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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 WriterAugust 8, 2018

Mo. Fire District Installs Bacteria-Killing Lights in Ambulances

The Metro West Fire Protection District's new compartment lights from Code 3 disinfect the vehicle while it is on the road.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 8, 2018

N.Y. County Expects $4M in Savings from Leasing Initiative

Erie County, N.Y., is selling nearly 600 vehicles and leasing them instead, in a plan officials estimate will save $4 million over 10 years.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 6, 2018

NYC Parks Switches to Electric-Powered Small Machines

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation put 186 new electric-powered lawn mowers, blowers, trimmers, and chain saws into service in June.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 6, 2018

FCA Ships 10,000th Officer Protection Package

More than 10,000 Dodge Charger Pursuit police sedans are now equipped with FCA’s Officer Protection Package in police fleets across the U.S.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 6, 2018

NYC Invests Record-Breaking $419M in FY-18 Acquisitions

New York City's acquisition plan for FY-18 included 717 police vehicles, 485 refuse trucks, 91 ambulances, and 1,006 alternative-fuel vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 3, 2018

Okla. University VP Resigns After Vehicle Misuse

An audit found that a former vice president at the University of Oklahoma took a fleet vehicle home multiple times, in violation of university policy and state law.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 3, 2018

Schiller Retires from Minnesota Natural Resources Fleet

Dave Schiller CAFM, fleet and materials manager, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR), retired on August 1.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 1, 2018

Sourcewell Adds Emergency Services Category

Sourcewell members in the U.S. and Canada will be able to purchase ambulances and emergency service vehicles and equipment.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 1, 2018

Audit Finds Flaws in Anchorage’s Take-Home Policy

An internal audit concluded that the City of Anchorage, Alaska, needs better controls on its take-home vehicle program.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 31, 2018

Ore. Sheriff Turns to Black & White Patrol Cars

The Deschutes County (Ore.) Sheriff's Office ditched its white-and-green design for black and white because it is more recognizable as a law enforcement vehicle.

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