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News•February 1, 2017

Calif. Waste Hauler Sells Off Operations

Santa Rosa, Calif.-based Ratto Group announced it will sell off its refuse operation, North Bay Corp., less than a year after a city audit concluded that the company failed to meet contract requirements.

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News•January 30, 2017

Utah City Loses Plows in Fire

The City of Sandy, Utah, lost about half of its plows in a fleet facility fire. The origin of the fire was determined to be a ten-wheel vehicle with a mechanical or electrical cause, according to the city.

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News•January 30, 2017

Terex Announces 2017 Hands On Training

Registration for the 39th Annual Hands On Training is now open. The training event will be held August 21-23, 2017 in Watertown, S.D.

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News•January 28, 2017

APWA, MEMA Enter Collaborative Agreement

The American Public Works Association (APWA) and the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA) signed a collaborative agreement to work together in the coming year.

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News•January 25, 2017

Weichman Named Gainesville, Fla., Fleet Director

Douglas Weichman, CAFM, director, Fleet Management Division, Palm Beach County, Fla., has accepted a new position as fleet management director for the City of Gainesville, Fla.

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News•January 25, 2017

NYC DOT Fleet Sued for Racial Discrimination

A lawsuit filed by the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York accused the New York City Department of Transportation of racial discrimination against minority employees within Fleet Services.

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News•January 23, 2017

NYC Parks Creates Fleet Instructional Video Library

New York City Parks is expanding its video library for fleet operators offering training and best practices for vehicle use. Topics include how to charge an electric vehicle, perform a pre-trip inspection, and check fluids.

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News•January 23, 2017

Arkansas Fleet Group Announces Board Changes

The Arkansas Public Fleet Managers Association (APFMA), announced that Walter Ederle, CAFM, from the City of Little Rock, Ark., will serve as 2017 president. The group is also changing the timing of its 2017 conference.

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News•January 20, 2017

Fla. City Loses Three Vehicles in Garage Fire

A fire broke out at the Pensacola, Fla., Public Works and Facilities central garage. The city lost three recycling trucks, with minor damage to a fourth vehicle.

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News•January 20, 2017

W.Va. Governor's Office Reduces Fleet

After an audit last year failed to get an accurate count of the state's fleet, West Virginia's new governor has vowed to examine state spending more closely. To start, Gov. Jim Justice is cutting five vehicles from his office.

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