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Green Fleetby StaffJune 25, 2013

Thermo King Pays $213,200 Penalty for DPF Sales

According to the California Air Resources Board (ARB), the company sold diesel particulate filters after the conditional verification had expired in 2011. Thermo King has since received full verification.

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Green FleetJune 24, 2013

National Mall Gets Donation of 6 Propane-Powered Mowers

The National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA), a unit of the National Park Service, received a donation of six propane-fueled Exmark Lazer Z S-Series lawn mowers from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC).

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Telematicsby StaffJune 24, 2013

Winston-Salem, N.C. to Install Automatic Vehicle Locators on Fleet Assets

The City of Winston-Salem, N.C., plans to purchase automatic vehicle locators (AVLs) for 1,200 vehicles in its fleet. The City noted this plan in a news release regarding the passage of its FY-2013/2014 budget.

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Maintenanceby StaffJune 24, 2013

Atchison Named Fleet Manager for City of Winter Garden

Todd Atchison, CPM, began a new position as fleet management division manager for the City of Winter Garden, Fla., on June 17. Atchison oversees five employees and manages approximately 400 units.

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Operationsby StaffJune 24, 2013

Longview, Texas, Considering Purchase of New Refuse Trucks

The City’s plan would replace its current fleet of refuse trucks with vehicles capable of side-arm cart collection.

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Operationsby StaffJune 21, 2013

Motion Launches In-Vehicle Computing Solution

Motion Computing's Motion Solution includes a range of docks, mounts, integrated features and computing accessories designed to work with Motion Tablet PCs.

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Operationsby StaffJune 21, 2013

A Night Out During Ford’s Fleet Preview

In addition to learning about Ford’s new products, fleet professionals got a chance to unwind at a night out during the 2014 Ford Fleet preview in June.

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Safetyby StaffJune 20, 2013

Sarasota County, Fla. Outsources Fleet Accident Management Services

The contract, initiated by Sarasota County Risk Management, calls for CEI to manage collision repairs for the county’s entire fleet of 3,000 vehicles, including vehicles in its sheriff, fire, transit, and fleet departments.

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Green Fleetby StaffJune 20, 2013

Rhode Island Transitioning to EV & Hybrid Fleet

Rhode Island will require new State vehicle purchases be electric or hybrids whenever possible. State agencies will use Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) dollars to pay for the differential cost.

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Maintenanceby StaffJune 20, 2013

Jersey City Cutting Down on Take-Home Cars

Jersey City, N.J., mayor-elect Steve Fulop announced a new policy that restricts take-home vehicles to emergency responders, reducing the take-home fleet by 58 cars, according to The Hudson Reporter.

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