Lakeland, Fla.’s fleet management division stays current with technology and facility upgrades.
By Alan Dorich
With its location between the bustling cities of Tampa and Orlando, the city of Lakeland, Fla., cannot afford to fall out of step with the rest of the state. Instead, Fleet Manager Gary McLean says, it is committed to improving all of the time.
The city of Durham Fleet Management department finds a balance between cost and supporting public services.
By Tim O’Connor
Municipalities needs vehicles to deliver the services residents have come to expect, but they also need to keep budgets in check. With the average cost of a fire engine nearing $500,000 – and sometimes more – a one-time purchase can make a significant dent in a municipal budget. Cities such as Durham, N.C., are increasingly relying on their fleet management departments to balance equipment and vehicle needs with available funding.
The city of Chesapeake, Va., fleet department believes in being environmentally and operationally sound.
By Jim Harris
The Chesapeake, Va., Central Fleet Management department constantly seeks new ways to be efficient. “We’re always looking for opportunities to use alternate fuels from an economic as well as an environmental standpoint,” Fleet Manager George Hrichak says.
The FuelMaster system’s quality, durability and capabilities make it a leader in its field.
FuelMaster leads the market in fuel management automation for one simple reason. “Day in and day out, from the deserts of Mojave to fuel sites in Alaska, our stuff just works,” says Dan Phillips, vice president of sales and marketing for Syntech Systems, the company behind the FuelMaster brand.
BigIron brings transparency and reliability to capital equipment auctions.
By Tim O’Connor
When a farming couple prepares for retirement they often consider putting their assets and equipment up for sale. That can be intimidating for a family that must compete against large dealerships, fleet managers and transportation companies to get their tractors, or truck and trailers noticed in the market. However, if they sell through BigIron Auctions – an online marketplace that features auction service specializing in agriculture, construction and transportation equipment and vehicles – they are sure to receive equal treatment.
Tri-State Generation & Transmission makes money-saving changes.
By Kat Zeman
Terri Marranzino-Ray loves power. As senior manager of support services for Tri-State Generation & Transmission, delivering power to the rural West is her No. 1 responsibility. “At the end of the day, our goal is to provide outstanding customer service and keep the lights on,” she says.
SUEZ’ facility in Hackensack, N.J., introduces lighter vehicles and an anti-idle program to reduce its environmental impact.
By Janice Hoppe-Spiers
SUEZ is a leading environmental company providing water and waste recycling services to more than 7.5 million people in the United States and Canada. With a company-wide commitment to innovation, SUEZ New Jersey Operations is adding safer and more efficient trucks to its fleet at its Hackensack, N.J., facility.
Oklahoma Gas and Electric stays at the front of its fleet’s maintenance needs.
By Jim Harris
Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) takes a proactive approach to maintaining its vehicle fleet. “We’re great at preventative maintenance,” says Paul Jefferson, fleet manager for the Oklahoma City-based public utility company. “We analyze potential equipment failures and keep track of repairs so we can stay ahead of them.”
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