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Policeby StaffMay 28, 2013

Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Adds 8 Humvees to Fleet

The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added eight Humvees to its fleet through the military’s 1033 Program. The 1033 program allows a transfer of military equipment to law enforcement agencies at no cost to the agency.

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Green Fleetby StaffMay 28, 2013

Cummins Announces 2013 Engine Lineup for Refuse Market

Cummins Inc. announced its 2013 engine lineup for refuse vehicles. The company is offering a complete range of both clean diesel and natural gas engines.

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Operationsby StaffMay 28, 2013

Navistar Begins Shipping International TerraStar 4X4

Navistar, Inc. said it has started shipping its first International TerraStar 4x4 units. The company originally launched the International TerraStar in 2010 in a 4x2 configuration.

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SafetyMay 28, 2013

Terex Recalling Select Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Terex is recalling a total of 118 model-year 2012-2013 Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks manufactured September 2012 through February 2013.

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Remarketingby StaffMay 28, 2013

Monmouth County, N.J,. Earns More Than $95,000 From Online Auction

Monmouth County, N.J., earned $95,205 from a recent surplus auction, which included a total of 99 items for bid, 50 of which were vehicles. The County also sold heavy construction equipment and lawn equipment, in addition to other items.

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Operationsby StaffMay 23, 2013

Jacksonville Mayor & Union Announce Agreement on Retirement Reform

Jacksonville, Fla., Mayor Alvin Brown’s retirement reform agreement with the AFSCME union will modify retirement benefits for new employees hired on or after Oct. 1 and increase pension plan contributions for current AFSCME employees.

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Green FleetMay 23, 2013

Springfield, Ill., Converts 24 Vehicles to Propane Autogas

The City of Springfield, Ill., has converted a total of 24 patrol cars and pickup trucks to propane autogas. They began operating in mid-May, 2013.

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Green Fleetby StaffMay 22, 2013

Columbus, Ohio, Using Solar Array to Reduce Fleet Facility Costs

The City of Columbus, Ohio, has installed solar panels on its fleet facility to provide power for the building. Government Fleet spoke with Kelly Reagan, administrator for the City, about this project and how it benefits the City and the fleet department.

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Remarketingby StaffMay 20, 2013

Illinois Senate Passes Bill to Reduce State Fleet Size

The State of Illinois plans to sell vehicles with 7,000 miles or less on them as surplus by Jan. 1, 2014, according to the text of a bill that has passed Illinois' House and Senate.

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Maintenanceby StaffMay 20, 2013

GFX 2013: Join Us at the Largest GFX Ever

Public-sector fleet employee registrations for the 2013 Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) are higher than they've ever been in the history of GFX. As of May 14, full conference pass registration is up 45% compared to the same time last year.

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