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NewsApril 15, 2012

San Joaquin County Motor Pool Results in $725K in Cost Avoidance

STOCKTON, CA – San Joaquin County released its Environmentally Preferable Purchasing annual report for 2011, part of the County's “green” purchasing policy. One of its fleet accomplishments is the implementation of a motor pool system.

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NewsJanuary 30, 2012

Special Audit Finds Unauthorized Use of New Mexico PRC Vehicles

SANTA FE, NM - The audit of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission found unauthorized vehicle use and more than $28,000 of prohibited purchases of premium gas since 2009.

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NewsJanuary 17, 2012

New Mexico State Agency Changes Vehicle & Fuel Card Use Policies

SANTA FE, NM - The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) changed its vehicle use policies and procedures this month following a commissioner's guilty plea of fuel card abuse.

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NewsNovember 21, 2011

Adams County Changes Policies Following Fleet Corruption Allegations

BRIGHTON, CO - Adams County, Colo., is adopting new policies and creating educational training sessions to prevent future problems. The County's former public works director allegedly provided county equipment, materials, and workers for contractor use.

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ArticlesOctober 26, 2011

Five Key Questions of Green Fleet Management

To help managers make the right moves, they must first consider carefully the larger issues that will ultimately drive green success. This article discusses five key questions that fleet managers should ask and answer before adopting any sustainability strategies.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2011

Low Cost or No-Cost Green Fleet Strategies

A variety of easy approaches can yield quantifiable results in greening a fleet, including avoiding unnecessary travel and using alternative-fuel vehicles. Tactics used by the states of West Virginia and Oklahoma are shared, including leveraging existing state natural resources.

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NewsNovember 29, 2010

Employee Complaints Lead to City Vehicle Policy Review

MARSHFIELD, MO - The City of Marshfield will be reviewing its employee vehicle use policy after City employees voiced their opinions during a Board of Aldermen's meeting.

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ArticlesNovember 8, 2010

‘Business as Usual’ No Longer an Option for Local Government

The poor economy has led to public outcry for more accountability in government agencies. This should serve as ample warning for fleets to increase efficiency, improve accountability, and add visibility to the fleet department for the upcoming year.

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NewsJuly 8, 2010

Take-Home Cars Eliminated for St. Louis County Dept. Heads

CLAYTON, MO - St. Louis County department heads will lose their take-home vehicles at the end of 2010 as part of a plan to cut 1 percent from the county's budget next year.

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NewsMay 28, 2010

Fulton County Adopts Anti-Idling Policy

ATLANTA - Vendors making deliveries to Fulton County facilities will also be asked to turn off their vehicles while at the county's loading docks.

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