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Operationsby StaffMarch 5, 2014

Mitsubishi Fuso Introduces Higher-GVWR Class 3 Work Truck

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America (MFTA) introduced its 2015 Canter FE130 cabover work truck, which increases payload capacity over the earlier FE125 model, at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.

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MaintenanceMarch 5, 2014

Leading Fleets Applications Due March 14

Government fleets are encouraged to submit an application for the new award recognizing operations that are performing at a high level in fleet innovation and leadership.

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Policeby StaffMarch 4, 2014

Audit: Georgia Sheriff’s Office Should Reduce Fleet

The Chatham County (Ga.) Sheriff's Office should reduce its "relatively large motor fleet," a review from a consulting firm found. Consultants said the agency has assigned too many of its 184 vehicles to its detention center.

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Green Fleetby StaffFebruary 28, 2014

Pa. Provides $8M in Alt-Fuel Grants

The State of Pennsylvania is providing public and private fleets with up to $8 million in grants for the conversion or purchase of alternative-fuel vehicles.

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Fuelby StaffFebruary 28, 2014

Homeland Security Faces Moderate Risk of Fleet Card Abuse

The Office of Inspector General report stated that the Dept. of Homeland Security needs to improve its implementation of internal controls to “prevent illegal, improper, or erroneous purchases” from its fleet cards.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 25, 2014

Arsonist Torches Calif. County Fleet Vehicles

The Santa Cruz County (Calif.) Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspected arson in which three county fleet vehicles were found heavily damaged by fire.

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Policeby StaffFebruary 25, 2014

NYPD Steps Up Towing of Official Cars

The New York Police Department has been towing public safety fleet vehicles, especially FBI cars, in the past few years, rather than allowing latitude for parking violations as it did in prior years.

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Green Fleetby StaffFebruary 25, 2014

Current Motor Hires Mich. Fleet Manager for EV Cycle Sales

Bob Mossing, fleet manager for Washtenaw County, Mich., and business manager for the Sheriff’s Office, is resigning from his position effective Feb. 28. He accepted a new position as vice president of fleet sales with Current Motor.

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Green Fleetby StaffFebruary 24, 2014

Legislation Restoring Federal Biodiesel Incentives Introduced

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. to reinstate a tax incentive that expired at the end of 2013 when it comes to the production of domestic biodiesel fuel.

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Procurementby StaffFebruary 24, 2014

Detroit Bankruptcy Plan Calls for Fleet Modernization

The City of Detroit filed its plan of adjustment with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, detailing how it would reduce its $18 billion debt and reinvest in the city. Some of this reinvestment funding is set aside for fleet replacements.

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