Kate Wade is the managing editor of Utility Fleet Professional and Incident Prevention magazines. She has been employed by Utility Business Media Inc. since 2008.
Smith System, a global leader in driver risk management solutions, has launched the Trainer Center, a new digital platform designed to modernize and expand how fleets operate, scale and sustain the Smith System Certified Trainer Program. The platform directly responds to what the market has been asking for: a way to run trainer-led safety programs […]
At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas, PALFINGER will bring together its full North American equipment portfolio, along with service and support solutions designed to meet real jobsite demands for construction and fleet operations. Visitors will see how connected diagnostics, training, spare parts and financing work with the company’s lifting solutions to support productivity throughout the equipment life cycle. PALFINGER will feature six product lines engineered for North American applications: knuckle-boom cranes; […]
Felling Trailers has announced the next generation of the I Series: the Drop Deck I (DDI) Series. This redesign enhances structural performance and expands capabilities for contractors, landscapers and equipment operators in North America. At the core of the DDI redesign is Felling’s investment in state-of-the-art beam-bending equipment. Combined with an optimized hitch bend point, […]
John Deere has ushered in a bold new era of earthmoving with the debut of its New Generation P‑Tier Midsize Excavators. Redesigned, developed and tested in‑house, this distinguished lineup – launching with the 210, 230 and 260 P‑Tier models in the 20‑metric‑ton class – goes all in to deliver the most advanced John Deere excavators […]
Darda North America brings the power and performance of their attachments for compact carriers – such as mini excavators, telehandlers and skid steers – to the U.S. and Canada. The North American market now has access to the company’s lineup of bolt cutters, concrete crushers, rock splitters, steel shears and tank cutters, which are suitable […]
Durabilt Durbin has introduced the all-new DuraTorQ (DTQ) Series, a patent-pending torque drive load binder engineered to redefine efficiency in load securement. Designed for drill activation, the DTQ-12 is compatible with 1/2-inch to 3/8-inch chain, while the DTQ-38 is compatible with 3/8-inch to 5/16-inch chain, delivering fast, controlled tensioning with significantly reduced physical strain. These […]
Xos Inc., a leader in electric commercial vehicles and mobile charging solutions, recently unveiled three new capacity configurations for the Xos Hub mobile energy storage system. This expanded lineup builds on the proven reliability of the Hub platform, making rapid-deployment charging infrastructure accessible to fleets of all sizes and duty cycles. The expanded lineup brings […]
Stahl Truck Equipment Co., a Berkshire Hathaway/Marmon Holdings company, recently launched the all-new Challenger Pro, a next-generation evolution of its trusted Challenger work truck body line. It will be debuted in March at NTEA’s Work Truck Week 2026 in Indianapolis. The Challenger Pro marks a bold advancement of Stahl’s legacy that builds on the outstanding […]
DICA is expanding its product portfolio with the introduction of its own line of ground protection and site access mats. The new Ranger HD, Defender and Titan mats provide contractors with high-performance, cost-effective access options for a variety of jobsites. DICA will debut the company’s light-, medium- and heavy-duty mats in March at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 […]
Cox Automotive has launched its new fleet brand – Cox Fleet – marking a significant milestone in the company’s long-term commitment to the trucking and fleet industry. More than a name change, Cox Fleet is designed to set a higher standard for uptime, aiming to keep vehicles moving, businesses running and supply chains on track. The […]
