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Policeby Shelley MikaMarch 16, 2018

What to Do When OEMs Stop Making Your Vehicle

Just when you think you have the perfect fleet configuration, the unthinkable happens: your OEM discontinues a model your fleet has come to rely on. If your fleet faces this situation, here’s what to do.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 15, 2018

Zero-Turn Mower Boosts Efficiency

Grasshopper’s Model 900D 1.3L mower is an upgrade of the previous version, improving efficiency in several areas while complying with emission regulations.

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Policeby David GriffithMarch 7, 2018

The Next Generation of Patrol Vehicles

Look at the current police vehicle and consumer vehicle trends and you can make predictions about 2019 police vehicles and what you'll be driving on duty in the next decade.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Lauren FletcherMarch 7, 2018

Chevrolet's 2019 Medium-Duty Truck Trio

Launching the much anticipated Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD and 5500HD medium-duty models at The Work Truck Show 2018, the automaker surprised everyone with the additional launch of a 6500HD model as well.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 1, 2018

A Vibratory Roller That Alerts the Operator

The Economizer compaction alert system on the BOMAG BW 138AD-5 tandem vibratory roller indicates when optimum compaction is achieved.

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Policeby Clayton WongFebruary 22, 2018

Beach Patrol Vehicles: What to Know Before You Buy

From uneven terrain to rusting from saltwater, here are the things fleet managers look for when getting the most of out their vehicles for beach patrols.

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Vehicle Researchby Bob Raybuck, NTEAJanuary 25, 2018

The Role of GVWR and GCWR in Spec'ing Work Trucks

Make sure the trucks you buy are designed for their intended purposes with properly specified GVWR and GCWR.

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Green Fleetby Thi DaoJanuary 11, 2018

6 Innovations in Electric Vehicle Charging

The days of “dumb” electric vehicle (EV) chargers may soon be over. Here are six new or upcoming technologies that can change the way you charge your vehicles.

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Operationsby Roselynne ReyesJanuary 11, 2018

How to Start a Motor Pool

One way fleets can reduce their vehicle count and expenses is to pool their vehicles for employees from multiple departments to use. But where do you start? Fleets share some tips to help get the ball rolling.

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Operationsby Daryl LubinskyJanuary 11, 2018

Small Fleets' Biggest Challenges

Small and large government fleets suffer many of the same headaches. But staffing issues are just one of several unique challenges that managers of small fleets face.

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