More stories about Fleets

  • Vehicle Lifts

    The latest in vehicle maintenance lifts.

  • To lease or not to lease

    PUBLIC WORKS elucidates ample reasons to forego the option of leasing.

  • Selecting a vehicle-mounted generator

    On-board power in public works fleets is increasing due to the need for lighting and computerized equipment. Here are some ways to get that boost when you need it.

  • APWA Expo Preview: fleets and trucks

    A preview of APWA events related to fleets and trucks.

  • Optimize your preventive maintenance

    A solid preventive maintenance program can help public works fleet managers keep vehicle repair costs and down-time to a minimum, but an inefficient, poorly designed program can cost time and money.

  • Orange county commits to alternative-fuel vehicles

    For the public works department in California's Orange County, the move to alternative-fuel vehicles is a reality.

  • Building the budgeting process

    As in many cities, Houston's equipment replacement process is far from ideal. The city has an equipment acquisition fund of $22 million for fiscal year 2006, but funding levels go up and down yearly, according to the availability of money. So monies available don't always match up with needs.

  • Work trucks & accessories

    The RXT is the latest in the company's line of heavy pickups. It has a payload capacity of up to 6 tons, can tow up to 7 ¾ tons in a variety of tow configurations, and has a drivetrain up to 300 hp. The truck has a 4x2 crew cab, 8-foot pickup bed, and aero front and rear bumpers. Operators can...

  • Trucks & accessories

    Operators are demanding more from their trucks, in terms of performance, versatility, and comfort. Manufacturers have responded by releasing new and upgraded vehicles and accessories to meet a broad range of needs and applications. These products offer more standard options, bigger payloads, easier...

  • Going the extra mile

    In the past decade, Utah has enjoyed economic success and expansion as the population has increased 30%. At the same time, lane miles on the state's highways have increased at an even faster rate than the population. Transportation indicators predict an increased expansion in lane miles, and the...