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Procurementby StaffMarch 1, 2018

Columbus Purchases First Batch of 93 EVs

The City of Columbus, Ohio, has purchased 93 electric vehicles (EVs) for $2.1 million, the first step toward a total purchase of 200 EVs.

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ProcurementFebruary 28, 2018

N.C. County Approves Nearly $4M for Equipment Replacements

The Gaston County (N.C.) Board of Commissioners approved up to $3.9 million for the lease and finance of rolling stock and equipment. Generally, county vehicles are replaced after about 150,000 miles.

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Operationsby StaffFebruary 28, 2018

Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline Extended

Nominations for the 2018 Public Fleet Hall of Fame are now being accepted. Members are recognized industry leaders and pioneers who have contributed to the public fleet management profession. The deadline has been extended to end of day Weds., March 14.

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ProcurementFebruary 26, 2018

Ala. City Forced to Lease Fire Trucks

The City of Florence, Ala., is leasing two fire trucks for at least two months to alleviate maintenance problems.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 26, 2018

Pa. County Creates Stricter Driver Policies

Westmoreland County, Pa., fleet drivers will have to complete safety driving classes after minor collisions before getting back behind the wheel, according to the city’s revised driver policy.

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OperationsFebruary 26, 2018

GFX Named One of the Fastest Growing Trade Shows

Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX) has been named as one of the fastest growing trade shows by Trade Show Executive magazine in the attendance growth category.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 26, 2018

S.C. City Opens $8M Fleet Facility

The City of Greenville, S.C., moved into a new fleet maintenance facility in October 2017. The facility replaces a 60-year-old building and is part of a 22-acre Public Works campus.

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Policeby StaffFebruary 22, 2018

GammaTech Changes Name to Durabook Americas

The new name reflects the company’s longstanding focus on the Durabook brand as well as changing market conditions that emphasize the need for reliable, purpose-built, mobile computing solutions.

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Policeby StaffFebruary 22, 2018

Ind. County Adopts Lease-Purchase Program for Sheriff’s Vehicles

The first round of new vehicles for the Lake County (Ind.) Sheriff's Office would be part of a five-year asset management program, with a goal of replacing roughly 20 vehicles per year.

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Policeby StaffFebruary 21, 2018

Ontario Police Showcases Tesla Patrol Car Prototype

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) unveiled a Tesla X pursuit vehicle prototype at the 2018 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto to represent the future of policing.

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