In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey flooded parts of the City of Houston, destroying hundreds of fleet vehicles. Since then, the fleet has rebuilt itself and made strides in achieving a newer, greener, and better-utilized fleet.
Telematics providers and fleets are collecting and reporting ‘beyond-the-vehicle’ data that informs decisions relating to operations, customer service, and public works.
According to a report from the Environmental Defense Fund and Geotab, cities could better measure air pollution by installing sensors on fleet vehicles.
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.
Houston City Council approved a $2 million contract with E-One, which covers OEM replacement parts and repair services for its fire trucks over three years with two one-year options.
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit the U.S. in late August and early September, wreaking havoc in Texas and Florida. Here’s the fleet impact from public agencies caught in the hurricanes’ paths.
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