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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2020

EPA Offers $44M in Clean Diesel Grants

The EPA is soliciting applications for its Diesel Emissions Reductions Act (DERA) grant program, particularly from fleets operating in areas with poor air quality.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 8, 2020

Off-Duty Deputies Allowed to Drive Patrol Cars to Church

Following the Dec. 29 church shooting in Texas, several police agencies have amended their take-home vehicle policies to allow deputies to drive their patrol cars to church.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 8, 2020

Pierce to Make Collision Avoidance Standard on Custom Fire Apparatus

Custom trucks built in Pierce’s Appleton, Wis., facility will come standard with HAAS Alert, which alerts nearby drivers when an emergency vehicle is nearby.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2020

Nominations Open for Fleet Manager of the Year

The Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year award recognizes an individual who has excelled in managing a fleet operation over the past year.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2020

NYC Increases Fleet Claims Revenue with Telematics

Fleet claims revenue between FY-17 and FY-19 is 30% higher than it was between FY-14 and FY-16.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 6, 2020

Snowplow Simulator Could Help Recruit Drivers Year-Round

The simulator will allow Ohio Department of Transportation to train new plow drivers with a realistic driving experience before snow hits the ground.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 3, 2020

Fleet Mechanics Save City $150K

Two fleet mechanics earned EVT certifications, allowing the city to bring fire apparatus maintenance in-house.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 2, 2020

Apply for the 2020 Leading Fleets Award

The Leading Fleets award is open to government fleets and recognizes operations that are performing at a high level in fleet innovation and leadership.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 31, 2019

These Were Government Fleet’s Most Popular Feature Stories in 2019

Once again, police vehicle stories took the top two spots this year. But other trending topics in feature stories this year include snowplows, electric vehicles, and data.

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Articlesby 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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