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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 16, 2019

Houston’s Aged Garbage Fleet Leads to Collection Backlog

The City of Houston’s severely aged refuse collection fleet has led to overflowing trash bins and significant technician overtime cost. The city is considering options to supplement its services.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2019

Baltimore Tackles Aging Fleet with New Fire Truck

Baltimore did not purchase fire trucks between 2009 and 2011, leading to an aging fleet.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 6, 2018

Neb. City Approves $3.4M for New Fire Trucks

The City of Lincoln, Neb., hopes to purchase seven new fire engines and trucks over the next two years to replace its aging fleet.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 22, 2018

Sheriff Hopes Tax Increase Would Fund New Cars

The Ford County (Ill.) sheriff hopes the county board will approve a quarter-cent sales tax, which would help his office replace its aging fleet of patrol cars.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 18, 2018

St. Louis Faces Refuse Truck Shortage

Of the City of St. Louis' 84 refuse trucks, only 40 to 45 are operable on an average day.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 11, 2018

Texas Commission to Study Houston FD

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection will investigate claims that the Houston Fire Department needlessly exposes firefighters to diesel exhaust fumes coming from fire trucks.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 31, 2018

Colo. City Expands Fleet for Additional Officers

The City of Pueblo, Colo., will use $1.5 million to purchase 27 new marked police vehicles and other emergency equipment.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 29, 2018

Va. City to Upgrade Aging Fleet with $3.8M

The City of Norfolk, Va., will be investing $3.8 million to update its aging equipment and vehicles thanks to an 10-cent increase in real estate taxes.

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Newsby Thi DaoMay 23, 2018

Ill. City Expects $3.6M in Savings from Leasing Vehicles

The City of Crystal Lake, Ill., expects to save $3.57 million over 15 years by moving to leasing for many of its fleet vehicles, including police cars.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 16, 2018

Ill. City to Vote on Patrol Car Leases

The City of Rockford, Ill., will vote on a leasing plan for 28 new patrol cars as part of a five-year, $6 million vehicle replacement plan.

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