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Shelley Mika

Freelance Writer

Shelley Mika is a freelance writer for Bobit Business Media. She writes regularly for Government Fleet and Work Truck magazines.

In addition to her magazine work, Shelley creates marketing, advertising, and other promotional materials for clients large and small across the United States. Shelley is also devoted to helping companies build iconic brands and identify and communicate their unique value proposition. A self-proclaimed “word nerd,” Shelley thrives on helping companies and individuals achieve their goals through the power of language.

These experiences have allowed Shelley to specialize in many areas, including fleet, technology, transportation, insurance, education, engineering, consulting and fitness, but she’s truly passionate about any subject that lets her work with words.

Shelley has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Nebraska and a master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Connecticut. In addition to her freelance career, Shelley is a communications and content marketing manager for a Fortune 150 company.

Articlesby Shelley MikaNovember 1, 2008

2010 Diesel Standards on Street Sweepers

New 2010 diesel emission standards will require a 90-percent cut in NOx emissions. Elgin Sweeper discusses how it is meeting and overcoming this challenge.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaSeptember 1, 2008

Street Sweepers: 10 Mistakes Fleets Make When Spec’ing – And How to Avoid Them

A wide variety of options can make spec’ing a street sweeper a daunting task. Failing to identify a fleet’s individual needs and neglecting to research sweeper functions are two common errors.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaJuly 1, 2008

5 Steps to Creating A Fuel Consortium

In 2003, the City of Fort Worth’s fuel consortium started between its agency and Tarrant County. Since then, the consortium has grown from two government entities to 27 north Texas governmental entities today.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaJuly 1, 2008

6 Secrets To Extending Street Sweeper Brush Life

Since street sweepers are an important part of many public sector fleets, extending the brush life is part and parcel to street maintenance. An industry expert offers his views on how to properly care for them.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaMay 1, 2008

University of Minnesota Reduces Insurance Costs and Accidents

Mandatory driver training and license checks led to dramatically lower insurance costs, reducing the annual liability premium by $240,000. Fleets of all kinds may take a cue from the U of M.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaMarch 1, 2008

Ames For A Greener Fleet

The City of Ames, Iowa, hits the target on creating a fuel-efficient fleet by experimenting with a wide array of makes and models.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaMarch 1, 2008

Greening The New York City Parks Department

Following a three-month pilot test utilizing B-100 in select city equipment, the City’s Parks Department now fuels all 800 diesel units in its fleet with B-20.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaJanuary 1, 2008

Fueling Florida's Fiscal Fitness

How a fuel card program helped the State of Florida balance its budget — and prepare for the future.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaJuly 1, 2007

Wake County's Diverse Approach to a Greener Fleet

Wake County,North Carolina, makes its fleet more environmentally friendly in some surprising ways.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaJuly 1, 2007

Biodiesel Use Helps Port of Seattle Exceed Government Standards

The state ofWashington agency pumps alternative fuel into a diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment. Switching between B-75 and B-99 helps alleviate lack of supply and weather-related drawbacks to its use.

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