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Response to AFV accidents requires knowledge

The Municipal Posted on March 1, 2017 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023

Innovations like alternative fuel vehicles widely available on the market mean that first responders are best served to undergo training specific to accident response so they can handle the situation should it arise — and with AFVs’ growing popularity, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire Fighters

Q&A with Kent State University Fleet Superintendent John Croop

The Municipal Posted on February 27, 2017 by Anne Meyer BylerAugust 2, 2023
Kent State University Fleet Superintendent John Croop (Photo provided by John Croop)

Kent State University Fleet Superintendent John Croop has the unusual background of once being a police officer. Immediately before his current position he was assistant fleet manager for a sheriff’s office and before that he was a police officer with … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile

Technology, cost savings continue to trend in 2017 for fleet management

The Municipal Posted on February 23, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Attendees to the 2016 The Work Truck Show attend an OEM chassis session where they learned about key updates. The conference also included The Green Truck Summit, where attendees learn about federal regulations, alternative fuels and more. This year’s conference will be held March 14-17 in Indianapolis, Ind. (Photo provided by NTEA)

Ways to increase efficiency — of vehicles, of drivers and of fuel — will continue to be a priority of fleet managers nationwide in 2017. Two things that are driving this continuing trend are finances and the environment. Telematics will … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet

Venco Venturo brings value to the municipal market

The Municipal Posted on February 20, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Venco Venturo

By IAN LAHMER | Marketing Director, Venco Venturo Industries LLC Venco Venturo Industries LLC is a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of high-quality Venturo truck-mounted cranes, Venturo crane service bodies and Venco hoists. With a dedication to rugged designs and reliable products, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Cover Story, On the cover

The propane proposition — Why communities are making the switch

The Municipal Posted on February 19, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

With gas prices on the rise once again, concerned communities hoping to combat rate increases are looking for ways in which to fuel their fleets without busting their budgets. While some municipalities choose to invest in fuel-efficient, low-impact vehicles, others … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet, Police

A maintained CNG station is vital to keep a fleet running

The Municipal Posted on February 17, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Preventative maintenance, like with any other fuel station, is key to maintaining natural gas stations, making it important to follow manufacturer guidelines. (Shutterstock. com)

CNG has been holding its own as a popular alternative fuel choice for city fleets. In order to keep city vehicles running smoothly on CNG while also saving money in the long run, many cities are investing in CNG stations, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet

Alternative fuels continue to shape fleet management

The Municipal Posted on February 15, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
alternative fuels

Green is the name of the game for many fleet mangers across the U.S. as they integrate alternative fuels and other management technologies to meet sustainability or management goals, whether those include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, cutting dependency on foreign … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note

Holland, Mich., heats up its sidewalks

The Municipal Posted on January 25, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Despite the frost and ice on the trees in downtown Holland, the snowmelt system is working to keep the streets and sidewalks free of snow and ice. Holland is home to the largest publicly owned snowmelt system in the United States, and it has been a draw for downtown development. (Photo provided)

It’s part of the season for northern and Midwestern states: mounds of snow piled up at the corners of city streets, icy sidewalks and salty slush. It can be a drain on city resources and a problem for business owners. … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets & Snow

Fireaway Inc. Announces New Director of Marketing & Sales

The Municipal Posted on January 19, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Fireaway Inc. is excited to announce the addition of Edward M. Ruggles to its management team as director of marketing & sales.  Mr. Ruggles will join Fireaway on January 18, 2017. Ed will be responsible for management … Continue reading →

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‘The Quietest Town in America’

The Municipal Posted on January 4, 2017 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023
The GBT is the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope and is dedicated to the tireless search for signals from outer space. The 2,004 receptor panels on the 2.3-acre concave collection dish are individually adjustable and can be focused to capture the slightest pulse emitted from the cosmos. (Andriy Blokhin/Shutterstock.com)

Welcome to the hushed confines of Green Bank, W.Va., noted as “The Quietest Town in America.” Within the tiny unincorporated hamlet of 143 residents, cell calls and texting are prohibited; car radios scroll across the dial in the vain search … Continue reading →

Posted in World Capitals

Available on Select Sprinter Models

The Municipal Posted on November 29, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Available on Select Sprinter Models Washington, NC, November 29, 2016 – Hackney’s aluminum shelving line has seen great success in box style and Ford Transit vans, so Hackney has extended its reach into select Sprinter van models.  Hackney’s aluminum shelving … Continue reading →

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