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Articlesby Staff WriterNovember 9, 2018

How San Jose Tackles Fleet Improvements

Better data use, better parts management, and better technician training and advancement programs are some of the improvements the City of San Jose, Calif., has made in the past few years.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2017

Technician Quits Following Pay Dispute with Elected Official

A Mesa County, Colo., fleet technician stopped going to work after writing e-mails to a county commissioner alleging she spread misinformation about employees receiving raises.

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Articlesby Thi DaoNovember 23, 2016

More Opportunities Than Challenges at Tampa

The City of Tampa, Fla., fleet has hit its stride, with a staff consisting of a dream team, support from department heads, and an interim fleet manager keen on networking with neighboring fleets.

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NewsMarch 22, 2016

Ohio Parks Agency's Fleet Approach Questioned

An Ohio parks agency director has come under scrutiny for dismissing 13 staff members including the maintenance supervisor, while purchasing new vehicles.

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NewsNovember 18, 2015

Cleveland Upgrades Snow Plow Fleet

The City of Cleveland has spent $6 million to upgrade its snow removal fleet to avoid a similar debacle from a year ago when many of its trucks were out of service and couldn't respond to clear snow, reports Cleveland.com.

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Newsby Paul ClintonOctober 26, 2015

Tampa Shifts Staffing to Reduce Overtime Costs

A staff shortage that resulted in rising overtime costs has led the City of Tampa's fleet management division to adjust the way it handles repair work, the city's interim fleet manager told Government Fleet.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJune 1, 2015

The Struggle to Find Good Technicians

Finding qualified technicians is a challenge that’s only going to get worse. Here’s how to recruit the next generation of technicians and make sure your current employees stay happy.

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NewsMay 12, 2015

City Issues Purchasing Cards After Exercise Equipment Order

The City of Toledo, Ohio, departments will begin using “P cards,” or purchasing cards, following the unauthorized purchase of $7,000 in exercise equipment by fleet employees.

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NewsApril 29, 2015

Ohio Fleet Managers Suspended for Exercise Equipment Order

The City of Toledo, Ohio has suspended its fleet managers after an elected official discovered purchases of $7,200 worth of unauthorized exercise equipment.

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NewsMay 28, 2014

N.Y. City Considers Outsourcing Ambulance Service

The City of Lockport has begun discussions about outsourcing the service, following a court battle with the local firefighter union, after the city attempted to reduce staffing on each shift from nine to seven firefighters.

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