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Safetyby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

Lowell Police Union to Fight Cruiser GPS Proposal

BOSTON - The City of Lowell's proposal to install GPS devices in police vehicles has been rejected by the police union.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 21, 2010

Pennsylvania Man Fined for Offensive Writing on State Truck

HERMITAGE, PA - A western Pennsylvania man was recently fined $50 for using his finger to write derogatory words on the dirty cab of a Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission truck.

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Equipmentby StaffJanuary 15, 2010

City of Chicago May Ban Body Shop from City Work

CHICAGO - The City of Chicago sent a notice of its intent to prohibit Central Auto Body Shop, the shop Fleet Commissioner Mike Picardi was recently suspended for doing business with, from doing any more city work.

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Fuelby StaffJanuary 15, 2010

Kentucky Fleet Must Improve Efficiency, Says Governor

FRANKFORT, KY - The state fleet was one of the items addressed by Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear's new efficiency initiative, Beshear's "Smart Government" policy.

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Fuelby StaffJanuary 15, 2010

W. Va. to Create New Fleet Management Office

CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin's cost-saving proposals during his "State of the State" address this week included increasing fleet management oversight.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 15, 2010

California Now Required to Recycle Used Oil

SACRAMENTO, CA - The State of California has adopted a used oil recycling program that promotes and develops alternatives to the illegal disposal of used oil.

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OperationsJanuary 15, 2010

2010 GFX Conference Set for June 21-23

AUSTIN, TX - GFX 2010 will start with the facility tour and networking reception on Monday, June 21, followed by educational sessions and a chance to walk the exhibit floor on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 22-23.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 15, 2010

Pittsburgh & Allegheny County Consider Shared Fleet Services

PITTSBURGH - Sharing fleet services with Allegheny County is one possible cost-saving alternative for the City of Pittsburgh, which is looking to cut down expenses by performing vehicle repairs in-house.

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Fuelby StaffJanuary 15, 2010

Colusa County Bans Personal Use of County Vehicles

COLUSA, CA - The updated policy stipulates that county vehicles are only to be driven in the course of an employee's official duties of county employment.

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Green Fleetby StaffJanuary 14, 2010

City of Richmond Considers Privatization of Fleet

RICHMOND, VA - Privatizing fleet management is just one of several cost-cutting measures the City of Richmond may be forced to take as it faces a $30 million budget shortfall.

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