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ArticlesJanuary 10, 2011

How to Calculate Technician-to-Vehicle Ratios

To properly maintain and manage a public sector fleet operation, determining the necessary ratio of technicians to vehicles is key to keeping vehicles on the road and operations running smoothly.

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ArticlesJanuary 10, 2011

Maintaining Pavement and Asphalt Equipment

Proper maintenance, training, and planned service intervals are necessary to ensure proper care for pavement and asphalt equipment.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalNovember 8, 2010

Mythbusters: Fleet Edition

A veteran fleet manager and his team of experts identify several common fleet management myths that may be costing your fleet.

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NewsAugust 16, 2010

Budget Crunch Prevents New Orleans Vehicle Repairs

NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Equipment Maintenance Division is allegedly housing dozens of unrepaired police cars and city vehicles due to the budget crisis. In some cases, they’ve sat there for months.

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NewsAugust 11, 2010

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Converts Fleet to microGreen Oil Filter

WINTER HAVEN, FL - Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida has converted their patrol vehicles to the microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter, developed and manufactured by SOMS Technologies, LLC.

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ArticlesJune 30, 2010

Bright Ideas: Shop/Facilities/Parts

In-house emissions testing can cut vehicle downtime, while recycling scrap metal and used oil can help cover shop expenses.

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NewsApril 15, 2010

Broward County Maintenance Provider Achieves Excellence Award

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - Sponsored by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, First Vehicles Services (FVS) was recently awarded the 2009 Emerald Award for environmental excellence.

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ArticlesNovember 9, 2009

10 Tips for Spec'ing & Maintaining Sewer Cleaners

Sewer cleaning trucks help ensure a clean city, free from clogged drainage systems. Properly spec’ing and maintaining this equipment requires careful planning and a clear strategy.

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Articlesby John DolceNovember 9, 2009

Spares Work Best in Motor Pools

Central motor pools offer cost-effective utilization of extra fleet units. Rotated use and preventive maintenance can extend vehicle lifecycles, while units flexibly serve the collective needs of end-user departments.

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NewsAugust 20, 2009

Adams County Cited for Lack of Truck Maintenance

NATCHEZ, MS - A recent inspection revealed at least nine trucks would not have passed the test for a Mississippi Department of Transportation inspection sticker.

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