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Procurementby StaffFebruary 12, 2014

Iowa Auditor Seeks Reduction in Corrections Fleet

Iowa's state auditor is cracking down on a local correctional fleet, suggesting its managers reduce the number of vehicles and refrain from allowing a non-profit from using them.

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Green Fleetby StaffFebruary 12, 2014

Wis. State Energy Program Encourages Alt-Fuel Use

Three government fleets have signed up for a Wisconsin State Energy Office program that encourages alternative fuel usage by setting up a network of early adopters and a recognition program.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 11, 2014

Ind. Town's Fleet Director Resigns

Keith Condra, fleet management director for the Town of Fishers, Ind., resigned from his position earlier this month for personal reasons. Condra has worked for the town for 35 years, 31 of which were in the fire department.

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Policeby StaffFebruary 11, 2014

Ill. Agencies Fund Fleet Purchases with Drug Money

In Central Illinois, money from drug busts is often being used to fund fleet purchases. That’s the case in McLean County, where many of the Sheriff’s Department’s fleet of marked vehicles is paid for by federal asset forfeiture money, according to Central Illinois Proud.

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MaintenanceFebruary 10, 2014

Fontaine Modification Sets Up Fleet Truck Divisions

Truck modifier Fontaine Modification has established two new business units, Fontaine Modification Fleet Services and Fontaine Modification Vocational Services, to respond more nimbly to its customers’ needs in these key market segments.

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Telematicsby StaffFebruary 10, 2014

C2Logix, WIH Resource Introduce Public Works Routing Software

A new partnership between C2Logix, Inc., and WIH Resource Group has resulted in the creation of FleetRoute by C2Logix, a high-density routing solution for the solid waste & recycling, street sweeping, and snow plowing industry.

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Fuelby StaffFebruary 10, 2014

NY State Employee Arrested for Alleged Gas Theft

A former New York Power Authority (NYPA) employee has been charged with using NYPA-owned gasoline credit cards to purchase gasoline for his personal vehicle. He is alleged to have taken $2,918 in gasoline.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 10, 2014

Nominations Open for Fleet Manager of the Year Award

Government Fleet magazine is now accepting nominations for the Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award, which recognizes excellence in fleet management. Nominations will be accepted until March 10.

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Telematicsby StaffFebruary 5, 2014

Texas City's GPS System Drastically Cuts Idling

By optimizing routes via GPS Insight's tracking system, the City of Pampa, Texas, Public Works division has reduced fuel costs and increased staff productive work time.

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Green Fleetby StaffFebruary 5, 2014

Calif. City's Fleet Gets CNG Backup Station

A compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station scheduled to open in the City of Santa Ana, Calif., in the spring will serve as a back-up plan for city vehicles.

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