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This is a compilation of 10 recent news items that readers have been most interested in this week. Watch the video then learn more about each item below.
Top Government Fleet Headlines as of April 1, 2025
7 Types of Technician Training and Why They’re Worth It: Fleet managers can mix and match training to create the right plan for their shop.
Police Fleet Trends for 2025 Part 1: VEHICLES: The latest vehicle trends as told by leaders of law enforcement fleets.
How Cloud-Based Tech Creates Safer Incident Responses: Highlighting emerging technologies that could make roadway incident response safer for law enforcement officers.
Survey Finds 83% of Fleets Say AI is the Future of Safety: The survey found that fleets are increasingly turning to AI for real-time driver monitoring, accident prevention, and training, despite concerns about data privacy and the need for human oversight.
Telematics Case Study: Leon County Sheriff's Office: Why one fleet manager feels so strongly about the value of telematics devices that each of his deputies’ vehicles have three separate devices on them.
Samsara Launches CTC Manager for Emissions Compliance: With Samsara CTC Manager, organizations can remotely collect emissions data and automate their reporting processes.
How the Unified Government of Wyandotte County Found the Right Fleet Solution: When Kansas-based Department of Public Works realized their management software was holding them back rather than improving their operations, they decided it was time for a change.
New Fleet Management Platform Aims to Help Government Agencies Cut Costs and Reduce Fraud: Rynse hopes to streamline fleet operations by enhancing transaction transparency, reducing fraud, and simplifying procurement processes for public agencies.
New Work Trucks Deliver Power, Safety, and Connectivity for the Modern Fleet: Fleet operators need a combination of reliability, capability, and efficiency from their Heavy Duty work trucks. The 2025 Ram 2500 and 3500 models are designed for fleet use — offering a blend of power, safety, and smart connectivity that sets a new benchmark in the market.
Link Introduces RespondAir Heavy-Duty Rear Air Suspension for Fire and Rescue Applications: RespondAir is a non-torque-reactive suspension rated from 30,000- to 35,000-pound capacities, addressing the unique demands of modern fire apparatus through innovative engineering and robust construction.