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Frederick County Public Works to Oversee Fleet Dept.

FREDERICK, MD - Frederick County eliminated the Management Services Division, which oversaw Fleet. Fleet will now function under the Division of Public Works, and no other changes to the Department are anticipated at this time.

CARB Approves New Emissions Rules for MY-2017 Through 2025

LOS ANGELES - Automotive Fleet contacted the California Air Resources Board to find out how these new standards will affect fleet orders and vehicle costs.

Wisconsin Agencies Take Delivery of 7 Hybrid Work Trucks

WAUKESHA, WI - Milwaukee County and various utilities recently took delivery of seven hybrid system work trucks featuring plug-in hybrid propulsion systems.



Philadelphia to Purchase Fleet Management System for Fire Department

PHILADELPHIA– The City of Philadelphia has signed a contract with Intermedix for a technology and business services solution for the City’s fire department.

Nominations Open for 100 Best Fleets

TORRANCE, CA - Government Fleet magazine and the 100 Best Fleets are now accepting nominations for the annual awards. The deadline for submissions is March 15.

Florida State University Using Honda Civic Natural Gas in Research Program

TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida State University has purchased a Honda Civic Natural Gas sedan for research purposes, as part of the school’s Sustainable Campus Initiative.


WebXclusives
Living up to ‘Beverly Hills’ Standards: Beverly Hills Fleet on Staff Training and ‘Green’ Operations Living up to ‘Beverly Hills’ Standards: Beverly Hills Fleet on Staff Training and ‘Green’ Operations

Beverly Hills, Calif., Fleet Services operates in a new facility constructed in 2008 -- a LEED Silver certified building -- and is constructing a compressed natural gas (CNG) station expected to be completed in April.


Equipment
Crown Equipment Corp.'s SC 5200 Series forklift.

SC 5200 Series Counterbalanced Forklift

Crown Equipment

Nissan Forklift Corp.'s Platinum QX Series

QX Series Electric Lift Trucks

Nissan Forklift


Press Releases
Driver’s Alert Integrates GPS Data with Safety

Photo Galleries
Exploring Remarketing Options with MEMA

Exploring Remarketing Options with MEMA

Fleet Profile: City of Beverly Hills, Calif.

Fleet Profile: City of Beverly Hills, Calif.

Videos
Michigan State Police Aftermarket Tire Evaluation

Michigan State Police Aftermarket Tire Evaluation

Fleet Profile: City of Beverly Hills, Calif. - Building a CNG Fueling Facility

Fleet Profile: City of Beverly Hills, Calif. - Building a CNG Fueling Facility

Recent Articles
Tips for Ensuring Proper Equipment Maintenance Tips for Ensuring Proper Equipment Maintenance

Fleet managers and off-road equipment manufacturers say technological advances and design improvements are helping raise the standard for maintenance. These fleet professionals offer their equipment maintenance tips.

North Dakota Finds Purchasing Solution for Complex Snow Plow Truck Delivery North Dakota Finds Purchasing Solution for Complex Snow Plow Truck Delivery

In an effort to improve its procurement process for complex equipment, the North Dakota Department of Transportation tried a method used by another division, refining it until it became a simple and effective procurement solution.


Useful Whitepapers
FMCSA Cell Phone Rules: A Compliance Guide for Truck and Bus Fleets
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Simplifying the Procurement Process for CNG Fleet Vehicles
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Real-time Mobile Apps Boost Workforce Productivity
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Top Five Fleet Tracking Benefits for the Electrical Industry
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14 Safety Ideas You Can Take to the Bank
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Real Life Examples of How to Reduce Fuel Costs with GPS Tracking
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Key Features of Online Fleet Management
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Executive Report: How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop
View Our Whitepaper


Blogs

Government Fleet Market Trends

Mike Antich

Editor & Associate Publisher

Not Covered by FMCSA Regs? Think Again

Anonymous Public Fleet Manager

R.O.I. or B.S. (Case 2)

By Anonymous


Small Fleets - Big Challenges

Answer the Small Questions

By Gary Lykins


Fleet Blogs

Events
FLAGFA/NAFA Combined 2012 Spring Conference

3/21/2012 - 3/23/2012
The Florida Association of Governmental Fleet Administrators (FLAGFA) and the NAFA Sunshine State Chapter joint conference will be held in Daytona Beach, Fla.

EVS26 Electric Vehicle Symposium

5/6/2012 - 5/9/2012
The EVS26 Electric Vehicle Symposium will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

2012 Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX)

6/18/2012 - 6/20/2012
The 2012 Government Fleet Expo & Conference will be held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO on June 18 -20, 2012.



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