As more cities across North America continue to put forth ambitious carbon reduction goals, municipal fleet managers are increasingly being tasked with making the changes needed to turn those lofty sustainability targets into reality. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency now … Continue reading →
The Ohio Association of Emergency Vehicle technicians would like to publish and share the 27th annual Emergency and Municipal Vehicle Maintenance and Repair program Monday, September 23 thru Friday, September 27, 2019. The event is held at the Ohio Fire … Continue reading →
Fleet management is often broken up into two different sectors: private and municipal. Fleets that fall under the private umbrella often have more money, different systems for evaluating employees and unique challenges. Even with the obvious differences, that doesn’t mean … Continue reading →
Article provided by Stertil-Koni Following an in-depth review of municipal bus and truck maintenance facilities across North America, combined with heightened service demands resulting from the increased severity of weather events over the past decade, heavy-duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni … Continue reading →
What does Hispanic outreach look like? If you ask Hood River, Ore., Mayor Paul Blackburn, it’s a very active, engaged and dynamic activity. Blackburn has seemed to crack the code when it comes to reaching this group in an effective … Continue reading →
Located just under two hours northwest of Houston in the heart of the Brazos Valley is College Station, a college town with a population of 112,141. College Station is home to the main campus of Texas A&M University and is … Continue reading →
As a young mechanic in the private sector, Larry Campbell was not out to lead one of the top municipal fleets in the United States. He wasn’t even sure he wanted into that line of business. “But I had a … Continue reading →
Two fleet-related conferences are currently ramping up and will take place in April. One, the NAFA Fleet Management Association Institute and Expo, leans toward the car and SUV needs of municipalities. The other, the American Public Works Association North American … Continue reading →
NTEA Work Truck Show March 4–6 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Ind. Registration for The Work Truck Show and the Green Truck Summit is open. For more information visit www.ntea.com/worktruckshow or call (800) 441-6832. Control fleet costs; maximize return on equipment … Continue reading →
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (Dec. 11, 2014) — In addition to a 500,000-square-foot trade show floor featuring the newest vocational trucks, vans and equipment, The Work Truck Show® 2015 includes a full slate of educational sessions offered in surrounding meeting rooms. … Continue reading →
New APWA Certified Public Fleet Professionals credentialing Kansas City, Mo. — The American Public Works Association announced today that four public works fleet professionals recently earned the Certified Public Fleet Professional credential. The CPFP credential is for the seasoned government … Continue reading →
