Weedoo Boats: Trusted by municipalities worldwide for eco-friendly aquatic management equipment
Weedoo Boats is a global leader in the manufacturing of aquatic weed management equipment, trusted by federal agencies and municipalities alike. Operating in 41 states and 17 countries, Weedoo has established a proven reputation for innovation and environmental responsibility by … More from our cover sponsor →
THE SOLUTION TO ALL YOUR BUDGET NEEDS
Is your fire department in need of a new tanker, but you can’t afford one? We have a practical solution. Introducing the All-POLY PT2, 1,800-gallon Wildland tanker. We currently have one in stock, No. 2389, ready for immediate delivery. Some … Continue reading →
BONNELL 272 ROAD DRAG
The Bonnell 272 road drag has been redesigned to be more heavy-duty, durable and cost-efficient. Our engineers have upgraded the new 312 Road Maintainer’s tongue section and other stress points to ensure that the money you’ve spent lasts for years … Continue reading →
HALO LED WARNING LIGHT
Star Lighting Products Inc. announces the new Halo light-emitting diode, Society of Automotive Engineers Class I warning light. The light’s dual voltage 12/24, six amp current draws at 12 volts and has 24 user-selectable flash patterns, including two rotating and … Continue reading →
Quintessential American small town
The word “Waukesha” means “by the little fox,” but most people know Waukesha for its close proximity to two of Wisconsin’s popular big cities: Milwaukee and Madison. Its desirable location is just one reason Waukesha was ranked one of the … Continue reading →
Greening Columbus’ fleets
Emissions regulations and proactive decisions have spurred municipal fleet managers and governments to consider new practices and technologies to reduce their carbon footprint. Columbus, Ohio’s, fleet is on the cutting edge. The city’s efforts were recognized in 2011, when it … Continue reading →
After 100 years, a solution to ride vs. handling
Ride quality vs. handling has been a trade-off for automotive and truck design engineers since the early development of vehicle suspension systems. Achieving a soft, compliant ride as well as controlled, stable handling has been commercially impossible until now. LiquidSpring … Continue reading →
News & Notes March 2013
Winona, Minn. — Contractors Crane Company, a Texas-based authorized dealer of Badger Equipment Company cranes, took delivery of the industry’s newest 15-ton rough-terrain crane in early January. The Badger CD4415 was introduced to the market in October, and Contractors Crane … Continue reading →
Act 47 offers Altoona, Pa., a financial recovery plan
In an effort to address an increased structural deficit, the city council of Altoona, Pa., voted to adopt an Act 47 financial recovery plan for the city Dec. 19, 2012. According to the plan, a mix of cost-saving initiatives and … Continue reading →
Truck law education
Truck enforcement is a challenging field for police officers due to the complex laws that surround trucking. To help law enforcement agencies within Illinois sort it out, 10 suburban-Chicago police officers who specialize in truck enforcement met in 2009 and … Continue reading →
NAFA Fleet Management Association Institute and Expo
A large community of public sector and private fleet professionals will converge on the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, N.J., April 23-26 for the NAFA Fleet Management Association Institute and Expo. Organizers say the event is an opportunity to … Continue reading →
Indy works to develop green partnership
“It’s completely about national security,” David Rosenberg, director of Enterprise Development at the office of the mayor, said. “It’s about the dependence on foreign oil and the need to spend billions of dollars on protecting this oil infrastructure.” Ballard met … Continue reading →
Lease or buy?
“When I buy a piece of equipment,” Hogan explained, “I charge the vehicles’ user a monthly fee, and at the end of the vehicle’s life, I have enough money to pay for the replacement of the vehicle.” However, leasing can … Continue reading →
Burnett: Better technology offsets budget restrictions
Walter Burnett, CAFM, has received many accolades during his long career in fleet management. He was a 2006 finalist for Government Fleet Magazine’s Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award and in 2007 received NAFA’s Excellence in Education Award. … Continue reading →
Rapid deployment training
Fourteen years later, law enforcement is dealing with an alarming increase of types of shootings at schools, malls, factories and other locations. These shootings have led law enforcement to take part in what is termed “rapid deployment training.” The idea … Continue reading →
No longer if, but where, to reduce
Utilization. Justification. Everywhere you look, someone from higher up the food chain wants you to do more with less money and less equipment. Fleet managers are looking more closely than they have in a generation at whether they’re achieving maximum … Continue reading →
The All-Poly Series
What truly sets the new All-POLY Series apart isn’t its redesigned polypropylene body or its rust-proof, corrosion-proof and lightweight design. What sets the All-POLY Series apart is its lifetime tank and body warranty with a lower price tag than conventional … Continue reading →
Halo LED Warning Light
Star Lighting Products Inc. announces the new Halo light-emitting diode, Society of Automotive Engineers Class I warning light. The light’s dual voltage 12/24, six amp current draws at 12 volts and has 24 user-selectable flash patterns, including two rotating and … Continue reading →
