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Procurementby StaffFebruary 18, 2015

Calif. Activists Criticize Car Purchase for Legislators

Taxpayer activist groups in California have questioned the state's purchase of $540,000 in Ford Fusion Hybrids and other cars for state legislators over the past 18 months.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 18, 2015

One-Third of Cleveland's Snow Plow Fleet Out of Service

More than a third of Cleveland's snow plow fleet was unable to respond earlier this month, causing the demotion of the city's Streets commissioner after frustrated residents complained to city hall.

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Procurementby StaffFebruary 18, 2015

Milwaukee FD Adds Pierce Arrow Pumpers

The Milwaukee Fire Department in Wisconsin recently took delivery of a matching pair of custom Pierce Arrow XT pumpers, making the state’s largest fire department an all-Pierce fleet.

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Operationsby StaffFebruary 16, 2015

Toyota Helps Ky. Fleet Reduce Repair Time by 75%

Following a fleet improvement project with Toyota’s Production System Support Center, the Louisville Metro (Ky.) fleet has reduced its repair backlog by 37% within two months and repair time by 75%.

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Green Fleetby StaffFebruary 13, 2015

Cincinnati Trying to Sell Unused CNG Refuse Truck

The City of Cincinnati has struggled to sell off a $350,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) refuse truck that it purchased in 2013 and couldn't use, after a deal to sell the vehicles to the City of Lexington, Ky., fell through.

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Operationsby Thi DaoFebruary 12, 2015

Tenn. City Creates New Position to Improve Fleet

The City of Oak Ridge, Tenn., is hiring a new streets and fleet maintenance manager in its Public Works Department to improve its fleet operations by focusing on broader fleet initiatives.

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SafetyFebruary 12, 2015

Terex Recalls Hi-Ranger Bucket Trucks

The action affects 305 vehicles that need a replacement platform rotate cylinder.

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Policeby StaffFebruary 12, 2015

Ford Updates P.I. Utility Pursuit-Rated SUV

Ford is introducing an updated Police Interceptor Utility for the 2016 model year with a more rugged, truck-like look and several new features requested by its Police Advisory Board of law enforcement officers and police fleet managers.

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Procurementby StaffFebruary 11, 2015

Audit: Va. Fleet Should Take Back Outsourced Work

The City of Richmond, Va., should work on improving its fleet operations and take back its partially outsourced fleet maintenance, the city auditor wrote in a January report.

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Operationsby StaffFebruary 11, 2015

Pa. County Auditing Fleet Maintenance Provider

The Allegheny County (Pa.) Controller’s Office will audit First Vehicle Services (FVS), the maintenance provider for county vehicles, beginning this week.

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