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Maintenanceby StaffApril 13, 2016

Fla. University Awards Fleet Outsourcing Contract

First Vehicle Services has announced that it has been awarded the fleet management contract for Florida International University (FIU). The company will also offer full-service oil changes to the students and faculty.

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Softwareby StaffApril 11, 2016

Chevin Issues Invitations to 2016 US User Group Meeting

Fleet management software specialist Chevin Fleet Solutions has invited its clients to its annual User Group Meeting to learn about best practices, network with industry peers, and help shape future developments.

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Remarketingby StaffApril 11, 2016

IronPlanet's Denver-Area Cat Auction Dates Announced

IronPlanet has scheduled its Spring 2016 Cat Auction Services sale with an unreserved public auction in the Denver area for April 13, the company announced.

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Operationsby StaffApril 8, 2016

Calif. County Hires Asst. Fleet Manager

Sonoma County, Calif., has hired a new assistant fleet manager, Greg Gilseth, after a lengthy national recruitment. He joined the fleet on March 29.

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Operationsby StaffApril 8, 2016

Beverly Hills to Develop Autonomous Vehicle Program

The City of Beverly Hills, Calif., is developing an autonomous vehicle program for public transportation. The City Council hopes the vehicles will address “first and last mile” issues related to the expansion of Los Angeles County’s Metro subway into the city.

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Safetyby StaffApril 8, 2016

N.J. DPW Bucket Truck Catches Fire

A bucket truck caught fire in Livingston, N.J., due to a downed wire, which nearly injured an Essex County, N.J., Department of Public Works (DPW) employee after a spring storm.

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Policeby StaffApril 7, 2016

Ford Offers More Stealthy Police Interceptor Utility

Ford will offer a factory interior visor light for its Police Interceptor Utility for agencies looking to use a more stealthy version of its police SUV for the 2017 model year.

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Operationsby StaffApril 7, 2016

Announcing the 2016 Leading Fleets

Government Fleet magazine and the American Public Works Association (APWA) have announced the Leading Fleets for 2016. Rankings for the top 20 and No. 1 in various fleet size categories will be announced at GFX in June.

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Policeby StaffApril 6, 2016

Ore. State Police Adds 40 Unmarked Cars

The Oregon State Police (OSP) has started using 40 new unmarked patrol cars in an effort to curb distracted driving, the agency announced at an event kicking off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

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Policeby StaffApril 5, 2016

Kansas City Officers Disciplined for Shoddy Cars

Three Kansas City (Kan.) Police officers and a civilian employee have been disciplined, after photos of the agency's aging police vehicles appeared on Facebook showing peeling paint, rust, and torn upholstery.

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