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Operationsby StaffApril 21, 2013

Manatee County School District Considers Reducing Car & Truck Fleet

The Manatee County School District in Florida is considering reducing its 222-vehicle fleet in order to make up a budget deficit, according to the Bradenton Herald.

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Maintenanceby StaffApril 21, 2013

Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Defends Take-Home Vehicles

While critics see a potential for cost savings, Wayne County (Mich.) Sheriff’s Office is defending its 61 unmarked take-home vehicles, according to the Lansing State Journal.

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Maintenanceby StaffApril 19, 2013

Ocoee, Fla., Expects to Save At Least $75,000 Annually With New Parts Contract

In late March the City of Ocoee, Fla., awarded a new parts contract to NAPA. According to City documents, the contract will save the City 15% to 20% through access to NAPA’s on-site store.

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Policeby StaffApril 19, 2013

Fort Collins, Colo., Orders 27 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Patrol Vehicles

The City of Fort Collins, Colo., has ordered 27 new Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles, with two planned to go into service in April and the rest scheduled for delivery in July.

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Green Fleetby StaffApril 19, 2013

Vermont Begins Plug-in Hybrid Pilot Program

The State of Vermont has begun a plug-in hybrid pilot program. The State purchased a Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid and plans to operate it in the Department of Buildings & General Services Fleet Management Services (FMS) motor pool program.

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Green Fleetby StaffApril 18, 2013

City of Sacramento Celebrates 100th EV Charging Station

The City of Sacramento, Calif., and Chargepoint announced that the City has reached a significant milestone with more than 100 electric vehicle charging stations installed in and around the City. City Fleet coordinated and managed the project to completion.

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Policeby StaffApril 18, 2013

Hanford, Calif., Establishes Take-Home Vehicle Program

The City of Hanford, Calif., has established a new take-home vehicle program for its police department. The City also purchased 14 new Dodge Charger patrol cars.

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Maintenanceby StaffApril 18, 2013

APWA Announces New Certified Public Fleet Professionals

The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced a new group of public works fleet professionals who have recently earned the Certified Public Fleet Professional (CPFP) credential.

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Operationsby StaffApril 17, 2013

USPS Board Says it Will Follow Congressional Resolution Mandating 6-Day Delivery

In late March Congress passed a Continuing Resolution to fund government operations that included language that would prevent the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from changing its delivery schedule to Monday through Friday for mail other than packages.

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EquipmentApril 16, 2013

Terex Utilities to Host Next NCCCO Digger Derrick Operator Certification Program

Registration is open for the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Digger Derrick Operator Certification Program on August 19-21, 2013, at the Terex Utilities facilities in Watertown, S.D.

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