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Green FleetAugust 28, 2015

VCU Adds Propane Autogas Shuttles

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) has added bi-fuel propane autogas systems to seven shuttle buses in its 10-vehicle RamSafe fleet, the university's Parking and Transportation division announced.

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OperationsAugust 28, 2015

L.A. County Supervisor Vehicle Use Questioned

The Los Angeles County supervisors have been washing their take-home cars up to three times a week despite a crippling California drought, and one supervisor has been using two vehicles, according to several media reports.

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Policeby StaffAugust 28, 2015

City's Fuel Savings Allocated for Police, Fire Vehicles

The City of Birmingham (Ala.) will spend $1.9 million to purchase new police and fire vehicles with funds netted from a surplus created because fuel costs were substantially lower than projected.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 27, 2015

Altec Recalls Aerial Devices

The action, affecting 2,514 devices, will allow dealers to fix a problem that can lead to boom instability.

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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 27, 2015

NAFA Chapter Launches Sustainability Award

The NAFA Pacific Southwest Chapter announced its first annual chapter Sustainability Award. The award recognizes fleets operating within the chapter area that are addressing sustainability. The application deadline is Sept. 8.

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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 26, 2015

N.Y. County Approves Policy to Reach 5% Green Vehicles

The Ulster County, N.Y., legislature approved a green fleet policy on Aug. 18 that aims to reduce fleet greenhouse gas emissions and improve vehicle fuel efficiency. The county’s goal is to ensure that 5% of the fleet by 2020 are “green” vehicles.

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Policeby StaffAugust 26, 2015

Chevrolet Tahoe PPV Top Choice for K-9 Units

The Chevrolet Tahoe PPV has become a popular police vehicle used by K-9 units due to its roomy interior and rear climate control system, according to General Motors.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 26, 2015

Ga. County Opens New Fleet Facility

Glynn County, Ga., opened a new fleet facility earlier this month, replacing a fire-damaged building that was at least 50 years old.

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Procurementby StaffAugust 25, 2015

Rotary Lifts Now Available Through NJPA

Rotary Lift’s vehicle lifts are now available through the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) purchasing cooperative, allowing government fleets to streamline the buying process and efficiently outfit their maintenance facilities.

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Remarketingby StaffAugust 24, 2015

IronPlanet Holds Heavy Equipment, Military Surplus Auctions

IronPlanet, an online marketplace for buying and selling used heavy equipment and trucks, will conduct late summer auctions across its online marketplaces from August 26 to August 28.

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