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Operationsby StaffJune 9, 2017

Wis. City Hires Fleet Superintendent

The City of Madison, Wis., has hired Mahanth Joishy as fleet superintendent, replacing recently retired Bill Vanderbrook. Joishy has spent the past 16 years working for New York City.

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Safetyby StaffJune 8, 2017

Calif. to Increase Security Following Fleet Vehicle Theft

The State of California Department of General Services has adjusted its security policies and procedures and plans to install an electronic entry and exit system.

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Operationsby StaffJune 7, 2017

State Fleet Managers Workshop to Focus on the Future of Fleet Management

The National Conference of State Fleet Administrators' 2017 State Fleet Managers Workshop is themed “Connecting Your Fleet to the Future” and will feature sessions focused on autonomous vehicles — cybersecurity, infrastructure, and liability.

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Green Fleetby StaffJune 7, 2017

Md. County Adds 16 Bolt EVs

Montgomery County, Md., has purchased 16 new Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles (EVs) at a cost of $622,254. These additions bring the county up to 243 electric and hybrid vehicles.

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ProcurementJune 7, 2017

Mo. City Approves $5M to Replace Fire Trucks

Generally, the Jefferson City (Mo.) Fire Department replaces its trucks every 20 years, and each truck is kept on the frontline for 10 years before being transferred to reserves.

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Fundingby StaffJune 7, 2017

W.Va. County Leases Vehicles to Reduce Insurance Costs

Preston County, W.Va., is moving toward leasing its vehicles rather than purchasing them in order to decrease insurance costs, reduce its fleet, and replace its aged vehicles.

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Maintenanceby StaffJune 5, 2017

Calif. Groups to Host Fleet Academy

California fleet associations and industry groups in Northern California have banded together to host the 2017 Collaborative Municipal Equipment Fleet Academy. The training event takes place June 20-21.

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Green Fleetby StaffJune 5, 2017

Tulsa Opens Public CNG Station

The City of Tulsa, Okla., is opening its second public compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station on June 8. It will be used to fuel its fleet vehicles and will be open to the public.

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Safetyby StaffJune 2, 2017

‘Move Over’ Laws Add Protection for Utility Vehicles

Two states have passed legislation to protect the safety of utility workers through ‘Move Over’ laws, which require drivers to change lanes when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle.

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Policeby StaffJune 1, 2017

Florida Highway Patrol Debuts 'Ghost' Cars

The new graphics package not only keeps roads safer, it is also more affordable than the two-toned paint and large light bar used on its current fleet of marked cruisers

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