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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 17, 2019

Iowa State LE Vehicles Lack Sufficient Weapon Storage

Less than half of the law enforcement fleet is equipped with handgun vaults or locking rifle racks, and there is no policy on proper firearms storage in an unattended vehicle.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 16, 2019

Florida Police Department Adds Patrol Boat

The Aventura Police Department in Florida will use its new 29-foot, custom-built rigid inflatable boat (RIB) for patrolling miles of shoreline and canals.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 15, 2019

AM General and Jeep Design Military-Grade Concept Truck

The Jeep Gladiator Extreme Military-Grade Truck is designed to meet the global demand for a lightweight military truck.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 15, 2019

Syler to Lead Ohio State Fleet

Darryl Syler, former fleet administrator for the No. 1 Small Fleet City of Dublin, Ohio, has been chosen to oversee the state's fleet management program.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 14, 2019

Spartan Recalls 1,700 Fire Trucks

Spartan Motors is recalling certain 2004-2020 Gladiator and Spartan vehicles equipped with a pneumatically controlled automatic tire chain system.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 8, 2019

Wisconsin City Adopts B-20 for All Diesel Vehicles

The City of Madison fleet began slowly introducing biodiesel for the past year. This summer marked the first time all ten city fueling sites dispensed B-20.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 4, 2019

Del. Treasurer Apologizes for Inappropriate Vehicle Use

Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis drove a fleet vehicle to her residence without having submitted an authorization request to do so.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 4, 2019

Va. Adds Unmarked SUVs for Mental Health Transport

Virginia is adding unmarked SUVs to its fleet to transport subjects of involuntary mental health detentions to psychiatric hospitals.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 3, 2019

After 5 Years, Calif. PD is Approved to Buy Armored Vehicle

The Davis (Calif.) Police Department has been approved to purchase an armored rescue vehicle that resembles a delivery van.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 3, 2019

Mo. City Turns to Police Fleet Leasing

The City of West Plains, Mo., is turning to police vehicle leasing in order to update its fleet and potentially save $40,000 a year.

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