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Articles•January 1, 2006

Principles and Practices for Using Airport Ground Equipment

The key to operating an efficient airport fleet is making sure everything is in place, including ground emergency equipment and services and proper maintenance and technical support.

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Articles•by Shelley Mika•January 1, 2006

Feds Lead the Way with Retread Tires

Retreaded tires offer management a cheaper, environmentally friendly alternative to purchasing brand-new tires for fleets.

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Articles•January 1, 2006

Placer County Uses Leasing Program to Control Fleet Purchasing & Remarketing

A fixed-rate lease program offers lower cap costs upfront and a hedge against increasing interest rates. The open-end program allows Placer County to retain the off-lease vehicle or remarket it for potential back-end gain.

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Articles•January 1, 2006

Customer Service – Fleet Style

Providing the best customer service possible should be your fleet’s No. 1 priority. Best practices include showing respect for others, demonstrating integrity, and working as a team to achieve common goals.

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Articles•by Cheryl Knight•January 1, 2006

Portland Outsources Motor Pool without Sacrificing Mobility

Outsourcing the motor pool fleet is expected to save the city of Portland $30,000 each year in operating costs, maintenance, and fuel costs. Hybrids comprise half the carsharing vehicles being utilized.

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News•December 29, 2005

Keene Retires as Fleet Manager for the Las Vegas Valley Water District

LAS VEGAS – Doug Keene, fleet manager for the Las Vegas Valley Water District since 1993 and a 37-year industry retired Dec. 31. A native of Beckley, W. Va., Keene retired from a nearly 23-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1990 after leading motor transport organizations with more than 5,000 vehicles and 300 Marines.

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News•December 29, 2005

Ford F-150 Wins AF's 2006 Fleet Truck of the Year Award

TORRANCE, CA — Known for its ruggedness, durability, gritty performance, and dependability, the 2006 Ford F-150 upheld its reputation among fleet industry professionals as it brought home Fleet Truck of the Year honors. Sponsored by Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet magazines, this year's annual Fleet Truck of the Year competition featured 25 domestic and imported 2006-MY light trucks.

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News•December 29, 2005

Tennessee DOT Begins Biodiesel Pilot Fleet Program

KNOXVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced that a biodiesel fuel pilot fleet program is in use at its maintenance facilities in Knoxville and Johnson City.

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News•December 29, 2005

Government Fleet Magazine Now Accepting Nominations for 2006 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award

TORRANCE, CA – Government Fleet magazine is now accepting nominations for the 2006 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award. The annual award, now in its second year, sponsored by Automotive Resources International (ARI) and Fleet Counselor Services, Inc., will be presented at the National Association of Fleet Administrators' (NAFA) Fleet Management Institute, held May 6-9 in Orlando, Fla.

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News•December 29, 2005

Chevrolet Impala Wins AF's 2006 Fleet Car of the Year Award

TORRANCE, CA — A hit among many commercial fleets, fleet managers selected the completely redesigned 2006 Chevrolet Impala as this year's Fleet Car of the Year. The annual award, sponsored by Automotive Fleet magazine, showcased 53 domestic and import nominees for 2006 — AF's largest-ever selection of cars.

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