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Articlesby Daryl LubinskyFebruary 14, 2025

Aging Vehicles Bring Increased Focus on Budgets, Technology

In response to rising vehicle costs and aging fleets, many organizations are turning to proactive refurbishment and data-driven maintenance strategies to extend vehicle lifecycles, reduce downtime, and optimize budget management.

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NewsNovember 7, 2024

New Vehicles for the Same Old Budget…or Less

With aging vehicle fleets taking their toll, many local government agencies are learning that working with a professional fleet management company provides them with flexibility and control over their assets.

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Newsby Christy GrimesJanuary 30, 2023

Baltimore FD Proposes Options for Fire Fleet Replacement

In December, the department reported that it is operating with 30% fewer fire engines than it needs to properly cover the city.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaNovember 23, 2022

How to Manage Aging Fleet Vehicles

With the ongoing supply chain crisis, fleet managers may be tempted to hold on to vehicles longer. But one fleet manager says, ‘not so fast.’

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2022

Texas Border City Faces Difficulties With Damaged Police Fleet

Assisting with border security has caused almost half of the La Joya Police Department’s fleet to be out for repairs.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 19, 2021

NY Municipality’s Aged Refuse Trucks Force State of Emergency Declaration

The mayor of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, said the comptroller has refused to pay $500,000 in invoices for critical parts, impacting nearly the entire fleet of vehicles and forcing the city to pause refuse collection.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 2, 2020

NY Municipality Approves Fleet Leasing Contract

The City of Ogdensubrg, N.Y., will move forward with fleet leasing to renew its fleet and reduce operational costs.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 27, 2019

Ark. City Turns to Leasing to Improve Sanitation Service

The City of Jonesboro, Ark., has leased three new sanitation trucks because its current fleet has had repeated breakdowns, resulting in missed or delayed services.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 1, 2019

Aged Fleet, Unpaid Bills Result in Vehicle Breakdowns

Two weeks after latex gloves stuffed into public works vehicles’ gas tanks temporarily disabled the fleet, the City of Mount Vernon, N.Y., is again facing a vehicle shortage.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 20, 2019

Ala. Sheriff Concerned With Aging Fleet After Patrol Car Explodes

A 2009 Crown Victoria exploded while parked and left running outside of the Etowah County (Ala.) Sheriff's Office, highlighting the agency's need for new vehicles.

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