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NewsApril 4, 2011

Montclair Township Approves RFP for Outsourcing Refuse Collection

MONTCLAIR TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Montclair plans to issue a request for proposals (RFP) to outsource refuse collection, based on comments from Township Manager Marc Dashield.

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NewsApril 4, 2011

Mississippi Sheriff to Replace Crown Victorias with Tahoes

TUPELO, MS - Instead of choosing one of the trio of new patrol cars as a replacement for its Ford Crown Vic cruisers, the Lee County, Miss., Sheriff's Department has elected to purchase Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs.

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NewsApril 4, 2011

California State Fleet Reduction in Planning Phase

SACRAMENTO, CA – California’s effort to reduce the size of its fleet is currently in the planning phase, according to representatives from the state’s Department of General Services (DGS).

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NewsMarch 31, 2011

Report Finds Chicago Fleet Motor Truck Drivers Efficient, Cost Effective

CHICAGO - The Chicago Inspector General's report on the efficiency of the City's Motor Truck Drivers found Fleet Management's drivers to be cost effective.

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NewsMarch 28, 2011

Pennsylvania Conducts Study to Reduce Size and Cost of Fleet

HARRISBURG, PA - State governor Tom Corbett (R) ordered the review to reduce costs after campaigning on tax reductions and government reform.

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NewsMarch 28, 2011

Santa Clara County Fleet Managers Promoted

SAN JOSE, CA - Dave Snow has accepted the position of Deputy Director, Facilities and Fleet Department for Santa Clara County. In addition, Dennis Brooks has accepted the position of Fleet Manager, Facilities and Fleet Department.

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NewsMarch 25, 2011

Manteca Takes Delivery of Hybrid Refuse Truck, Plans to Add More

MANTECA, CA - The City of Manteca, located north of Modesto in northern California, has taken delivery of its first Hydraulic Launch Assist (Eaton HLA) solid waste collection vehicle (SWCV).

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NewsMarch 25, 2011

Cummins EPA 2010 Engines Off to a Strong Start in Fire and Emergency Vehicles

INDIANAPOLIS - For fire and emergency vehicles, Cummins EPA 2010 engines continue to offer a broad power range, with horsepower available from 260 hp to 600 hp (194-447 kW).

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterMarch 24, 2011

Washington City, Utah CNG Fueling Station

Washington City, Utah used U.S. Department of Energy grant money to pay for a new CNG fueling station and CNG vehicle conversions. The City has being converting vehicles in its fleet, primarily Ford pickup trucks, and expects to save $2,330 per vehicle per year on fuel costs.

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Articlesby Mike ScottMarch 24, 2011

Sporty Police Cars

Crown Victorias and Dodge Chargers and may be among the most typical makes and models of police cars used in the United States today. Some departments have a handful of “sportier” cars, many of which are used in special ways.

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