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Police•by Shelley Mika•October 3, 2017

Ford's F-150 Police Responder Offers Pursuit Performance

In July, Ford introduced the next model in its line of law enforcement vehicles, the F-150 Police Responder. The industry’s first police pursuit-rated pickup truck is built to provide law enforcement fleets improved performance in off-road and rural environments.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Barbara Bonansinga•October 2, 2017

DOTs Keep States Moving Through Snow & Ice

Limited vehicle replacement budgets challenge state Departments of Transportation in their goal to keep their snow removal fleets in top shape.

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Equipment•by Staff•October 2, 2017

Flailbot Mower Handles Steep Grades with Ease

The wirelessly operated track mower from Bomford Turner can take on the most difficult jobs on hilly terrain without compromising safety.

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Police•by Clayton Wong•September 21, 2017

‘Ghost’ Cars Lower Crash Rates

Salisbury Township Police Department in Lehigh County, Pa., saw crash rates drop 30% after its first year of deploying ghost vehicles, which feature reflective graphics that are less visible in the daytime.

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Operations•by Roselynne Reyes•September 1, 2017

Bright Ideas to Improve Your Fleet

Fleet managers from 11 fleets across the country share the ways they have increased efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction through small changes to their operation.

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Operations•by Staff•September 1, 2017

2017 Salary Statistics: Average Pay, Retirement, Succession Plans

The average fleet salary has increased to $93,660, with most fleet managers reporting salaries between $70,001 and $120,000. Baby boomers make up nearly 60% of the fleet professionals surveyed.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Staff•September 1, 2017

2017 Benchmarking Statistics: Fleet Sizes, Budgets & Outsourcing

Data from Government Fleet’s annual survey shows a continuing rise in the size of public fleets, and that fleets are working on catch-up replacements from the recession.

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Equipment•by Staff•August 31, 2017

A Curb-and-Gutter Machine for the Tightest Corners

Gomaco’s Commander III slipform paver now offers an Xtreme Package for tackling the most challenging parking lot projects.

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Equipment•by Staff•July 31, 2017

John Deere Backhoe Updates Simplify Operations

The John Deere L-Series backhoe lineup has received some valuable updates, including the introduction of precision mode, improved pilot controllers, two new rear coupler offerings, and a redesigned hydraulic thumb.

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Operations•by Tariq Kamal•July 20, 2017

A Closer Look at San Bernardino County’s Leading Fleet

America’s largest county is the home of 2017’s No. 1 Leading Fleet. Learn more about the planning, technology, and training initiatives that pushed this fleet to the top spot.

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