They were bigger, badder and greener this year than ever. With emissions standards going up again and mileage expectations rising even faster, it was reassuring to see at The 2014 Work Truck Show that manufacturers aren’t sacrificing size or power … Continue reading →
Equipment manufacturer sponsors event at Tennessee golf course Charlotte, North Carolina (April 28, 2014) Jacobsen®, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, celebrated Earth Day (April 22) by sponsoring a golf sustainability event in Tennessee. The Earth Day event was … Continue reading →
Vehicle is One of the First of 120 to be Delivered in 2014 Under $45.4 Million Award Waukesha, WI – March 11, 2014—Waukesha based Odyne Systems, LLC, a leading manufacturer of hybrid systems for medium and heavy duty work trucks … 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 →
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 →
Princeton, N.J. — Fresh off one of the most successful conferences in recent memory, NAFA Fleet Management Association is bringing its annual institute and exposition to Minneapolis, Minn., April 8–11. Fleet professionals from throughout the United States and Canada will … Continue reading →
Public and private sector fleet professionals will head to the Minneapolis Convention Center next month for the annual nafa Fleet Management Association Institute and Expo. Retaining last year’s new Tuesday through Saturday schedule, the 2014 Institute and Expo opens April … 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 →
Police officers across the country are getting a new, nearly silent partner: electric motorcycles. While the bike’s stealth is a factor in their growing popularity, other features also make the motorcycles an attractive choice. Officers cite the maneuverability of the … Continue reading →
