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Newsby Staff WriterMay 21, 2018

Rhode Island DOT Adds Bridge Washing Trucks

On average, the bridge-washing trucks are capable of cleaning five to six bridges per day. They will also reduce the time needed to close a travel lane for maintenance.

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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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Newsby Staff WriterMay 16, 2018

Fla. County Adds Six Helicopters for Mosquito Control

The Lee County (Fla.) Mosquito Control District is upgrading its aircraft fleet with six new Airbus H125 helicopters. Each helicopter is capable of hauling more equipment and product than the district's previous aircraft, allowing the district to reduce its fleet.

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ArticlesMay 14, 2018

Federal vs. State & Local Fleets

The largest U.S. fleets are in the federal government. How do they compare with state and local government fleets?

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 2, 2018

Utilimarc: Bucket Truck Purchasing Costs Rose 61%

The cost for utility fleets to buy a light-duty bucket truck has risen significantly in the past nine years, according to newly released data from Utilimarc.

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NewsApril 19, 2018

Hawaii PD to Purchase First New Cars in 10 Years

The Hawaii Police Department is looking to purchase its first patrol vehicles in 10 years to replace a fleet that averages 200,000 miles. A decade ago, it purchased 35 2008-MY vehicles.

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NewsApril 11, 2018

Calif. City Relaunches Fire Dept., Builds Fleet

The City of Victorville, Calif., has purchased five command vehicles for its newly relaunched Fire Department and plans to expand its fleet even further.

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Newsby Thi DaoApril 11, 2018

Caltrans to Use Existing Fleet for Road Repairs

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) doesn’t plan on purchasing any additional vehicles for its fleet, despite its goal to hire 2,000 employees in the next few years for transportation infrastructure repair.

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NewsMarch 28, 2018

Fire District Acquires Boat for Lakeside Fires

The Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District in Lake Tahoe, Nev., has taken delivery of a 32-foot fireboat, allowing it to provide fire protection to homes along the lake that are not yet connected to a municipal water system.

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NewsMarch 21, 2018

Phoenix PD May Replace Aerial Unit's Aircraft

The Phoenix Police Department’s Aerial Unit’s fleet maintenance costs are rising due to the agency’s aging aircraft, procured between 1979 and 2010.

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