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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.  

Articlesby Staff WriterNovember 10, 2017

The Importance of Fleet Safety Kits The Importance of Fleet Safety Kits

Vehicle depreciation is impacted by a number of factors, from supply and demand to overall economic conditions. While 2015 was relatively stable for depreciation, some challenges are on the road ahead.

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Articlesby Staff WriterNovember 1, 2017

Chevrolet Bolt EV Patrol Car Hits the Streets in Md.

Sgt. Richard Hartnett, technical services & electric vehicles project manager for the Hyattsville Police Department in Maryland, believes his agency has the first Chevrolet Bolt patrol vehicle in the country.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterOctober 19, 2017

Agencies Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and public fleets across the country are unveiling pink vehicles to show their support for the cause. 

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Videosby Staff WriterOctober 16, 2017

The NYPD - The Largest Police Fleet In The U.S.

The New York Police Department (NYPD) has the largest police fleet in the United States, with just over 10,000 vehicles. In this video, the agency shares facts about its fleet and current initiatives.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterOctober 9, 2017

Facility Tour: City of Oakland, Calif.

The City of Oakland Fleet Management Division maintains about 1500 on-road assets across two locations. The fleet recently started a financing program, that allows it to catch up on vehicle purchases following a 12-year freeze on replacements. In addition, the fleet has gotten greener, with the use of compressed natural gas, reenwable diesel, and battery-electric vehicles. Photos by Thi Dao

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Managing a Police Fleetby Staff WriterOctober 3, 2017

2018 Police Vehicles Tested in Michigan

Michigan State Police test Ford's F-150 and hybrid sedan responders, as well as a Dodge Durango, during a 2018-model-year testing round that broadened the options for pursuit vehicles.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterSeptember 21, 2017

Police Ghost Vehicles

Law enforcement agencies across the country have been adding "ghost" patrol cars to their fleets. The stealth vehicles are equipped with ghost graphics, which are less visible in the day and reflective at night, and interior light bars. Read more about ghost cars here.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterSeptember 1, 2017

Charts: Fleet Age and Utilization 2017

Data from this gallery is derived from 15 of Utilimarc’s municipal benchmarking clients (cities, states, and counties), providing 34,000 data points. Each of the numbers presented is an average over the years 2014-2016.

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterSeptember 1, 2017

Charts: Benchmarking Statistics 2017

Data from Government Fleet’s annual survey shows a continuing rise in the size of public fleets, and that fleets are working on catch-up replacements from the recession. About the data: In July and August, Government Fleet magazine solicited responses to an annual survey from its readership, receiving 142 qualified responses. All charts in this gallery come from this opt-in survey. 

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterAugust 31, 2017

Equipment from APWA's 2017 Public Works Expo

The Public Works Expo (PWX), produced by the American Public Works Association (APWA), took place August 27-30 in Orlando. Here's a collection of some equipment from the show floor. Photos by Thi Dao

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