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OperationsAugust 14, 2015

Va. County's Apprenticeship Program Trains Future Technicians

The fleet industry has an aging workforce and a limited number of interested, young, and trained applicants. Chesterfield County, Va.’s fleet manager hopes to rectify that problem within his county.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 13, 2015

Ohio City Hosts Touch-a-Truck Community Event

The City of Dublin, Ohio, participated in the Washington Township Touch & Stuff a Truck event on Aug. 8. Families got a chance to take a closer look at Dublin snow plows and other various vehicles used in the community.

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Policeby StaffAugust 12, 2015

Va. City Sues Sheriff Over Fleet Vehicles

The City of Petersburg, Va., is suing the Petersburg Sheriff's Office to reclaim 11 city-owned vehicles from the Sheriff’s Office.

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Policeby StaffAugust 12, 2015

Seattle PD's SUVs Cut Maintenance Costs

The Seattle Police Department has added 90 Ford Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles to its fleet in an ongoing initiative to replace less-fuel-efficient Crown Victoria units.

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Policeby StaffAugust 12, 2015

Idaho City Adds LTE Network for Police Fleet

The Boise Police Department has adopted Cradlepoint's LTE enterprise networking platform to achieve a stable, flexible, and manageable network for its 150-vehicle cruiser fleet, according to the telecommunications provider.

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Policeby StaffAugust 12, 2015

Colo. City Dives Deep Into CNG

The City of Fort Lupton (Colo.) has converted its entire police fleet to run on compressed natural gas (CNG), and added several other CNG-powered trucks for Public Works and other city departments.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 10, 2015

Spartan Recalls Emergency Vehicles for Tire Deflation

The action affects Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator and Metro Star models in the 2007-2015 model years.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 10, 2015

Boston Fleet Director Exits for Public Works Role

Jim McGonagle, CAFM, CPFP, previously director of Central Fleet Management for the City of Boston, has been named Public Works commissioner for the City of Newton, Mass. Fleet Foreman Bill Coughlin has been named as his replacement.

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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 7, 2015

Fleet Interest in Idle Management Tech Rising

A new study from the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) has found increasing interest among fleets in idle management and electrification technologies.

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Procurementby StaffAugust 7, 2015

Kansas City Finances 48 Custom Fire Apparatus

The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) in Missouri has ordered 48 custom fire and emergency vehicles from Pierce Manufacturing Inc.

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