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.
TM Products LLC has announced the availability of their new 16-inch Tire Mask, engineered to help utility fleets improve wheel appearance and safety. Utility truck wheels are prone to rusting and corrosion, but periodic painting can keep them looking new and increase vehicle resale value. Tire Mask cuts masking and cleanup time by 90% during […]
Thermal imaging and monitoring solutions company moviTHERM has announced the launch of Irley, a new IoT thermal camera built to flag fire risk, equipment failure and heat-related problems so that fleet teams can step in before they turn into costly damage. Irley watches continuously for hot spots and alerts the right people the moment it […]
Ford recently revealed Fathom, the first vehicle off its new Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, starting at $28,350 MSRP. It was named to reflect the depth of engineering and innovation behind the vehicle. Fathom is well-suited to a wide range of commercial, municipal and government fleet applications, from code enforcement and inspections to parking services and […]
Work Truck Week, produced annually by NTEA – The Work Truck Association, will return to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis March 9-12, 2027. New for the 2027 event, NTEA – working in collaboration with NAFA Fleet Management Association – is launching the Future Truck Summit March 9, replacing the long-running Green Truck Summit. The full-day gathering will […]
The Dynamic tool brand offers a 44-Piece Insulated Socket and Tool Set for EV fleet technicians and industrial maintenance professionals working in live high-voltage environments. The set includes standard and deep 3/8-inch drive metric sockets (8-19 mm); hex bit and Torx sockets (T10-T45); insulated nut drivers (5-11 mm); a 45-tooth quick-release ratchet with extension; and […]
Hastings Fiber Glass Products has released a new version of its Tel-O-Pole Bucket Stick with integrated measuring capabilities. Known as the Tel-O-Pole Measuring Bucket Stick (product number HV-208-M), the tool allows users to safely take accurate and efficient measurements when working from a bucket truck. The collapsible, telescoping hot stick combines all the features of […]
Ken-Tool, trusted since 1920, has announced the launch of its new Jacks & Jack Stands Line. The nine-model range (item numbers 21100 through 21108) spans bottle jacks, an air truck jack, a long chassis jack, heavy-duty jack stands and a truck wheel dolly – giving shops a complete, matched solution for raising vehicles and holding […]
As electric utilities across the United States accelerate transmission and distribution infrastructure investment driven by grid modernization and clean energy expansion, a new national specialty equipment platform has emerged to support the contractors and utilities doing that work. Rentix Solutions – formed through the merger of JDC (formerly known as Jack Doheny Companies) and Vacuum […]
Hannay Reels offers a variety of complete reel packages for a wide range of industries and applications. Uses include dispensing, hydraulics, washdown/high-pressure, oxy/fuel welding, fuel dispensing and live cable. The reel packages come pre-equipped with hose or cable, providing added convenience and simplifying the ordering process. All packages are durable and easy to maintain; have a small […]
ARI-hetra is expanding its Battery-Powered Wireless Mobile Column Lift lineup with two new capacity offerings that bring the company’s proven heavy-duty lifting technology to automotive dealerships and medium-duty fleets. The BPW-4-4-AJ is the industry’s first 9,000-pound-capacity wireless mobile column lift, delivering 36,000 pounds of total lifting capacity in a four-column configuration. The BPW-7-4-AJ is a new 14,000-pound-capacity wireless […]
