Government Fleet Articles

By Staff

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Detention and Removal Operations employs a “smart GPS” system to track and monitor its far-flung 4,500-unit fleet.

Tags: Department of Homeland Security, Fleet Management Solutions Inc., fleet tracking, Office of Detention and Removal Operations

By Gary Hatfield

Traditional methods of determining the most cost-effective fleet size can be inefficient and inaccurate. Several alternative methods can be used individually or in combination.

Tags: fleet reduction, right-sizing, Utilization

By Mark Hall

While spreaders vary widely, all require special servicing to maintain good operating health and avoid extra costs. Here are tips to prepare your winter-maintenance spreaders before the season begins.

Tags: Spreader, Winter Maintenance, Winter Preparation

By Shelley Mika

The Southern California city’s solid refuse fleet is now 100-percent CNG-fueled. While the move to CNG required an infrastructure capital investment, the benefits include lower fuel and maintenance costs, and reduced emissions.

Tags: City of Burbank, CNG, fuel, Green

By Mike Scott

Available in two configurations with an available unmarked version, the 2011 Chevrolet Caprice PPV is rear-wheel driven, offering six- and eight-cylinder engines.

Tags: Chevrolet Caprice, Law Enforcement, police vehicle

By Mike Scott

Targeted specifically to law enforcement agencies of all sizes, the E7 Concept will be marketed as a custom-made police vehicle.

Tags: Carbon Motors, E7 Concept Vehicle, Police Car

By Jack Doheny & Jim Schwaller

Sewer cleaning trucks help ensure a clean city, free from clogged drainage systems. Properly spec’ing and maintaining this equipment requires careful planning and a clear strategy.

Tags: maintenance, Sewer Cleaner, Spec'ing

By Dennis Von Ruden

Surface planer operation requires multiple considerations, such as choosing the right equipment, using the correct flail, and plugging into the right power source.

Tags: Equipment, Surface Planers

By Cheryl Knight

The Florida county was named the best public fleet in North America for the second year running. For the past three fiscal years, the fleet team has attained a 97-percent overall customer satisfaction rating while reducing operating costs.

Tags: 100 Best Fleets, Best Public Fleet, Hillsborough County