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Vehicle Research•by Chris Brown•September 1, 2008

Towing the Line

We gave two seasoned tow truck operators a 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 with a wrecker package for a true workout and let them sound off on the results.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•September 1, 2008

Top 100 Alt-Fuel Fleets

Both commercial and public sector fleets are steadily increasing their totals of alternative-fueled fleets.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•September 1, 2008

Top 100 Alt-Fuel Fleets

Both commercial and public sector fleets are steadily increasing their totals of alternative-fueled fleets.

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Green Fleet•by Mike Scott•September 1, 2008

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.

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Operations•by Staff•September 1, 2008

10 Successful Time Management Techniques for Fleet Managers

Fleet managers facing dwindling resources, reduced or nonexistent staff, and ever-greater responsibilities can relate to the struggle of accomplishing a day’s tasks. Here are some tested methods fleet managers can use to fit the job to the day.

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Operations•by Staff•September 1, 2008

Understanding Leases: What are the Options?

Despite changes over the past three decades, leasing remains the number one option for most mid-size and large fleets. What leasing options are available to your company and how do they work?

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Operations•by Staff•September 1, 2008

Does the Future Hold a P&L for Every Fleet Vehicle?

Technology has made available to fleet managers today a wider variety of data than ever before, more quickly, more accurately, and more completely. Can that data be used to create a “P&L” for each vehicle?

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Operations•by Staff•September 1, 2008

How to Create a Written Safety Policy

In recent surveys, safety is a top fleet issue, second only to fuel costs. A formal, written safety policy is a must in today’s litigious culture; more importantly, it helps keep drivers safe.

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Operations•by Richard Alaniz•September 1, 2008

Called to Depose in a Lawsuit? 10 Tips You Need to Know

Usually the first step in a journey through the legal system, a deposition is often a new and unwelcome experience for many fleet managers. Good preparation eases the process and encourages a positive outcome for your company.

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Operations•by Staff•September 1, 2008

How the Pros Control Fleet Fuel Costs

It would be difficult to find a fleet expense that has bedeviled fleet managers as much as fuel costs. With prices at the pump above $4 per gallon, controlling these costs is critical. Here are some of fleet’s best practices.

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