Mike Scott

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Mike Scott is a Michigan-based freelance writer and marketing consultant who has contributed to more than 100 national and local magazines, websites and newspapers. He also produces copy for a wide range of businesses and works full-time as a marketing communications director for a global market research firm.

Articles•by Mike Scott•February 19, 2009

Stimulus Bill to Funnel More than $1 Billion to Public Fleets

What this means for fleet managers and directors today.

Articles•by Mike Scott•January 9, 2009

Polk County Incentivizes Employees to Reduce Fuel Costs

Polk County, Fla. is implementing a broad strategy to ensure employees who adhere to fuel-efficient guidelines share in the rewards.

Articles•by Mike Scott•January 9, 2009

Constable Fleet Saves Through Alternative Fuel

The Clark County Constable owns its fleet of 21 hybrids and plans to invest in other alternative-fuel options. The unit’s success can be duplicated by other public fleets.

Articles•by Mike Scott•November 1, 2008

Keeping Government Vehicles Clean

Keeping public sector fleet vehicles clean can be costly. However, strategies are available to help reduce costs and promote individual responsibility.

Articles•by Mike Scott•November 1, 2008

Best Practices in Hazardous Waste Disposal

San Diego County, City of Portland, Ore., and Lee County, Fla., promote and share best practices in eliminating toxic and unsafe waste.

Articles•by Mike Scott•September 1, 2008

City of Santa Monica Adapts Early to Alt-Fuel Use

In 1993, the City of Santa Monica was one of the first agencies to set a vehicle reduction policy. Today, 84 percent of the 450 unit fleet represent a diverse mix of fuels and technologies.

Articles•by Mike Scott•July 1, 2008

Kern County Outsources Collision Management

Extracting subrogation funds is no longer a daunting task for Kern County, Calif., which has discovered the advantages of sending accident reporting and management to an outside firm.

Articles•by Mike Scott•July 1, 2008

More Equipment, Less Space In Police Vehicles

The increasing amount of technology hardware installed in law enforcement vehicles presents ergonomic and safety risks. Designers and engineers are developing strategies and products to address both issues.

Be careful where you park your vehicle when fire rescue personnel are on scene. Photo: Getty Images

Articles•by Mike Scott•January 1, 2008

Florida's Sheriffs Partner in Vehicle Bid Program

The Florida Cooperative Bid Program is a success story built on patience and organization. It is proof that generating an effective vehicle bid process does not have to be managed by state agencies.

Articles•by Mike Scott•November 1, 2007

Strategies for Hybird Vehicle Purchase Tax Incentives

Public sector fleets are not aware of potential tax credits and how to work with dealers to negotiate lower prices. Tax credits are available, and here’s how fleets can utilize them.

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