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.
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc., distributor of America’s bestselling low cab forward trucks, has announced its first all-electric production model, the N-Series EV. The 2025-model-year Class 5 truck – featuring a full 19,500-pound gross vehicle weight rating, a battery electric platform developed by Isuzu Motors Limited and an all-new cab design – will be […]
Terramac, a leading manufacturer of rubber tracked crawler carriers, has expanded its production capacity to deliver an increasing number of machines for the North American and international markets with the unveiling of its new assembly facility in St. Louis. This announcement follows on the heels of Terramac opening their new headquarters outside of Chicago in […]
Work Truck Week – North America’s largest work truck event – returns to Indianapolis March 7-10. Education sessions run March 7-9; the exhibit hall will be open March 8-10; and the Ride & Drive is scheduled for March 8 and 9. Also part of Work Truck Week is the Green Truck Summit, which takes place […]
A leader in safety and compliance since 1953, J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. is excited to offer a new way for industry professionals to access and engage with its regulatory knowledge and expertise. The J. J. Keller Compliance Network is an online solution that delivers best-in-class content, tools and resources custom-tailored to the safety and regulatory […]
The new HTH-1400 Hanging Tire Handler from LiftWise is a high-capacity machine for handling, controlling and maneuvering tires for reliable installation, removal or maintenance. With a capacity to lift tires weighing up to 1,400 pounds, the HTH-1400 is fully adjustable to handle tires between 30 and 53 inches in diameter, and up to 19 inches […]
Reading Truck, a premier truck equipment manufacturer and distributor, has expanded its truck body lineup with the introduction of its new Contractor Body. Designed with today’s contractors in mind, the Contractor Body reflects Reading Truck’s commitment to innovation, manufacturing excellence and customer needs. Reflecting decades of engineering expertise, Reading Truck’s new Contractor Body comes equipped with […]
NTEA has added exclusive update sessions from five electric vehicle manufacturers to the Work Truck Week 2023 educational conference. These EV sessions join the dozen OEM updates previously announced. During the sessions, manufacturer representatives will cover important technical information about their vehicle chassis, design and powertrains. The EV update sessions will be held March 9. Participating […]
DICA has acquired SlatTrax, the next generation of ground protection and temporary access road for a variety of markets, including general construction, utilities and public works departments. SlatTrax is an engineered ground protection solution that can be deployed mechanically or manually. Both options allow users to quickly deploy and retrieve the roadway. The company acquired SlatTrax […]
Transfer Flow has introduced the first-in-the-nation gasoline high-capacity replacement fuel tank for 2020-22 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty short-bed, crew-cab pickups with 6.2-liter and 7.3-liter engines. The 58-gallon fuel tank system passed extensive emissions testing and has been granted an executive order from the California Air Resources Board. The larger fuel tank increases the […]
The Dynamic tool brand has introduced a 28-piece insulated tool set to meet the growing needs of commercial and residential electricians, industrial maintenance professionals, mobile/field service technicians and electric vehicle mechanics. Each tool within the set has been tested to 10,000 AC and is VDE certified to 1,000 VAC in compliance with IEC 60900. Dynamic’s […]