BAE Systems to Outfit Caterpillar Heavy-Duty Trucks with HybriDrive Parallel Systems

Posted on the January 26th, 2012 under car insurance online by admin

JOHNSON CITY, NY – BAE Systems and Caterpillar Inc. have signed a long-term supply agreement to collaborate on an energy-efficient parallel hybrid propulsion system for heavy-duty trucks.

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Chicago Dept. of Sanitation Improves Recycling Fleet Efficiency in Managed Competition

Posted on the January 22nd, 2012 under car insurance online by admin

CHICAGO – The recycling was between two private sector companies – Midwest Metal Management and Waste Management – and Department of Sanitation Services (DSS) workers.

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New Mexico State Agency Changes Vehicle & Fuel Card Use Policies

Posted on the January 18th, 2012 under car insurance online by admin

SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) changed its vehicle use policies and procedures this month following a commissioner’s guilty plea of fuel card abuse.

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Michigan State Police Tests Aftermarket Tires

Posted on the January 14th, 2012 under car insurance online by admin

LANSING, MI – The Michigan State Police (MSP) conducted an aftermarket tire test for law enforcement fleet vehicles in June 2011 and released a report on the results.

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UMass Says Fleet Vehicles are Well Managed

Posted on the January 10th, 2012 under car insurance online by admin

AMHERST, MA – Fleet staff at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst say the University’s 737 fleet vehicles are well-managed and improper use is rare, according to The Republican .

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Trimble Appoints PeopleNet Founder and CEO to Lead Transportation and Logistics Division

Posted on the January 6th, 2012 under car insurance online by admin

SUNNYVALE, CA – Trimble announced the appointment of PeopleNet founder and CEO Ron Konezny as general manager of Trimble’s worldwide Transportation and Logistics (T&L) Division.

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City of Smyrna to Use New Biodiesel Processing Plant to Fuel Fleet

Posted on the January 2nd, 2012 under car insurance online by admin

SMYRNA, GA – The biodiesel program’s goal is to reduce diesel consumption by 25% by 2020, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the City’s fleet.

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Government Fleet’s Top 10 News Stories of 2011

Posted on the December 29th, 2011 under car insurance online by admin

TORRANCE, CA – Each year the editors at Government Fleet like to take a look back at the top stories of the year.

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Webster Named Fleet Manager of Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Posted on the December 25th, 2011 under car insurance online by admin

WHEATON, IL – Michael Webster was previously director of fleet and transportation management at Citrus County, Fla. He began his new position on Dec. 5.

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Alliance Autogas Achieves EPA Certification for More Than 200 Vehicle Types

Posted on the December 21st, 2011 under car insurance online by admin

ASHEVILLE, NC – Alliance AutoGas is now EPA-certified to convert more than 200 vehicle types to propane autogas utilizing the Prins System.

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Northeastern State University Oklahoma Automates Motor Pool Management

Posted on the December 17th, 2011 under car insurance online by admin

TAHLEQUAH, OK – Northeastern State University Oklahoma is automating the management of its fleet of university vehicles by implementing the Web-based fleet and motor pool software, FleetCommander.

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Fleet Review Recommends Montgomery County Improve Vehicle Utilization

Posted on the December 13th, 2011 under car insurance online by admin

ROCKVILLE, MD – A review of Montgomery County’s light vehicles stated that improved utilization can result in avoidance of further fleet investments. The County’s response stated it is already working on reassigning underutilized vehicles.

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Ingersoll Rand Wins Award for W7150 Cordless Impactool at the 2011 SEMA Show

Posted on the December 9th, 2011 under car insurance online by admin

ANNANDALE, NJ -The Ingersoll Rand W7150 1/2″ cordless Impactool was awarded as one of the top 15 products, the only power tool to be recognized in the top 15.

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Scotchgard Paint Protection Film

Posted on the December 5th, 2011 under car insurance online by admin

The 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film (PPF) helps maintain and preserve a vehicle’s exterior condition against the elements.

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City of Huntsville Receives $3.3M DOT Grant for Heavy Fleet Services Building Expansion

Posted on the December 1st, 2011 under car insurance online by admin

HUNTSVILLE, AL – The 26,694 square-foot Heavy Fleet expansion will complete the third phase of the City’s plan to improve fleet maintenance operations.

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Marie Stopes International Partners with Chevin Fleet Solutions

Posted on the November 27th, 2011 under car insurance online by admin

FITCHBURG, MA – Marie Stopes International, a non-government organization and humanitarian sexual health charity, has partnered with Chevin Fleet Solutions to help streamline its worldwide fleet operation.

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Military Bases Contract with Enterprise WeCar for Carsharing

Posted on the November 23rd, 2011 under car insurance online by admin

ST. LOUIS – The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is bringing carsharing to Fort Carson Army Base in Colorado and Fort Bragg Army Base in North Carolina through WeCar by Enterprise.

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EPA and DOE Release 2012 Annual Fuel Economy Guide

Posted on the November 19th, 2011 under car insurance online by admin

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have released their 2012 Fuel Economy Guide, which provides users with fuel economy and emissions information for 2012-MY vehicles.

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