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Fleet Costs Are Rising: Here’s How Leaders Are Responding

Fleet leaders are under pressure to reduce costs, adapt to economic uncertainty, and make smarter decisions. See how peers across North America are responding with real data, proven strategies, and forward-looking insights. Download the 2026 Market Pulse Report to benchmark your strategy and uncover where you can gain an edge.

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NewsDecember 2, 2016

Austin Fleet Manager to Retire

Gerry Calk, fleet services director for the City of Austin, Texas, has announced that he will retire. His last work day is Dec. 30.

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NewsDecember 1, 2016

Ore. City Deploys Fleet for Leaf Cleanup

The City of Hillsboro, Ore., is preparing for the seasonal weather ahead with its leaf pickup program for the fall and winter. Through the program, the city picks up about 4,500 to 4,700 cubic yards of leaf mulch every year, weighing more than 1.8 million pounds.

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NewsNovember 23, 2016

Inmate Fleet Worker Caught Stealing County Vehicle

The Polk County, Fla., Sheriff’s Office has apprehended an inmate who escaped with a fleet vehicle while at his assigned work location at the county vehicle maintenance facility.

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Articlesby Thi DaoNovember 23, 2016

More Opportunities Than Challenges at Tampa

The City of Tampa, Fla., fleet has hit its stride, with a staff consisting of a dream team, support from department heads, and an interim fleet manager keen on networking with neighboring fleets.

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NewsNovember 23, 2016

Federal Judge Blocks Overtime Exemption Changes

A federal judge has issued an injunction, blocking the Department of Labor's proposed changes to the rules governing overtime. If passed, the changes would have extended overtime to 4.2 million employees.

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NewsNovember 18, 2016

City Should Hire Fleet Superintendent, Study Advises

An efficiency study of the City of Pekin, Ill., recommended the city create a fleet superintendent position to consolidate all the duties performed by other departments.

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NewsNovember 18, 2016

Ga. Fleet Employee Sentenced in Theft Case

A former City of Augusta, Ga., fleet administrative assistant has been sentenced to four years in prison followed by six years on probation after she pleaded no contest to stealing $66,000 from the city.

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NewsNovember 18, 2016

Agile Launches Fleet Savings Assessment Tool

Agile Access Control, Inc. (Agile) announced a new, proprietary fleet savings assessment tool that identifies hundreds of thousands of dollars in potential savings for government, university, utility, and other fleets.

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NewsNovember 17, 2016

IronPlanet's Truck Locator Enables Multiple Purchases

IronPlanet has launched Fleet Services featuring IronPlanet Truck Locator that provides access to more than $200 million in Class 8 and other trucks to meet the needs of multi-unit and fleet buyers, according to IronPlanet.

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ProductsNovember 17, 2016

O-MegaStep Oval Steps

LUVERNE Truck Equipment, a manufacturer of truck, SUV, and work van accessories, is introducing a new version of its O-MegaStep 6-inch oval steps.

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