Government Fleet's Most Popular Articles in 2017
Police articles continue to be the most popular topic on Government Fleet's website for 2017, with even more police-centric articles leading the pack thanks to the launch of our Police Fleet eNewsletter.


Police articles continue to be the most popular topic on Government Fleet's website for 2017, with even more police-centric articles leading the pack thanks to the launch of our Police Fleet eNewsletter.
Here are the 10 most viewed articles of the year.
Mass. State Police Boosts Vehicle Visibility: Massachusetts State Police shared some of the ways they’ve upfitted vehicles to improve visibility and officer safety when parked along the side of a busy highway.
New Rides for Motor Officers: Get to know the motorcycle models available for police agencies for the 2017 model-year, including offerings from Harley-Davidson, BMW Motorrad, BRP, Honda, and Zero Motorcycles.
‘Ghost’ Cars Lower Crash Rates: What’s the most effective way to enforce traffic laws? According to some agencies, the solution is adopting low-profile graphics for their cruisers, also known as “ghost cars.”
Putting Cop Cars Up for Sale: Online or in person? All in one package or one piece of equipment at a time? Agencies share tips for remarketing police vehicles — how to do it, when to do it, and what to consider.
N.C. Police Department Gets a Boost with Take-Home Vehicles: Police vehicles often endure tough conditions, a problem made worse when vehicles are left running 24 hours a day. To solve this problem, the Wilmington, N.C., Police Department began assigning vehicles to officers, which has improved vehicle conditions and increased life cycles.
Leasing: A Budget & Maintenance Solution: For fleets with many vehicles to purchase but not enough funding, leasing can help replace vehicles more quickly and turn them over more frequently than purchasing vehicles outright. Running newer vehicles can reduce maintenance and fuel costs.
Chevrolet Bolt EV Patrol Car Hits the Streets in Md.: We’ve run stories in the past about agencies purchasing electric vehicles, but none for patrol use. Earlier this year, the Hyattsville Police Department in Maryland deployed what may be the first Chevrolet Bolt EV used as a fully marked police cruiser.
Ford’s New Hybrid Police Sedan Doubles Fuel Efficiency: In April, Ford unveiled the first pursuit-rated hybrid vehicle, the Police Responder Hybrid Sedan, ideal for urban or local patrol environments.
What You Need to Know About the Volkswagen Settlement: As a result of its diesel emissions scandal, Volkswagen committed billions of dollars to buy back vehicles and fund clean vehicle technology and infrastructure. Clean technology subject-matter experts offer guidance for fleets.
Standardizing Vehicles to Streamline Operations: Many public sector fleets purchase vehicles based on the lowest bid. In this article, fleet managers make the case for standardizing their vehicle fleets, which can potentially save money on inventory, training, and repairs.
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BRINC Drones Adds Free Wildfire and Smoke Tracking as Agencies Across America Battle Active Fires
New map layers give public safety agencies real-time fire detections and smoke conditions integrated directly into LiveOps at no additional cost.
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Fleet Compliance Risks
Your fleet may have the right policies, but are they being followed consistently? This practical guide highlights six hidden compliance risks that can undermine public sector and shared fleet operations and shares proven approaches to improve oversight, drive accountability, and maintain audit readiness.
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Dealing With Workplace Fraud in Fleets
Workplace fraud in government organizations can result in significant financial losses, but understanding its causes and implementing effective controls can help mitigate the risk.
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Mercury Associates Returns to Independent Ownership
New owners John Martin, Brad Smith, and Daniel Reichmann plan to expand Mercury’s analytical capabilities while continuing to grow the CFMO program.
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Fleet Technology Targets Inspections, EV Procurement, and Parts Sourcing
How new technology is addressing routine operational challenges, from vehicle inspections to cooperative purchasing.
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Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Orders Three New Aerial Ladder Trucks
As Murfreesboro's population grows, its fire fleet is growing with it. Three new aerial ladder trucks will replace existing frontline apparatus and equip a new ladder company planned for Station 12.
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Fleetio Launches PartsTech Integration, Helping Fleets Save up to 15 Minutes on Each Purchase Order
Integration brings parts sourcing and ordering into one connected Fleetio workflow to reduce administrative work.
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What’s Holding Your Fleet Back?
Catch up on the week with news around creating a more structured operation, examining an outdated garage, and more.
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When Better Communication Makes Fleets More Efficient
How government fleet operations can use routine communication to address underused vehicles while giving employees and customer departments a clearer way to raise concerns.
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