Patrol Vehicle Vendor Faces Allegations in Multiple States
A vendor involved in supplying patrol vehicles to law enforcement agencies faces allegations spanning multiple states, raising concerns for public-fleet procurement officials.
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John Deere and Yamaha to Co-Develop Future Side-by-Side Vehicles
John Deere and Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA signed an agreement on Oct. 6 to collaborate on developing future side-by-side vehicles. Both companies will retain their own brands, dealer networks and customer relationships, with…
Georgia State Patrol Deploys 2 Ford Broncos for Beach Patrol on Jekyll Island
Georgia State Patrol has taken delivery of two Ford Broncos configured for beach patrol on Jekyll Island, Georgia. Each vehicle is upfitted with steel bumpers, a push bar, a WARN winch, Georgia State Patrol livery, and emergency…
San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Deploys Mark43 CAD and RMS for 3,000-Plus Personnel
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office in California has gone live on Mark43’s cloud-based computer-aided dispatch and records management platform, replacing a system in use for 25 years. The deployment covers more than 3,000 sworn…
Washington Metro Exercises Year 2 Option for 100 New Flyer Buses Under 500-Unit Contract
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has exercised its second-year options under a five-year, 500-bus contract with New Flyer of America Inc., ordering 75 Xcelsior hybrid-electric and 25 Xcelsior CHARGE NG battery-electric…
Longview, Texas, Awards $1.02M Fuel Station Contract, Projects $300K Annual Savings
Longview, Texas, has awarded a $1.02 million contract to JC Commercial of Lewisville, Texas, to construct an on-site fuel station at the city’s Public Works headquarters. The facility will include four fueling positions and two…
Ford Pro Launches Certified Pre-Owned Program for Class 1-7 Commercial Vehicles
Ford Motor Company plans to launch what it calls the first certified pre-owned program for Class 1 through Class 7 commercial vehicles, offering inspected, warranted used trucks and vans through a national dealer network of more than…
International Motors Launches Fleetrite.com With 400,000 Searchable Parts for Commercial Fleets
International Motors launched Fleetrite.com on Oct. 1, giving fleets, independent repair shops and owner-operators searchable access to more than 400,000 parts across OEM, Fleetrite-branded and third-party aftermarket lines. Orders…
Springdale Township’s Salt Search Comes Up Empty, Raising Alarms for Other Towns
Springdale Township struck out trying to secure lower-cost road salt, and fleet and public works managers elsewhere may face the same problem. The story points to supply and pricing pressures that could squeeze winter maintenance…
Taylor, Texas, Deploys Robot Mowers at City Cemetery
Two autonomous mowers purchased for $59,725.42 are now running at the Taylor City Cemetery in Taylor, Texas, with the cost drawn from the Utilities budget following Taylor City Council approval at the Aug. 13 council meeting. The…
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