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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 WriterMarch 4, 2019

Sourcewell Initiative Focuses on Public Safety Needs

Sourcewell is joining forces with two national experts in public safety, procurement, and purchasing to reinforce its commitment to members in the public safety industry.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 4, 2019

Nev. County Expands Fire Fleet to Tackle Growing Threat of Wildfires

The Elko County (Nev.) Fire Protection District had to expand its fleet of fire trucks and recently took delivery of four Toyne Tailored Apparatus.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2019

Aged Fleet, Unpaid Bills Result in Vehicle Breakdowns

Two weeks after latex gloves stuffed into public works vehicles’ gas tanks temporarily disabled the fleet, the City of Mount Vernon, N.Y., is again facing a vehicle shortage.

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Videosby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2019

A Brief Look at the Dakota County Fleet

Dakota County, Minn., has a fleet of more than 700 vehicles and pieces of equipment, managed and maintained by a staff of 13. Here's an overview of the county's fleet operation.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2019

N.Y. Municipality Ups Security After Vandals Disable Vehicles

Officials at the City of Mount Vernon, N.Y., have increased security measures after vandals stuffed latex gloves into the gas tanks of the city's public works trucks.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2019

Colo. City Testing Smart Sweepers

The City of Fort Collins, Colo., will test new smart street sweeper technology this year as part of a pilot project to ensure roads are properly maintained.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2019

Chevin Releases Second Installment of UI Updates

Chevin Fleet Solutions has released the second stage of changes to both Enterprise and SME versions of its fleet management software, FleetWave.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2019

N.Y. County Unveils New Patrol Car Design

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in New York decided to change its vehicles’ look to adopt more reflective graphics, which boost vehicle visibility.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 20, 2019

Hawaii to Receive Long-Awaited Patrol Vehicles

The Hawaii Poli​ce Department will soon take delivery of 10 new patrol cars, its first marked vehicles to be added in about a decade.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 20, 2019

Ala. Sheriff Concerned With Aging Fleet After Patrol Car Explodes

A 2009 Crown Victoria exploded while parked and left running outside of the Etowah County (Ala.) Sheriff's Office, highlighting the agency's need for new vehicles.

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