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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 4, 2015

Federal Fleets to Use Remanufactured Parts

A new law directs federal agencies to encourage the use of remanufactured parts to maintain fleet vehicles, which is expected to reduce the cost of federal fleet maintenance.

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Policeby StaffNovember 4, 2015

Calif. Sheriff Adds Two Helicopters

The Riverside County (Calif.) Sheriff’s Department put into service a new helicopter in late October and will have another new one in a few weeks, boosting its air fleet to six helicopters.

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Fuelby StaffNovember 2, 2015

New Orleans Water Board's Take-Home Vehicles Scrutinized

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans spent an excessive amount — nearly $400,000 — in fuel and repair costs for take-home vehicles in 2014, a city audit found.

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Policeby StaffOctober 31, 2015

Cleveland Leaders Want Extensive Fleet Report

The Cleveland City Council's safety committee asked administrators to produce a detailed report on the state of the city's emergency fleet amid concerns about the city's aging fleet.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 30, 2015

Pittsburgh Beefs Up Snow Removal Fleet

The City of Pittsburgh has increased its fleet of Public Works plows and spreaders as the city readies itself for winter operations.

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Policeby StaffOctober 29, 2015

Feds Recall Military Tactical Vehicles from Police

The Florida Department of Management Services has notified 11 law enforcement agencies that tactical vehicles given to them as military surplus have been recalled by the U.S. Department of Defense.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 28, 2015

Fed Audit Dings Agency With More Vehicles Than Officers

The law enforcement agency that protects federal buildings has wasted $2.5 million a year by maintaining more fleets vehicles than officers and adding bicycle racks to its SUVs, an Office of Inspector General audit has found.

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Procurementby StaffOctober 28, 2015

City Upgrades Refuse Fleet, Shuns Outsourcing

The City of Newark, Del,, council approved spending $940,000 to replace four refuse trucks after voting down a controversial plan to outsource refuse collection.

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Green Fleetby StaffOctober 28, 2015

Polaris Extends GEM Range, Adds Safety Features

Polaris Industries Inc. has updated its Polaris GEM low-speed vehicle with improved ergonomics and range as well as more comfort and safety features, the company has announced.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 28, 2015

State Fleet Managers Elect Leaders at Annual Workshop

The National Conference of State Fleet Administrators (NCSFA) hosted its annual State Fleet Manager’s Workshop in Nashville, Tenn., from Oct. 7-9.

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