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Green Fleetby StaffNovember 5, 2012

Public Fleet Managers Lean Republican, According to GF Survey

TORRANCE, CA – The results of a Government Fleet readership survey showed 63% would vote for Mitt Romney, but fleet managers across different parties agreed that getting Congress to work together is one of their key concerns. 48% do not believe in man-made global warming, and 61% believe government entities are too regulated.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 2, 2012

Thief Steals Parts & Fuel From Forsyth County Vehicles

CUMMING, GA – A thief entered the Forsyth County fleet maintenance facility and stole wheels, tires, doors, and gas from various vehicles, according to NorthFulton.com.

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Fuelby StaffNovember 2, 2012

Fort Hood Equips Military Police Vehicles With Idle Reduction Systems

KILLEEN, TX – Fort Hood is equipping 25 of its on-base military police vehicles with Energy Xtreme's mobile electric power idle reduction systems. According to the company, fuel savings are projected at more than $110,000 annually.

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Remarketingby StaffNovember 2, 2012

Mohave County Brings in $273,337 From Successful Fleet Auction

KINGMAN, AZ – Mohave County has auctioned 83 vehicles and 13 pallets, bringing in $273,337.84. The County began the auction on Tuesday, Oct. 23, and it ran for a week.

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Green Fleetby StaffNovember 2, 2012

Grant Funding Helps Santa Fe Acquire 8 CNG Vehicles

SANTA FE, NM – The City of Santa Fe Council approved the grant awards and purchase of eight compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles for the City’s fleet. Four of these are refuse trucks, and four are Honda Civic sedans.

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Green Fleetby StaffNovember 1, 2012

Pima County Increases Alt-Fuel Vehicles in Sheriff's Fleet to 53%

TUCSON, AZ – A fourth-year progress report on Pima County's Sustainable Action Plan stated that the County had increased the number of flex-fuel and hybrid vehicles in the Sheriff’s Department to 53%, but had not yet met its overall fleet sustainability goals.

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Maintenanceby StaffOctober 31, 2012

Lane Named Technician of the Month for October

TORRANCE, CA – Government Fleet magazine has named Corey Lane, Mechanic II with the City of Loveland, Colo.’s fleet management department, its Technician of the Month for October.

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EquipmentOctober 30, 2012

Terex AWP & Terex MH & PS Combine to Create Terex Services North America

REDMOND, WA – The change to the new service provider, Terex Services North America, will be effective December 2012 and will be aligned under the Terex Aerial Work Platform (AWP) business segment.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 30, 2012

Head Announces Plans to Retire From County of Sonoma, Capping 25-Year Career

SANTA ROSA, CA - David Head, fleet manager for the County of Sonoma in California, announced that he will retire effective April 15, 2013. He has worked for the County of Sonoma for 25 years – the past 22 years as fleet manager.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 29, 2012

State of West Va. Hires Yoakum to Manage Fleet

CHARLESTOWN, W. VA – West Virginia’s Department of Administration (DAS) has hired Kenneth Yoakum as its new executive director of the State’s fleet management office, effective Oct. 29.

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