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Fuelby StaffApril 7, 2017

National Park Runs Biodiesel Year-Round

Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota runs biodiesel blends of up to B-20 year-round, despite temperatures that fall to an average low of minus 7 degrees. A proper winter additive prevents problems.

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Green Fleetby StaffApril 6, 2017

Grants Help Los Angeles County Pay for CNG Vehicles

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works recently purchased nine heavy-duty compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks as part of its ongoing effort to reduce pollution and improve air quality.

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Procurementby StaffApril 6, 2017

Toro Awarded National IPA Contract

The Toro Company has been awarded a new cooperative purchasing contract from the City of Mesa, Ariz., for use by all municipal agencies and other authorized users.

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Telematicsby StaffApril 6, 2017

DOJ Adds Telematics to Prisoner Transport Buses

The telematics solution will provide vehicle position and performance data, route and trip management, customized maintenance reporting, and two-way communication with drivers.

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Policeby Staff WriterApril 6, 2017

Ford Unveils 2018 F-150 and Expedition Special Service Vehicles

Both models feature high-strength aluminum-alloy bodies, vinyl seats, and 10-speed column-mounted shifters.

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Fuelby StaffApril 5, 2017

Calif. City Reduces Fuel Use With Vehicle Calibration

In a successful pilot of anti-idling software across a variety of its vehicles, the City of Ontario, Calif., saw a fuel use reduction of 16%, prompting its fleet manager to call for expanded use.

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Operationsby StaffApril 4, 2017

Utah City Opens New Fleet Facility

The City of St. George, Utah, has opened a new fleet facility for repair and maintenance of larger vehicles and heavy equipment.

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Remarketingby StaffApril 4, 2017

IronPlanet to Host Heavy Equipment Auction in Iowa

IronPlanet, an online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, will host a Cat Auction Services Unreserved Public Auction that will include over 200 pieces of used equipment.

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PoliceApril 4, 2017

Ill. City Chooses Purchase Over Lease of Police Motorcycles

After years of leasing police motorcycles, the City of Evanston, Ill., is choosing to buy the vehicles instead after calculating that this move will save money.

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Policeby StaffApril 4, 2017

Private Funding Helps N.J. City Upgrade Police Fleet

The City of Newark, N.J., announced it will upgrade its public safety fleet with 51 new patrol cars and a foam-dispensing fire truck. The patrol cars were partially funded by private companies.

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