A stadium full of the latest products and services for heavy-duty trucks is reason enough to not miss the annual Mid-America Trucking Show. This year, the cool factor didn’t hurt either. Optimus Prime, a semi-trailer-slash-giant-robot from the popular “Transformers” silver … Continue reading →
Personnel costs typically make up the largest expenditure of any municipal budget and regardless of our budgeting philosophy, our approach to these costs as managers and budget directors is often formulaic. We project the personnel hours needed to fulfill our … Continue reading →
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 →
Two events aimed at snow professionals are slated for separate Ohio cities in coming weeks. “The Show for Snow” On May 4–7, the Cincinnati chapter of the American Public Works Association will host its annual winter weather show and conference … 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 →
Princeton, N.J. — The National Association of Fleet Administrator’s third annual International Fleet Academy is becoming a “who’s who” of global fleet managers. Joining the roster of high-profile professionals is Giovanni Tortorici, president of the Italian Association of Managers Buyers … Continue reading →
The 118th annual International Municipal Signal Association public safety conference brought traffic engineers from across a broad region to the mountains of Arizona for education, networking and to attend the 36th annual public safety school. Reducing congestion and increasing first … Continue reading →
The business of snow and ice brought professionals from across northern states to Minneapolis, Minn., June 19–22 for networking and to see the newest in removal equipment and treatment processes. At the SIMA 16th Annual Snow and Ice Symposium, Matt … Continue reading →
About 10,000 people attended what’s billed as North America’s largest work truck event, on March 6 through March 8 at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capital Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. The National Truck Equipment Association’s annual gathering is the time … Continue reading →
