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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

Lincoln Electric Expands Line of CrossLinc-Equipped Flextec Welders

The Municipal Posted on February 24, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Flextec

Heavy-Duty Flextec® 650X delivers multi-process capability in a flexible, rugged package Cleveland – The Flextec® 650X multi-process welder from Lincoln Electric® gives operators full functionality and control at the arc without an added control cable, thanks to embedded CrossLinc® Technology. … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release

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

Buying or leasing, the answer depends on your city

The Municipal Posted on February 21, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
In most cases, leasing offers a debt instrument for municipalities to leverage cash to close the backlog of vehicles that require replacing. Buying, however, offers its own benefits, such as rotating the equipment from high-end users to lower-end users as it ages. (Shutterstock.com)

It’s going to happen eventually: The vehicles composing your fleet are going to cost you more than they are worth, meaning the replacement cycle begins anew. Fleet managers have long used the economic theory of vehicle replacement to determine where … 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

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 →

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Pettibone Announces Raffaelli as VP and General Manager

The Municipal Posted on February 10, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

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 →

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Fire and Rescue Switches from Out-of-Date Workforce Management Software to Aladtec

The Municipal Posted on February 9, 2017 by themAdminAugust 2, 2023

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 →

Posted in Press Release, Products

Firework tax offers some relief to West Virginia volunteer fire departments

The Municipal Posted on February 2, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
The sale of fi reworks in West Virginia has opened up an opportunity to aid local communities through a 12 percent tax, which supports the Veterans Facility Support Fund and the state’s many volunteer fi re departments. (Shutterstock.com)

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 →

Posted in Firefighting & EMS

Cities explore green roadway alternatives

The Municipal Posted on January 29, 2017 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023

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 →

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