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Policeby Joshua K. BrownJanuary 7, 2020

Things to Consider Before Buying Drones for Your Agency

Unmanned aircraft systems offer many benefits to law enforcement agencies but only if properly trained personnel are using the right tools for the job and best practices are followed.

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Green FleetCover Storyby Thi DaoJanuary 3, 2020

7 Steps to Successful ZEV Implementation

The State of California has exceeded its mandated zero-emission vehicle fleet adoption goals. Evan Speer explains how.

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Safetyby Staff WriterDecember 31, 2019

How to Protect Parking Structures from Winter Damage

When winter weather hits, government fleets go to work salting, plowing, and keeping roads open. But these assets may cause damage to the facility where vehicles are housed.

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Policeby David GriffithDecember 24, 2019

Submersible Robots Roundup

Like tactical and bomb squad robots on land, remotely operated vehicles (ROV) can go places that it is dangerous for officers to go and protect their users from hazards.

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Operationsby Staff WriterDecember 4, 2019

Brine Worth Its Salt for Ark. City

The City of Bentonville, Ark., has begun using brine to melt ice, allowing it to use less salt than before.

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Equipmentby Daryl LubinskyNovember 12, 2019

Gradall Excavators: Like Driving a Freightliner Truck

The “crossover excavator,” built on a Freightliner chassis, features maneuverability that Gradall says can help users get to more jobsites during the day.

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Equipmentby Daryl LubinskyNovember 12, 2019

Caterpillar Excavators Offer Automation, E-Fence Features, Redesigned Cab

Caterpillar’s 20-ton and 36-ton excavators include an e-fence feature, which helps the machines work safely under structures or near traffic.

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Telematicsby Thi DaoNovember 12, 2019

A Practical Guide to Telematics Implementation

How do you get drivers on board with telematics? What information should you track? How do you get a return on investment? Current fleet telematics users tell their stories.

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Maintenanceby Shelley MikaNovember 12, 2019

How Inmate Labor Can Benefit Fleet Shops

Two fleets share how their inmate programs save costs and supplement labor.

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Softwareby Staff WriterNovember 12, 2019

How to Convince Your Boss You Need Fleet Software

Here’s a scenario: Your city adopts new financial software and tells you there’s a fleet add-on. How do you convince management that you need fleet-specific software?

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