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  • Codes & Funding

    New (and improved) alternative-fuel rules; "distressed areas eligible for monies

  • Hybrids steal the show

  • Chemical warfare

    Equipment operating on highways and streets that have been treated with deicing chemicals is susceptible to rust and corrosion as never before.

  • Fuel For Thought

    Beginning June 15, all on-road engines must use S15 diesel. Here's how this requirement will affect budgets, maintenance intervals, and performance.

  • Rules'n dregs

    The EPA weighs in on drinking water, sewage sludge, and clean beaches.

  • Brew it yourself

    As increasing fuel costs, mounting environmental concerns, and the need to refurbish ailing fleets as the newer ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) take their toll on engines, fleet managers are seeking alternatives that won't destroy carefully negotiated budgets.

  • Remote control

    As prices drop, real-time tracking and dispatching systems are no longer an option reserved for police, fire, and emergency services.

  • Staying up-to-date costly—but doable

    Instead of using manual, mechanical testing methods, today's cars, trucks, and heavy equipment require computerized troubleshooting, which is often expensive. However, Jake Stucky of Missoula, Montana, has found some cost-saving solutions.

  • Tips and trends in work truck safety

    Truck safety is a matter of life and death. That's why equipment inspections and safety training should be regular tasks in the routine of every well-run public works fleet.

  • How to choose a sewer cleaner

    Nick Woodhead, the President of U.S. Jetting, weighs in with some sound advice on the right equipment for your sewer cleaning job.