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KNOWLEDGE, INSIGHT & STRATEGY FOR UTILITY FLEET LEADERS

The more fleets that use AI-driven tools, the better they become for everyone.
While the flying automated cars of “The Jetsons” cartoon are still to come, the growing power of artificial intelligence is moving fleet telematics into the future. Smart telematics systems are already in use by many fleets, but the technology is moving to the next level with the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning to […]
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Here are six developments to watch as you consider replacing your older aerial equipment.

What’s New in Aerial Lift Equipment in 2023?

When repairing power lines, inspecting high and hard-to-reach areas, or lifting transformers and other heavy equipment, the objective is clear: How can line crews do their jobs safer and faster? Th…
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Check out these products from UFP’s advertisers and meet with many of them September 26-28 at The Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky!

New 2023 Products to Watch

Photo Credit: Sherman+Reilly Sherman+Reilly PLW-200E+ (Booth E1047) www.sherman-reilly.com The Sherman+Reilly PLW-200E+ four-d…

Reflection and Respect

This year marks my 10th anniversary with Utility Fleet Professional and eight years as its editor. Reflecting on my time at UFP, I’m struck by the level of expertise you need to succeed in the util…
Industry professionals share insights about optimizing the procurement process.

Tire Procurement Strategies for Utility Fleets

Con Edison, headquartered in New York, operates a fleet of approximately 8,100 active assets ranging from light- to heavy-duty vehicles, including digger derricks, flush trucks, bucket trucks, tank…

Be Prepared for the ‘Big One’

At NASCAR’s Talladega, Pocono and Daytona superspeedways, there is always talk of the “Big One.” The Big One is a wreck that frequently characterizes those three-hour, 200-mph, 42-car races on a th…

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FASTER ASSET SOLUTIONS – FEBRUARY 2023

A NEW ERA OF FLEET CONTROL

Your Roadmap for Implementing a State-of-the-Art Fleet Management System

Managing a utility fleet today is beyond demanding. You’re tasked with constantly improving and optimizing the management of your fleet—especially challenging in our current times of rapidly rising costs.

iPi Monthly Forum for Utility Professionals

The iPi monthly forum is where you can get answers to questions you have from subject matter experts like David McPeak, Jim Vaughn, Danny Raines and other utility safety and ops professionals like yourself. Forums will include industry specific topics, challenges, trends, and solutions along with best practices in leadership, operations, and safety.
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Smarts Fleets & Technology

A range of factors must be considered when determining which fuel type best serves your fleet’s operation.

How to Make the Right Choice: Gas vs. Diesel for Medium-Duty Trucks

Weighing whether to select gasoline versus diesel power for work trucks is enough to make your head spin into another dimension – of choice, that is. Thanks to advances in engine designs and greater availability of gasoline power, there is more than ever to think about when picking a gasoline or …
When implemented effectively, a shared pool can provide numerous benefits to an organization’s fleet operation.

Best Practices for Managing a Shared Vehicle Pool

How many vehicles does your organization use every day? What about weekly? Monthly? According to Mike Hicks, vice president of marketing for Agile Fleet (www.agilefleet.com), these can be challenging questions for prospective clients to answer. “For many organizations, it can be difficult t…
A lot has happened in the heavier truck segment over the past few months, so keep an eye on these five new developments.

Accelerated Development: What’s New in All-Electric Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks

As you navigate the opportunities and challenges brought about by fleet electrification, it’s crucial to stay informed about the latest product news. This roundup delves into the latest news in the heavier all-electric truck segment from industry leaders Mack Trucks, Isuzu, Hino, Nikola and Te…
Featured Products & Services

BedLock Dump Bed Safety Device System

BedLock Safety Products LLC is working hard to make your dump truck repair shops safer when doing routine maintenance or cylinder and hose change-outs. Our BedLock dump bed safety device system secures the raised dump box with two chains, two hooks and our exclusive double key slot retention plat…

Fleet Profiles


Using Supporting Materials with Stabilizers and Outriggers

When utility workers are tasked with setting up equipment, oftentimes it’s along roadsides with slopes, ditches or unstable surfaces. Unfortunately, equipment tip-overs continue to be one of the most common job site accidents, but they are generally preventable with proper planning, training and …
TEP's Julie Gomez

Women in Utility Fleet: Julie Gomez

In the past, a passion for cars and mechanical expertise marked the starting point for a career in fleet management. Today, there are many roads to fleet success. Take Julie Gomez as an example. Her journey began in 2003 with a customer service role at Tucson Electric Power (TEP). Within a year, …
SDGE

6 Lessons Learned (So Far) on the Fast Track to an All-Electric Fleet

Ready or not, EVs are coming to your fleet. Governments have mandated it. Automakers have committed to it. And recent federal legislation has earmarked billions of dollars for it. But the colossal changes in vehicle design and “fueling” infrastructure will undoubtedly create numerous potholes on …

Con Edison: Fleet Safety Performance is a Collaborative Effort

A “close call” in late 2020 set things in motion to address a slip-and-fall hazard shortly after New York City’s energy provider, Con Edison, replaced 10 steel trailers with aluminum trailers. “An employee was trying to secure a load on a very windy day. But the aluminum surface was wet and slick…
TEP's Julie Gomez

Women in Utility Fleet: Julie Gomez

In the past, a passion for cars and mechanical expertise marked the starting point for a career in fleet management. Today, there are many roads to fleet success. Take Julie Gomez as an example. Her journey began in 2003 with a customer service role at Tucson Electric Power (TEP). Within a yea…
SDGE

6 Lessons Learned (So Far) on the Fast Track to an All-Electric Fleet

Ready or not, EVs are coming to your fleet. Governments have mandated it. Automakers have committed to it. And recent federal legislation has earmarked billions of dollars for it. But the colossal changes in vehicle design and “fueling” infrastructure will undoubtedly create numerous pothol…