MANAGING PUBLIC SECTOR VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
A heat wave took down nearly half of the City of Fayetteville’s refuse fleet. Last week, 19 of the city’s 44 trash trucks were having mechanical problems.
Government agencies in the Midwest were most affected by the polar vortex that hit the U.S. last week, leading several states to declare states of emergency.
Hot Shot’s Secret is offering a winter fuel additive called Diesel Winter Rescue, formulated to re-liquefy gelled fuel and de-ice frozen fuel filters.
Baron announced its Telematics for Public Safety, which can generate highly accurate road weather condition data.
Up to 20 New Jersey Department of Transportation vehicles will be fitted with cameras and sensors, allowing the department to accurately allocate its resources during weather events.
Acela Truck Company has expanded its purpose-built High Water/Flood Rescue Truck line of response apparatus to include multiple new custom body configurations and larger 6x6 models of its Monterra high mobility chassis.
Ancra Cargo says its new X-Treme Grip Tire Chain lineup is designed for demanding traction control situations in severe weather.
Manatee County, Fla., has five new automated sandbagging machines that can each fill approximately 700 sandbags per hour.
Ford Motor Co. offers advice on what steps drivers should take to protect themselves against a lightning strike. Video courtesy of Ford. Read the full safety tip here.
Drivers who find themselves in the midst of lightning strikes should pull over to a safe place, turn on their hazard lights, close all the windows, and avoid touching metal.