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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2019

Aged Fleet, Unpaid Bills Result in Vehicle Breakdowns

Two weeks after latex gloves stuffed into public works vehicles’ gas tanks temporarily disabled the fleet, the City of Mount Vernon, N.Y., is again facing a vehicle shortage.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 31, 2018

Ind. City Considers New Funding for Fleet Maintenance

The City of Gary, Ind., is considering changing its city ordinances to allow the money raised from auctioning towed vehicles to go to police vehicle maintenance.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2018

Truck Repossessed After N.Y. Municipality Fails to Pay Bills

The Mt. Vernon, N.Y., mayor alleges that a city bucket truck was repossessed because the city comptroller refused to pay the bills.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 31, 2018

Maine Fire Dept. Upgrades Fleet With Used Trucks

Unable to save enough in replacement funds for new vehicles, North Lakes Fire & Rescue in Maine purchased two used fire trucks for $100,000.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 16, 2018

NYC Fleet Posts Record Revenue

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) fleet brought in $11.65 million in revenue in FY-18.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2018

N.Y. County to Save $400K With Leasing Initiative

Cattaraugus County (N.Y.) expects to save nearly $400,000 in its 2018 budget by leasing 31 vehicles rather than buying them outright.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalJanuary 11, 2018

What Elected Officials and City Managers Want Fleets to Know

Experts in fleet management and municipal governance share advice for public-sector fleet managers who wish to build stronger and more mutually beneficial relationships with their administrators.

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NewsJanuary 10, 2018

Texas Sheriff to Purchase Used Patrol Vehicles

The San Jacinto County (Texas) Sheriff's Office is purchasing used police vehicles to replace its aged fleet — some vehicles on the road have 300,000 miles on them.

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Newsby Thi DaoOctober 27, 2017

Study: Slow EV Transition Could Save Minneapolis Fleet Costs

A new electric vehicle (EV) adoption feasibility study of the City of Minneapolis’ fleet found that a slow transition to electric vehicles over the next 10 years could result in operational savings.

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NewsSeptember 7, 2017

Mo. City PD Struggles With Vehicle Purchasing Freeze

The City of Columbia, Mo., Police Department is struggling with a fleet replacement freeze imposed last year that could be extended into the next fiscal year.

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