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Procurementby StaffAugust 6, 2014

County of Hawaii Begins Replacing High-Mileage Fleet

The County of Hawaii has begun rolling out new vehicles to replace its high-mileage fleet with 23 initial passenger vehicles purchased at the tail end of the fiscal year that ended June 30.

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PoliceAugust 4, 2014

Tenn. PD Adds 20 Chargers to Replace Crown Vics

The Knoxville (Tenn.) Police Department is finalizing upfitting for 20 Dodge Charger Pursuit patrol cars, as it begins phasing out aging Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 4, 2014

Philadelphia PD Adds Helicopters to Air Fleet

The Philadelphia Police Department has added two AStar helicopters to its aircraft fleet for patrol duties, harbor and coastal patrol, rescue missions, and SWAT team insertions.

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Procurementby StaffAugust 4, 2014

Fire Destroys Va. County's Refuse Fleet

A weekend fire destroyed four front-loading refuse trucks owned by the Halifax County, Va., Public Works Department. An early estimate of damages to the fleet is $900,000.

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Procurementby StaffAugust 4, 2014

FEMA Grant Helps Mass. Town Replace 40-Year-Old Fire Truck

The Town of Charlton, Mass., Fire Department was awarded a $893,000 grant to replace a 40-year-old aerial ladder truck that is 16 years past its recommended service life.

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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 4, 2014

Apex Oil Lab Opens Full-Service Oil Analysis Lab

The recently opened Apex Oil Lab offers 24-hour and same-day turnaround on most oil analysis tests.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 30, 2014

CARB to Offer $117M in Clean Vehicle Grants

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced it has set aside approximately $117 million to fund clean vehicle projects. It is seeking grant solicitations to administer the project.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 29, 2014

Report Guides Buyers on Sustainable Biofuels Procurement

A new report aims to help bulk fuel purchasers determine the most sustainably produced biofuels and avoid those produced using unsustainable practices.

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Operationsby StaffJuly 29, 2014

Maintenance Design Group Adds Engineering, Plumbing

Maintenance Design Group (MDG), specializing in planning and design for transportation maintenance facilities, has expanded its service offerings to include mechanical and electrical engineering and plumbing (MEP) design.

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Fuelby StaffJuly 29, 2014

Anti-Idling Equipment in Patrol Cars Could Save Columbus $1.2M Annually

The City of Columbus, Ohio, will install anti-idling technology on 90 of its police vehicles to reduce fuel costs. Installation on all 339 units could save $1.2 million annually.

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