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Articlesby Daryl LubinskyAugust 8, 2023

Efficient Fleet Maintenance Means Few Communication Breakdowns

With fleet maintenance, projects can pop up at any time. However, communication is key when it comes to staying on top of what needs to be done and keeping the operation running smoothly.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 24, 2019

Rapid Response Vehicles Lower Ga. County’s Fleet Maintenance Costs

DeKalb County (Ga.) has deployed two rapid response vehicles to respond to emergency medical and fire suppression calls for improved response times and lower maintenance and operation costs.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 7, 2019

Calif. County Expects to Save $2M Through Leasing

Kern County, Calif., had experienced eight consecutive years of significant cuts to its fleet management budget. Leasing will allow it to save $2 million over five years.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 5, 2018

La. City Hopes New Fleet Will Reduce Repair Costs

The Crowley, La., Police Department will acquire 22 new vehicles in an effort to reduce fleet repair costs and balance the police budget.

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NewsDecember 5, 2017

Texas City Awards $11.6M Maintenance Contract

The City of Arlington, Texas, has awarded its fleet management, maintenance, and repair contract for all municipal vehicles to First Vehicle Services.

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NewsNovember 30, 2017

Maintenance Costs Prompt La. City Police to Consider Leasing

The Opelousas (La.) Police Department is advocating for a five-year lease agreement for 20 new vehicles, with the main reason being rising maintenance and fuel costs of its aging cars.

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NewsNovember 28, 2017

Ariz. County Fleet Requests Rate Increase

The Mohave County, Ariz., fleet has requested to increase the rate to maintain county vehicles from $75 a month to $150 a month. The rate includes fuel and repairs.

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NewsNovember 27, 2017

Ind. City Debates In-House Refuse Collection

Officials at the City of Lake Station, Ind., recently voted to keep refuse collection in house rather than outsource it. The aging fleet needs to be replaced, which may require a rate increase.

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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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