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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 15, 2013

NAPA Deal to Reduce Ohio City's Parts Costs

The City of Dublin, Ohio, contracted with NAPA IBS in May to operate an automotive parts store within the fleet building. Since then, parts costs and vehicle downtime have decreased.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 14, 2013

Wis. City Approves Insourcing Contract for School District

The City of Wauwatosa, Wis., will take over the maintenance and repair of Wauwatosa School District’s 20 vans and trucks used by maintenance and utility workers.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 14, 2013

Ga. City Bumps Public Works for Development

The City of Lilburn, Ga., public works, fleet maintenance, and police impound storage will relocate to a two-acre facility about one mile away to open the current facility in the downtown area to future development.

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Green FleetNovember 14, 2013

Penn. Grants Enable Alternative Fuels

The State of Pennsylvania awarded more than $3 million in alternative-fuel grants to 33 organizations for the conversion or purchase of 351 natural gas vehicles and 337 propane vehicles.

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Policeby StaffNovember 13, 2013

Iowa Troopers Weigh SUVs vs. Sedans

The Iowa State Patrol is leaning toward replacing half of its fleet of 380 marked enforcement vehicles with Ford Police Interceptor Utility SUVs to replace aging Ford Crown Victoria sedans.

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Policeby Paul ClintonNovember 13, 2013

Police Moto Guzzi Motorcycles Arrive In U.S.

Milan-based Piaggio S.p.A. has begun offering its Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring ABS and Moto Guzzi Norge 1300 ABS motorcycles to U.S. law enforcement agencies.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 12, 2013

N.Y. County Rehires Mechanics for Aging Vehicles

Suffolk County, N.Y., elected leaders have agreed to rehire three auto mechanics lost to recent layoffs to help reduce the backlog of aging vehicles needing repairs.

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ProcurementNovember 11, 2013

8 State Fleets to See Electric Vehicle Growth

Governors in eight states have formed a partnership to add more zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) to their state fleets under a broader electric-vehicle push.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 11, 2013

Oklahoma Fleet Managers Revive Association

The Oklahoma Fleet Managers Association will meet Dec. 5 after a four-year hiatus. Participants hope to turn the informal group into an official association.

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Maintenanceby Thi DaoNovember 11, 2013

Colorado Springs Outsources Fleet Services In 2014

The City of Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs Utilities have signed a five-year outsourcing contract with Serco Inc. to provide fleet maintenance services beginning Jan. 1.

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