TORRANCE, CA - Government Fleet magazine is accepting nominations for the 2006 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award. The annual award, now in its second year, sponsored by Automotive Resources International (ARI) and Fleet Counselor Services, Inc., will be presented at the National Association of Fleet Administrators' (NAFA) Fleet Manage-ment Institute, held May 6-9 in Orlando, Fla.
Read More →LAS VEGAS – Arizona Senator John McCain will kick off The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) international alternative fuels and advanced vehicle congress. The four-day event, which runs from May 7-10 at the Phoenix Convention Center, will feature more than 100 speakers with expertise in the fuels, vehicles, and technologies that offer alternatives to imported petroleum.
Read More →BATAVIA, IL – The city of Batavia has created its first environmental commission.
Read More →SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Department of General Services has awarded a contract to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, making the rental car company the state's primary provider of rental vehicles to state employees on official business.
Read More →CHICAGO – A former Chicago city truck driver has sued to get his job back. The truck driver claimed in court documents that he was fired for refusing to do campaign work and make political donations.
Read More →SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WA – Hundreds of Snohomish County fleet vehicles, including off-road and construction equipment, are now using a blend of fuel that is 20 percent biodiesel.
Read More →LOS ANGELES – General Motors will help lead a joint demonstration project — along with the state of California, Chevron Technology Ventures, and Pacific Ethanol — to learn more about consumer awareness and acceptance of E-85 as a motor vehicle fuel by demonstrating its use in GM's flexible-fuel vehicles.
Read More →COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO – The State of Illinois' Central Management Services Division of Vehicles was recently awarded the Honda Environmental Leadership Award at the 2005 National Conference of State Fleet Administrators' (NCSFA) in Idaho.
Read More →ALBANY, GA – A new city policy for Albany mandates drug testing for all workers, including the mayor and city commissioners.
Read More →CANTON, OHIO – The city of Canton may invest in new technology to address downtown parking issues.
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