MILWAUKEE - Despite reported speculations that the mayor's "swanky" 2006 Cadillac SUV was funded by taxpayer dollars, the mayor's office said it was actually a seized police vehicle, according to the Journal Sentinel .
The Automotive Training Group (ATG) has released the Ford OBDII Trouble Code, Quick-Reference guide. This 450-page guide, the first in ATG's Technician Reference series, covers all Ford, Lincoln, & Mercury Cars, Trucks, SUV's, & Vans (2003-2008), including Diesel and Hybrid applications.
MEMPHIS, TN - Thomas & Betts - HVAC Division (REZNOR) has added Models RA-150 and RAD-150 Waste Oil Heaters to their extensive line of products specifically designed for onsite recycling of used oils.
HILLSBORO, OR – The City of Hillsboro's facilities and fleet department director, who also serves as a commander in the Naval Reserve, is recruiting his troops to assist in department projects, according to the Hillsboro Argus .
GREENSBORO, NC – The Guilford County Sheriff's Office believes take-home vehicles for officers are actually more economical in the long run based on multiple studies and law enforcement agency findings, according to the News & Record .
ORLANDO, FL – Tight budgets and dwindling property tax revenues are creating pressure to look into merging two of Central Florida's largest fire departments: Orlando and Orange County, according to the Orlando Sentinel .
ROCHESTER, MN – The sheriff's office recently added two new squad cars to its fleet, courtesy of drunken driving arrests, according to KTTC .
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Officials consider the new idling-reduction policy a common-sense approach for the county to save money, especially at a time when the county faces declining revenue, according to the News-Leader .
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – San Luis Obispo County supervisors recently grilled department heads on excessive use of take-home vehicles after a grand jury report found take-home use amounts to an estimated $1 million annually, according to the San Luis Obispo Tribune .
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency has released a guide to help states save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by adopting clean energy practices in their facilities, operations, and vehicle fleets.
LONGVIEW, TEXAS – The City of Longview recently entered into a $955,000 lease agreement for six sanitation trucks, according to The News-Journal .
MONMOUTH, NJ – Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini has proposed legislation to restrict use of the 15,000 government vehicles issued to New Jersey state employees.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Of 7,316 commercial vehicles, 1,636 were cited and removed from service by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
BALTIMORE – City taxpayers have spent $13,803 to keep the mayor's three cars running so far this fiscal year, according to a WBALTV investigation.
MOORESVILLE, NC – For the next month, the five new vehicles will be assigned to MPD veterans and field training officers to evaluate, reported the Mooresville Tribune .
Cobb County, Georgia, fleet staff members moved into its brand-new light-duty fleet facility in May. Here are some features of the $5 million facility.
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