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NewsOctober 9, 2017

Former Calif. Fleet Manager Faces Embezzlement Charges

The City of Palm Springs, Calif.'s former fleet services manager, Steven Dewayne Rakestraw, has been charged with embezzlement. He is suspected of taking $25,000 worth of equipment and other items.

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NewsOctober 9, 2017

D.C. Partners with Taxis to Reduce Fleet

Employees will be able to hail a taxi on the district's dime, which is expected to reduce fuel use, eliminate parking fees, and allow the district to cut vehicles from its fleet.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterOctober 9, 2017

Facility Tour: City of Oakland, Calif.

The City of Oakland Fleet Management Division maintains about 1500 on-road assets across two locations. The fleet recently started a financing program, that allows it to catch up on vehicle purchases following a 12-year freeze on replacements. In addition, the fleet has gotten greener, with the use of compressed natural gas, reenwable diesel, and battery-electric vehicles. Photos by Thi Dao

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NewsOctober 4, 2017

Audit Finds Problems in Va. City's Fuel and Purchasing Policies

A forensic audit of the City of Petersburg, Va., identified systemic problems with the way with city manages purchasing card usage, fuel diversion, and theft/misuse of assets.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalOctober 4, 2017

Shield Your Eyes (and Headlights): Phoenix’s Fleet Weathers the Dust Storms

Dust storms are a frequent nuisance and an occasional threat in Phoenix, where officials keep an eye on the weather for the city’s fleet drivers and vehicles.

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ArticlesOctober 3, 2017

Harvey & Irma: The Fleet Impact

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit the U.S. in late August and early September, wreaking havoc in Texas and Florida. Here’s the fleet impact from public agencies caught in the hurricanes’ paths.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalOctober 3, 2017

How Fleets Prepare for and Respond to Severe Weather

Municipal fleet managers prevail through harsh conditions by creating and faithfully executing plans to keep their drivers and vehicles safe and ready for action.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaOctober 3, 2017

Ford's F-150 Police Responder Offers Pursuit Performance

In July, Ford introduced the next model in its line of law enforcement vehicles, the F-150 Police Responder. The industry’s first police pursuit-rated pickup truck is built to provide law enforcement fleets improved performance in off-road and rural environments.

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NewsOctober 3, 2017

Government Fleet Announces 2017-2019 Advisory Board

Government Fleet magazine announces its 2017-2019 Advisory Board, created to help guide Government Fleet’s strategy and content.

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ArticlesCover StoryOctober 2, 2017

DOTs Keep States Moving Through Snow & Ice

Limited vehicle replacement budgets challenge state Departments of Transportation in their goal to keep their snow removal fleets in top shape.

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