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Operationsby StaffJanuary 20, 2017

Fla. City Loses Three Vehicles in Garage Fire

A fire broke out at the Pensacola, Fla., Public Works and Facilities central garage. The city lost three recycling trucks, with minor damage to a fourth vehicle.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 20, 2017

W.Va. Governor's Office Reduces Fleet

After an audit last year failed to get an accurate count of the state's fleet, West Virginia's new governor has vowed to examine state spending more closely. To start, Gov. Jim Justice is cutting five vehicles from his office.

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ProcurementJanuary 19, 2017

U.S. Communities Selects Advance Auto Parts as Parts Provider

Advance Auto Parts, Inc., an automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America has been selected as the exclusive automotive parts and accessories supplier to the U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance.

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ProcurementJanuary 18, 2017

XL Hybrids Offers Drive System Through Mass. Public Fleet Contract

XL Hybrids, Inc., has been selected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Operational Services Division, to be a vendor on the newly released Advanced Vehicle Technology statewide contract VEH102.

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Remarketingby StaffJanuary 18, 2017

IronPlanet Announces Cat Auction in Houston

IronPlanet, an online marketplace for selling and buying used equipment and other durable assets, rolls in to the Houston area on Feb. 1 for its first major Cat Auction Services Unreserved Public Auction of the of the year.

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Maintenanceby Thi DaoJanuary 18, 2017

Miami-Dade Creates Technician Trainee Program

The Miami-Dade County (Fla.) fleet has a new program to help it overcome its heavy equipment technician recruitment problems. Fleet Director Alex Alfonso explains how fleet staff created the program and how it works.

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Procurementby Roselynne ReyesJanuary 17, 2017

Sacramento Switches to Gasoline Ambulances Amid Driver Complaints

The City of Sacramento, Calif., is speeding up its vehicle replacements. A few weeks ago, the Sacramento Fire Department retired six diesel ambulances after firefighters complained about headaches and dizziness.

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Maintenanceby StaffJanuary 17, 2017

Snap-On Releases Full-Line Catalog

The new Snap-on full-line catalog showcases its wide range of diagnostic platforms to help customers find the perfect tool for them, whether they are just getting started or are the top technician in the repair shop.

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Maintenanceby StaffJanuary 13, 2017

Louisville to Build Consolidated Public Works Facility

Louisville Metro in Kentucky will soon begin construction on a public works facility that will be used to park and maintain vehicles, store salt and brine, and house other operations.

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Green Fleetby StaffJanuary 13, 2017

Mass. to Study Higher EV Purchases

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts plans to study the feasibility of incorporating more electric vehicles into its fleet, in addition to measures to increase zero-emission vehicle use within the commonwealth.

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