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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 WriterNovember 12, 2019

Pa. Sheriff Test Drives a Tesla

The Alleghany County Sheriff's Office has been loaned a Tesla Model 3 to test drive for a week. If the test is successful, it may eventually add Teslas to the fleet.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 12, 2019

E-One Recalls 1,600 Fire Trucks

Affected units include certain 2013-2019 Typhoon and Cyclone 2, 2013-2014 Cycle 3, 2014-2019 Quest 2, and 2017 CHSH emergency vehicles.

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Articlesby Staff WriterNovember 12, 2019

How to Convince Your Boss You Need Fleet Software

Here’s a scenario: Your city adopts new financial software and tells you there’s a fleet add-on. How do you convince management that you need fleet-specific software?

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 11, 2019

Ark. City Tests Telematics on Sanitation Vehicles

The City of Fort Smith, Ark., is testing telematics on its 40 sanitation vehicles to enhance its municipal solid waste, recycling, and yard waste offerings.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 8, 2019

Device Helps Oakland Increase Vehicle Fuel Efficiency by 10%

The City of Oakland, Calif., increased the fuel efficiency of its electric vehicles by 10.3% and its hybrid-electric vehicles by 5.6%. Here's how.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 6, 2019

Tennessee Tests Autonomous TMA Truck

The autonomous truck-mounted attenuator (ATMA) truck is positioned behind road construction crews to protect workers in the event of an impact.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 6, 2019

S.C. City Investigates Gas Card Misuse

The City of Charleston, S.C., police are investigating a case of potential embezzlement — an employee is suspected of using a fleet vehicle gas card for unauthorized purchases from June to October.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 4, 2019

Okla. Fleet Managers Convene at Annual Association Conference

The Oklahoma Public Fleet Management Association (OPFMA) held its annual conference Oct. 10-11 at the Stoney Creek Conference Center in Broken Arrow, Okla.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 1, 2019

Deadline Extended: Present at GFX 2020

The Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) planning committee is accepting submissions to present at the event. The new deadline is Friday, Nov. 8.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 31, 2019

Calif. County Fleet Manager Moves to Utility

David Worthington, previously fleet manager for Sonoma County, Calif., is the new manager of fleet and construction support for the East Bay Municipal Utility District in Oakland, Calif.

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