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Procurementby StaffAugust 22, 2017

NYC's 2017 Vehicle Purchases Average 83 MPG

Driven by an investment in electric vehicles (EVs), fuel economy of new non-emergency light- and medium-duty vehicle purchases for the New York City fleet reached 83.7 mpg in fiscal-year 2017.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 21, 2017

University of Nebraska Halves Reimbursement Rate

The lower reimbursement rate matches the average cost for the university to rent a vehicle using private rental or pool vehicles and is expected to save up to $500,000 annually.

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Policeby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanAugust 18, 2017

Agencies Prepare Fleets for Total Eclipse

In areas where a total eclipse is scheduled, government agencies are prepared for an influx in tourists hoping to catch the two to three minutes of near-total darkness.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 17, 2017

N.J. City Considers Creating Fleet Manager Position

The City of Plainfield, N.J., council is considering creating a “manager motors” position to manage the city’s fleet of 253 vehicles valued at $7 million.

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Procurementby StaffAugust 16, 2017

National IPA Forms Shared Services Group Omnia Partners

National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA), an education and public sector purchasing cooperative, has formed OMNIA Partners, a shared services and supply chain optimization company dedicated to government, education, and the private sector.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 16, 2017

Neb. Fleet Superintendent Retires After 44 Years of Service

Jim Chiles, superintendent of fleet service for the City of Lincoln, Neb., will retire on August 31. He began his career with the city 44 years ago as a fleet technician.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 15, 2017

Wyo. County Fires Fleet Operator for Misuse

Sublette County (Wyo.) Waste Management's former lead operator has been accused of borrowing fleet vehicles and equipment and having county employees work on his personal projects during business hours.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 14, 2017

Okla. Association to Hold Annual Convention in October

The Oklahoma Public Fleet Management Association (OPFMA) will hold its annual convention Oct. 10-11 in Tulsa. OPFMA is partnering with Public Fleet Summits (PFS), which will provide speakers for this event.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 14, 2017

Jacksonville Tightens License Plate Security Following Employee Theft

The City of Jacksonville, Fla., is tightening security of its fleet license plates and fleet compound after an employee was charged with theft of a license plate.

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PoliceAugust 14, 2017

Texas City to Invest $20M in Police Vehicles

The City of El Paso, Texas, council has approved $68.75 million in certificates of obligation for city improvements — about a third of this funding will go toward public safety fleet purchases.

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