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Fuelby StaffApril 19, 2010

City of Norman Gets New CNG Trucks

NORMAN, OK - The two new garbage trucks powered by compressed natural gas are the first CNG-powered sanitation trucks to be used in the state.

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Operationsby StaffApril 15, 2010

Cheyenne Fleet Affected by City Layoffs

CHEYENNE, WY - The City of Cheyenne has reduced its workforce to help make up for a projected $3.3 million state funding shortfall.

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Operationsby StaffApril 15, 2010

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County Team Up on Vehicle Management

PITTSBURGH - Looking to cut costs, Pittsburgh and Allegheny County officials have teamed up to solicit bids for managing their vehicle fleets.

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Safetyby StaffApril 15, 2010

Washington State Moves to Ban Copper in Brake Pads

SEATTLE - Washington has become the first state in the nation to pass a law to phase out the use of copper in brake pads. The move could eventually make copper-free pads the industry standard in the U.S., according to the Associated Press.

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Green Fleetby StaffApril 15, 2010

Broward County Maintenance Provider Achieves Excellence Award

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - Sponsored by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, First Vehicles Services (FVS) was recently awarded the 2009 Emerald Award for environmental excellence.

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Fuelby StaffApril 15, 2010

Universities to Test Prius Plug-In Hybrid

PORTLAND, OR - Portland State University, University of California, Berkeley; and the University of Colorado have been selected by Toyota to demonstrate and evaluate the next-generation Prius plug-in hybrid vehicle.

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Fuelby StaffApril 12, 2010

Chattanooga Hopes to Cut Costs with More Fuel-Efficient Cars

CHATTANOOGA, TN - Putting more city workers in high-mileage cars is just one of the ways the City of Chattanooga is looking to save money and reduce emissions.

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Operationsby StaffApril 12, 2010

Polk County to Provide Maintenance for Auburndale City Fleet

AUBURNDALE, FL - Polk County Fleet Management will take over control of the City of Auburndale's fleet maintenance operation at the end of June.

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Operationsby StaffApril 12, 2010

State of Utah Fleet Director Seriously Injured in Hawaii

SALT LAKE CITY - Margaret Chambers, director of Fleet Operations and Surplus Services in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been left tragically paralyzed from the waist down after being hit by a wave while on vacation in Hawaii.

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Green Fleetby StaffApril 12, 2010

Culver City Hosts Regulatory Technical Summit

CULVER CITY, CA - The Culver City Equipment Maintenance & Fleet Services Division hosted its second annual "Regulatory Technical Summit - Part #2" at its facility March 30.

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