As more and more modern technology is introduced into the fleet management industry, new and potentially unfamiliar skills become a necessary part of a technician’s job. While experts such as Katherine Vigneau, NAFA’s director of professional development, said it’s unclear … Continue reading →
Although it’s difficult to be completely prepared for the variety of natural disasters that might hit your community, there are things that can be done to keep your fleet on the road and able to respond. No matter where you … Continue reading →
The central features of the city seal of Aiken, S.C., represent prominent facets of its history and community life. They include a building with traditional antebellum pillars, a golfer, a horse head and a molecule. Strangely, one symbol not included … Continue reading →
Article provided by Stertil-Koni Following an in-depth review of municipal bus and truck maintenance facilities across North America, combined with heightened service demands resulting from the increased severity of weather events over the past decade, heavy-duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni … Continue reading →
Imagine being face-to-face with someone who could help and set you free away from this life you were forced into. Now imagine that person overlooking all the clues and then being taken away from the doorway to freedom, all because … Continue reading →
Keeping the roads clear for the approximately 170,000 people living in Fort Collins, Colo., is no easy task with an annual snowfall of 50 inches a year and 1,100 lane miles to plow. While the city typically has quite a … Continue reading →
Detroit, Mich., recently implemented a new program that emphasizes the need for skilled trade workers while also urging local unions to hire Detroit residents. Aft er a great deal of discussion centered around the lack of Detroit residents in skilled … Continue reading →
With cannabis, recreational and medical, becoming legalized in more states, law enforcement officers are training to develop techniques for handling DUI situations where cannabis may be involved. Unlike alcohol, which can be tested by a breathalyzer, there is no instant … Continue reading →
No matter if he is updating the residents of Broken Arrow, Okla., about the latest infrastructure improvements, economic developments or upcoming plans and projects, City Manager Michael Spurgeon ends his PSA videos the same way: “I hope to see you … Continue reading →
For many small towns, a local police department helps instill pride in the community. Residents see a police car with their city’s name on it, and they know that the officer driving is one of them. But in recent years, it … Continue reading →
Hands-on learning, one-on-one interaction, classroom studies and camaraderie are a few of the keys to an impactful career experience, as demonstrated by the inaugural year of the Phoenix Public Works Department’s Solid Waste Equipment Operators Apprenticeship Program. In recent years, … Continue reading →
