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Operationsby StaffMarch 5, 2013

USPS Releases Muscle Cars Forever Stamps

Seven-time NASCAR National Champion Richard Petty helps dedicate the America on the Move: Muscle Cars Forever stamps from USPS.

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Maintenanceby Greg Basich & Thi DaoMarch 4, 2013

Sequestration: Furloughs & Reduced Federal Funding Ahead

On March 1, the federal spending cuts known as sequestration went into effect. Government Fleet outlines some of the cuts that may affect public-sector fleet managers.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 4, 2013

Eaton Launches the Fuller Advantage Series of Transmissions

Eaton's Fuller Advantage Series of heavy-duty transmissions feature reduced weight and increased efficiency resulting in fuel economy improvements, and features contributing to lower preventative maintenance costs, according to the company.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 1, 2013

Michigan’s Governor Declares Financial Emergency for Detroit

Michigan’s Governor Rick Snyder has declared a financial emergency for the City of Detroit. He has given the City of Detroit 10 days to request a hearing to possibly avoid the governor's appointment of an emergency financial manager for the City.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 1, 2013

Dublin, Ohio, to Provide Fleet Services for Washington Township

The City of Dublin, Ohio’s Fleet Management Department will provide fleet-related services to Washington Township, Ohio, including preventive maintenance, fueling, repair, and upfitting.

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Green FleetFebruary 28, 2013

Buncombe County Sheriff Expects $13K in Fuel Savings by Using Propane Autogas

The Buncombe County, N.C., Sheriff’s Office recently converted 10 Ford Crown Victorias to propane autogas. The law enforcement fleet expects to displace 20 tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year and save more than $13,000 annually on fuel cost savings running on autogas.

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Fuelby StaffFebruary 28, 2013

Kanawha County, W. Va., Working to Convert Vehicles to CNG

Kanawha County, W. Va., is planning to convert a number of its fleet vehicles to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG) and is making progress toward this goal.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 28, 2013

Worthington Named New Fleet Manager at Sonoma County

Sonoma County, Calif., announced that David Worthington, currently the assistant fleet manager, will be the new fleet operations manager for the County. He will begin his new post on April 16 and is replacing Dave Head, the fleet manager, who will retire effective April 15.

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Remarketingby StaffFebruary 28, 2013

North Dakota DOT Using Email and Text Message System to Promote Fleet Auctions

The email and text message service is called GovDelivery, and through it citizens can subscribe to receive notifications about State fleet vehicle auctions and other Department of Transportation information.

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Equipmentby StaffFebruary 27, 2013

WSCA Renews Vehicle Lift & Garage Equipment Contract

The State of Washington, representing 32 states that participate in the Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) vehicle lift & related garage equipment contract has renewed the WSCA vehicle lift contract for an additional two-year period.

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