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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 WriterJuly 16, 2024

Michigan Advances Toward a Zero-Emission Fleet with New Telematics Implementation [Updated]

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive to begin converting vehicles owned and used by the state—the state fleet—to zero emission vehicles by 2040.

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A white Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor and blue Mustang Mach-E are shown sitting in front of a Beam solar charger. The fleet manager and sheriff are seen shaking hands between the vehicles.
Newsby Staff WriterJuly 11, 2024

Virginia Sheriff's Office Trades in Last Crown Vic for its First EV

A look at the Alexandria Sheriff's Office's new Ford Mustang Mach-E. Plus, details on the city's plans to electrify the fleet.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 27, 2024

Samsara Unveils New Solutions at Beyond ‘24

At its Beyond conference, Samsara announced new innovations to help further connect the various aspects of physical operations and fuel AI-powered insights. 

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 24, 2024

Ford Pro Launches Smart Charging Bundle for Massachusetts EV Fleets

The new program offers free commercial-grade Ford Pro chargers for home or worksite charging to software subscribers enrolled in the Massachusetts Clean Peak Energy Standard.

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A white Dodge Durango Pursuit is pictured on a blue Rotary lift.
Newsby Staff WriterJune 19, 2024

Dozens of Patrol Vehicles Out of Service for Indiana State Police

219 of newly-purchased vehicles have been assigned to patrol duties. Of those vehicles, 40 of them have experienced mechanical failures. Government Fleet obtained a statement from Stellantis on the problem.

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Articlesby Staff WriterJune 12, 2024

Instilling a Desire to “Be Better”

A seasoned fleet manager says investing time in education and professional growth opportunities benefits managers, employees, and customers.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 6, 2024

New Program Trains Technicians in EV Charging Stations

North Carolina's Wake Tech is leading a statewide pilot program to train technicians in the installation and maintenance of EV charging stations.

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A Responder drone sits atop a Responder Station charging nest with two law enforcement vehicles in the background.
Newsby Staff WriterJune 6, 2024

BRINC Unveils Rapid Response Integrated Drone Solution

The drones are engineered to reach 911 calls in under 70 seconds, providing situational awareness to first responders before they arrive on scene. This can help law enforcement determine the best response for developing scenes, which can help prevent unnecessary wear and tear on vehicles.

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Videosby Staff WriterMay 29, 2024

Driving Change: Navigating Fleet Electrification and Decarbonization Realities

Be a part of the discussion around macro considerations driving the transition to electric vehicles, including incentives, mandates, and change management strategies.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 28, 2024

How SGFMA is Working to Bridge the Fleet Information Gap

The Southeast Governmental Fleet Managers Association is working to fill informational gaps, especially for fleet managers who may not have previously had access to outside resources within their region.

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