Kate Wade

Kate Wade
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.

VMAC and Stealth Power Unveil Battery-Electric Rotary Screw Air Compressor
VMAC, a leader in compressed air innovation, has announced the launch of the VMAC e30 with Stealth Power, the world’s most compact, lightweight and intelligent battery-electric-powered 30-CFM rotary screw air compressor. Designed specifically for next-generation electric and hybrid service trucks and vans, the VMAC e30 with Stealth Power offers an unmatched combination of power, performance […]

Reading Truck Expands Crane Body Portfolio
Reading Truck, a leading truck body equipment manufacturer and distributor, has expanded its crane body lineup with the introduction of two new models: the RM-25 Crane Body and the RM-35 Crane Body. The addition of these two models rounds out the company’s portfolio for the RM Series product line by providing customers with a complete range […]

New Offerings and Returning Favorites Headline NTEA’s Work Truck Week
NTEA – The Work Truck Association’s annual Work Truck Week is set to take place March 4-7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, offering industry professionals various educational and networking opportunities – including the inaugural Commercial Vehicle Data Exchange & Reception. On March 4, attendees will gather for the Green Truck Summit, which debuted […]

Terex Utilities Adds 7 Tech Tips in 2024
Terex Utilities regularly distributes Tech Tips, which provide detailed information focused on accomplishing a single repair or replacement. This includes step-by-step instructions, graphics and videos. In 2024, seven new Tech Tips were added to the list of more than 200 topics. All but one of the seven new tips cover specific Terex models. Three of […]

Ranger Design’s Trazer Truck Rack
Ranger Design, a leader in innovative vehicle solutions, has unveiled the only all-aluminum, forklift-loadable rack available on the market today: the Trazer Truck Rack. Built for professionals who demand superior performance and reliability, the Trazer Truck Rack is a game-changing solution that combines lightweight strength, versatile functionality and premium durability in a customizable design. The Trazer […]

Pettibone Telehandler with Baler Attachment
Pettibone has introduced the Extendo 1536X telehandler to its X-Series product lineup. In addition to providing heavy-duty material-handling performance on construction job sites, the 1536X is designed to operate with a baler attachment for industries that routinely move pipe or poles. The Extendo 1536X features a two-section boom comprised of formed boom plates that offer […]

Prinoth Unveils Expanded Production Facility
Prinoth, a global leader in crawler carriers and tracked vehicles, recently announced the official opening of its newly expanded production facility in Granby, Quebec, Canada. This significant investment of $25 million marks a major milestone in the company’s continued commitment to innovation, growth and sustainability for the future. The expansion, which nearly doubles the size […]

PALFINGER Partners with AP Fleet Management for Bucket Truck Rental Program
To meet the growing demand for flexible and cost-effective equipment access, PALFINGER, a leader in innovative crane and lifting solutions, has partnered with AP Fleet Management to introduce a new bucket truck rental program in the United States. This strategic partnership blends PALFINGER’s engineering expertise with AP Fleet Management’s extensive experience in fleet rental solutions, […]

Ford’s Chief Futurist to Deliver Green Truck Summit Keynote
Jennifer Brace, chief futurist at Ford Motor Co., will serve as the Green Truck Summit’s keynote speaker on March 4, 2025. In her role at Ford, Brace leads discussions on long-term thinking, planning and strategic development. By researching demographic shifts, identifying market outliers and developing data-driven scenarios for the future, she challenges her colleagues to think through […]

ATSSA to Debut New Show Format at Upcoming Annual Convention
An estimated 4,000 roadway safety and transportation professionals are expected to attend the 55th annual ATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo, which will take place February 28 to March 4, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Produced by the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the 2025 show will feature an updated format, […]