Fleets Prepare for Snow with Vehicle Upgrades

Winter is upon us, and it looks like the US snowy cities are preparing in many different ways. Keeping the roads safe during the winter months seems a top priority. Some cities have invested money on new vehicles to clear snow more quickly, while others that see fewer inches are investing on preventative measures such as salt water brining tanks. Other cities will prepare by hiring more employees in order to stay on top of the work load.

Key Takeaways:

• As winter approaches, government fleets all over the country are preparing with increased staff, larger vehicles, and more preventive measures to minimize snow’s impact this season
• The City of Louisville, Ky., has spent about $1.8 million on its plow fleet this year, including 17 new plowing vehicles, 160 pieces of equipment, and 32,500 tons of salt with a contract to order more if necessary, reports WLKY.
• Door County, Wis., approved more than $500,000 for trucks and equipment next year, including snow plow attachments and a paving spreader. These new purchases will replace vehicles that are 10 or more years old, reports the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

“As winter approaches, government fleets all over the country are preparing with increased staff, larger vehicles, and more preventive measures to minimize snow’s impact this season.”

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