Government Fleet Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Operationsby StaffFebruary 5, 2016

Collision Repair Bills Rising in Boise

The City of Boise, Idaho, fleet department has increased its collision repair budget by 80% since November, after a steep increase in collisions involving city fleet vehicles.

Read More →
Green Fleetby StaffFebruary 4, 2016

Clean Cities Coalitions Host Green Transportation Event in Illinois

Clean Cities coalitions from Chicago, Wisconsin and Northern Indiana today will jointly host a host a green transportation conference in the Chicago area on May 19, the groups have announced.

Read More →
Safetyby StaffFebruary 4, 2016

Toyota Recalls Older Tundra Pickups for Air Bags

The action covers 2005-2006 model-year trucks that need a new air bag control module to prevent unexpected activation of the side curtain-shield air bags.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Green Fleetby StaffFebruary 3, 2016

Long Beach Adopts Renewable Diesel for Fleet

The City of Long Beach, Calif., has begun using renewable diesel for trucks and equipment used for maintenance and transportation in a move that expands the city's use of renewable fuels.

Read More →
Safetyby StaffFebruary 3, 2016

Altec Recalls Aerial Devices for Unexpected Movement

The recall affects 195 devices that need new hydraulic pressure control valves.

Read More →
Green Fleetby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

Calif. County Fleet to Reduce Emissions with EVs

The County of Ventura, Calif., will reduce fleet greenhouse gas emissions by expanding its plug-in electric vehicle fleet and increasing use of technology.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Procurementby StaffJanuary 29, 2016

Texas City Creates $11M Fleet Replacement Fund

The City of Killeen is creating a fleet replacement fund. The city will provide $7.5 million to establish the program as well as $3.5 million for the year's fleet purchases.

Read More →
Policeby StaffJanuary 29, 2016

Chicago Officers Tampering with Dashcams

Chicago police officers have been disabling the microphones connected to their dashcam systems, which has caused an absence of audio in about 80% of videos.

Read More →
Policeby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

Colo. Police Union Wants 100K-Mile Cars Replaced

About 75 of the department's 100 vehicles are older than five years, and 51 of the vehicles have more than 100,000 miles. One 2000 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor has logged 192,617 miles.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Remarketingby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

IronPlanet Donates Auction Proceeds to Charity

GovPlanet, IronPlanet's online marketplace for used government surplus, is auctioning three High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), or Humvees, and donating the proceeds to the Fisher House Foundation.

Read More →