Protect the Fleet. Protect the Budget.
Towns are spending hundreds of thousands on equipment that corrodes before it should. NHOU helps municipalities and public fleets put a real program around protecting those assets, so equipment lasts longer, budgets stretch further and taxpayers get more value from every dollar.
Funding may be available—and we’ll help you explore it.
Eligible public transportation fleets may qualify for federal funding covering up to 80% of approved preventive-maintenance costs. We can help you build a documented rustproofing program and work through the funding requirements with your administering agency.
Trusted by Northeast DPWs
Serving municipal, highway and public works fleets across the region.
NHOU Certified Trainers
Sessions led by factory-trained applicators with hands-on field expertise.
Real-World Fleet Experience
Practical techniques built for the equipment your team actually operates.
No Sales Pressure. Ever.
Education first: no quotas, no obligations, no pitch at the end.
Your Equipment Is Aging Faster Than It Should
Mechanics watch it happen every season. Salt and brine eat through undercarriages, seize hydraulic fittings, corrode wiring harnesses and cause premature failure on trucks, plows and equipment that should have years of service life left.
The result goes beyond surface rust. Failed electrical connections, seized components, corroded hydraulic systems and deteriorating frames are the repair line items that quietly drain maintenance budgets long before equipment reaches end of life.
Most towns know preventive maintenance would help. The challenge is manpower, scheduling, the lack of a documented program, and the plain reality that nobody has formalized a process around it. The case for fixing that starts with a free training session.
The cost argument your budget committee understands
You know what your equipment costs. Extending a replacement cycle, even by one year, changes the capital budget conversation. You do the math.
Every year of extended service life is a budget win
Preventive corrosion protection costs a fraction of unplanned repairs or early equipment replacement.
Training, products and demonstrations at no cost
The program protects more than the frame. Wiring, hydraulics, electrical connections and moving parts all benefit from annual treatment.
A Real Program, Not Just a Product
Fleet Life Extension isn’t a one-time treatment. It’s an annual program your crew can own and sustain, because protection works best when it’s applied consistently, season after season.
Assess the fleet
We start by understanding your equipment, exposure conditions, current maintenance practices and the biggest protection gaps.
Prevent corrosion
Apply the right NHOU® products to the right surfaces at the right time, before rust starts. Proper prep and application make the difference.
Train the crew
Free on-site training puts your team in control. We demonstrate prep, application techniques and product selection, hands-on, at your facility.
Maintain it annually
We help you build an annual treatment schedule: simple enough to put in your budget, consistent enough to make a real difference over time.
My Steward Registry
We’re building a VIN-linked record system for municipal fleets: inspections, treatments, photos and maintenance history tied to each vehicle. The goal is a verifiable, documented record of how taxpayer-owned equipment is cared for. The Fleet Life Extension program is already structured to support it when it’s ready.
We Come to You. Everything Included.
Training is one of the most important parts of the program, and it costs your organization nothing. We arrive fully loaded and ready to work with your team.
Professional equipment
We bring our complete spray setup and application tools. Your facility doesn’t need specialized gear.
Full product line
Hands-on access to NHOU’s complete range, so your team knows when and why to use each formula.
Printed materials & note packets
Every attendee leaves with reference materials to keep and use on the job.
Live demonstrations
Hands-on demos on real vehicle components, not just slides and theory.
Structured itinerary
A clear agenda, so your team knows what to expect and gets the most out of every minute.
Lunch on us
We’ll feed your crew. Good training deserves a good meal.
Train your crew to do it
We come on-site, demonstrate proper prep and application, and leave your team equipped to run the program independently.
Don’t have the manpower?
We can connect you with a trained NHOU® applicator who services your fleet directly, so you get the protection without putting it on your crew.
How a Session Works
You submit a request
Fill out the form below with your organization’s details and preferred timeframe. We respond within one business day.
We coordinate together
We work around your schedule to find a date and logistics that fit your facility and crew.
We come to your facility
NHOU arrives with everything loaded: equipment, products, materials and lunch. Your job is to gather your team.
Your crew learns and implements
A practical session covering prep, application, product selection and how to set up an ongoing maintenance schedule.
Just Real Training
From people who do this every day: practical, educational and easy to follow.
Trusted by the Towns That Use It Most
Real people, real towns and real experiences tell the story better than anything we could write. Here’s what fleet managers and public works directors tell us.
We’ve been using NHOU products for close to a decade. At the end of the season, we decontaminate our plow trucks, sanders and other equipment with NHOU Salt Brine Eliminator and then treat them with oil before putting them away. We’ve seen a considerable reduction in corrosion and the maintenance that goes along with it. It has become an important part of how we take care of our equipment.
Bedford has worked with NHOU for many years, and over that time we’ve had the opportunity to try different products and application methods on equipment operating in a real municipal environment. That experience has helped us determine what works best for different applications and build corrosion prevention into the way we maintain our fleet.
Built for Every Fleet That Battles the Road
If your organization runs vehicles exposed to salt, brine or harsh Northeast road conditions, this program was built for you.
DPW Fleets
Plow trucks, dump trucks, salt spreaders, backhoes and loaders facing the harshest corrosive conditions all winter.
Highway Departments
Plow trucks, brine spreaders, graders and maintenance vehicles that state and county road crews depend on every season.
Municipalities
Pickup trucks, utility vans, parks equipment and public works vehicles that need consistent year-round protection.
School Transportation
School buses, activity vans and district vehicles that need to stay road-ready, inspection-ready and budget-friendly.
Police & Public Safety
Patrol cars, SUVs, transport vans and command units running year-round on salt-treated roads.
Commercial Fleets
Box trucks, sprinter vans, service vehicles and heavy delivery equipment running Northeast routes year-round.
Municipal Fleet Exchange
Managing a public fleet is a job most people do in isolation. It doesn’t have to be. We’re building a private community where public fleet professionals can talk openly with peers from other towns and departments about what’s working, what isn’t and what they’ve tried.
Peer-to-peer knowledge
What products have other towns tried? What maintenance routines are working? Real answers from real fleet managers.
Real problems, real talk
Corrosion, wash schedules, staffing shortages, downtime, budget cycles and procurement. If you’re dealing with it, someone else probably is too, so bring it and hear how others handled it.
Open to All Public Fleet Professionals
A private Facebook group for DPW directors, fleet managers, highway superintendents and public works professionals across the Northeast and beyond.
- Discuss fleet protection strategies and results
- Share product reviews and field experience
- Get answers from peers who’ve faced the same issues
- Not restricted to NHOU customers or products
- Private, not public social media
Frequently Asked Questions
Funding and program support
Can federal funding help pay for our fleet’s rustproofing?
Will NHOU help us put a program together and navigate the process?
Does every town or public fleet qualify?
What if our fleet doesn’t qualify for funding?
How do we get started?
On-site training
Is the on-site training truly free?
How many people can attend a session?
What geographic areas do you cover?
How long does a training session last?
Do we need vehicles ready for the demonstration?
Is there any obligation to buy NHOU products afterward?
What if we’d rather not apply the product ourselves?
Three Easy Ways to Connect
Talk to us about your fleet
Not sure where to start? Tell us about your fleet and we’ll figure out the right next step together. No commitment.
Use the formRequest free on-site training
Ready to schedule? Tell us your organization, location and preferred timeframe. We’ll take it from there.
Use the formRequest a product sample
Want to see what NHOU products can do before a full session? We can get a sample in your hands.
Use the formWe’ll Get Back to You Within One Business Day
Whether you’re a DPW director stretching a replacement budget, a highway superintendent dealing with premature corrosion, or a fleet manager building a real maintenance program, we’d love to hear from you.
Fill out the form and Joey or someone from our team will be in touch to talk through your situation and the best way we can help.
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