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ProductsNovember 11, 2010

Infinium Cordless Tools

STOW, OHIO - Matco Tools, a manufacturer of tools and equipment, introduces Infinium, a new line of cordless tools developed specifically for today's professional automotive technicians who require both power and portability to maximize their efficiency.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichNovember 8, 2010

Top 10 Challenges Facing Public Sector Fleets in CY-2011

Budget is the No.1 challenge facing government fleets. Everything a fleet does revolves around money — equipment, facilities, staff, vehicles, parts, tools, fuel, etc. Other challenges include extended cycling, resources to maintain aging assets, and staff burn-out.

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ArticlesNovember 8, 2010

‘Business as Usual’ No Longer an Option for Local Government

The poor economy has led to public outcry for more accountability in government agencies. This should serve as ample warning for fleets to increase efficiency, improve accountability, and add visibility to the fleet department for the upcoming year.

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ArticlesNovember 8, 2010

Training & Testing Pay Big Returns

Facing an aging fleet with little to no funds for vehicle replacement, the City of Columbus, Ohio, decreased fleet expenses by finding savings in parts and supplier services.

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NewsNovember 8, 2010

Arkansas Reports 350-Vehicle Reduction

LITTLE ROCK, AR - Arkansas state agencies have reduced the number of state vehicles by about 350, and 39 employees at executive state agencies have indicated they will no longer use state vehicles for commuting purposes.

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NewsNovember 5, 2010

ARI Appoints State & Government New Business Development Manager

MT. LAUREL, NJ - Automotive Resources International (ARI), a global provider of complex car and truck fleet management solutions, announces the appointment of Cheryl Graham to the position of Business Development Manager - State & Government.

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NewsNovember 4, 2010

City of North Myrtle Beach Fleet Maintenance Division Awarded

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC - The City of North Myrtle Beach Fleet Maintenance Division was recently awarded the Jan Smoak Award for Quality Fleet Management. The annual award is sponsored by the Southeast Governmental Fleet Managers Association.

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NewsNovember 4, 2010

Scottsdale’s Fleet Parts Outsourcing May Not Add Savings

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - After two months of review, City of Scottsdale staff report that outsourcing opportunities for some services in the City may not yield cost savings. Services considered for privatization include fleet parts management.

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NewsNovember 1, 2010

Lee County Reduces Repair and Parts Rates

FORT MYERS, FL - Due to fleet budget reductions and the re-negotiation of vendor contracts, Lee County Fleet Management was able to reduce some costs to County departments for equipment parts and vendor repairs.

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NewsNovember 1, 2010

‘Strange, but True’ Stories Requested

TORRANCE, CA - Do you have a story that's so strange, it's hard to believe? Perhaps something that happened to a driver or a bizarre call you got from the road? Send your story to Lauren.Fletcher@bobit.com.

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