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How does mechanic compensation vary between municipal and utility employers? We took data from over 75 benchmarking clients to find out more about average wages.
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Fleets are actively aiming to reduce costs. Ask any fleet manager today, and the odds are they’ll agree. This could be for a variety of reasons – external (like economic fluctuation) or internal (such as an interest to outsource or improve operations).
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With the retirement of the Crown Victoria, police departments are looking for alternative models for their patrol vehicles.
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This week’s Vehicle Spotlight focuses on the hybrid and gas-engine Ford Escape.
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Though garbage trucks make up a relatively small portion of a municipal fleet, their large impact on overall budget makes them a popular benchmarking class.
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A common vehicle class for municipal clients, this truck is one of many emergency vehicles that are tracked in the Utilimarc database.
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This week’s Vehicle Spotlight focuses on the Toyota Prius and traditional compact gas-engine sedans.