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Telematicsby StaffAugust 18, 2015

La. Installs GPS on 10,000 State Cars

The State of Louisiana is installing GPS tracking devices on its entire 10,543-vehicle fleet, The Advocate reported. The state expects the $10 million project will save $30 million over the next five years by reducing the cost of fuel, maintenance, and insurance.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 18, 2015

Truck Body Company Expands HQ

Officials of Marion Body Works, Inc. have announced that they have signed an agreement with Consolidated Construction Co., Inc. to build a new headquarters and expand an existing manufacturing facility.

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OperationsAugust 17, 2015

Terex Claims Aerial Lift Trucks Remain Safe

Terex, based in Watertown, South Dakota, responded to class action lawsuit against its XT trucks by re-asserting that the trucks with aerial lifts remain safe.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 17, 2015

Philly Fire Union: Trucks Frequently Break Down

Union officials and firefighters for the Philadelphia Fire Department described frequent vehicle breakdowns in their aging fleet, including one example of an ambulance bursting into flames, in an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Fuelby StaffAugust 17, 2015

Public Works Employee Fired For Fuel Theft

A City of Richmond, Ky., has fired a Public Works employee charged with theft for using the city’s fleet card to fuel his personal vehicle.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 14, 2015

Public Works Group Certifies Public Fleet Professionals

The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced two public works fleet professionals who recently earned the Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP) credential.

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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 14, 2015

Florida Fleet Association, Colleges Create Scholarships

The Florida Association of Government Fleet Administrators (FLAGFA) has partnered with Palm Beach and Santa Fe State College to form scholarship opportunities for students looking to become automotive and truck technicians.

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OperationsAugust 14, 2015

Va. County's Apprenticeship Program Trains Future Technicians

The fleet industry has an aging workforce and a limited number of interested, young, and trained applicants. Chesterfield County, Va.’s fleet manager hopes to rectify that problem within his county.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 13, 2015

Ohio City Hosts Touch-a-Truck Community Event

The City of Dublin, Ohio, participated in the Washington Township Touch & Stuff a Truck event on Aug. 8. Families got a chance to take a closer look at Dublin snow plows and other various vehicles used in the community.

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Policeby StaffAugust 12, 2015

Va. City Sues Sheriff Over Fleet Vehicles

The City of Petersburg, Va., is suing the Petersburg Sheriff's Office to reclaim 11 city-owned vehicles from the Sheriff’s Office.

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