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 →
BARAGA, Mich. — Scott Raffaelli has been named the new vice president and general manager of Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC, a leading manufacturer of rugged material handling equipment for construction, oil and gas, railroad, and other applications. In his new position, … Continue reading →
January 31, 2017 – Burlington, Vermont – Software companies who do not strive to continually improve their product and add new features risk losing customers. “We used an online scheduling software program for about seven to eight years, but there … Continue reading →
Beginning in 2016, West Virginia decided to allow the sale of fireworks past the simple novelty items like snakes and sparklers. Along with the ability to purchase fi reworks within the state came a 12 percent tax on all consumer … Continue reading →
Pervious concrete has gone by quite a few different name. Porous, green, permeable or “thirsty” concrete is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional concrete for parking lots, driveways, parking lanes, alleys and roadways. It has been used primarily where water … Continue reading →
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 →
In this Digital Issue: Page 16 – Focus on Streets & Snow Page 18 – Focus on Streets & Snow: Diverging diamond interchanges gain traction Page 22 – Focus on Streets & Snow: Holland, Mich., heats up its sidewalks Page … Continue reading →
Having the right tool available can make every difference at the end of the day. Horst Welding is comprised of three divisions: HLA Attachments, HLA Snow and Horst Wagons, all of which specialize in providing attachments and other equipment that … Continue reading →
One of the most important parts of running any business is assessing the risks and finding ways to manage said risks. When it comes to managing an entire fleet this can become even more difficult. Many cities have begun to … Continue reading →
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 →
While bid processes are guided by law, regulation and sometimes policy, the smaller the entity the less likely it is the municipality will have codified its procurement process — and certainly the less likely it will put out any sort … Continue reading →
