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Green Fleetby StaffFebruary 3, 2016

Long Beach Adopts Renewable Diesel for Fleet

The City of Long Beach, Calif., has begun using renewable diesel for trucks and equipment used for maintenance and transportation in a move that expands the city's use of renewable fuels.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 3, 2016

Altec Recalls Aerial Devices for Unexpected Movement

The recall affects 195 devices that need new hydraulic pressure control valves.

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Green Fleetby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

Calif. County Fleet to Reduce Emissions with EVs

The County of Ventura, Calif., will reduce fleet greenhouse gas emissions by expanding its plug-in electric vehicle fleet and increasing use of technology.

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Procurementby StaffJanuary 29, 2016

Texas City Creates $11M Fleet Replacement Fund

The City of Killeen is creating a fleet replacement fund. The city will provide $7.5 million to establish the program as well as $3.5 million for the year's fleet purchases.

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Policeby StaffJanuary 29, 2016

Chicago Officers Tampering with Dashcams

Chicago police officers have been disabling the microphones connected to their dashcam systems, which has caused an absence of audio in about 80% of videos.

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Policeby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

Colo. Police Union Wants 100K-Mile Cars Replaced

About 75 of the department's 100 vehicles are older than five years, and 51 of the vehicles have more than 100,000 miles. One 2000 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor has logged 192,617 miles.

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Remarketingby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

IronPlanet Donates Auction Proceeds to Charity

GovPlanet, IronPlanet's online marketplace for used government surplus, is auctioning three High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), or Humvees, and donating the proceeds to the Fisher House Foundation.

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Procurementby StaffJanuary 27, 2016

Kardex Remstar Awarded Contract with NJPA

Kardex Remstar has announced the signing of a contract with the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA). NJPA’s cooperative contract is available to more than 50,000 member agencies, helping streamline the required purchasing process.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 27, 2016

Philadelphia City Council Vehicles Questioned

More than 70% of the Philadelphia City Council members have signed up to use a city-issued vehicle, a practice frowned up during the recession that one member said would not be appropriate.

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Fuelby StaffJanuary 27, 2016

Texas City Employees Charged with Gasoline Theft

Two former City of Port Arthur, Texas, employees were charged with felony theft by public servant in connection with fuel theft from the city amounting to $146,000.

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