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Articlesby Roselynne ReyesJanuary 6, 2017

How Fleets Can Prepare for Natural Disasters: Lessons from Hurricane Matthew

Months after Hurricane Matthew hit parts of the Southeast United States, government fleet managers reflect on what they did successfully, what to change in the future, and how other fleets can learn from their experience.

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ArticlesNovember 9, 2016

How to Maintain Stored Diesel Fuel

Diesel fuel stored for long periods of time — such as in backup generators — is prone to degradation. This can lead to equipment failure when the time comes to use it. Here’s what fleet managers can do to maintain their stored diesel fuel.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2016

N.C. City Lifts Gasoline Restrictions

The City of Winston-Salem, N.C., lifted its gasoline use restrictions for fleet vehicles on Thursday after it received gasoline supplies on Wednesday.

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Newsby Roselynne ReyesSeptember 21, 2016

Colonial Pipeline Spill Affects Fleets Across Southeast

One of the largest pipelines in the country has received approval to restart operations after a leak earlier this month led to gasoline shortages and rising fuel prices across the Southeast.

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NewsSeptember 13, 2016

Audit: FBI Overspent on Premium Fuel

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) overspent on premium fuel and was found to be “deficient” in fuel contract award and administration, according to an audit released this month.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2016

Okla. County Affected After Fuel Recall

Cleveland County, Okla., has tested its vehicles after a shipment of gasoline was recalled. Late last month, Magellan Midstream Partners distributed about 450,000 gallons of gasoline with excessive levels of ethanol to customers across the state.

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ProductsAugust 26, 2016

Propane Autogas Evacuation Pump

The Autogas LPG Evacuation Pump from Alliance Autogas is the first of its kind in the United States. It was designed to remove propane from autogas tanks when service or repairs are required.

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NewsJuly 27, 2016

Former La. Parish Officer Allegedly Stole Gas 50 Times

A former East Baton Rouge Parish (La.) police officer is accused of using his department-issued fuel card about 50 times after he had resigned.

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Newsby Thi DaoJuly 1, 2016

Audit: New Orleans Must Improve Fuel Controls

The City of New Orleans needs to improve oversight of its fuel dispensing program, an audit from the city’s Office of Inspector General found. The audit found the city could not reliably track fuel use or determine who was using fuel, in what quantities, and for which vehicles.

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NewsMay 24, 2016

Albuquerque Hedges Fuel Costs to Save $1.4M

The City of Albuquerque, N.M., has renewed its fuel hedging agreements to lock in lower fuel prices for the year ahead that's expected to save the city $1.4 million.

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