Big Upgrade: Flint Gets Its First Full Vehicle Fleet Refresh Since 2007

The City of Flint is getting a major boost to its day-to-day operations. On Friday, city leaders rolled out an all-new fleet of vehicles designed to strengthen public safety, improve neighborhood services, and support crews who keep Flint moving.

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In all, 28 vehicles are being added across some of the busiest departments in the city, including Streets and Blight, the Police Department, and the Sewer Department. Mayor Sheldon Neeley says this upgrade was made possible through a grant from the State of Michigan, calling it Flint’s first full fleet refresh since 2007. He says the new additions will 'go a long way to improving the quality of life for residents inside the City of Flint.'

What the New Fleet Includes

And there’s no waiting period, these vehicles are already being deployed. Here’s a look at what’s new:

Streets Department / Blight Division
• 2 Elgin Eagle Sweepers
• 2 Elgin Whirlwind Vacs
• 1 Freightliner Hooklift Combo Unit (with a leaf vac, salt spreader, and plow)
• 1 Tymco 500x Street Sweeper
• 1 Lightning Loader

These upgrades will help crews tackle leaf collection, cleanups, winter weather, and street sweeping far more efficiently in neighborhoods across Flint.

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Police Department
• 8 Chevrolet Tahoes: including 2 K9 units and 5 Patrol Division PPVs
• 4 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
• 1 Community Bus

This expanded lineup strengthens patrol visibility, supports specialized units, and improves the department’s ability to connect with residents through community programs.

Sewer Department
• 2 GMC Sierra 2500 Trucks

These trucks will assist with maintenance work, emergency responses, and day-to-day infrastructure needs.