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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 11, 2013

Audit of Independence, Mo., Suggests Standardizing Vehicle Selection and Centralizing Fleet Management

An audit of the City of Independence, Mo.,'s Central Garage Services division found that although the department charges lower rates for services, it needs funding to upgrade its fleet management capabilities. The report also suggested bringing other City departments' fleets under the management of Central Garage Services.

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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 11, 2013

Last Chance to Submit Nominations for Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

Government Fleet magazine is accepting nominations for the 2013 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, March 18.

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Green Fleetby StaffMarch 8, 2013

East Bay Clean Cities Hosts a Successful Plug-in and EV Showcase

The 2013 Plug-in and Electric Vehicle Showcase in Suisun City, Calif., is hosted by the East Bay Clean Cities in partnership with the NorCal Northern Nevada Chapter of NAFA and the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Association (MEMA).

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 8, 2013

Mohawk Lifts Reminds Fleets of Commonly Overlooked Vehicle Lift Safety Tips

Mohawk Lifts reminds shop managers and technicians of commonly overlooked lift safety tips. As lifts are one of the most critically important pieces of shop equipment, follow basic safety rules.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 7, 2013

Telogis Offers Distracted Driver Solutions for Mobile Enterprises

Telogis can now help mobile enterprises better manage their risk related to mobile device usage while driving. The solution helps drivers resist the temptation to use mobile phones, laptops or tablets while their vehicles are in-motion by blocking access to apps and text messaging.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 7, 2013

Polaris’ New BRUTUS Line Aimed at Commercial Customers

Polaris' initiative to expand into the commercial vehicle market begins with the Polaris BRUTUS, the company’s first purpose-built commercial vehicle line and the first side-by-side utility vehicle in the market to deliver front-end power take-off (PTO) capability.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 7, 2013

Detroit’s Mayor Won’t Support City Council Appeal of Emergency Financial Manager Appointment

Although Detroit Mayor Dave Bing said he doesn't agree with Michigan Governor Rick Snyder’s decision, he said there's no point in opposing it and would rather move forward to get the City’s fiscal house in order.

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Fuelby StaffMarch 7, 2013

Phoenix Unveils CNG Refuse Trucks and Fueling Station

The City of Phoenix, Ariz.’s Mayor Greg Stanton, Vice Mayor Bill Gates, and other community leaders unveiled Phoenix’s new compressed natural gas (CNG) solid waste trucks and its newly enhanced slow-fill fueling station in mid-February.

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Fuelby StaffMarch 6, 2013

State of Oklahoma Takes Delivery of First of 242 Ram CNG Trucks

Chrysler Group LLC has begun the delivery of 242 new 2013 Ram 2500 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) pickup trucks to the State of Oklahoma. ODOT will use the Ram CNG bi-fuel pickups primarily as service trucks on the state’s roads and highways.

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Green Fleetby StaffMarch 6, 2013

RSC Bio Solutions and Radiator Speciality Company Form Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Sorbent Green, LLC

Radiator Specialty Company (RSC) announced it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Sorbent Green, LLC, makers of GreenSorb, an environmentally friendly absorbent that makes the management and disposal of fluid spills safe and easy.

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