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Operationsby StaffJuly 11, 2012

Public Sector Salary Survey — Are You Paid Enough?

TORRANCE, CA – Government Fleet magazine is currently conducting its annual Public Sector Fleet Manager Salary Survey. Are you paid enough? Find out by participating in this survey before July 18.

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Equipmentby StaffJuly 11, 2012

Bobcat Updates Website with Attachment Competitive Comparison Videos

WEST FARGO, ND - Bobcat Company’s website — www.bobcat.com — has a new attachment section to showcase more than 70 front-end implements and attachments.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 11, 2012

Diesel Filter Company Pays $628K for Not Providing GSA Lowest Prices

WASHINGTON - A New York-based diesel filter systems company has agreed to pay the United States $628,000 to resolve allegations that it did not provide agencies purchasing through the GSA contract the lowest prices.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 9, 2012

Sugar Land, Texas, Issues CNG Plan for City Fleet

SUGAR LAND, TX - The City plans to convert 99 non-public safety vehicles first and heavy equipment later using a phased approach.

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Fuelby StaffJuly 9, 2012

Bremerton City Auditor Says More Oversight of Fuel Purchases Needed

BREMERTON, WA - The report noted that although Bremerton’s Equipment Services Division administers the City’s fuel contract and handles billing, it doesn’t have the authority or responsibility to monitor or analyze fuel use and purchases.

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TelematicsJuly 6, 2012

Rochester Issues RFP for AVL & Intelligent Transportation System for Fleet

ROCHESTER, NY - The City of Rochester issued a request for proposals (RFPs) for the design and implementation of an Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL) and Weather Sensor Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) in its Public Works vehicle fleet. It expects to save 121,860 miles annually.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 6, 2012

Caterpillar Fined $510K for Selling Uncertified Equipment in California

SACRAMENTO, CA - Caterpillar, Inc., will pay a fine of $510,000 to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for shipping more than 590,000 on-road and off-road engines that did not have legally required emissions controls installed.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 5, 2012

Sacramento to Install 28 More EV Chargers with Grant Funding

SACRAMENTO, CA - Installation of the 28 level II electric power charging stations in various City public garages is expected to start in August and complete in November.

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Fuelby StaffJuly 5, 2012

Colorado Springs Fleet Manager on the Waldo Canyon Fire

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Tom Monarco, fleet manager for the City of Colorado Springs, said two mobile fuel trucks provided 7,500 gallons of fuel for 46 different agencies, with an estimated fuel cost of more than $32,000.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 5, 2012

Learn Tips for Remarketing Alt-Fuel Vehicles at the Green Fleet Conference

TORRANCE, CA – Discover how to get the most money for your used "green" vehicles at the 2012 Green Fleet Conference, scheduled for Oct. 2-3 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, near the Chicago metropolitan area.

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