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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby Staff WriterJuly 31, 2019

NC City OKs New Fleet Maintenance Contract, New Facility

The City of Fayetteville, N.C., has signed a 10-year fleet maintenance contract with Vector Fleet Management. The contract includes two five-year extensions and began July 1.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2019

Ind. City Trades in Parking Enforcement Scooters for Vehicles

Instead of a scooter and tire chalk, the City of Noblesville, Ind., will use a patrol car fitted with a license plate reader to enforce parking laws more efficiently.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 30, 2019

Fla. Associations to Hold Joint Conference in Sept.

The Florida Association of Government Fleet Administrators (FLAGFA), NAFA Sunshine State Chapter, and Florida Utility Fleet Managers Association (FUFMA) are hosting their joint fall conference in St. Pete Beach, Fla.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 29, 2019

Missouri City Switches to Above-Ground Fuel Tanks

With above-ground fuel tanks, the City of St. Joseph is expecting fewer service interruptions during flooding and lower maintenance costs.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 29, 2019

Florida Upgrades Mosquito Control Fleet with New Helicopters

The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District has ordered two new Airbus H125 helicopters for aerial spraying to control the mosquito population.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 26, 2019

How Does Your Fleet Compare? Survey Deadline Extended!

The deadline for Government Fleet's annual industry trends survey has been extended to August 2.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2019

Las Vegas Creates Tactical Vehicle Program After 2017 Mass Shooting

Following the deadliest mass shooting committed by an individual in U.S. history, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department re-evaluated its operation, including adding tactical vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2019

Heat Causes Breakdowns for N.C. City’s Refuse Trucks

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.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2019

N.Y. Sheriff Launches Drone Program

Broome County (N.Y.) has launched an unmanned aerial vehicle team that includes eight drones. The project is a collaboration between the Sheriff’s Office and Office of Emergency Services.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 24, 2019

N.Y. Sheriff to Phase Out ‘Ghost’ Patrol Cars

The Tompkins County, N.Y., Sheriff’s Office has decided to phase out its “ghost” cars, or those that don’t have lights or easily visible markings.

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