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Special Audit Finds Unauthorized Use of New Mexico PRC Vehicles

SANTA FE, NM - The audit of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission found unauthorized vehicle use and more than $28,000 of prohibited purchases of premium gas since 2009.

New Hampshire Says Non-Business Use of Vehicles Justified

CONCORD, NH - Vehicles with more than 15-percent non-business use are eligible for redistribution into a motor pool unless the agency assigned with the vehicle submits and receives a waiver. Only 14 waivers were denied.

Lincoln, Ill., Out of Money for Fire Fleet Repairs

LINCOLN, IL – The City of Lincoln, Ill. doesn’t have enough funds for major repairs for its fire vehicles, and is facing higher fuel prices for its police vehicles, according to the Lincoln Courier.

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Dane County, Wis., Recognized for Landfill CNG Fleet Fuel Project

MADISON, WI – Dane County, Wis., received the EPA’s 2011 Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) Project of the Year award for its efforts to fuel County vehicles with compressed natural gas (CNG).

Napa, Calif. Fleet Division Earns 'Green' Designation and Renews ASE Blue Seal Certification

NAPA, CA – The City of Napa, Calif.’s fleet management division has launched into the New Year with a renewed ASE Blue Seal of Excellence certification and a new “green” designation from the State of California.

Nominate the 2012 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

TORRANCE, CA - Government Fleet magazine is accepting nominations for the 2012 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 10.


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.


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Press Releases
Propane Council Demonstrates Propane Autogas Refueling at NTEA Work Truck Show

Photo Galleries
Exploring Remarketing Options with MEMA

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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. - Training and ASE Certification

Fleet Profile: City of Beverly Hills, Calif. - Training and ASE Certification

Recent Articles
Saving Money & the Environment through Oil Initiatives Saving Money & the Environment through Oil Initiatives

As technology continues to develop, fleets have more opportunities to improve their use of and reliance on oil. Five fleet professionals weigh in on the strategy, challenges, and benefits of their oil initiatives.

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.


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Top Five Fleet Tracking Benefits for the Electrical Industry
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Blogs

Government Fleet Market Trends

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Not Covered by FMCSA Regs? Think Again


Anonymous Public Fleet Manager

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

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Small Fleets - Big Challenges

Answer the Small Questions

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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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