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NewsOctober 31, 2013

W.Va. Official Resigns for Tire Purchasing Extortion

A West Virginia county elected leader resigned earlier this month, after pleading guilty to a federal extortion charge involving tire purchasing as the county's purchasing agent. Mingo County Commissioner David Baisden pleaded guilty on Oct. 1, and resigned a week later.

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Articlesby Thi DaoOctober 4, 2013

15 Ways to Improve Your In-House Parts Room

Looking to improve your in-house parts room? From re-evaluating your parts purchasing methods to reviewing inventory management, here are some best practices and new initiatives for parts room management.

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ArticlesOctober 4, 2013

Survey Shows The Industry’s Parts Management Practices

By surveying working fleet managers about their practices, NAFA can obtain information that reflects the industry. NAFA’s parts survey defined how fleets are managing parts and concluded that simple and uncluttered management processes yield the best results.

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NewsSeptember 20, 2013

PennDOT Employees Receive Awards for Innovative Ideas

A number of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) employees received the agency’s IdeaLink Award, which is a PennDOT system designed to allow employees to share ideas that improve operations and workplace safety.

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NewsApril 19, 2013

Ocoee, Fla., Expects to Save At Least $75,000 Annually With New Parts Contract

In late March the City of Ocoee, Fla., awarded a new parts contract to NAPA. According to City documents, the contract will save the City 15% to 20% through access to NAPA’s on-site store.

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NewsSeptember 26, 2012

Palm Beach County Expects to Save $300K Annually by Outsourcing Parts

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners approved a vehicle and equipment parts management supply agreement with Genuine Parts Company (NAPA) for an estimated annual cost of $2.25 million.

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NewsAugust 31, 2012

Former El Paso Fleet Chief Indicted for Wire Fraud

EL PASO, TX – A former City of El Paso fleet maintenance chief was indicted earlier this month by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and the deprivation of honest services, according to El Paso Times.

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NewsJuly 12, 2012

Albuquerque Fire Fleet Audit Recommends Increased Technician Training

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – An audit report of the Albuquerque Fire Department’s (AFD) fleet maintenance program suggested improvements in its preventive maintenance policies, control over outsourced maintenance activities, technician certifications, and facility size.

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NewsMay 31, 2012

Calif. Mandates State Agencies Use Reconditioned Parts & Order Solar-Reflective Colored Vehicles

SACRAMENTO – The California Department of General Services (DGS) recently issued management memos mandating steps that State agencies must take the reduce fleet costs and protect the environment.

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Articlesby Thi DaoMay 3, 2012

Advancements in Fleet Maintenance Technologies

New fleet technologies are resulting in improved technician productivity and vehicle health. Find out the technologies and updates changing the way technicians work.

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