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NewsSeptember 28, 2009

Mayor Accused of Abusing City Vehicle Use

NOGALES, AZ - In just 16 months, mileage on the new SUV purchased for the City of Nogales mayor and city council has surpassed 50,000 miles - nearing the same overall mileage as the 10-year vehicle it replaced.

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NewsJuly 21, 2009

High Mileage Worse Than Accident Damage, Reports CarMax

RICHMOND, VA - More than 1,000 adults in the U.S. considered mileage the primary factor causing vehicle value depreciation, according to a nationwide CarMax survey.

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NewsMay 21, 2009

McLeod County to Save $75K by Lowering Mileage Reimbursement

GLENCOE, MN – County officials said lowering mileage reimbursement to 30 cents per mile for the rest of the year will help save an estimated $75,000, according to the McLeod County Chronicle.

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NewsApril 27, 2009

San Francisco to Replace Outdated Vehicle Tracking System

SAN FRANCISCO – The software used by the City Administrator's Office, which oversees approximately much of the city fleet, is incapable of tracking or reporting mileage, reported the San Francisco Examiner.

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NewsApril 1, 2009

Placer County Cuts Back on Take-Home Vehicle Use

GRANITE BAY, CA – New policy developed by the County Executive Office includes reduction in the number of SUVs used as take-home vehicles, attaching prominent county markings, and buying more fuel-efficient models.

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NewsMarch 30, 2009

Flagler County to Upgrade Ambulance Fleet

BUNNELL, FL – Two eight-year old units are being replaced, but will remain in fleet as "spares" should other units break down or need routine maintenance, according to The News-Journal.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichFebruary 2, 2009

EPA Names Idle-Reduction Systems Eligible for Federal Excise Tax Exemptions

Last year, the U.S. Congress granted an exemption from the 12-percent federal excise tax for truck idle reduction systems. Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of approved idle reduction systems eligible for the federal excise tax exemption. The exemption applies to sales and installation of these systems since Oct. 4, 2008.

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ArticlesJanuary 23, 2009

Should Spouses be Allowed to Drive Fleet Vehicles?

In fleets that allow personal use of company vehicles, the privilege is often extended to spouses as well. Are there downsides to allowing spouses — or other family members — personal use privileges?

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NewsOctober 7, 2008

ALK Partners Offer Member Discount for PC*MILER

PRINCETON, NJ – ALK Technologies, Inc. has partnered with the American Moving and Storage Association to offer its members ALK's PC*MILER software at a 15-percent discount.

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NewsOctober 7, 2008

ALK Partners Offer Member Discount for PC*MILER

PRINCETON, NJ – ALK Technologies, Inc. has partnered with the American Moving and Storage Association to offer its members ALK's PC*MILER software at a 15-percent discount.

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