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eNews Monday Mar 15, 2010
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Welcome to the GOVERNMENT FLEET E-NEWS MONDAY EDITION, your online source for fleet news, products and best practices.

Latest News

Ford Unveils 2012 Police Interceptor
LAS VEGAS - The Ford Motor Co. unveiled its new Taurus-based police interceptor in Las Vegas today and provided initial details about the patrol car that will replace the aging "Crown Vic" in late 2011. Read Full Story

GPS Insight provides highly flexible solutions for municipalities and Government fleets, which include a wide range of customized reports, alerts, and other features that can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements in order to ensure maximum return on investment. Click here for more information.

Police Fleets Impressed with Police Interceptor Features
LAS VEGAS - Dozens of U.S. and Canadian police fleet managers introduced to Ford's Police Interceptor at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway event last week were impressed by the vehicle's power, safety features, and ergonomics, according to POLICE magazine. Read Full Story

Wyoming Becomes 20th State to Ban Texting While Driving
WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recognized Wyoming yesterday for becoming the 20th state to enact a statewide ban prohibiting drivers from texting while behind-the-wheel. Read Full Story

GFX Schedule-At-A-Glance
The Government Fleet Expo & Conference is planning out an educational schedule full of the topics you seek. Here’s a sneak peak: How to Operate When Staff and Budgets Are Cut, Justify Your Fleet Operations Existence, How to Conserve Fuel without Really Trying, Manage Your Parts Room like a Pro, and Fleet Business Practices for a Tough Economy.
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Take Advantage of the GFX Early Bird Registration Rate
Register before May 23, 2010 and receive a $100 discount off the regular registration price! Your Full Conference Pass includes access to keynotes, exhibit hall, scheduled meals, networking events, complimentary workshops and special events. More Information

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California May Adopt Toughest Cell Phone Laws in Nation
SAN JOSE, CA - The cost of a ticket for texting or using a hand-held phone in California would be among the toughest in the nation if a bill introduced in the state senate becomes law. Read Full Story

City of Spokane Fleet to Run on Re-refined Oil
SPOKANE, WA - City of Spokane officials recently announced that the city's 1,400 vehicles will now be running on re-refined motor oil, a product made from waste oil, according to The Spokesman-Review. Read Full Story

IBM Smarter Cities Virtual Leadership Forum
North American leaders from both industry and government discuss how innovation is being infused into the ways our cities work. Listen to a panel discussion from McCarran Airport and the City of Charlotte at the IBM Smarter Cities Virtual Leadership Forum. Click here for details.

Blogs

GF Market Trends

Pay Me Now or Pay Me Later
Fleet maintenance costs are trending upward compared to prior years. The key reason is the higher frequency of repairs on higher-mileage units as a result of the widespread deferment of equipment replacement by many government fleets. In a true case of "pay me now or pay me later," fleet managers face the challenge of how to hold maintenance costs down while operating an aging fleet. Read or Respond
Mike Antich
Editor & Associate Publisher
Mike.Antich@bobit.com


WebXclusive
Top 10 Most Viewed Stories in 2009
Top viewed stories included "Budgeting for Today's Fuel Costs," " Best Practices in Disaster Recovery Planning," and " Hillsborough County Named No. 1 Again in 2009." Read Full Story

Research & Best Practices
The ABCs of Driver Safety Training
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Short-Term Leasing Benefits
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Real Cost of Delivery
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Distracted Driving Whitepaper – Understanding Your Fleet’s Risk and Liability
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Investing in Fleet Tracking Yields Substantial ROI
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Hidden Costs That Eat Away At Your Fuel Budget
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Executive Report: How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop
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Fleet Maintenance Management System Best Practices
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Featured Stories
Led by Equipment Maintenance Manager Paul Condran (center), the Culver City Equipment Maintenance & Fleet Services Division operates as a full-service fleet organization, providing services such as equipment maintenance, repair, welding, and asset replacement. CNG Fuels 'Green' Victory for Culver City
The City of Culver City, Calif.’s use of compressed natural gas (CNG) helped the fleet gain national recognition as a green leader, most recently the title of #1 Government Green Fleet in North America in 2009. Read Full Story
Best Practices in Fleet Fuel Management
Second only to depreciation, fuel is the second-largest public sector fleet expense. Municipal, county, and state fleets share best practices in reducing fuel expenses. Read Full Story


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Prepared By:

Mike Antich, Editor
(310) 533-2467
Mike.Antich@bobit.com

Grace Lauron, Senior Editor
(310) 533-2414
Grace.Lauron@bobit.com
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