This year’s conference will feature a host of educational and networking opportunities, including the first-ever Women in Utility Fleet gathering.
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Spec’ing All-Terrain Utility Vehicles
All-terrain utility vehicles (ATUVs) are machines that utility fleets use to transport people, materials and equipment across potentially hazardous off-road environments for the purpose of inspecti…
Retooling Your Shops for EVs
Electric vehicles have been rolling out in more and more utilities as fleets continuously strive to green up their operations. But making the transition from combustion to electric involves more th…
Training Users of Aerial Lifts
Last year, Utility Fleet Professional published an article by Altec’s Phil Doud regarding changes to the ANSI A92.2 standard regarding vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating aerial devices (see htt…
Despite the Momentum for Electric Vehicles, the Future is Still Uncertain
Many in the media, myself included, have touted the inevitability of electric vehicles.
And for good reason. In unison, the automakers, the federal government, several state governments and the uti…
ATVs and UTVs: Minimizing the Hazards
Throughout all of industry, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs) are involved in the majority of off-highway vehicle (OHV) incidents that result in injury. It’s not much dif…
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Sizing Up the Electric Pickup Truck
It seems like every time you turn around these days, there’s a new battery-electric pickup truck being unveiled. Iconic American truck builders Ford, General Motors and Ram have begun building full-size electric pickups, while startup manufacturers – such as Rivian and Canoo – are rolling out EV …
The Latest Developments in the Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Truck Market
Fuel cells powered by hydrogen have become an attractive technology because hydrogen powers an electric motor – without plugging in, as you do with a battery-electric vehicle – and the only emission out of the tailpipe is water.
Big-name truck makers including Toyota, Kenworth and Navistar hav…
Pitfalls to Avoid When Transitioning to a Fleet Management Information System
A fleet management information system (FMIS) is an essential back-office system designed to help fleet managers keep records and generate reports regarding the effective and efficient operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of their fleet assets.
But pulling and integrating data from a …
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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, …
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…
Could Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Help Smooth the Transition to All-Electric?
All major automakers have gone all-in on an all-electric future. But can the U.S.’s aging grid handle the upcoming surge in demand for charging? And what about resiliency during power outages when you have less access to fossil-fueled generators?
Industry experts point to vehicle-to-grid (V2G) te…
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…
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 sl…