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Policeby StaffNovember 14, 2014

Vt. Town Loses Entire Police Fleet in Fire

The Town of Thetford, Vt., lost three police vehicles in an early morning fire last month in a fire described as suspicious by the Vermont State Police investigator handling the case.

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Procurementby Thi DaoNovember 14, 2014

Houston Transitions to Propane Autogas Trucks

Next year, the City of Houston will begin purchasing light-duty trucks with a gaseous prep package in order to have a supply of vehicles that can be converted to propane autogas.

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Telematicsby StaffNovember 13, 2014

Connected Cars Now Available to Federal Fleet

The federal government can now retrofit its fleet vehicles to support the Internet of Things to connect to their vehicles and obtain telematics and other information that's viewable through an iPad mini.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 13, 2014

Ohio City Hiring Fleet Manager

The City of Worthington, Ohio, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of fleet manager. This position provides management and direction for the city’s fleet management program.

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Safetyby StaffNovember 12, 2014

Pierce Recalls Fire Trucks for Suspensions

The recall affects 135 emergency vehicles in the 2009-2013 model years.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 12, 2014

Milwaukee Allows Ads for Fleet Vehicles

The City of Milwaukee, Wis., has passed a resolution to allow marketing partnerships with private companies and non-profit organizations, including a plan to sell advertising on fleet vehicles.

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Green Fleetby StaffNovember 12, 2014

N.Y. County Requires 35 MPG for Fleet Purchases

Elected officials in Westchester County, N.Y., have approved legislation mandating that new vehicle purchases must be high-mileage vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, or alternative-fuel vehicles.

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Policeby StaffNovember 12, 2014

LAPD Reviewing Helicopter Use for Non-Agency Events

The LAPD has begun reviewing the use of its helicopters for charitable and community events, after a sergeant scheduled a flyover at a school where his child was a student.

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Safetyby StaffNovember 11, 2014

Fla. City Keeps CEI for Accident Management

The City of Gainesville, Fla., has signed a contract with the CEI Group to continue to provide it with fleet accident management services.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 11, 2014

Marines Indicted for Fraud Involving Presidential Helicopters

A federal grand jury has indicted three current and former Marine Corps officers for fraud in connection with a bid proposal to perform maintenance on helicopters that transport the President.

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