Grace Lauron

Former Associate Editor

Grace Lauron is a former associate editor with Bobit Business Media. She later changed her name to Grace Suizo.

Articles•by Grace Lauron•November 9, 2009

NJPA Helps Fleets Cut Costs (And Purchasing Time!)

Offering an alternative procurement method to help fleets save money, the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) “creates an alliance between buyers and suppliers” to streamline the fleet purchasing process.

Articles•by Grace Lauron•September 21, 2009

Savings Dug Up with D7E Dozer

Reduced fuel consumption and lower service costs are just a few ways fleets can save with the Caterpillar D7E Track-Type Tractor, a hybrid system that combines diesel and electric power.

Articles•by Grace Lauron•January 20, 2009

Denver 'Trashes' Emissions With the 'Green Machine'

With a new hybrid-hydraulic trash truck, the City of Denver fleet achieves 25-percent better fuel economy and anticipates an annual reduction of 1,600 gallons of fuel.

Articles•by Grace Lauron•September 1, 2008

Automated Pool System Saves Soft Costs

Using an automated pool system has proven helpful to several fleets, reducing downtime, improving efficiency, and increasing convenience.

Articles•by Grace Lauron•July 1, 2008

New Green Fleet Conference Debuts in Chicago Sept. 15-16

Sponsored by three Bobit Business Media publications, the Green Fleet Conference 2008 will provide for the first time a forum for fleet professionals to learn and discuss real green technologies.

Articles•by Grace Lauron•March 1, 2008

Proven Strategies Reduce Fuel Spend

Volatile fuel prices have made this second-largest fleet expense quite a challenge, but a number of fleets have managed to cope using various strategies.

Articles•by Grace Lauron•November 1, 2007

Gwinnett County's Surplus Becomes Treasure on eBay

Gwinnett County Fleet Management has saved countless man-hours, tens of thousands of dollars, and sold more than 235 of the county’s surplus vehicles by using eBay.com.