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ArticlesJanuary 25, 2018

The Role of GVWR and GCWR in Spec'ing Work Trucks

Make sure the trucks you buy are designed for their intended purposes with properly specified GVWR and GCWR.

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NewsJanuary 19, 2016

Terex Rolls Out Utility Truck Spec'ing Standards

Terex has developed a new process to assist customers with spec’ing utility trucks, including aerial devices and digger derricks, that complies with bid specs, costs less to purchase and takes less time to produce.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJune 1, 2012

Northwest Utilities Band Together for Benchmarking Initiative

The Pacific Northwest Utility Fleet Managers Association is open to both public and private fleets. The Association's biggest project is a benchmarking study that will allow members to effectively compare their operations.

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ArticlesMarch 11, 2011

What to Consider When Spec’ing Excavators

Whether renting or buying, fleets must ensure excavator specs meet the needs of the application. Fleet managers and equipment manufacturers weigh in on factors to consider.

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ArticlesJune 30, 2010

Pinpointing Solutions to Off-Road Equipment Management

Government fleets reveal how they saved money and improved management of off-road equipment, including leasing, preventing user mismanagement, correctly analyzing street sweeper lifecycle costs, and incorporating telematics.

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ArticlesNovember 9, 2009

10 Tips for Spec'ing & Maintaining Sewer Cleaners

Sewer cleaning trucks help ensure a clean city, free from clogged drainage systems. Properly spec’ing and maintaining this equipment requires careful planning and a clear strategy.

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ArticlesNovember 9, 2009

How to Prevent User Departments from Mismanaging Heavy Construction Equipment

A good working relationship between fleet and user departments begins with the spec’ing process and extends through the equipment service to its eventual resale or trade-in and can help avoid error.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherMarch 17, 2009

Spec'ing the Right Fire Apparatus for the Job

Writing specifications for a new fire apparatus can be daunting. Determining the intended purpose is the first step, but there are many paths to take from there.

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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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ArticlesNovember 1, 2004

How to Specify and Maintain Snow and Ice Control Equipment

Winter storms, though routine in much of North America, are high-tempo, emergency operations for which government fleets must prepare and support.

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