benefits over halogen and incandescent lights, including a low-amperage electrical draw and less required maintenance.

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Articles•September 1, 2007

City of Inglewood Implements Programs to Cut Accident Costs

Fleet accidents cost the City of Inglewood millions of dollars each year, but new programs that monitor driving behaviors are expected to save the city hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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Articles•by Joe Bohn•September 1, 2007

King County Leads Hybrid Truck Buying Consortium

Banding together in the Northwest Hybrid Truck Consortium, several Washington public sector agencies secured grant funding and negotiated pricing with manufacturers.

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Articles•by Cheryl Knight•September 1, 2007

Irvine Selects Sprinter to Meet Handicapped Transport Needs

City of Irvine utilizes Dodge Sprinter vans for its TRIPS program, saving more than $10,000 per vehicle.

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