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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 28, 2018

W.Va. Adds Approval Process for Purchasing Vehicles

Since 1992, the State of West Virginia's $25 million line of credit has been used primarily by the Fleet Management Office to purchase vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 21, 2018

Ala. City Starts Its Own Ambulance Service

The City of Orange Beach, Ala., is starting its own ambulance service after years of contracting it out to a private provider used by other agencies in the county.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 7, 2018

Fla. Fire Department Adds Underwater Drones

Orange County Fire Rescue's new underwater drones are battery-powered, tethered to a 300-foot line, and can be used in freshwater and saltwater.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 6, 2018

Neb. City Approves $3.4M for New Fire Trucks

The City of Lincoln, Neb., hopes to purchase seven new fire engines and trucks over the next two years to replace its aging fleet.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 31, 2018

N.J. City Purchases Trucks for In-House Street Sweeping

The City of East Orange, N.J., has purchased five street sweepers after deciding to bring street sweeping back in house for the first time in nearly two decades.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 23, 2018

Mass. City Reduces Average Age of Fire Trucks

An effort made by the City of Worcester, Mass., administration to replace aging Fire Department vehicles in the past few years has been successful.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 19, 2018

Texas City Switches to Gasoline Golf Carts

The City of Harlingen, Texas, is purchasing 65 gasoline-powered golf carts for its municipal golf course, citing lower operating costs than its current electric carts.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaOctober 19, 2018

How Iowa DOT Optimized Its Snowplow Lifecycles

Following the recommendation of an Iowa State University study, the Iowa Department of Transportation shortened snowplow lifecycles — here’s what happened.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 17, 2018

Md. Sheriff Tests Leasing Program

Dorchester County Sheriff's Office will join other Maryland jurisdictions in a fleet management and leasing program for its 47 vehicles.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Tariq KamalOctober 12, 2018

Do the Math: Fleet Leasing in the Public Sector

Leasing as an alternative to purchasing is gaining momentum among government fleets seeking to reduce the costs of acquiring and operating vehicles while maximizing safety, fuel economy, and remarketing revenue.

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