Every day, hundreds of City vehicles hit the road to keep Raleigh running. From police vehicles and sewer flush trucks to refuse collectors and park maintenance vehicles, Fleet Management Operations ensures that every department in the City has the reliable transportation and equipment needed to serve Raleigh residents. This group is responsible for over 4,700 assets. Not just City vehicles but mowing machines and heavy equipment as well.
Behind the scenes, Fleet helps the City get more value out of every dollar spent. By purchasing more than two million gallons of fuel a year under state contract pricing, Fleet saves $1 to $1.25 per gallon compared to commercial fuel sites. They also maintain seven fuel stations and five car washes, making it easy and convenient for City vehicles to fuel up and save money.
Recently, the NC Clean Energy Technology Center at North Carolina State University awarded the City of Raleigh a $57,909 Clean Fuel Advanced Technology grant.
Fleet Management Operations is using these funds, along with a required $35,400 match from the Parks and Cultural Resources Department (PRCR), to purchase renewable propane conversion kits for installation in about 10 PRCR pickup trucks. The converted trucks will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which is a critical part of the City’s climate action strategy.