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Articles•by Mike Antich•January 1, 2005

20 Challenges Facing Public Sector Fleets in 2005

Fleets have been buffeted for the past few years with budgetary constraints brought on by declines in tax revenues. Compounding this has been a 30% increase in the price of fuel. Here's an assessment of the challenges ahead.

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Articles•January 1, 2005

Outsourcing Generates Savings for Utility Agency

Eliminating in-house vehicle maintenance saves the Tennessee Valley Authority millions of dollars each year. This provides better service to residents and sets an example for private companies.

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Articles•January 1, 2005

Using a Dashboard to Measure Fleet Performance

Similar to a vehicle's dashboard, this monitoring system helps managers oversee all aspects of the fleet operation to ensure efficiency and track productivity.

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Articles•January 1, 2005

Paving the Way to Asphalt Equipment Management

In-house asphalt projects can save considerable time and money if the equipment is used appropriately and is carefully maintained to ensure optimal performance.

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News•December 29, 2004

Gov. Perdue Plans to Cut Georgia's Fleet of State Vehicles

ATLANTA — Gov. Sonny Perdue vowed on December 22 to cut the state's fleet of cars by 2,000 before the end of June, part of an initiative to save tax dollars by keeping better track of state vehicles, according to the Gwinnett Daily Post.

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News•December 29, 2004

Fuel Excise Tax Uncertainties Continue

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Uncertainty continues as a result of recent Congressional action that threatens the ability of government and educational fleets to use fleet credit card companies to recover the gasoline excise tax, according to the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA).

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News•December 29, 2004

City of Ripon to Convert Half of Municipal Fleet to CNG

RIPON, CA — It's only a matter of time until almost half of Ripon's city fleet will be powered by compressed natural gas, according to Manteca Bulletin newspaper.

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News•December 29, 2004

Kansas City Fire Truck Involved in Fatal Accident Had Bad Brakes

KANSAS CITY, MO — Some Kansas City Council members said December 23 they wanted to know why a fire pumper with improperly adjusted brakes was in use when it was involved in a fatal accident, according to the Kansas City Star newspaper.

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News•December 29, 2004

Testing City Employees Involved In Accidents for Drug Use Unlikely

GRANDVILLE, MI — A blanket policy requiring drug tests for Grandville city employees involved in motor vehicle accidents "does not appear to be advisable, or likely even permissible," City Manager Ken Krombeen told City Council members on Dec. 22, according to the Grand Rapids Press.

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News•December 29, 2004

Government Fleet Magazine Now Accepting First-Annual Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award Nominations

TORRANCE, CA – Government Fleet magazine, along with Automotive Resources International and Fleet Counselor Services, Inc., has announced that it is now accepting nominations for its first-annual Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award.

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