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Green FleetJune 3, 2014

City of Santa Ana Adds Propane Autogas Ford F-550 Trucks

The new ROUSH CleanTech Ford F-550 trucks will reduce carbon emissions, lower fuel, and maintenance costs, and decrease reliance on imported oil.

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Fuelby Paul ClintonJune 3, 2014

Ohio City Fleet Administrator Makes the Case for CNG

The City of Columbus, Ohio, saved $430,000 in fuel costs by using compressed natural gas vehicles, the city's fleet administrator told an audience at the Government Fleet Expo and Conference in San Diego.

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Operationsby Paul ClintonJune 3, 2014

Baseball All-Star Stresses Teamwork in GFX Keynote

Baseball iron man Steve Garvey credited his streak of 1,207 consecutive games played to passion, hard work, and "being a good teammate" during the Tuesday morning keynote speech at the Government Fleet Expo and Conference in San Diego.

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Safetyby StaffJune 2, 2014

E-One Recalling Fire Trucks for Electrical Problems

E-One Inc. is recalling 112 2013-2014 model-year Emergency One Typhoon, Cyclone II and Quest firefighting chassis because of the potential for electrical system problems, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports.

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Operationsby StaffJune 2, 2014

Westward Industries Recalling 80 Go-4 Cars

Westward Industries Ltd. is recalling 80 2013 model-year Go-4 vehicles because of a problem that might affect braking performance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports.

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Operationsby StaffJune 2, 2014

GFX Opens Today with Biggest Attendance Ever

The Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) begins today at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif., with the highest attendance numbers in its history.

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Procurementby StaffJune 2, 2014

Washington DC Enters $21.5M Financing Agreement

The District of Columbia Government entered into a 5-year, $21.5 million lease financing agreement with Grant Capital Management for vehicles, buses, trucks, and IT equipment for various DC government agencies.

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Operationsby StaffMay 28, 2014

A.R.E. Reorganizes Fleet and Commercial Sales Division

Truck cap and tonneau cover manufacturer A.R.E. has implemented a strategic realignment of the company's fleet and commercial sales division.

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Green FleetMay 28, 2014

Texas Provides $7.7M in Grants for Light-Duty Alt-Fuel Vehicles

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is offering up to $7.7 million in incentives for the purchase or lease of eligible vehicles powered by CNG, propane autogas, or electric drives. Applicants can receive $2,500 per vehicle.

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Operationsby StaffMay 28, 2014

Audit Questions Tampa Mayor's Use of SUV

A federal audit has questioned the City of Tampa's decision to purchase an armored police vehicle as well as the mayor's use of a sport-utility vehicle purchased with federal funds.

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