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Operationsby StaffSeptember 6, 2016

Former Police Chief on Trial for Fleet Misconduct

A former police chief for the City of Perth Amboy, N.J. is on trial for allegedly having city mechanics repair personal vehicles and engaging in witness tampering.

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Operationsby Thi DaoSeptember 6, 2016

Ill. City Promotes Fleet Manager, Names Replacement

The City of Moline, Ill., promoted its fleet manager, J.D. Schulte, to director of Public Works, and promoted Dave Mallum, mechanic II, to replace him.

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Procurementby StaffSeptember 5, 2016

Fleet Sales Decline 7.8% in August

Sales of vehicles from five manufacturers to government agencies declined 7.8% to 23,405 in August with a modest decline in truck sales and sharp slide in passenger car sales, according to Automotive Fleet data.

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Green Fleetby Roselynne ReyesSeptember 2, 2016

Chicago Park District Using Cooking Oil to Fuel Trucks

Through its biodiesel program, the Chicago Park District recycles used cooking oil from local restaurants to fuel 56 vehicles in its fleet, including lawnmowers, refuse trucks, and log loaders.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 2, 2016

City Denies Discrimination of Fleet Employee

A former fleet coordinator for the City of Redlands, Calif., is suing the city for discrimination and retaliation for taking medical leave, but her former supervisor told jurors this week that she wasn't doing her job well.

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Policeby StaffSeptember 2, 2016

Ga. County Adds Drone for Collision Investigations

The Gwinnett County (Ga.) Police Department has added a drone to its department, which they’re now using to fly over scenes of serious traffic collisions and take pictures and video.

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 2, 2016

Sacramento County Switches to Renewable LNG

Sacramento County has announced that it will make the switch from liquefied natural gas (LNG) to renewable liquefied natural gas (RLNG) in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 1, 2016

Okla. City Receives Grant for CNG Fueling Station

The City of Norman (Okla.) has received a $100,000 grant from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments to expand the storage tanks at its compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station to better meet demand during peak hours.

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Operationsby Thi DaoAugust 31, 2016

APWA Expands Fleet Focus at Annual Conference

The American Public Works Association (APWA) expanded its fleet educational offerings at its annual Public Works Expo (PWX), providing more than a full day of fleet classes.

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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 31, 2016

Plug In America Launches Website

Plug In America, the nation’s leading organization in electric vehicle consumer advocacy, has announced the launch of its new website.

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