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NewsMarch 30, 2009

'Greener' Vehicles May Mean Extra Stimulus Money for Towns

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Tucked in the stimulus bill is $300 million for towns and public agencies, as well as private companies, to cover the cost difference between a hybrid and its traditional model, according to The MetroWest Daily News.

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NewsMarch 30, 2009

City of Peoria to Cut Expenses by Downsizing Fleet

PEORIA, AZ – City officials have set April 1 as the deadline to eliminate at least 75 vehicles from the 530-unit fleet in an effort to conserve resources and cut expenses, according to the Arizona Republic.

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NewsMarch 30, 2009

City of Stockton Considering Cutting Car Perks for City Officials

STOCKTON, CA – Stockton's city fleet and cars given to city employees as a perk are being scrutinized during its current fiscal crisis, according to the Stockton Record.

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NewsMarch 30, 2009

Washington Police Chief Checks Blackberry, Hits Car

TACOMA, WA – Federal Way Police Chief Brian Wilson caused a wreck as a result of checking his BlackBerry while driving, according to The News Tribune.

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NewsMarch 30, 2009

Jacksonville's Automated Trash Trucks Add Safety and Cut Costs

JACKSONVILLE, NC – Jacksonville's garbage truck fleet recently received its first fully automated trash truck, which features a hydraulic claw that picks up trash cans curbside and dumps the trash into the truck without the aid of a sanitation worker.

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NewsMarch 30, 2009

Dade City Police's Electric Cars Get Attention

DADE CITY, FL – Dade City has joined a handful of other cities in the Tampa Bay area whose officers are using electric vehicles to patrol school grounds or police heavily populated events such as parades, according to the St. Petersburg Times.

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NewsMarch 30, 2009

Flagler County to Upgrade Ambulance Fleet

BUNNELL, FL – Two eight-year old units are being replaced, but will remain in fleet as "spares" should other units break down or need routine maintenance, according to The News-Journal.

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NewsMarch 27, 2009

Bobcat Company Staff and Equipment Help Defend Fargo Moorhead Community from Record Flooding

FARGO, ND – In response to the flood threat in the Fargo area, more than 100 Bobcat employees have volunteered around the clock to help fill and place sandbags, build flood walls along the water's edges, provide meals, and answer phones at the volunteer center.

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NewsMarch 26, 2009

Navman Wireless Upgrades OnlineAVL2 Vehicle Tracking Software

GLENVIEW, IL - Navman Wireless North America announced an upgrade to its OnlineAVL2 vehicle tracking and logistics system that aids managers of larger service fleets in cutting costs and increasing productivity.

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NewsMarch 26, 2009

Global Traffic Technologies Introduces Low-Profile Emitter

ST. PAUL, MN – GTT's patented technology ensures this new emitter is fully compatible with all existing Opticom Infrared System equipment.

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