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Sold! Auctions popular with cities looking to buy and sell fleet vehicles

The Municipal Posted on March 13, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
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Auctions can be a viable means for cash-strapped municipal governments to buy and sell used equipment. On the selling side, an auction is a good way to turn idle, surplus assets into revenue. And the purchasing side bears its own … Continue reading →

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Push to green municipal fleets

The Municipal Posted on March 5, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

In the push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and also save money, alternative fuel vehicles are hitting the roadways in greater numbers, with states and cities playing a sizable role in this growth — in part due to the implementation … Continue reading →

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How the evolution of mobility will impact municipal fleets

The Municipal Posted on March 4, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

The mobılıty evolution wıll not be as visibly dramatic for municipal fleets as it will be for corporate fleets and personal use, but it will be profound in several less immediately apparent ways. Advances in ride-sharing platforms and autonomous driving … Continue reading →

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Cities giving fleets a zap with addition of electric vehicles

The Municipal Posted on March 3, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
With 12 electric cars currently in use, the city of Roanoke, Va., has installed charging stations to keep them going. If the program continues to show promise, the city may increase the number of electric vehicles to as many as 20. (Photo provided)

In a world that’s always looking for better, faster and smarter solutions, another must-have has been added to the checklist: environmentally conscientious. From encouragement to recycle or compost food waste to porch lights on timers, awareness of water waste and … Continue reading →

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Get your message and brand out in the open with custom fleet graphics

The Municipal Posted on November 30, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Visual Marking Systems is a one-stop shop for wide-format graphics printing solutions, and its fleet graphics division is making it easier for municipal fleets to promote their cities’ brand, new services, events and special causes. With a variety of solutions, VMS can create graphics for everything from golf carts up to semi-trailer trucks.

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Reaching out to the next generation of fleet technicians

The Municipal Posted on August 29, 2017 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
Dakota County, Minn., Fleet Management services everything from chainsaws and snowblowers to patrol cars and salt trucks. The department experienced a 70 percent worker turnover, largely due to retirements, but has put in place incentives to entice students into giving fleet services a chance. (Photo provided by Dakota County Fleet Management)

Dakota County, Minn., has proven its expertise in the world of fleet staffing. Since a merger in 2007, which resulted in all of the county’s vehicle and equipment maintenance and management efforts falling under one unit, the department has ranked … Continue reading →

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Long Beach Container Terminal Taps Super Heavy Duty Vehicle Lifts from Stertil-Koni to Service its Fleet of Automated Guided Vehicles

The Municipal Posted on March 16, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Stevensville, MD, March 16, 2017 –  For Long Beach Container Terminal Corporation (LBCT), a leading provider of transportation and logistics services in and around Long Beach, California — the second busiest port in the United States – achieving optimal performance … Continue reading →

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Magellan, pioneer of consumer GPS, aims to revolutionize fleet navigation

The Municipal Posted on March 3, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Magellan Fleet Navigation software and truck maps deliver accurate and time-saving routing with turn-by-turn directions featuring enhanced GPS accuracy, solving some of the worst urban canyon challenges. (Photo provided)

For 30 years, Magellan has been a proven and trusted GPS navigation provider. Widely regarded as the pioneer of consumer GPS navigation, the company is now putting its years of experience to work developing commercial solutions for the fleet market, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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The Municipal March 2017 – Fleet Service Management

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

Page 10 Editor’s Note: Alternative fuels continue to shape fleet management Page 12 From the Cover: Venco Venturo brings value to the municipal market Page 14 ‘World Capitals’: Binghamton, N.Y., ‘Carousel Capital of the World’ Page 16 Know your Founder: … Continue reading →

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