Public Works: Fleets, Trucks & Accessories

Buckeye’s Fleet Management Division in North America’s Top 100 for fifth straight year

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:07:51 EST

For the fifth straight year, the Town of Buckeye’s Fleet Management Division was named to the Top 100 Fleet Management Divisions in North America.

Shawn Jacobs installed as 49th President of the NTEA

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 04:41:59 EST

Shawn Jacobs, president & CEO of STS Trailer & Truck Equipment (Syracuse, NY), was installed today as the 49th president of the NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry.

Webinar: Upcoming regulatory changes and impacts on fleet operations

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:38:32 EST

Former FMCSA Administrator and nationally recognized expert in law enforcement, Annette Sandberg is presenting “Prepare for CSA and Regulatory Changes” on February 26.

Kenworth and PACCAR financial announce medium duty extended warranty program

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 03:19:59 EST

Kenworth Truck Company and PACCAR Financial announce a 2013 Extended Warranty Program for U.S. customers who purchase new Kenworth Class 5-7 factory trucks financed through PACCAR Financial.

EPA finalizes revisions to clean air standards for stationary engines

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:58:04 EST

Updated rule provides extensive public health protections, slashes costs of compliance.

Ram 1500 named 2013 Truck of the Year

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 02:26:57 EST

The Ram 1500 has been named the 2013 North American Truck/Utility of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

EPA lowers air pollution standard to 12 micrograms per cubic meter

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 11:30:01 EST

Fewer than 10 of the nation’s 3,000 counties will have to take action to meet the court-ordered level for fine particle pollution (PM2.5), including soot, by 2020.

Are retreads right for your fleet?

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 05:35:25 EST

QUESTION: Are Retreads For Your Fleet, Whether It Is a Fleet of One Truck or One Hundred Trucks? ANSWER: Only If You Are in Business For a Profit.

Arkansas chooses Networkfleet to streamline fleet management

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:19:48 EST

Technology to help state analyze fleet use, track vehicle location and improve overall fleet efficiency for state vehicles.

Loveland, Colo. purchases two hydraulic systems for public transit

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:43:12 EST

Vehicles will save community up to $25,000 each in fuel and brake costs.

Parker and Autocar receive large follow-on order for refuse trucks

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:23:46 EST

Miami-Dade County acquires 29 Autocar E3 refuse trucks with fuel-saving technology

Stertil-Koni awarded bid with Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

Tue, 6 Nov 2012 04:00:29 EST

Stertil-Koni will be delivering 54 state-of-the-art in-ground lifts to Chicago Transit Authority and the company’s production facility, Stertil ALM, located in Streator, IL, will be increasing production and adding new jobs as a result.

Fleet managers: Nominate an exceptional heavy-equipment technician

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 04:45:21 EST

The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP), is soliciting nominations from fleet managers and other company leaders for the 24th annual Technician of the Year honor.

Free e-book, webinars for fleet management

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:52:33 EST

Networkfleet Inc., provider of wireless fleet management services, is offering a Best Practices for Fleet Management series of complimentary webinars and e-books focused on fuel, risk, and labor. Topics include reducing idle time and speeding, keeping fuel costs to a minimum, reducing accidents and unsafe driver behavior, and using telematics and GPS fleet tracking to manage labor and improve productivity.

Regional electric-vehicle charging network formed

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:17:41 EST

Fleets Vendor Offers Government Pricing

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:43:31 EST

City evaluates hydraulic hybrid

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:27:55 EST

Fourth-largest U.S. city turns on the juice

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 02:57:54 EST

Reliant Energy is converting 10 Toyota Prius gasoline-electric hybrids to plug-in electric and installing 10 recharging stations, most of which are available to the public, throughout Houston.

Iowa City Uses Firetruck for Sewer Work

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 10:32:09 EST

Post driver fits all skidsteers

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 04:47:33 EST

Product features from the May 2009 PUBLIC WORKS Products Newsletter