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News•December 6, 2016

New York Deploys Emergency Trailers Along Oil Corridor

The State of New York is deploying 24 fully equipped emergency response trailers across New York’s crude oil transportation corridor to strengthen its response to crude oil transportation incidents.

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News•December 5, 2016

City of Atlanta Collects Data on Waste

The City of Atlanta, Ga., hopes to cut down on waste and boost its recycling efforts with data. The Public Works Department will begin a six-month pilot using a cloud-based technology platform from Rubicon Global to improve waste operations and provide route optimization for its trucks.

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News•December 5, 2016

Nissan Prices 2017 NV Vans, Updates V-8

The 2017 Nissan NV will offer the 5.6L Endurance gasoline engine that debuted with the Titan XD. Pricing for the base NV cargo van increases by $1,190.

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News•December 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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News•December 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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News•November 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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Articles•by Thi Dao•November 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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News•November 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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News•November 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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News•November 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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