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Most improved: Tulsa wins top fleet award

The Municipal Posted on March 30, 2022 by Julie YoungMarch 30, 2022
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After its second-place finish in 2020, the city of Tulsa’s equipment management division has won the No. 1 Fleet Award from The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas for 2021. “It’s very exciting,” said Brian Franklin, administration manager for the … Continue reading →

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Shortages cause some fleet managers to rethink purchasing policies

The Municipal Posted on March 5, 2022 by Denise FedorowMarch 4, 2022
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The seemingly never-ending COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in all areas — including fleet management — as shortages have made procuring new vehicles a longer and more challenging process. One of the biggest reasons for the vehicle shortage is due … Continue reading →

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Scott County, Minn., fleet team delivers what matters and drives down costs to taxpayers

The Municipal Posted on March 1, 2022 by Ed SmithAugust 1, 2022
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“Delivering what matters” is not just a slogan at Scott County, Minn. It’s a citizen-focused approach to delivering services that leave you wondering, “Why can’t all government be like this?” Troy Beam, fleet and facilities manager, and his team at … Continue reading →

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Charging Ahead: Fleet Electrification Takes Center Stage

The Municipal Posted on May 1, 2021 by Sarah WrightAugust 1, 2022
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Municipal fleet managers have been on the front lines of the electric vehicle revolution since the first modern passenger EVs began sharing our roads in the mid-1990s. While the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendment and subsequent emissions regulations on automotive … Continue reading →

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Fleet cards simplify operations

The Municipal Posted on March 17, 2021 by Amanda DemsterMarch 17, 2021
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As many municipal fleet managers have learned, fueling city vehicles can be easier said than done. There are contracts to write and sign, receipts to keep track of and budgets to maintain.           While using gas cards for fleet vehicles … Continue reading →

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Carmel, Indiana, fleet embraces H.O.T. technology

The Municipal Posted on March 6, 2021 by Julie YoungMarch 5, 2021
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Carmel, Ind., is a city of 92,000 that has been committed to environmental sustainability and encourages ecological responsibility throughout its community and across all of its municipal departments.           In the past few years, Carmel has become the first in … Continue reading →

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Vehicle sharing initiative produces savings for Forsyth County

The Municipal Posted on March 1, 2021 by Ed SmithAugust 1, 2022
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Desperate times call for desperate measures in municipal government settings. This was true during the financial crisis of 2009, and it is true as we face unprecedented challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Forsyth County, N.C., is a shining example … Continue reading →

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The right grease can improve fleet operations

The Municipal Posted on June 5, 2020 by Jonathon RobertsJune 5, 2020
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Proper lubrication of your equipment may not be the most glamorous topic, but it is arguably one of the most important parts of your maintenance routine. Proper selection of an appropriate grease will potentially end up saving your company thousands … Continue reading →

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Westbrook establishes state’s first municipal veteran services office with city’s first electric vehicle

The Municipal Posted on March 30, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyMarch 30, 2020
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Westbrook, Maine, is focusing on a series of firsts as the city recently opened the state’s first municipal veteran services office, and that office has leased the city’s first fully electric vehicle. The idea to start a veteran services office … Continue reading →

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Pocatello, Idaho, bids silos farewell with new fleet services department

The Municipal Posted on March 24, 2020 by Janet PattersonMarch 24, 2020
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In 2019, Pocatello, Idaho, joined a growing trend toward centralizing city vehicle and maintenance operations to increase efficiency and decrease costs. The new Pocatello Fleet Services Department opened its doors in a former heavy equipment dealership building Oct. 1, 2019, … Continue reading →

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Communication is key: How fleet managers must keep information flowing

The Municipal Posted on March 18, 2020 by Julie YoungMarch 18, 2020
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With more than 260 pieces of equipment to coordinate ranging from portable signboards to big tractor-trailer vehicles, Jeffery Rousseau has his work cut out for him. As the director of the Fleet, Facilities and Communications Program for the city of … Continue reading →

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