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Procurementby Shelley MikaNovember 16, 2017

Emergency Response Boats: What to Know Before You Buy

Marine units allow coastal emergency responders to extend their services to the water. Here’s what they look for when adding boats to their fleets.

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Equipmentby StaffNovember 16, 2017

A Compact Stump Grinder With Extra Bite

Bandit’s Model ZT1844 delivers powerful stump grinding in a smaller package with easy-to-use controls.

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MaintenanceCover Storyby Thi DaoNovember 16, 2017

Should You Be Doing Warranty Repairs?

Fleets with warranty repair programs say they can reduce downtime, provide better customer service, and improve operational efficiency. Others say it’s not a good fit for their fleets. Where does your fleet fall?

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by Staff WriterNovember 10, 2017

The Importance of Fleet Safety Kits The Importance of Fleet Safety Kits

Vehicle depreciation is impacted by a number of factors, from supply and demand to overall economic conditions. While 2015 was relatively stable for depreciation, some challenges are on the road ahead.

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Maintenanceby Staff WriterNovember 1, 2017

Chevrolet Bolt EV Patrol Car Hits the Streets in Md.

Sgt. Richard Hartnett, technical services & electric vehicles project manager for the Hyattsville Police Department in Maryland, believes his agency has the first Chevrolet Bolt patrol vehicle in the country.

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Operationsby Chris BrownOctober 19, 2017

Can Fleets Subscribe to a Vehicle?

For fleets, technology is enabling a more efficient way to use vehicles, increase utilization, and more precisely match the type of vehicle to usage.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 10, 2017

A Smarter, Semi- Automatic Excavator

Komatsu’s second-generation PC210LCi excavator features Intelligent Machine Control for greater efficiency and ease of use.

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Operationsby Tariq KamalOctober 4, 2017

Shield Your Eyes (and Headlights): Phoenix’s Fleet Weathers the Dust Storms

Dust storms are a frequent nuisance and an occasional threat in Phoenix, where officials keep an eye on the weather for the city’s fleet drivers and vehicles.

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Telematicsby Thi DaoOctober 3, 2017

Telematics Implementation in the Federal Fleet

A 2015 executive order mandated that by March 2017, new federal fleet vehicle purchases would include telematics. Have federal agencies complied?

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Operationsby Thi Dao & Roselynne ReyesOctober 3, 2017

Harvey & Irma: The Fleet Impact

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit the U.S. in late August and early September, wreaking havoc in Texas and Florida. Here’s the fleet impact from public agencies caught in the hurricanes’ paths.

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