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Newsby Christy GrimesMarch 28, 2024

PFC 2024 Session Spotlight: The Police Pursuit Vehicle - Is it Still Necessary?

Two law enforcement fleet professionals will provide a look at what makes a vehicle pursuit-rated, and discuss common concerns your stakeholders and fellow officers may have.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalOctober 3, 2017

How Fleets Prepare for and Respond to Severe Weather

Municipal fleet managers prevail through harsh conditions by creating and faithfully executing plans to keep their drivers and vehicles safe and ready for action.

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NewsSeptember 5, 2017

Audit: Utah District Should Improve Policies for Fleet Sales, Purchases

An audit by the State of Utah found the Lone Peak Public Safety District was at an increased risk of public funds being misused, including fleet vehicles being sold and purchased without proper documentation.

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NewsJuly 27, 2017

Va. Exceeds Alt-Fuel Fleet Goals

The Commonwealth of Virginia’s state and local government agencies have transitioned 319 fleet vehicles to alternative fuels, exceeding Governor Terry McAuliffe’s goal of transitioning 300 vehicles by the end of the administration.

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NewsApril 7, 2017

Ala. City Officials Rethink Take-Home Policy

The City of Northport, Ala., is revising its vehicle use policy to adhere to federal guidelines, specifically, defining take-home vehicles as a fringe benefit that employees declare as taxable income.

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Arson investigators and the ATF are investigating fires that destroyed three police vehicles parked outside a training academy in Pittsburgh, PA.[|CREDIT|]PHOTO: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
NewsFebruary 22, 2017

City Questioned for Trading in Vehicles

A Louisiana state audit questioned the City of Scott's practice of trading in vehicles after its police chief purchased a vehicle traded in by the police department earlier that day.

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NewsNovember 28, 2016

Austin Responds to Fleet Audit Claiming Waste

The City of Austin (Texas) Fleet defended itself after a special report from the Auditor’s Office stated that the fleet had wasted $45,000 in purchasing an incorrect vehicle.

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NewsMay 18, 2016

Ore. Sheriff Flouts Policy, Buys Expensive Car

Multnomah County (Ore.) Sheriff Dan Staton bought a higher trim Dodge Charger with unnecessary features to replace a one-year-old vehicle, ignoring county purchasing policies as well as the fleet manager’s refusal to buy him the car.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaSeptember 29, 2015

Overcoming the Challenges of Green Fleet Procurement

When fleets put a green fleet policy in place, there’s a ripple effect. Procurement is one area to feel the effects. How do fleets face these challenges — and come out on top in the long run?

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NewsAugust 26, 2015

N.Y. County Approves Policy to Reach 5% Green Vehicles

The Ulster County, N.Y., legislature approved a green fleet policy on Aug. 18 that aims to reduce fleet greenhouse gas emissions and improve vehicle fuel efficiency. The county’s goal is to ensure that 5% of the fleet by 2020 are “green” vehicles.

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