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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 WriterDecember 14, 2019

Los Angeles County Boycotts Select OEMs, Following State Policy

Los Angeles County will prohibit the purchase of vehicles from companies that oppose California’s ability to set greenhouse gas and vehicle emission standards. These automakers include General Motors, FCA, and Toyota.

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Newsby Roselynne ReyesNovember 19, 2019

California Will Stop Purchasing Vehicles From FCA, GM, Toyota

Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, California state agencies will only be able to purchase vehicles from OEMs that recognize the state’s ability to set its own emission standards.

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Articlesby Staff WriterNovember 12, 2019

How to Convince Your Boss You Need Fleet Software

Here’s a scenario: Your city adopts new financial software and tells you there’s a fleet add-on. How do you convince management that you need fleet-specific software?

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Newsby Roselynne ReyesSeptember 9, 2019

Houston Firefighters and Mayor Clash Over Aging Fleet

The City of Houston's fire trucks have become the center of a political conflict.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 22, 2019

New Fleet Manager Hire Causes Conflict for N.H. City

Aldermen in the City of Manchester, N.H., questioned the candidate's technical experience, starting salary, and personal connection to the mayor.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 19, 2019

Nebraska Mayoral Candidate Campaigns on Hybrid Police Cars

If elected mayor of Lincoln, Neb., Gaylor Baird would convert the city's police fleet to the new hybrid Ford Police Interceptor Utility.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 10, 2018

Truck Repossessed After N.Y. Municipality Fails to Pay Bills

The Mt. Vernon, N.Y., mayor alleges that a city bucket truck was repossessed because the city comptroller refused to pay the bills.

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Articlesby Mike ScottMay 1, 2007

Fleets Find Benefits in Take-Home Programs

While some vehicle take-home programs are falling victim to cost-cutting measures, other law enforcement agencies find the practice offers valuable benefits, including greater public police presence and faster response times.

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