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Articlesby Thi DaoMay 23, 2018

What to Do About Your Underutilized Vehicles

From how to determine utilization to how to take away barely used vehicles, here’s what fleet managers can do to improve utilization and begin right-sizing their fleets.

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NewsMarch 17, 2017

Ill. City Adds Smaller Fire Apparatus

The City of Wood River, Ill., is hoping to cut costs and increase service level with smaller fire apparatus. The city hopes a smaller vehicle will save money and help extend the usable lifespan of the city's existing fire trucks.

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NewsAugust 23, 2016

Conn. Fire Union Opposes Truck Downsizing

New Haven (Conn.) firefighters have criticized a city plan to replace a fire engine with two paramedic units, and said the move will hamper their ability to provide quality service.

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NewsJuly 12, 2016

Calif. FD Shifting to Smaller Trucks for Medical Response

The Napa Fire Department plans to use squad trucks for medical calls rather than larger fire engines to reduce wear and tear on its fire engines and extend the life of the pricier vehicles.

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ArticlesMarch 11, 2011

Leveraging Procurement Dollars in a Zero-Growth Budget Environment

Public sector fleet manager creativity is one key to “getting the most bang for the buck” in a time of tightening purse strings and unpredictable fuel prices.

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NewsMarch 18, 2010

Oklahoma Colleges May Lose Fleet Vehicles

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - The House of Representatives gave unanimous support March 8 to a bill that would turn over supervision of higher education vehicles to a state agency.

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NewsJanuary 7, 2010

Harrison County to Downsize Sheriff’s Fleet

CORYDON, IN - County commissioners requested the sheriff's department "turn over" 13 vehicles to save money.

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NewsDecember 17, 2009

City of Tulsa Auction Raises More than $473K

TULSA, OK - The sale of 197 cars, vans, pickups, SUVs, large trucks, and heavy-equipment items brought in more than $473,000 from 760 registered bidders at the City of Tulsa's recent surplus vehicle auction.

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NewsDecember 17, 2009

Louisiana Begins Downsizing Fleet

NEW ORLEANS - With more than 12,700 vehicles in its fleet, the State of Louisiana is planning to reduce its fleet by 10 percent annually over the next three years.

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NewsNovember 12, 2009

Pataskala Police to Cut Take-Home Cars, Downsize Fleet

PATASKALA, OH - Cost-cutting measures include staff cuts, suspending the take-home program, refinancing vehicles, and selling surplus.

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