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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 WriterMay 16, 2018

Fla. County Adds Six Helicopters for Mosquito Control

The Lee County (Fla.) Mosquito Control District is upgrading its aircraft fleet with six new Airbus H125 helicopters. Each helicopter is capable of hauling more equipment and product than the district's previous aircraft, allowing the district to reduce its fleet.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 16, 2018

Dublin Fleet Earns ACT Award for Sustainability

The City of Dublin (Ohio) Fleet was awarded the Leading Public Fleet Award for Green Sustainability at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Awards ceremony last week.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 16, 2018

Rev Group Introduces Smart Truck Technology for Fire Apparatus

AXIS Smart Truck Technology, a secure revolutionary system that is engineered specifically for fire service, will be used on E-ONE, Ferrara, and KME branded vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 15, 2018

DOT Drone Pilot Program to Benefit Emergency Management

The U.S. Department of Transportation has named 10 agencies to participate in its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) pilot program to accelerate safe UAS integration. One field that could see immediate opportunities from the program is emergency management.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 14, 2018

Tesla Collides with Fire Dept. Mechanic Truck

The crash took place over the weekend, when the driver of a Tesla Model S rear ended a fire department mechanic truck. Police in Utah are investigating whether Tesla’s Autopilot was on at the time of the crash.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 14, 2018

Dodge Durango PPV: What You Need to Know About the New Police SUV

The Dodge police vehicle lineup is expanding into SUVs with the new Durango PPV. It is powered by a 5.7L HEMI V-8, coupled with a full-time, active all-wheel-drive (AWD) system.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 14, 2018

U.S. GSA Increases Efficiency of Federal Fleet

Over the past year, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has worked to increase efficiency and promote the use of alternative fuels and telematics across the federal fleet.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 14, 2018

Ford to End PI Sedan Production in March 2019

Ford has released important deadlines for fleets interested in purchasing the Police Interceptor (PI) Sedan before it is discontinued; the last vehicles produced will be 2019 model-year vehicles.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 14, 2018

GFX Early Bird Discount Pricing Ends May 18

Government Fleet Expo & Conference attendees who register by May 18 will receive $100 off a Fleet Full Conference Pass, Supplier Pass, or Spouse pass.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 14, 2018

North Carolina State Highway Patrol Debuts 'Ghost Car'

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has begun deploying patrol cars with low-profile graphics, sometimes known as 'ghost cars,' in each of its eight troops.

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