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Manufacturer delivers beach cleaners to Gulf spill
Cherrington Enterprises' beach cleaning equipment is getting a workout on the Gulf Coast. The company got its initial order from BP for beach cleaning gear shortly after the Deepwater Horizon accident....
Fire and emergency vehicle maintenance program headed to Chicago
The IAFC's Emergency Vehicle Management Section will host its annual apparatus maintenance workshop Aug. 25-26, in Chicago....
Effective fleet management takes center stage in Phoenix for FedFleet 2010
FedFleet 2010 will include GSA Automotive Federal Vehicle Standards breakout sessions and vendor presentations. The agenda also includes aviation and boat workshop sessions, an Interagency Committee on Aviation Policy meeting, and...
Work boat firm ramps up production
SeaArk Marine has announced immediate plans to expand its production capacity to respond to needs from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill....
ARRA funding yields all-electric cargo van
The eStar, Navistar's all-electric Class 2 and Class 3 truck, soon will be available as a cargo van with an integrated body...
More eco-friendly delivery vans in Ford's lineup
Ford will soon offer versions of its Ford Transit Connect, its small delivery van, in all-electric and compressed natural gas-powered versions. An all-electric model will go into production later this year....
Chrysler aims for more police fleet business
Motorists may see more Dodge Charger police cruisers down the road. Chrysler Group LLC is still offering a 2010 Charger sedan for police use, with a 2011 model waiting in the wings....
Tire vendor hikes prices
Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, has increased prices on its Firestone, Dayton and Bandag brand products up to 6 percent. BBTS is based in Muscatine, Iowa....
Versatile van performs multiple government fleet tasks
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is no stranger to fleet managers. In fact, more than 130,000 Sprinter vehicles have been sold in the U.S. and Canada since it was introduced in 2001....
More hybrids on the way to federal fleets
The GSA will double the federal government's hybrid fleet this year. The agency announced that it will buy about 5,600 hybrid vehicles this spring as part of its annual fleet purchase....
Green truck group formed
The National Truck Equipment Association has created a new affiliate division, the Green Truck Association. The GTA aims to help expand and improve the market for green truck applications....
Study shows Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicle delivers low lifecycle cost
The Chevrolet Tahoe Police two-wheel drive vehicle was found to have the lowest lifecycle cost in the law enforcement market by Vincentric...
Los Angeles Fire Department deploys vehicle locator
The Los Angeles Fire Department recently purchased HP workstations and performance displays for its emergency dispatch center, which helps protect more than 4 million citizens in America's second-largest city....
Movers and shakers
Ingo Schiller been named senior vice president for sales and marketing for North America at Manitowoc Co. Bruce Buchan named senior vice president for sales and marketing for Manitowoc's Latin American organization. Paul Hecker named to the newly established position of Field Demonstration and Training at Omaha Standard Palfinger....
GM Fleet Action Center answers 1 millionth call
In January 2010, the General Motors Fleet and Commercial Operation's Fleet Action Center responded to its 1 millionth call. The Fleet Action Center's agents respond to and resolve fleet and commercial inquiries....
Government workers: need to brush up on driving skills?
Government workers are among the most dangerous drivers, according to insurance.com's ranking, "Top 10 Most Dangerous Drivers by Profession." The only occupations that scored more dangerous: attorney/judge and financial professionals. Bartender, waiter, dog groomer, nurse and barber/stylist were job titles with safer drivers, according to the top 10 list....
Variety of fuels power grounds maintenance gear
More environmentally friendly fuel options appear every day for grounds maintenance crews and other operators of outdoor power equipment. A few options already available include...
Ergonomics and police duty belts: easing their load
Recommendations to ease the pain of critical equipment for police officers....
Chrome Shop Mafia tricks out Freightliner trucks with paint jobs and custom detailing
Freightliner has contracted with Chrome Shop Mafia, a specialty garage known for overhauling big rigs, to customize two of its more popular models, the Cascadia and the Coronado....
Pierce, Medtec continue Daytona Speedway tradition
A fleet of 12 vehicles from Pierce Manufacturing and Medtec Ambulance, both owned by Oshkosh, Wis.-based Oshkosh Corp., were on duty at the Daytona 500....
Internal team gets it done in Texas
Strategic sourcing yields Texas-size cost savings — starting with fleet vehicles....
Trucks are the stars at the Work Truck Show 2010 — and so is keynote speaker William Shatner
America's Center in St. Louis, Mo., was where the Work Truck Show was held on March 9-12. The Work Truck Show 2010 was held in conjunction with the 46th Annual National Truck Equipment Association convention....
CNH contributes to Haiti disaster relief
In January, agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer Case New Holland sent construction equipment and companywide monetary donations to help relief efforts in Haiti after the country was struck by a mammoth earthquake....
Fleet tracking case study: Tech A.I.R.
See how a Navman Wireless fleet tracking solution helped reduce repair and fuel costs while increasing profitability. Navman Wireless takes the guesswork out of vehicle bottom-line performance — monthly savings: $7,500....
Fleet tracking case study: Alliance Pest Control
Learn how one Navman Wireless fleet tracking solution helped a pest control company decrease fuel consumption and maintenance costs while increasing job efficiency, driver accountability, and profitability — monthly savings: $20,000....
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