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Operationsby StaffNovember 23, 2016

Inmate Fleet Worker Caught Stealing County Vehicle

The Polk County, Fla., Sheriff’s Office has apprehended an inmate who escaped with a fleet vehicle while at his assigned work location at the county vehicle maintenance facility.

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Procurementby StaffNovember 23, 2016

Fleets Prepare for Snow with Vehicle Upgrades

As winter approaches, government fleets all over the country are preparing for the snow with increased staff, larger vehicles, and more preventive measures to minimize snow's impact this season.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 23, 2016

Federal Judge Blocks Overtime Exemption Changes

A federal judge has issued an injunction, blocking the Department of Labor's proposed changes to the rules governing overtime. If passed, the changes would have extended overtime to 4.2 million employees.

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Green FleetNovember 23, 2016

Terex Utilities Offers Idle Mitigation Solution

Terex Utilities now offers customers another option to meet their green fleet needs with the new HyPower IM, the latest innovation in the HyPower hybrid solutions offering.

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Policeby StaffNovember 22, 2016

Fla. Sheriff Makes Safety Upgrades to SUVs

The Orange County Sheriff's Office in Fla. has made changes to 85 of its SUVs to improve safety after a murder suspect was able to grab two deputies' shotguns earlier this year.

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Green Fleetby StaffNovember 22, 2016

Conn. Adds $2.7M to EV Rebate Program

The State of Connecticut has extended a cash rebate program for municipalities, businesses, and residents to purchase electric vehicles (EVs). The state will provide an additional $2.7 million in new funding for the rebate program.

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Telematicsby StaffNovember 21, 2016

Md. County Upgrades Plow Tracking System

Howard County, Md., will spend $44,000 to launch a new snow plow tracking system to replace one the county has used for more than a decade.

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Procurementby StaffNovember 18, 2016

City Should Hire Fleet Superintendent, Study Advises

An efficiency study of the City of Pekin, Ill., recommended the city create a fleet superintendent position to consolidate all the duties performed by other departments.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 18, 2016

Ga. Fleet Employee Sentenced in Theft Case

A former City of Augusta, Ga., fleet administrative assistant has been sentenced to four years in prison followed by six years on probation after she pleaded no contest to stealing $66,000 from the city.

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Green FleetNovember 18, 2016

Seattle Increases Fuel Efficiency with Hybrid Ambulances

The City of Seattle has achieved a 23% increase in miles driven per gallon and a 19% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions in its hybrid ambulance vehicles.

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