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Christy Grimes

Former Senior Editor

Christy Grimes is a Former Senior Editor at Bobit, having worked on Automotive Fleet and Government Fleet brands. She began covering fleet in January 2022 and has been eager to learn as much about government fleets and automotive/commercial fleets as she can.

Previously, Grimes worked on Bobit's School Bus Fleet brand.

Articlesby Christy GrimesSeptember 28, 2023

Police Fleet Royalty: Ford’s Crown Victoria Wins 'Best Cop Car of All Time'

A trip down memory lane to see what made the iconic vehicle so popular.

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Newsby Christy GrimesSeptember 27, 2023

September 2023 Recall Roundup: Ford, PACCAR, Spartan, & More

Check your fleets! See if any vehicle models from your operation are included in the latest recalls.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesSeptember 20, 2023

Taking a Forward-Thinking Approach with Your Fleet Budget

How the supply chain crisis has forced public sector fleet managers to look much further ahead when making financial decisions.

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Newsby Christy GrimesSeptember 18, 2023

Oklahoma State Fleet Rightsizing to Lead to Cost Savings

The state will save an estimated $5.9 million by selling underutilized vehicles.

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Newsby Christy GrimesSeptember 14, 2023

Minnesota PD's Armored Vehicle Purchase to Allow for Quicker Crisis Response

The Duluth Police Department has used its neighboring police department's armored vehicle more than two dozen times in recent years.

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Newsby Christy GrimesSeptember 11, 2023

Houston Fire Department Navigating Supply Chain Hurdles with Fleet Replacements

The department has been playing catch-up to bring its average fleet vehicle age down over the last several years.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesSeptember 8, 2023

'It’s Not that Simple,' Fleet Managers Say About Electrification Cost Savings Analysis

Longtime public sector fleet managers respond to a report stating states can save millions of dollars by electrifying their fleets.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesAugust 31, 2023

Using Bicycle Patrols to Connect Officers to Their Communities

How bicycle patrols can lead to deeper police-citizen connections, cost savings, and more efficient incident response.

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Newsby Christy GrimesAugust 30, 2023

August 2023 Recall Roundup: Altec, Ford, Isuzu, and More

Are your fleet vehicles involved in the latest recalls? Check our roundup of recalls from the month of August to see.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesAugust 24, 2023

Can Electric Fire Trucks Meet the Needs of Today’s Fire Departments?

The Madison, Wisconsin, Fire Department shares about its two-plus-year experience testing an electric fire pumper.

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