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3 Ways Fleet Tech Builds Public Trust

Managing a state or local fleet comes with levels of accountability private companies don’t have. Read how modern fleet technology helps elevate visibility and safety to strengthen community trust.

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ProductsJanuary 20, 2011

LED Lighting

MADISON, IN - Grote Industries announced the introduction of a purpose-built LED lighting solution that can bring fire rescue vehicles into NFPA 1901 lighting compliance quickly and efficiently.

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NewsJanuary 20, 2011

Detroit First Responders Get EV Safety Training

DETROIT - Detroit is the final stop on a nationwide tour that has trained more than 1,600 fire and emergency service leaders on how to deal with emergency situations involving electric vehicles.

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ArticlesJanuary 10, 2011

Incentivizing Drivers to Conserve Fuel

Fuel is the No. 1 fleet operating expense. Polk County, Fla., achieved favorable results by addressing one of the main, yet overlooked sources of rising fuel consumption — the driver.

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NewsDecember 16, 2010

2012 Ford Focus Used to Train First Responders

DEARBORN, MI - Ford Motor Company is using one new Ford Focus and a dozen other modern vehicles to help train first responders. The new 2012 Focus is the latest teaching tool to educate members of the Dearborn Fire Department on how best to use their new extrication equipment in rescue situations.

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NewsDecember 2, 2010

NYSDOT Reminds Motorists to Drive Carefully in Winter Weather Events

ALBANY, NY - The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) issued a release reminding travelers to drive safely in winter weather conditions and to use caution near department snowfighting equipment.

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ProductsNovember 24, 2010

PAR-46 Super-LED Replacement Spotlight

HAVERHILL, MA - Adamson Industries Corp. introduces Whelen Engineering's PAR-46 Super-LED Replacement Spotlight. Designed especially for the Unity Spotlight, PAR-46 Super-LED lights are a drop-in replacement for outdated halogen lamps.

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ProductsNovember 24, 2010

T-Rex Exterior Lights

ST. LOUIS, MO - T-Rex Exterior vehicle lights feature all new Torus Technology, which delivers an exceptionally bright straight-on and off-angle signal.

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NewsNovember 15, 2010

Jury Orders St. Louis to Pay $3M for Municipal Truck Crash; City to Appeal

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis jury has ordered the City to pay $3 million to a woman who claimed that a municipal truck caused her to crash her car on June 19, 2008. The City will appeal the verdict for lack of evidence.

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NewsNovember 11, 2010

Nevada Bans Texting While Driving for State Drivers

CARSON CITY, NV - Nevada state employees can no longer send text messages while operating state-owned vehicles under a resolution approved Nov. 8 by the state Board of Examiners. The policy does not apply to public safety officers.

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ArticlesNovember 8, 2010

How to Minimize Workplace Injuries

Safeguarding maintenance and garage facilities against work-related injuries involves securing management commitment, increasing safety awareness among staff members, and establishing a certified in-house safety committee.

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