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NewsAugust 3, 2012

GAO Report Says 7% Growth in Federal Fleet Size Masks Right-sizing in Several Agencies

WASHINGTON - One-third of the 24 agencies, those with the largest number of vehicles, covered in the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reduced their fleet size by 2% during this period.

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NewsAugust 3, 2012

Vermont Man Destroys Rural Sheriff’s Dept. Police Vehicles With Tractor

DERBY, VT – A man in Vermont allegedly climbed into a tractor and destroyed seven of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Dept. police vehicles, according to the Union Leader’s website and NBCnews.com.

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NewsAugust 2, 2012

City of Hazard Replaces Police Fleet With Dodge Chargers

HAZARD, KY - The Hazard (Ky.) Police Department is replacing its Ford Crown Victoria fleet with Dodge Chargers, beginning with the purchase of five vehicles, according to the Hazard Herald.

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NewsAugust 1, 2012

Fleet Managers’ Solutions to Today’s Industry Challenges – Video Series Part 3

TORRANCE, CA - This is the third part of our video series featuring fleet management professionals. Topics discussed include choosing the right law enforcement vehicle and dealing with staff member retirement.

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NewsJuly 25, 2012

GM Highlights the Cities of Rock Hill, S.C. and Hoover, Ala., in Ad Campaign

DETROIT – General Motors has produced a series of videos that highlight its fleet customers and how they use the automaker’s vehicles, including two public-sector fleets, the City of Rock Hill, S.C. and the City of Hoover, Ala.

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NewsJuly 25, 2012

Washington State Patrol Replacing 600 Crown Vics With Caprice PPV

OLYMPIA, WA - Washington State Patrol has just begun the process of replacing its Crown Victoria-based patrol cars and currently has five Caprice PPV sedans in the fleet.

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NewsJuly 20, 2012

Bill Introduced to Reduce GSA Funds for Acquiring Federal Fleet Vehicles

WASHINGTON – Rep. John Barrow (D-Ga.) has introduced a bill, H.R. 6144, in the House of Representatives that would reduce the funds available for the General Services Administration (GSA) to purchase new federal fleet vehicles to 80% of the amount available in 2011.

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NewsJuly 19, 2012

Monroe County Sheriff's Office Changes Take-Home Car Policy

KEY WEST, FL - According to Keysnet.com, any newly hired deputy who lives outside Montgomery county will have to use a personal vehicle to commute to and from work.

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NewsJuly 18, 2012

FLAGFA/NAFA to Hold Combined Fall Conference Sept. 12-14

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – The 2012 Florida Association of Government Fleet Administrators’ (FLAGFA) annual conference will take place September 12-14 at the Plaza Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach, Fla. FLAGFA co-hosts the conference with the NAFA Sunshine State Chapter.

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NewsJuly 18, 2012

Clemson University Tests Wireless Vehicle Charging System

CLEMSON, SC – Wireless charging systems have been installed across the country as part of the Apollo Launch Program, a wireless electric vehicle trial.

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