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Operationsby StaffMay 4, 2009

Knox County Budget to Cut More Fleet Vehicles

KNOXVILLE, TN – To fund the proposed $649 million budget for next year, Knox County officials are looking to save on other county expenses, including fleet vehicles, according to the Arizona Republic.

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Green Fleetby StaffMay 4, 2009

Meriden Police Department Expects to Cut Fuel Use 60% with New Idling System

MERIDEN, CT – The Meriden Police Department recently installed the IdleRight fuel saver system, a new fuel reduction system to help make its fleet greener, according to the Record-Journal.

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Operationsby StaffMay 4, 2009

City of Manteca to Expand, Rebuild Fleet Facility

MANTECA, CA – The City of Manteca plans to expand and rebuild the 1910-era horse barn which houses its 425 vehicles, trailers, and other equipment, according to the Manteca Bulletin.

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Operationsby StaffMay 4, 2009

Maricopa County Tightening Take-Home Vehicle Policies

PHOENIX – Facing an estimated $138.2 million shortfall next year, Maricopa County leaders are tightening up their policies on take-home vehicles, according to the Arizona Republic.

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Green Fleetby StaffMay 4, 2009

City of New York Deploys 40 Nissan Altima Hybrid Patrol Cars

NEW YORK – The new vehicles will be utilized in high stop-and-go traffic areas such as Midtown and Manhattan, as well as in precincts with the greatest ground to cover.

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Operationsby StaffMay 4, 2009

Fleet Using Confiscated Drug Money to Fund Vehicle Purchases

ROMULUS, MI – Nine of the new 16 Dodge Charger additions will be paid for with forfeiture funds-money confiscated by the police department in the apprehension of criminals, according to the Journal Newspapers Online.

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Green Fleetby StaffApril 30, 2009

Birmingham to Lease CNG Garbage Trucks

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The City of Birmingham will lease 70 natural gas-fueled garbage and rubbish trucks and apply for a $5 million federal grant to build a compressed natural gas station, according to the Birmingham News.

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Green Fleetby StaffApril 30, 2009

Weichman Elected 2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year

NEW ORLEANS – Doug Weichman, CAFM, director of fleet management for Palm Beach County, Fla., was presented the 2009 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year April 26 by Government Fleet and sponsors, ARI and Fleet Counselor Services.

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Operationsby StaffApril 30, 2009

Osceola County to Spend $5.6M for Dealership to be Used as Fleet Facility

KISSIMMEE, FL – The County plans to use the property as a Sheriff's Office fleet facility and expects to close on the contract within the next month, according to the Orlando Business Journal.

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Equipmentby StaffApril 30, 2009

New President Named at Kubota Tractor Corporation

TORRANCE, CA – Kubota Corporation has named Satoshi Iida as new President of Kubota Tractor Corporation, based in Torrance, Calif.

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