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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.  

News•by Staff Writer•September 5, 2018

La. City Hopes New Fleet Will Reduce Repair Costs

The Crowley, La., Police Department will acquire 22 new vehicles in an effort to reduce fleet repair costs and balance the police budget.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 5, 2018

Denver Divided on Drone Use

The Denver Police Department has shelved its drone program while its Fire Department is in the process of purchasing a drone.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 5, 2018

Mercury Associates Releases Ebook on Planning for the Future

The ebook addresses challenges — automotive technology, information technology, and human resources — and how fleets can prepare for them.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 5, 2018

K-9 Attacks Fleet Supervisor

An Orange County (Calif.) Sheriff’s Department dog attacked a supervising fleet technician during a simulated building search.

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News•by Staff Writer•September 4, 2018

Reduced Idling Saves County $160K in Fuel Costs

Ventura County, Calif., reduced fleet idling by using telematics to determine which vehicles idled the most and providing this information to department heads.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 31, 2018

Maine Fire Dept. Upgrades Fleet With Used Trucks

Unable to save enough in replacement funds for new vehicles, North Lakes Fire & Rescue in Maine purchased two used fire trucks for $100,000.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 31, 2018

GPS Insight Obtains Federal Data Security Designation

GPS Insight has attained FedRAMP Ready status from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP).

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News•by Staff Writer•August 31, 2018

U.S. Communities Withdraws from NIGP Cooperative Accreditation

U.S. Communities has announced it will withdraw from the NIGP, Institute for Public Procurement Cooperative Accreditation program, effective immediately.

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Videos•by Staff Writer•August 30, 2018

Facebook Live: Dakota County in Minnesota

Dakota County (Minn.) Fleet Manager Kevin Schlangen, CAFM, CEM, CPFP, gives an overview of his fleet operation, including challenges and initiatives.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 27, 2018

Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid Starts at $40,615

Ford's new Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid has an MSRP of $40,615. The hybrid delete option provides an MSRP credit of $3,530.

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