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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2019

Las Vegas Creates Tactical Vehicle Program After 2017 Mass Shooting

Following the deadliest mass shooting committed by an individual in U.S. history, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department re-evaluated its operation, including adding tactical vehicles.

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Newsby Thi DaoJune 3, 2019

Public Works Community Mourns Virginia Beach Shooting Victims

A 40-year-old Virginia Beach, Va., city engineer fired indiscriminately on a municipal building, killing 12 before being shot by police.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 19, 2019

Fla. City Selects Solar EV Charger for Disaster Prep

The City of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has purchased a solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging system to charge four new electric vehicles.

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Articlesby Roselynne ReyesNovember 9, 2018

Supporting the Front Lines During a Shooting or Bombing: The Fleet Response

When tragedy strikes, government fleet assets are put to the test as first responders are tasked to respond quickly and effectively. Behind them, fleet teams work to keep those assets running.

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Articlesby Roselynne ReyesSeptember 14, 2018

15 Bright Ideas to Improve Your Fleet

One benefit of the fleet community is the ability to learn from each other’s good (and bad) experiences. Fleet managers share the initiatives that have found them success, and offer guidance on the challenges they faced along the way.

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ArticlesMarch 16, 2018

Lessons I Learned During the Great Fire of 2017

In October 2017, wildfires spread across Northern California, burning through 114,000 acres of land. Here’s what one fleet manager learned during the fires and recovery period.

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NewsJanuary 16, 2018

NYC Trucks Provide Fuel to Schools, Facilities

Due to the extended cold spell, the winter storm, and the requirement for facilities to use backup oil tanks, New York City agencies used their fuel trucks to ensure schools had heat and emergency vehicles had fuel.

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NewsDecember 15, 2017

Fla. Fleet Conference a Success Despite Hurricane Woes

Many fleets were still working on recovery efforts from Hurricane Irma when the Florida Association of Governmental Fleet Administrators (FLAGFA) held its conference in September. However, that didn't stop the association from hosting a successful conference.

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NewsNovember 3, 2017

N.Y. Sends 220 Utility Trucks to Puerto Rico

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced he will deploy new emergency utility crews to Puerto Rico on Nov. 4 to restore power following Hurricane Maria.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalOctober 3, 2017

How Fleets Prepare for and Respond to Severe Weather

Municipal fleet managers prevail through harsh conditions by creating and faithfully executing plans to keep their drivers and vehicles safe and ready for action.

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