There are many unanswered questions regarding Oshkosh Defense’s $6 billion contract with USPS, including whether an electric prototype or a “swappable” drivetrain even exists. Yet there are ways to achieve electrification of the USPS fleet and avoid living with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s ham-handed decision for decades to come.
When it comes to determining what vehicle features or piece of equipment you need, are you asking the right questions of the right people?
EZ Stak presented a session on planning an enclosed response trailer that addressed what fleet managers need to consider when spec'ing.
The contract, which calls for putting 50,000 to 165,000 Next Generation Delivery Vehicles into service over 10 years, includes electric powertrains as well as internal combustion engines.
Representatives from Felling Trailers worked with the city's Fleet Operations team to ensure the new trailer build incorporated operator safety and ease of use as top priorities.
The contract provides Sourcewell members the opportunity to procure Peterbilt trucks while satisfying the requirements of the traditional bid process.
Government fleet managers seeking long-term solutions for vehicle bodies must navigate the challenge of finding an OEM that can meet their specific needs in a timely manner.
The Postal Service expects to award contract(s) for production of its new delivery vehicles this summer.
The City of Dublin, Ohio, has added four more snowplows to its fleet that run on compressed natural gas (CNG), with grant funding from the state.
