Public Works: Asset Management & Software

Integrating asset management systems for greater efficiency

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:41:15 EST

Automates remote diagnostics to work order process cuts fuel consumption 25%.

Five ways to improve fuel economy

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:12:49 EST

How to increase a vehicle’s miles-per-gallon ratio.

Making software worth the investment

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:04:59 EST

In-house asset-management solutions aren't necessarily more cost-effective than commercial programs.

Remote control

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 06:33:06 EST

As prices drop, real-time tracking and dispatching systems are no longer an option reserved for police, fire, and emergency services.

Staying up-to-date costly—but doable

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 05:23:10 EST

Instead of using manual, mechanical testing methods, today's cars, trucks, and heavy equipment require computerized troubleshooting, which is often expensive. However, Jake Stucky of Missoula, Montana, has found some cost-saving solutions.

To lease or not to lease

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 05:26:15 EST

PUBLIC WORKS elucidates ample reasons to forego the option of leasing.

Fleet software saves time, money

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 03:07:54 EST

If you want to avoid having horror stories to tell, said Sam Lamerato, do your homework thoroughly when choosing your fleet management software. It's a must to visit another government agency to see your prospective software in action, said Lamerato, former chairman of the Fleet Services Committee with the American Public Works Association.

Keeping your equipment shop updated

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 03:58:12 EST

Darryl Syler, fleet operations manager for Little Rock, Ark., and 38 technicians operate four shops in which they maintain some 1200 vehicles and machines for the city. “Our biggest challenge is to stay up-to-date with the ability to diagnose and repair our fleet and equipment,” he said.