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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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NewsOctober 3, 2007

IDOT: Prevent Farm Vehicle Collisions

AMES, IOWA – With harvest season approaching, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) and local law enforcement are reminding drivers to watch for slow-moving vehicles on rural roadways and exercise patience when passing them.

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NewsSeptember 12, 2007

License Plate Scanners Help Recover Stolen Cars, But Raise Concerns

PHOENIX – Officer David Callister was about to drive past the 1991 Nissan sedan when an alert sounded inside his cruiser and an image of a license plate flashed on his laptop. It was a signal that the vehicle was stolen.

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NewsSeptember 12, 2007

Armarillo Police Department Installs Rumbling Sirens in Cars

ARMARILLO, TEXAS – The Amarillo Police Department recently installed new siren devices on some of its patrol vehicles.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2007

Coppell Creates Safety Culture

The city of Coppell, Texas takes a proactive approach to fleet safety that includes hands-on driver training, annual MVR checks, safety-related employee performance reviews and an accident review committee.

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NewsAugust 22, 2007

Kansas City Fire Department Replaces Heavy Rescue Trucks

KANSAS CITY, MO – The Kansas City Fire Department is rolling out $600,000 heavy rescue trucks, all bought by the quarter-cent sales tax increase voters approved in 2001.

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NewsAugust 22, 2007

Report Blasts Irving Police on Tire Maintenance

IRVING, TX – An internal review of the City of Irving's police vehicle maintenance procedures after the traffic death of a police officer concluded that the city has allowed tires on squad cars to become too worn before being replaced.

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NewsAugust 15, 2007

Legislation to Ban Pets in Toledo City Cars After Mayor Left Dog in Auto

TOLEDO, OH – Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner's recently left his dog locked inside a parked car, leading to a city councilman proposing legislation outlawing pets from city vehicles.

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NewsAugust 15, 2007

California State Senator to Plead ‘No Contest' to Reckless Driving in State Vehicle

SACRAMENTO, CA – Solano County prosecutors said they will be filing a misdemeanor complaint against State Senator Carole Migden for her “wild ride” on Interstate 80.

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NewsAugust 8, 2007

California Taxpayers Foot Bill for Legislators' Company Car Crashes

SACRAMENTO, CA –Among the many perks the 80 members of the California State Assembly receive, in addition to a car of their choosing, is a benefit that pays to fix any damage to that vehicle.

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