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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 24, 2024

Applications Open for Wildfire-Fighting Vehicle Conversion Kit Funding

The funding can be used by local governments that provide emergency services to areas with a population of 50,000 or less to purchase slip-on tanker units,

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NewsMay 3, 2021

Pennsylvania City Technicians Ready to Strike Over Pay

Fleet technicians maintaining City of Allentown, Pennsylvania, vehicles are ready to strike if their employer, a contractor, doesn’t come to an agreement with the union.

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NewsNovember 17, 2017

Pa. City Approves $7M Maintenance Outsourcing Contract

The City of Allentown, Pa., has approved a three-year, $7 million fleet maintenance contract with its previous provider, choosing it over a proposal by the union to conduct the work in house.

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NewsOctober 21, 2017

Union Pressure Stalls $7M Fleet Maintenance Contract

Facing conflicting reports on costs and union pressure, the City of Allentown, Pa., council voted to table a $7 million contract for fleet maintenance.

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NewsMay 17, 2017

Ohio Police Union Files Complaints About Aging Fleet

The Lorain (Ohio) police union has filed grievances over five patrol vehicle breakdowns over a two-week period, stating that the police department is providing unsafe working conditions.

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NewsAugust 23, 2016

Conn. Fire Union Opposes Truck Downsizing

New Haven (Conn.) firefighters have criticized a city plan to replace a fire engine with two paramedic units, and said the move will hamper their ability to provide quality service.

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NewsJune 7, 2016

San Francisco Telematics Expansion Exempts Police

The City and County of San Francisco will equip nearly 7,600 fleet vehicles with a telematics system following preliminary approval from the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday that includes an exemption for police and fire vehicles following union objections.

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NewsMay 25, 2016

Dispute Could End Mich. City's Parts Contract

An agreement between City of Lansing, Mich., Mayor and a labor union could result in the end of a contract with a fleet parts management company that began this year.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2016

Mich. City to Address Parts Outsourcing Dispute

The City of Lansing, Mich., council will discuss whether a contract with NAPA IBS for parts management violates a collective bargaining agreement with two union employees.

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NewsSeptember 30, 2015

Aging New Orleans Fire Fleet Stranding Firefighters

The aging New Orleans Fire Department fleet has come under increased scrutiny, following several vehicle breakdowns that stranded firefighters heading to calls.

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