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Telematicsby StaffFebruary 13, 2013

Rochester to Install AVL System in Public Works Vehicles

Government Fleet spoke with Michael Quattrone, assistant director for the City’s Bureau of Operations & Parks, about the new system and how it will help the City better manage its fleet.

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Maintenanceby Thi DaoFebruary 13, 2013

Alvarado Moves to Tacoma Public Utilities

Aaron Alvarado, previously fleet manager at the City of Tempe, Ariz., is now fleet manager at Tacoma (Wash.) Public Utilities. He began his new position Feb. 11.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichFebruary 11, 2013

Thomson to Retire from City of Salem, Ore.

Don Thomson, CAFM, will retire from the City of Salem, Ore., March 31. He is the City’s fleet/warehouse superintendent and is responsible for providing and maintaining all fleet equipment used by City departments.

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Green Fleetby StaffFebruary 11, 2013

Detroit Diesel Approves EcoPower Heavy-Duty Diesel 10W-30 CJ-4/SM

Safety-Kleen Systems announced Feb. 11 that Detroit Diesel has approved EcoPower Heavy-Duty Diesel 10W-30 CJ-4/SM for use in Detroit Diesel engines.

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Policeby StaffFebruary 11, 2013

Santa Barbara PD Gets New In-Vehicle Cameras

Twenty-eight patrol vehicles in the City of Santa Barbara (Calif.) Police Department fleet are getting video cameras installed in an effort to protect the department from liability, according to Noozhawk.

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Fuelby StaffFebruary 11, 2013

New York City's DOT Buys New Hybrid Bucket Truck for Use on Rail Tracks

The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has purchased an additional Kenworth T370 hybrid bucket truck, which it plans to put into service to help maintain bridges over railroads. The vehicle is currently on order.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 11, 2013

Submit Your Nominations for 2013 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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Fuelby StaffFebruary 11, 2013

Lafayette, La., Opens CNG Station for City Fleet Vehicles and the Public

The City of Lafayette, La., is building a new compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station at the Lafayette Consolidated Government's public works department.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 7, 2013

Mersen Releases Quiz About Semiconductor Protection Technology

Mersen recently published a new Protection Intelligence Quotient (PIQ) Quiz on semiconductor protection. This is the latest quiz in an ongoing program that challenges participants to see if they’re up to speed on the best practices in electrical safety and reliability.

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Operationsby StaffFebruary 7, 2013

Collective Data Sees 21% Growth for 2012

Collective Data, Inc., a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, provider of fleet management software systems, announced today a year-over-year growth of 21% for 2012. The company attributes its continued success to the ability to offer unique solutions tailored to the needs of its clients.

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