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Leasing

What’s new in fleet/leasing management – products, services trends, companies, people? Scan the article archive for feature-length editorial on best practices, developments, how-to’s, and company profiles.

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Disaster Planning

When disasters happen, caused by nature or human beings, citizens and businesses expect fast, expert, often life-saving response from public agencies. Look for the latest news in disaster planning, products, trends, and developments.

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Safety & Accident Management

Look for the latest news in driver safety and risk management products, programs, and developments. Search the article archive for in-depth features on safety and risk-related topics, plus find out what other fleet operations are doing to improve their safety programs.

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Fuel Management

Stay current with fuel and oil news, prices, products, trends, and developments. View tips on managing fuel costs, best practices from fleet operations around the country and trends forecasts from the experts.

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Green Fleet

As companies increasingly look for "green" solutions in reducing fuel costs, cutting oil consumption, shrinking their carbon footprint, and enhancing their images, you must stay on top of the latest in alternative fuels and technologies.

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GPS / Telematics

Learn how wireless and GPS technology can help your fleet relating to routing, maintenance, security, safety and more. See how fleets are using telematics and how to address employee privacy issues.

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New Fleets

Building a fleet department from scratch? Search here for news on the products and services you’ll need. Learn Fleet 101 basics from the article archive of how-to features, management tips and advice, and what works for other fleets in your industry.

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Software

Technology’s impact on fleet management continues as software helps streamline report generation, create more robust data collection and analysis. Research fleet software, view best practices and see what’s on the technology horizon.

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RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES
Residual Values and Cycling Survey
See how other fleet managers are making vehicle cycling decisions.
Vehicle Tracking Best Practices Whitepaper
6 Ways to Go Green and Save
New Green Paper details six ways wireless fleet management lowers emissions while reducing operating costs.
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Fleet Maintenance Innovations and Best Practices

9/25/2008

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Public Sector Fleets:
Take-Home Vehicles: Ending the Culture of Entitlement

By Mike Antich
When the price of fuel is low and budgets are flush, the issue of take-home vehicles slips under the public radar. However, today’s elevated fuel prices and stretched budgets are prompting the local media and elected officials to question unnecessary use of government vehicles. As a result, there have been a number of backlashes against take-home vehicles around the country.

Public Sector Fleets:
14 Traits of a Great Fleet Manager

By Mike Antich
During the past 20 years, I have had the privilege of knowing many great fleet managers. Over the years, I’ve noticed common traits characteristics among these public sector fleet managers. Based on my experience, here are the 14 common traits.


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Virtual Trade Show

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MAGAZINE

September 2008

In This Issue:

As part of the City’s overall sustainability project, the Las Vegas fleet has
incorporated alternative fuels in 90 percent of the 1,500 city-owned vehicles and equipment. View article

City of Las Vegas Wins International Awards

The City of Las Vegas fleet encourages employees to think innovatively. Winning three 2007 World Leadership awards indicates the City’s on the right track.

A diverse range of seminars drew crowded audiences of fleet professionals.
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Government Fleet Expo Exceeds Expectations

The first-ever Government Fleet Expo & Conference drew more than 350 fleet professionals, featured 25 presentations by experienced fleet managers, 61 vendor exhibits, and plenty of networking opportunities.

10 Tips for Warranty Recovery Managers

A warranty recovery program can be a source of savings from monetary reimbursements, credits, reallocation of shop resources, and shop efficiency improvements.

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Scott Bingham, research analyst, division of fleet operations, works diligently to provide the state’s fleet needs. View article

Drivers' License Checks Are Crucial For State of Utah Fleet

The State’s fleet department continues to work toward a safe and cost-efficient fleet. Weekly license checks help the State assess driver risk, increasing driver safety, minimizing liability, and reducing accident costs.

Charlotte’s fleet team displays a sign describing the partnership between the
two government agencies. View article

Charlotte Takes Over Fleet Reins from Mecklenburg County

Mecklenburg County needed some assistance with its light-duty fleet vehicles, and the City of Charlotte proved it was right for the job.

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City of Santa Monica Adapts Early to Alt-Fuel Use

In 1993, the City of Santa Monica was one of the first agencies to set a vehicle reduction policy. Today, 84 percent of the 450 unit fleet represent a diverse mix of fuels and technologies.

Fleets Share Fuel Management Best Practices

Now more than ever, stressed-out fleet managers are turning to fuel management programs to maximize efficiency and keep expenditures down.

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Mistakes in Fuel Management RFPs Can Muddy The Process

Public sector fleets feel the pain of soaring fuel costs even more than the private sector, and fuel management RFPs are more common than ever. Avoiding these mistakes will help make the process more successful.

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5 Tips To Stage A Successful Pre-Bid Meeting

The responsibility for a productive pre-bid meeting falls to the fleet manager. The process begins with researched and well-written specifications.

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2008 FASTER Conference for Fleet Professionals
10/19/2008 - 10/22/2008

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - This conference is dedicated to technologies that work and have real-world proof of how and why they do. We will look at dashboard reporting, customer service breakthroughs, increased insourcing made possible by technology, GPS and inspection technologies and much, much more. The conference will also feature the newest addition to the FASTER product family, our web-based FASTER 3G.

 

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Business Fleet - July/August 2008

In This Issue:
When Donating Makes Sense, Considering Alternative Fuels? Find Funding Now!, The Future of In-Car Communications and much more…