Deciding what to buy with limited funding can be challenging today, but as a fleet professional, I believe that it is incumbent upon us to eliminate preferential treatment for departments/divisions when making decisions about purchasing new vehicles. Many years ago … Continue reading →
Avon, CT Challenge – Storage Solution – Hercules Truss Arch Building Size – 72′ wide x 84′ long Application – Road salt & equipment storage When winter weather strikes, municipalities near and far depend on an abundant supply of road … Continue reading →
Rochester, Ind. — RapidView LLC was the Rochester & Lake Manitou Chamber of Commerce’s member of the month for November. Due to adverse weather conditions, the award presentation was postponed until Thursday, Jan. 23. Philadelphia, Pa. — Eneref Institute announced … Continue reading →
The American Public Works Association gives its members benefits and opportunities to network and share experiences. It also recognizes outstanding departments with awards, such as the one bestowed upon a very snowy city. Nathan Wachtendonk, fleet manager of the city … Continue reading →
Especially after this winter, municipalities will put away their winter equipment with a sigh of relief. Up go the plows, off go the grinders and away go the salt spreaders. For Merrill, Wis., that usually happens in mid- to late-April, … Continue reading →
Government fleets across the country are facing a growing need for quality technicians, particularly as new technologies and alternative fuels are integrated. However, as the need grows, the availability of such technicians is limited. Fewer enter the field than before, … Continue reading →
I don’t know that it’s wise to count chickens before they hatch, but hopefully 2014 will reveal a light at the end of the tunnel of financial strangulation under which most of us are operating. Late last year I was … Continue reading →
Tom Westergaard has been the fleet manager for Prince William County, Va., for the past 16 years. He has also been a member of the American Public Works Association since December 2012, and uses it as a springboard to share … Continue reading →
Have you thanked your city’s fleet manager recently? Supervising a diverse supply of vehicles and machinery is a huge job. The American Public Works Association has a National Fleet Services Committee, which keeps up with new trends and regulations that … Continue reading →
With more snow ahead and so little salt to go around, several municipalities are running low on their salt supply, and in some cases, are re-allocating funds from their budgets in order to purchase more material. With demand sky high, … Continue reading →
I don’t know that it’s wise to count chickens before they hatch, but hopefully 2014 will reveal a light at the end of the tunnel of financial strangulation under which most of us are operating. I’m encouraged by the fact … Continue reading →
