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eNews Monday Mar 8, 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

Knox County Fleet Faces Budget Cuts
KNOXVILLE, TN - The Knox County Fleet Service Center in Tennessee may reduce its operational and personnel costs to meet a proposed 4 percent budget cut per department. 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.

Family Ties in Memphis’ General Services Division Violates City Policy
MEMPHIS, TN - Five current and former high-ranking members of the City of Memphis' General Services Division have violated city policy because they are related to employees in their department. Read Full Story

Government Fleet Co-Hosts Best Practices Seminar in SoCal
TORRANCE, CA - Government Fleet magazine, Clean Cities, MEMA, and The 100 Best Fleets in North America are co-hosting a seminar March 18 for fleet managers and their team members called, "Implementing Best Business Practices: What Smart Leaders Do in Difficult Times." The seminar, which features guest speakers and panel discussions, will be held in Inglewood, Calif. Read Full Story

Networking Events
We have a lot of great networking opportunities lined up for you at GFX. From the Exhibit Hall Reception to the Networking Night on the Town, make your rounds, talk shop and have some fun while doing it! Check out the schedule-at-a-glance for all GFX networking opportunities.
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Nominations Now Open for 100 Best Fleets
TORRANCE, CA - Sponsored by NJPA and INVERS, winners will be announced at the Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) June 21-23 in Austin and published in Government Fleet magazine. Read Full Story

Government Workers Named on the ‘Most Dangerous Drivers’ List
SOLON, Ohio - Government workers are some of the most dangerous drivers, according to insurance.com's "Top 10 Most Dangerous Drivers by Profession" list. Government workers were ranked No. 3, while attorneys/judges and financial professionals took the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, respectively. Read Full Story


Los Angeles County Pulls 13 Toyotas After Gas-Pedal Repairs Concerns
LOS ANGELES - Toyota's continuing problems with sticking gas pedals, even after supposed repairs were made, prompted Los Angeles County to remove 13 Toyota vehicles from its fleet until the automaker can determine the cars are safe. Read Full Story

Blogs

Market Trends

Maintenance Costs Up Due to Frequency of Repair Increases
Maintenance costs increased in 2009 due to higher cost of replacement tires, PM oil changes, and labor rates. However, the biggest factor was widespread deferment of vehicle replacement, resulting in the operation of older units. Read or Respond
Mike Antich
Editor & Associate Publisher
Mike.Antich@bobit.com


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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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