“Experienced fleet managers know that budgeting never stops. Preparation for the next cycle begins as soon as the current year is finalized, and changing circumstances, fuel price, higher crash rates, etc., often make the fleet budget a moving target,” Katherine … Continue reading →
Budget time can resemble a Sisyphean task. According to Katherine Vigneau, CAFM, director of professional development for NAFA, “Budget time for fleet managers is a time of opportunity, but also a frustrating exercise of trying to articulate what the organization … Continue reading →
Dublin adds CNG snow plows to fleet Dublin, Ohio — The city of Dublin recently received its first four CNG-powered Freightliner Snow Plows. “These units will bring the total number of CNG Vehicles to 63,” said Darryl Syler, fleet manager. … Continue reading →
APWA commends introduction of six-year transportation reauthorization DRIVE Act Washington, D.C. — Th e American Public Works Association commended the bipartisan leadership of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Chairman Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Ranking Member Barbara Boxer (D-CA), … Continue reading →
Premieres of Mercedes-Benz Metris, Ford Tonka Truck Among Draws FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (March 12, 2015) — A record-setting 11,005 industry professionals from all 50 states, eight Canadian provinces and 23 countries turned out for The Work Truck Show® 2015, North … Continue reading →
Fleet management pros put the pedal to the metal and head to Orlando PRINCETON, NJ – March 30, 2015 – NAFA, the world’s premier non-profit association for fleet professionals, expects thousands of industry professionals at its annual Institute and Expo … Continue reading →
NTEA Work Truck Show March 4–6 Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Ind. Registration for The Work Truck Show and the Green Truck Summit is open. For more information visit www.ntea.com/worktruckshow or call (800) 441-6832. Control fleet costs; maximize return on equipment … Continue reading →
World Premiere of Mercedes-Benz Metris Set for The Work Truck Show® 2015 New midsize van among dozens of new products slated for reveal at Show FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (Jan. 19, 2015) — The Mercedes-Benz Metris midsize van will make its … Continue reading →
New APWA Certified Public Fleet Professionals credentialing Kansas City, Mo. — The American Public Works Association announced today that four public works fleet professionals recently earned the Certified Public Fleet Professional credential. The CPFP credential is for the seasoned government … Continue reading →
More municipalities are exploring alternative fuels. As they do so, infrastructure becomes an important component. Are shops and technicians ready to handle the inclusion of alternative fuels, particularly gaseous fuels, into the fleet? According to Bill Davis, director of the … Continue reading →
It’s time to look at purchasing trucks again. Are you ready for the 2015 truck and other utility vehicle fashion show, with lots of new styles, colors and under-the-hood bling? Check out some of the all-new exteriors, upgraded cockpits, state-of-the-art … Continue reading →
