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NewsNovember 23, 2016

Fleets Prepare for Snow with Vehicle Upgrades

As winter approaches, government fleets all over the country are preparing for the snow with increased staff, larger vehicles, and more preventive measures to minimize snow's impact this season.

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NewsNovember 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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NewsNovember 14, 2016

Fla. County Modernizes Fleet Ops

A modernization effort at Osceola County (Fla.) Fleet Management has led to equipment and facility upgrades as well as new tools for the fleet. In FY-2017, the county is investing an additional $1.4 million in fleet improvement projects.

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NewsNovember 2, 2016

'Outdated and Broken' New Orleans Fire Trucks Discussed

Many of the New Orleans Fire Department's trucks are "outdated and broken" and need to be replaced, the head of the city's firefighting union said during a presentation to the city's elected leaders.

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NewsOctober 31, 2016

Iowa DOT Changes Replacement Schedule for Snow Plows

Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is changing its replacement schedule after a study found that the fleet could save $2 to $7 million annually by replacing its snow plows earlier.

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NewsOctober 17, 2016

Ill. DOT Asks Local Agencies for Plowing Help

The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking some local government agencies for help plowing specific state routes while it awaits the delivery of its plow equipment.

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NewsOctober 14, 2016

Fleet Sales Decline 17% in September

Sales of vehicles to government agencies from five manufacturers fell 17.3% to 22,823 units in September, but remain solidly positive through three quarters of 2016, according to Automotive Fleet data.

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NewsOctober 11, 2016

Calif. to Purchase 50% ZEVs by 2025

The State of California has increased its zero emission vehicle (ZEV) purchasing mandates for state agencies, bumping it up to 50% of light-duty replacement vehicles by 2025.

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NewsOctober 5, 2016

Ky. City Outsources Fleet Management

The City of Somerset (Ky.) Council passed a resolution allowing Enterprise Fleet Management to purchase 25 vehicles on the city’s behalf, remarket its surplus vehicles, and maintain all of the city’s vehicles for one year.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2016

Ga. County Begins Replacing Aging Patrol Fleet

The Henry County, Ga., Police Department received approval to purchase 30 Dodge Chargers for $700,000 to replace vehicles with more than 150,000 miles on them.

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