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Green Fleetby StaffMay 25, 2015

Feds Add Biodiesel Quality Requirement to Fuel Contracts

The Defense Logistics Agency recently added a biodiesel fuel quality clause in its procurement contracts that requires certification by biodiesel suppliers.

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Green Fleetby StaffMay 22, 2015

BMW Donates i3 EVs to NYC Parks

BMW has donated 20 i3 battery-electric vehicles to NYC Parks for use in its TreesCount! 2015 program, the automaker has announced.

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Policeby StaffMay 22, 2015

Obama Curtails Suplus Military Vehicles for Police

President Obama has ordered the federal government to stop providing certain surplus military vehicles to local law enforcement agencies such as tracked armored vehicles.

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Safetyby StaffMay 20, 2015

Minneapolis Police to Improve Safety of Transport Vans

The City of Minneapolis Police Department is pulling its transport trucks and vans off the streets for safety improvements. Fleet staff will evaluate how passengers are restrained and install cameras in all the vehicles.

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OperationsMay 20, 2015

Winter Weather Puts Conn. Fleet $290K Over Budget

The City of Stamford, Conn., went $290,000 over its fleet maintenance budget of $1.4 million, mostly due to winter weather. About $24,000 was used to pay for tires.

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Operationsby StaffMay 20, 2015

Oklahoma Fleet Association Launches Website

The Oklahoma Public Fleet Management Association (OPFMA) just launched its website, which includes information about the group and its annual conference as well as a membership directory and a member resources area.

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Procurementby Thi DaoMay 20, 2015

Milwaukee Rolls Out Last of 22 CNG Refuse Trucks

The City of Milwaukee, Wis., recently put the last of its 22 compressed natural gas (CNG) refuse trucks on the road. The trucks cost $5.97 million and were partly funded with grants.

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Operationsby Thi DaoMay 18, 2015

Ohio University Hires Fleet Manager

Kent State in Ohio has hired John Croop, CAFM, as its new fleet services superintendent. Croop previously served as assistant fleet manager and mechanic for Geauga County Sheriff’s Office in Chardon, Ohio.

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Softwareby StaffMay 18, 2015

Wash. City Adds Chevin's Fleet Management Software

The City of Olympia, Wash., has implemented Chevin Fleet Solutions' Web-based enterprise fleet management software, the company has announced.

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OperationsMay 15, 2015

GFX Announces Support for Cell Phones for Soldiers

GFX attendees can bring old, gently used cell phones to GFX to donate to Cell Phones for Soldiers or make a cash donation to the group on site.

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