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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.  

Articlesby 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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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 4, 2019

How Fleets Are Handling the Recent Winter Storms

From compacted snow to snowplow breakdowns, to dealing with citizen complaints, here's how municipalities have been handling the recent winter storms.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 3, 2019

Iowa Must Buy Diesel Vehicles Compatible With B-20

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed an executive order requiring that all new contracts for the purchase of state vehicles with diesel engines must have written support from the manufacturer to use B-20 biodiesel or more.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 3, 2019

Elgin Develops Plug-In Hybrid Street Sweeper

Elgin Sweeper's hybrid Broom Bear uses a high-capacity battery that can be recharged while driving or when plugged into an electrical outlet.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 2, 2019

Public Fleet Professionals Make Up 57% of NAFA’s CAFM Graduates

Of the NAFA Fleet Management Association’s full class of 2018/2019 CAFM (Certified Automotive Fleet Manager) graduates, more than half are government fleet professionals.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 2, 2019

Fla. Fire Dept. Orders 4 Fire Suppression Helicopters

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has signed a contract for four Leonardo AW139 Intermediate twin engine helicopters, which will be used for fire suppression, emergency medical services, and search and rescue.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 2, 2019

Central Calif. City Hiring General Services Manager

The general services manager would oversee several city divisions, including fleet and facility maintenance, transit, and airport management.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 28, 2019

Here Is MSP’s Full Police Vehicle Testing Report

Michigan State Police's full 2020 police vehicle testing report includes performance testing results as well as ergonomics and communications evaluation results.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 27, 2019

New York/New Jersey Port Buys Flood-Proof Solar EV Chargers

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has purchased two solar electric vehicle (EV) chargers from Envision Solar International.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 27, 2019

San Diego to Spend $21M on Police Helicopters

The City of San Diego plans to spend $21 million over the next five years to replace the Police Department’s aging fleet of four helicopters purchased in 2004 and 2005.

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