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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 WriterOctober 31, 2019

Bill Requires Police Fleets to Install Safety Tech

The Protecting Roadside First Responders Act would require federal law enforcement vehicles to be equipped with safety technology and digital alert capabilities.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 30, 2019

Fleet Vehicle Used to Improve Community Engagement

The City of Bloomington, Minnesota found an innovative way to open up communication between city staff and residents — by repurposing a fleet vehicle.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 28, 2019

Next-Gen Axon Dash Cams to Include License Plate Readers

The Axon Fleet 3 in-car video system will feature automated license plate recognition (ALPR) with built-in controls to promote transparency and privacy.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 28, 2019

S.D. City Bans Vaping in Vehicles

The ban was driven by employees concerned about the negative health effects of being around colleagues vaping.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 25, 2019

Geotab Expands Offerings for Off-Road Market

Two major announcements will allow Geotab customers with mixed fleets to manage heavy equipment and vehicles all on one platform.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 24, 2019

Fla. City Reduces Idle Time by 20% with Telematics

Here's how the City of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., reduced vehicle downtime by 28%, reduced idle time by 20%, and decreased fuel consumption by 5%.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 23, 2019

Calif. County Increases Vehicle MPG by 7%

Nevada County, Calif., increased vehicle fuel economy by using SmartPedal, a device that stabilizes the gas pedal.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 23, 2019

Indianapolis Adds 11 Pierce Fire Trucks

This new purchase is part of a 10-year apparatus acquisition plan to replace the Indianapolis Fire Department's aging frontline fleet.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 21, 2019

State Association Welcomes New Leadership

The National Conference of State Fleet Administrators (NCSFA) has elected new executive committee members and named the Tennessee fleet as its Fleet Excellence Award recipient.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 18, 2019

Chicago Police Orders 200 Ford PIU Hybrids

The Chicago Police Department will soon take delivery of 200 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid vehicles, which are made in the city.

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