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Operationsby StaffMay 6, 2013

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Selects Motor Pool Management System

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has selected a new fleet and motor pool management software system to manage 35 sedans, minivans, cargo vans, and club cars.

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Operationsby StaffMay 6, 2013

Spartan Unveils Custom Pumper Truck With Polyprene Body and Tank

Spartan Chassis worked with Fouts Bros. and PolyBilt to create the new CMP 300, a custom pumper truck with a polyprene body and tank, which Spartan said is a first for the emergency response marketplace.

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Safetyby StaffMay 3, 2013

WVU Center Develops Electric Drive & Alt-Fuel Vehicle Phone App for First Responders

West Virginia University’s National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) has developed a smartphone app and full training programs for emergency responders being called to help with highway accidents involving specific electric drive and alternative fuel vehicles.

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MaintenanceMay 3, 2013

3 Finalists Named for Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

Government Fleet magazine announces its three finalists for the 2013 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award. The award recognizes fleet manager accomplishments from the prior year. The award is sponsored by Fleet Counselor Services.

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Operationsby StaffMay 2, 2013

NCSFA Adopts Updated Bylaws at Annual Business Meeting

The National Conference of State Fleet Administrators (NCSFA) held its annual business meeting on April 22. The group added three new members to its executive committee and adopted updates to its bylaws.

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Safetyby StaffMay 2, 2013

NAFA Announces Winners of 2013 Fleet Excellence Awards

At the first ever Fleet Excellence Awards Night at the NAFA Fleet Management Association Institute & Expo (I&E) on April 23, NAFA presented industry awards to fleet professionals in the categories of safety, sustainability, overall achievement, and leadership.

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Green Fleetby StaffMay 2, 2013

Colorado's Governor Signs Bill Requiring Agencies to Buy Alt-Fuel Fleet Vehicles

Colorado’s Governor John Hickenlooper has signed a bill into law that would require state agencies to purchase alternative-fuel fleet vehicles, with an emphasis on those fueled by natural gas.

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Operationsby StaffMay 2, 2013

Spartan ERV Introduces New MPA 65' Multi-Function Pumper Aerial Apparatus

Spartan ERV, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. has introduced its new MPA 65’, a multi-function pumper aerial apparatus. The company said the vehicle offers all the features of a QUINT.

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Green Fleetby StaffMay 1, 2013

EV Company Coda Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Coda Holdings has filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The company is exiting the automotive marketplace and plans to restructure to focus on the energy storage business.

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Operationsby Thi DaoMay 1, 2013

Kobliska to Retire from TSA

Martha Kobliska, branch chief/fleet manager, Fleet and Transportation Services, Transportation Services Agency (TSA), announced she will retire May 31. Barbara Lockhart, senior fleet specialist, will be appointed the acting branch chief/fleet manager until a permanent selection is made.

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