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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoNovember 15, 2017

Are Your Drivers Safe?

It is probable that distracted drivers will not get caught and will not learn anything until something terrible happens. We know it, and they do too, so it continues happening.

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Managing a Police Fleetby Paul ClintonNovember 1, 2017

Police Vehicles Pushed to the Limit in California

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department conducted its annual evaluation of 2018-model-year police vehicles from Oct. 10 to 13. Agency deputies got behind the wheel of 13 four-wheel vehicles and five motorcycles for the testing.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoOctober 19, 2017

Who Tells Your Story?

With so many baby boomers in the fleet management profession, I think about what this generation leaves behind when they retire.

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Managing a Police Fleetby Paul ClintonOctober 5, 2017

2018 Police Motorcycles Tested in Michigan

Harley-Davidson adds performance-oriented stage kits to its pair of bikes, while Yamaha offers a police version of its FJR1300 sport touring model.

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Next-Gen Fleetby Facundo TassaraOctober 4, 2017

Improved Communication (There's an App for That)

Slack brings all of your communication together in a way that you can sort. Conversations, PDFs, and documents are all be archived and searchable.

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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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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoSeptember 14, 2017

The Data on Data

With fleet management becoming more technology-­driven and automated, there is an increasing amount of data available.

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Managing a Police Fleetby Paul ClintonSeptember 1, 2017

The Efficiency of the CHP's Vehicle Assembly Line

The California Highway Patrol uses an assembly line similar to one found in an automaker's factory to add auxiliary equipment to about 1,000 vehicles per year.

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Next-Gen Fleetby Facundo TassaraSeptember 1, 2017

Booster Fuels: Bringing the Gas Station to You

Booster Fuels brings the gas station to your vehicles for the same price as a gas station. Its team members will fill up vehicles overnight or at a requested time and bill weekly. This could be a solution for fleets with old, expensive fueling infrastructure.

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Managing a Police Fleetby Paul ClintonAugust 17, 2017

How FCA Views the Police Market

Law enforcement agencies continue to purchase Fiat Chrysler's Dodge Charger Pursuit, which appeals to law enforcement officers, who say the vehicle in a violator's rear-view conveys business.

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Next-Gen Fleetby Facundo TassaraJuly 31, 2017

Rethinking Utilization: Using the Energy in Parked EVs

Think the return on investment for electric vehicles (EVs) is too long? Vehicle-to-grid technology allows EVs to earn money while parked by utilizing their large batteries to provide energy storage services for buildings, utilities, and the grid. This extra money can reduce the total cost of ownership of EVs.

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Upgrading the F-150 for Off-Road Patrol

Ford took the wraps off its 2018 F-150 Police Responder earlier this month and showed police agencies its latest tool for law enforcement work on more rugged terrain. Early feedback indicates that the truck will find a place with more rural agencies.

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