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Operationsby StaffApril 25, 2006

Utah State University to Sell its Fleet of 15-Passenger Vans

LOGAN, UTAH – After reviewing the fleet's crash history and considering the government's recurring safety warning, Utah State University officials decided to sell its entire fleet, according to the Web site www.ksl.com.

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Operationsby StaffApril 19, 2006

University of Iowa Demolishing Motor Pool Headquarters Following Storm Damage

IOWA CITY, IOWA – The University of Iowa is demolishing its motor pool headquarters at the corner of Madison and Prentiss in Iowa City following the recent storm. It was the only university building to sustain serious damage during the storm. Mike Wilson, motor pool manager, said the roof was torn off the building and interior damage was extensive.

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Operationsby StaffApril 19, 2006

Winner of 2006 Public Sector Fleet Manager Award to be Announced in Orlando May 7

TORRANCE, CA – The winner of the 2006 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award, sponsored by ARI, will be announced in Orlando, Fla., May 7, from 6-6:45 p.m. in the Orange Blossom Ballroom at the Gaylord Palms Resort.

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Operationsby StaffApril 19, 2006

One-Third of Dallas Police Dept. CNG Fleet Out of Service

DALLAS – Dallas' police department has said that converting more than 100 police cruisers to natural gas was a million-dollar mistake.

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Operationsby StaffApril 19, 2006

Early Registration Begins for FedFleet 2006 Fleet Management Workshop and Information Fair in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES – The early registration ($500) period for FedFleet 2006 Fleet Management Workshop and Information Fair at the Los Angeles Convention Center June 20-22 has begun and will end May 1, after which the fee will increase to $600. The conference's host hotel is the Westin Bonaventure.

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Operationsby StaffApril 19, 2006

State of Connecticut to Add More Hybrids to State Fleet

HARTFORD, CT – The state of Connecticut is adding more fuel-efficient vehicles to its fleet, according to the Associated Press. Vehicles such as the Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, Ford Escape, and GMC Sierra will be integrated into service. The vehicles are part of the 575 alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles the state has purchased.

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Operationsby StaffApril 18, 2006

Bell Equipment Company Becomes Heil Distributor Serving Michigan and Ohio

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Bell Equipment Company, a municipal and refuse equipment distributor in Michigan, has joined the Heil Environmental distribution network.

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Operationsby StaffApril 18, 2006

Decatur to Vote on Replacing 20 Aging Police Cars

DECATUR, AL – The Decatur, Ala., City Council is set to vote on a resolution to buy 20 Ford Interceptor police cars at its next council meeting. The vehicles cost $447,212 at a local Ford dealership.

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Operationsby StaffApril 18, 2006

New Fleet Manager Named at Bonneville Power Authority

VANCOUVER, WA – Vicki Smith has been named fleet manager for the Bonneville Power Administration in Vancouver, Wash.

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Operationsby StaffApril 18, 2006

Fuel Cells May Help Cut U.S. Military's Gas Usage

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Automotive fuel-cell technology may soon help the U.S. military reduce their dependence on petroleum-based fuels.

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