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Green FleetFebruary 12, 2018

PERC to Demo Emissions Reductions at Work Truck Show

Fleet owners and managers will have ample opportunity to learn how propane autogas reduces a fleet’s emissions profile and its total cost-of-ownership with a demonstration during the Work Truck Show 2018.

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Policeby StaffFebruary 9, 2018

Wichita Police Relaunches Motor Unit

The Wichita (Kan.) Police Department has relaunched its motor unit after a 15-year hiatus, purchasing eight Harley-Davidson motorcycles and putting seven into service in February.

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Green Fleetby StaffFebruary 9, 2018

Delaware DOT Pilots Electric Vehicles

The Delaware Department of Transportation has added two battery-electric vehicles to its fleet as part of a new pilot program to assess the sustainability, ease of use, and maintenance of these vehicles.

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Operationsby StaffFebruary 9, 2018

Iowa City Approves $844K Upgrade of Public Works Facility

The Iowa City facility will include a shop and vehicle washing facility for the Equipment Division, and would allow the city to protect fleet vehicles better with indoor storage.

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ProcurementFebruary 9, 2018

Detroit Fire Department Adds 49 Ambulances

Braun’s Chief XL units are mounted on Ford F-550 chassis and feature customized interior console layouts, customized exterior compartment sizes, and customized interior cabinets.

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Operationsby StaffFebruary 8, 2018

Texas County Hires Administrator to Centralize Fleet

Smith County, Texas, has hired its first ever fleet administrator to oversee the newly formed Vehicle Equipment Services Department.

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Operationsby StaffFebruary 8, 2018

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Wastequip

Wastequip, a North American manufacturer of waste equipment, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by H.I.G. Capital, LLC, a global private equity investment firm. Wastequip has been owned by Centerbridge Partners, L.P. since 2012.

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Policeby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanFebruary 8, 2018

Ford Patent Would Allow Autonomous Police Vehicles to Issue Traffic Tickets

The patent argues that autonomous police vehicles can take over routine police tasks, such as issuing tickets for speeding or rolling through a stop sign.

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Policeby StaffFebruary 8, 2018

Boise Patrol Car Raises Awareness of Domestic Violence

The Boise (Idaho) Police Department's new specialty car features purple graphics that bring attention to domestic abuse and sexual assault.

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Policeby StaffFebruary 8, 2018

Ohio Agency to Disband Motorcycle Unit

Safety and cost were driving factors in the Toledo Police Department's decision to disband its police motorcycle unit. All 10 of the agency’s motorcycles were due for replacement.

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