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Operationsby StaffJune 1, 2012

California Highway Patrol Shifting to Ford P.I. Utility for Patrol

SACRAMENTO, CA - The P.I. Utility was the only vehicle that met the agency's specifications for payload capacity and provides versatility in handling a variety of missions including traffic enforcement, event security, and facility protection, state officials said.

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Maintenanceby StaffMay 31, 2012

Calif. Mandates State Agencies Use Reconditioned Parts & Order Solar-Reflective Colored Vehicles

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of General Services (DGS) recently issued management memos mandating steps that State agencies must take the reduce fleet costs and protect the environment.

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Operationsby StaffMay 31, 2012

Johnson County Sheriff’s Contracted Patrol Cars Get City Logos

OLATHE, KS – Johnson County Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles contracted to provide services to the cities of De Soto and Edgerton are getting the cities' logos added to the vehicles.

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Remarketingby StaffMay 31, 2012

New York City DCAS Partners With Copart and Property Room to Auction Fleet Vehicles

NEW YORK - New York City's Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) formally announced a partnership with two online auction companies, Property Room.com and Copart, in order to move their city fleet vehicle auctions online.

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Operationsby StaffMay 30, 2012

Houston PD to Outfit 1,800 Vehicles with Getac B300 Rugged Notebooks

HOUSTON – The Houston City Council has approved a contract with PCS Mobile to outfit the city's 1,800 police cruisers with Getac B300 rugged notebook computers along with in-vehicle docks and mounts.

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Operationsby StaffMay 30, 2012

Oklahoma Passes Bill Requiring Use of 'Trip Optimizer' System to Determine Reimbursement Rates

OKLAHOMA CITY – The State of Oklahoma’s legislature has passed a bill, HB 2647, which would require State agencies to use the Oklahoma Department of Central Services’ Trip Optimizer system when computing the most cost-effective method for State employees.

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Green Fleetby StaffMay 30, 2012

Ohio’s Auditor Says State Agencies Should Stop Using Biodiesel for Fleets

COLUMBUS, OH - By using regular diesel fuel over biodiesel, the report states, Ohio's Department of Transportation would save roughly $800,000 per year going forward.

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Green Fleetby StaffMay 25, 2012

Milwaukee to Convert Refuse Trucks to CNG and Sell Natural Gas Fuel to the Public

MILWAUKEE - The City of Milwaukee passed a resolution approving the conversion of 20 refuse trucks to CNG. The City also passed a resolution that would allow the City to sell CNG fuel to the public.

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Maintenanceby StaffMay 25, 2012

Thurston County, Wash., Fire Departments Pool Fleet Maintenance Resources

OLYMPIA, WA - The Olympia Fire Department, the Tumwater Fire Department, the Lacey Fire Department, and the North Olympia Fire Department are all coordinating fire fleet maintenance at a new facility in Lacey, according to the Bellingham Herald.

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Operationsby StaffMay 25, 2012

Colorado Springs Fleet Employee Helps PD Catch Copper Wire Thieves

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – A City of Colorado Springs fleet parts specialist helped police catch and arrest three men in the midst of steeling copper wire from light poles. Copper wire theft has cost the City $1 million over the last three years.

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