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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 1, 2017

Hunter Releases Road Force Elite Software Update

Hunter Engineering released Road Force Elite 4.0, a balancing software that reduces the risk of errors during a tire service.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 27, 2017

Oklahoma Association Selects New Board Members at Annual Conference

The Oklahoma Public Fleet Management Association (OPFMA) announced its new board members at the group’s fourth annual convention in Tulsa, Okla., on Oct. 10.

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Green Fleetby Thi DaoOctober 27, 2017

EV Charging Pilot Minimizes Calif. County’s Energy Use Spikes

Alameda County, Calif., is working on an electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot. Called the Smart Charging Pilot Program, it allows the building’s EV chargers to communicate and the DC fast charger to override other chargers when it’s in use.

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Green Fleetby Thi DaoOctober 27, 2017

Study: Slow EV Transition Could Save Minneapolis Fleet Costs

A new electric vehicle (EV) adoption feasibility study of the City of Minneapolis’ fleet found that a slow transition to electric vehicles over the next 10 years could result in operational savings.

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Maintenanceby StaffOctober 26, 2017

Ind. County Reverses Centralized Maintenance Plan

Rather than transferring funds to the commissioners to run the garage, the council opted to direct funding to the Sheriff’s Department.

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Maintenanceby StaffOctober 25, 2017

Ohio City Partners with School for Training Program

The City of Toledo, Ohio, partnered with Toledo Public Schools (TPS) and its local union to develop a program that allows students to learn and work in the city fleet.

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Operationsby Robert Lee ShafferOctober 24, 2017

Orlando Fire Department Sports Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

In support of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2017, the Orlando (Fla.) Fire Department has two fire apparatus sporting new, pink wrapped trucks.

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Policeby StaffOctober 23, 2017

Mo. City PD Adds Ice Cream Truck

The Springfield (Mo.) Police Department has added an ice cream truck to its fleet. The “Cold Patrol” will be used to serve frozen treats and connect to and engage with citizens.

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Fundingby StaffOctober 23, 2017

Texas City Pilots Leasing Program

The City of Kyle, Texas, is piloting a vehicle leasing program, which could reduce maintenance costs, reduce downtime, and allow the city to cycle out vehicles every five years instead of 10.

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Maintenanceby StaffOctober 21, 2017

Union Pressure Stalls $7M Fleet Maintenance Contract

Facing conflicting reports on costs and union pressure, the City of Allentown, Pa., council voted to table a $7 million contract for fleet maintenance.

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