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ProductsSeptember 17, 2018

Larson Releases Magnetic Lighting Mount for Ford Super Duty

The no-drill steel mounting plate works for any light with a magnetic mounting base up to 30 pounds, including spotlights, flood lights, flashers, and beacons.

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Articlesby Roselynne ReyesSeptember 14, 2018

15 Bright Ideas to Improve Your Fleet

One benefit of the fleet community is the ability to learn from each other’s good (and bad) experiences. Fleet managers share the initiatives that have found them success, and offer guidance on the challenges they faced along the way.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 31, 2018

Maine Fire Dept. Upgrades Fleet With Used Trucks

Unable to save enough in replacement funds for new vehicles, North Lakes Fire & Rescue in Maine purchased two used fire trucks for $100,000.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 31, 2018

U.S. Communities Withdraws from NIGP Cooperative Accreditation

U.S. Communities has announced it will withdraw from the NIGP, Institute for Public Procurement Cooperative Accreditation program, effective immediately.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 24, 2018

Calif. City Unveils ‘Mobile Murals’ on Refuse Trucks

The City of Lompoc, Calif., unveiled four new refuse trucks — with murals designed by residents.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 22, 2018

Fla. County Tightens Policies Following Fleet Theft Accusations

Indian River County (Fla.) is changing its procurement policies after an employee was charged with theft for purchasing and reselling $300,000 worth of tires.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 15, 2018

Fla. County Invests $22M in Refuse Vehicles

Miami-Dade County (Fla.) has begun receiving replacement vehicles for about 50% of its automated waste collection fleet.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 8, 2018

N.Y. County Expects $4M in Savings from Leasing Initiative

Erie County, N.Y., is selling nearly 600 vehicles and leasing them instead, in a plan officials estimate will save $4 million over 10 years.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 6, 2018

NYC Parks Switches to Electric-Powered Small Machines

The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation put 186 new electric-powered lawn mowers, blowers, trimmers, and chain saws into service in June.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 6, 2018

NYC Invests Record-Breaking $419M in FY-18 Acquisitions

New York City's acquisition plan for FY-18 included 717 police vehicles, 485 refuse trucks, 91 ambulances, and 1,006 alternative-fuel vehicles.

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