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ArticlesDecember 19, 2013

Accounting for VEU Variations

Determining vehicle equivalency units (VEUs) allows fleets to decide appropriate staffing levels and budgets. However, for comparison purposes, fleet managers should know how VEUs differ across organizations.

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NewsNovember 26, 2012

Recognize Your Staff With Government Fleet’s Technician of the Month Program

TORRANCE, CA - Each month Government Fleet will feature a technician on Government Fleet’s website, and in our enewsletter.

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NewsAugust 1, 2012

Fleet Managers’ Solutions to Today’s Industry Challenges – Video Series Part 3

TORRANCE, CA - This is the third part of our video series featuring fleet management professionals. Topics discussed include choosing the right law enforcement vehicle and dealing with staff member retirement.

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NewsJune 1, 2011

Jacksonville Parts Audit Recommends Increased Oversight

JACKSONVILLE, FL - A City of Jacksonville fleet audit, conducted at the fleet chief's request, recommended increased oversight of procurement and inventory processes.

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ArticlesJanuary 10, 2011

How to Calculate Technician-to-Vehicle Ratios

To properly maintain and manage a public sector fleet operation, determining the necessary ratio of technicians to vehicles is key to keeping vehicles on the road and operations running smoothly.

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NewsJanuary 6, 2011

Dallas Provides Update on Fleet Improvements, Completes Audit

DALLAS - The Dallas City Council was given a Fleet Operations update during its meeting Jan 5. The briefing addressed how Fleet Services operates and included information fleet purchase, utilization, and inventory control. In addition, it listed fleet audit findings.

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NewsDecember 23, 2010

City of Troy Adds 2 Insourcing Contracts

TROY, MI - The council for the City of Troy unanimously approved on Dec. 13 two insourcing contracts for fleet maintenance. The City of Troy Fleet Division began maintenance on an as-needed basis for the neighboring cities of Oak Park and Rochester.

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NewsNovember 18, 2010

Austin Releases Fleet Audit of Internal Control Procedures

AUSTIN, TEXAS - The City of Austin released the results of an external audit of the Fleet Services department's internal control review procedures. Improvements were suggested for internal controls; inventory management; purchasing, billing, and accounts payable and receivable; information technology controls; and general accounting functions.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 8, 2010

Top 10 Challenges Facing Public Sector Fleets in CY-2011

Budget is the No.1 challenge facing government fleets. Everything a fleet does revolves around money — equipment, facilities, staff, vehicles, parts, tools, fuel, etc. Other challenges include extended cycling, resources to maintain aging assets, and staff burn-out.

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ArticlesNovember 8, 2010

Training & Testing Pay Big Returns

Facing an aging fleet with little to no funds for vehicle replacement, the City of Columbus, Ohio, decreased fleet expenses by finding savings in parts and supplier services.

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