Creating Customer Service Agreements for In-House Fleet Management
Steve Kibler, a 20-year veteran of municipal fleet management and head of that department for Loveland, Colorado, offered his rules of thumb for managing municipal fleets at APWA 2008. In this audio interview with Kibler, he transmits the many ideas he has developed for making his fleet management department accountable and productive. Read/Listen to the story.
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Biodiesel's Impact on Public Fleet Operability and Economics
Biodiesel has many advantages and will soon be available nationwide. Make sure you make the right decisions about implementing biodiesel as a fleet fuel. Includes audio interview in .mp3 format. Read/Listen to the story.
Modernizing Fleet Operations
Here are some of the factors that will help you create a state-of-the art public fleet operation and establish a business enterprise that uses best management practices to compete successfully with private sector entities. Includes 19 minute .mp3 audio interview with 25+ year fleet manager. Read/Listen to the story.
Determining Whether to Work on Vehicles In-House or to Sub Out the Work
This thought-provoking analysis of the cost and productivity of mechanics, as well as size of shops needed for in-house repair work, is provided by John Dolce, noted fleet management professional. Includes a handout list of 11 items for a shop manager to consider each day in order to maximize shop productivity and minimize disruption for vehicle users. Read the story.
What You Need to Know About Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel and Emissions Changes
Ultra low sulfur diesel will soon be the norm. Make sure your fleet is ready. Read the story.
Managing Tomorrow's Fleet Assets Today
An expert with over 30 years of experience operating fleets of various types and sizes, John Dolce, tells how to determine when to keep machinery in your fleet and when to trade it in on something newer. Read the story.
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Switching Your Vehicle Fleet to Biodiesel
Considering a switch to biodiesel? Hear about the experience of two Pacific NW agencies when they implemented biodiesel as a fleet fuel. Includes .mp3 audio interview. Read/Listen to the story.
Fleet Washing and Stormwater Regulations
In today's environmental climate, washing your sweepers and other vehicles without the proper procedures can result in more than just a large fine. Includes 20-minute .mp3 audio interview with one of the wastewater disposal industry's leaders. Read and Listen to the story.
The 50/50 Rule: A Discussion of Relative Maintenance Costs
John Dolce discusses the way even single sweeper owners can benefit by the statistics available to larger fleets. If you don't know Dolce's '50/50 Rule, you may not be trading out your vehicles at the right time in their service life. Read the story.
Preventive Maintenance Software X 2
Discussion of features of MaintStar and Vehicle Tracker brands of fleet maintenance and management software. Read the story.
Five Steps Toward Optimizing a Vocational Fleet Preventive Maintenance Program
The Fleet Management Liaison for NTEA provides five items to review and analyze in order to make sure your fleet maintenance program is on the right track. Read the story.
Track Your Fuel Usage
Article discusses why and when card access fuel stations make good business sense. Read the story.
Consider Synthetic Oil
Author discusses why synthetic oil may be of value. Read the story.
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