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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.  

News•by Staff Writer•January 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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News•by Staff Writer•January 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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News•by Staff Writer•January 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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News•by Staff Writer•December 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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Articles•by Staff Writer•December 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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News•by Staff Writer•December 31, 2019

Wash. Police Dept. Starts Drone Program

The Walla Walla Police Department in Washington has begun a drone program with the addition of three unmanned aerial systems.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 31, 2019

Police Depts. Add Armored Vehicles

Police departments in California, Oklahoma, and Manitoba, Canada have added armored vehicles to their fleets.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 30, 2019

New York State Prepares for Snow

The Department of Transportation will have its main maintenance facilities across the state staffed with fleet mechanics 24/7 to keep plow trucks on the road.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 27, 2019

Md. County Gets 25 New Fire Engines

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services in Maryland has a new fleet of 25 fire engines with smaller frames that can more easily maneuver through heavy traffic.

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News•by Staff Writer•December 24, 2019

Delayed Vehicle Repair Lands K-9 in Hospital

A Lee County Sheriff’s Office (Fla.) officer faces charges of neglect of duty after failing to take his vehicle in to be serviced, leading to the hospitalization of his K-9 partner.

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