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Procurementby StaffMarch 7, 2017

Texas Fire Dept. Standardizes Fleet with 10-Vehicle Purchase

The Harris County (Texas) Emergency Services District No. 9 has purchased 10 Pierce Quantum apparatus. The purchase includes six pumpers, two 105-foot heavy-duty aerial ladders, and two 100-foot aerial platforms.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 6, 2017

W.Va. Division of Natural Resources Cuts Fleet by 14%

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced a 14% reduction of its fleet. Cost savings is expected at nearly $500,000 along with $150,000 annual savings in fuel, maintenance, and insurance costs.

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ProcurementMarch 6, 2017

Kan. City Proposes $1M for Gasoline Golf Carts

The City of Wichita, Kan., is considering spending nearly $1 million on gas-powered golf carts to replace its aging fleet of electric golf carts and increase service levels.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 3, 2017

Ga. City Departments Failed to Bring in Vehicles for Maintenance

A study of the City of Augusta, Ga., fleet management operations shows that city departments inconsistently followed service intervals.

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Green Fleetby StaffMarch 2, 2017

Fla. City Opens Public Access CNG Station

The City of Panama City, Fla., has opened its compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station for fleet and public use. The city’s solid waste division is in the process of swapping its current diesel vehicles to CNG.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 2, 2017

Audit Prompts Ohio Sewer District to Reduce Fleet

A state audit of the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSDGC) resulted in a fleet reduction of 23 vehicles and creation of a motor pool.

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Green Fleetby StaffMarch 1, 2017

PERC Expands Nozzle Incentive

Effective immediately, private fleets and public refueling stations are eligible to apply for the incentive program, which will now provide $100 per tank-side connector and $1,000 per hose-end connector.

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Procurementby StaffMarch 1, 2017

DC Fire Improves Services with 46 New Vehicles

The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services reported improved service following the addition of 46 fleet vehicles, hiring more than 100 employees, and partially contracting out ambulance services.

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SafetyMarch 1, 2017

Audit: NYC Sanitation Kept 500 Recalled Vehicles In Operation

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) failed to track how employees paid for toll road access and continued to operate 509 vehicles with an open recall, according to a report from the Comptroller's Office.

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Operationsby StaffFebruary 28, 2017

Time's Running Out! Nominate the 2017 Fleet Manager of the Year

Don't miss out on the opportunity to recognize fleet managers who have gone above and beyond this year. The last day to submit a nomination is Monday, March 6.

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