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NewsOctober 10, 2017

Weaver Takes on New Fleet Role

Roger Weaver, CAFM, CPFP, CPM, fleet management director for San Bernardino County, Calif., is resigning from his position effective Oct. 17. He will join neighboring Riverside County as its assistant director of fleet services.

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NewsJune 8, 2016

Fleets Talk Green Procurement at Calif. Vehicle Expo

San Diego County, Calif., is moving toward procuring electric vehicles (EVs) and using renewable diesel, while the City of San Diego is determining which vehicles can be replaced by EVs, fleet professionals said at a recent vehicle expo.

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NewsNovember 4, 2015

Calif. Sheriff Adds Two Helicopters

The Riverside County (Calif.) Sheriff’s Department put into service a new helicopter in late October and will have another new one in a few weeks, boosting its air fleet to six helicopters.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJuly 23, 2014

Calif. County Embraces Hybrids for Higher MPG

In addition to a growing hybrid vehicle fleet, Riverside County's greening efforts in the past few years include a minimum average MPG threshold for vehicle purchases, a pilot of electric vehicles, and a proposal to use propane autogas as its next alternative fuel.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterJuly 17, 2014

Fleet Facilty Tour: Riverside County, Calif.

Government Fleet Magazine took a tour of one of the fleet facilities at Riverside County, Calif. The county has a fleet of 4,200 units, which are serviced at its seven maintenance facilities. To learn more about the county fleet and its greening initiatives, visit http://www.government-fleet.com/article/story/2014/07/calif-county-heads-toward-a-greener-fleet.aspx.

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NewsJuly 17, 2014

Calif. County Fleet Director Retires, Replacement Appointed

Robert Howdyshell, director of purchasing and fleet services at Riverside County, Calif., will retire on July 24. Lisa Brandl has been appointed to replace him.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2011

Riverside County's Fourth Fleet Facility Certified Calif. Green Station

RIVERSIDE, CA - Fleet Services works in seven facilities throughout the County, servicing about 4,000 units. Fleet hopes to have the remaining three facilities certified by the end of this year.

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NewsJanuary 14, 2011

Riverside County to Buy 359 Crown Victorias

RIVERSIDE, CA - Riverside County supervisors approved Jan. 11 the Sheriff's department request to purchase 359 Ford Crown Victoria Interceptors, vehicles in their last year of production.

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NewsJuly 19, 2010

Riverside County Department Heads No Longer Allowed to Use County Cars

RIVERSIDE, CA - Riverside County department heads will no longer be eligible to use county-owned cars for business or pleasure. Board members and other elected officials, however, will have the option of continuing to use county-owned vehicles or driving their own, with a monthly stipend to offset the costs of maintenance and gas.

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NewsAugust 10, 2009

Riverside County to Cut Down on Take-Home Vehicles

RIVERSIDE, CA - The policy change is expected to cut the number of take-home cars in half and save more than $2.2 million.

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