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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 WriterJanuary 15, 2021

How Sacramento PD Uses Micro-Drones on Patrol

The fleet of small, camera-equipped drones have reportedly been deployed more than 100 times.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 15, 2021

Wisconsin City Switches to Leasing to Update Fleet

Entering into a lease program would allow the City of Platteville, Wisconsin, to cycle out vehicles every three years, significantly reducing the average fleet age.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 15, 2021

Baltimore's Use of Towing Vendor Scrutinized

The vendor reportedly overcharged the city by over $129,000 and was not compliant with the Minority and Women’s Business Opportunity Office.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 15, 2021

Pandemic Problems Free Up Funds for Police Vehicle Purchases

The West Fargo, North Dakota, Police Department's unused funds will be used to purchase three patrol vehicles and two unmarked detective cars.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2021

Washington Municipality to Purchase 4 Teslas for Police Department

The Spokane City Council voted to acquire Tesla Model Y SUVs as part of a pilot program.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 13, 2021

NYC Fleet Crashes Rise 600% During Storm

New York City’s mid-December snowstorm, Gail, led to a significant increase in fleet crashes and injuries.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 12, 2021

Texas Municipality Unveils New Helicopter

The City of Fort Worth's aircraft costs nearly $4.5 million, can carry up to five people, has a flight time of three to four hours, and makes use of improved video technology.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2021

Fire Causes $3M Damage to Garbage Trucks

A fire that started in the City of Scottsdale, Ariz., solid waste truck spread to adjacent trucks, resulting in the damage or destruction of 12 trucks.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 8, 2021

Audit: Police Don’t Need Most Excess Military Gear

Law enforcement agencies receiving excess military assets through the Law Enforcement Support (LESO) Program obtained property that didn’t support their law enforcement activities.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 8, 2021

California County Makes Progress Toward Emissions Goals

Improved choices for fleet, fuel, and equipment help drive the County of Marin's Climate Action Plan.

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