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.
Geotab Launches Industry-First AI Connector for Fleets
Geotab Inc. has launched its new Model Context Protocol (MCP) Connector, enabling secure access to live MyGeotab data and its Ace agentic platform directly within ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and other MCP-compatible and approved artificial intelligence platforms. The connector moves beyond simple data access, enabling businesses and fleets to ask questions in plain language, execute multistep workflows and […]
HQ Truck Parts by Flexatube has announced availability of The Wave Deck, a composite catwalk system engineered to help utility fleets improve technician safety, reduce maintenance and protect critical vehicle components. Designed as a modern alternative to traditional steel and aluminum deck plates, The Wave Deck provides a durable, slip-resistant work platform behind the cab while also […]
Lightship has unveiled PowerSled, launching a new commercial business focused on electric mobile power systems for infrastructure, emergency response, construction and off-grid applications. Built with the same mobile power and TrekDrive propulsion-assist technology already proven through thousands of miles of real-world operation in the Lightship AE.1, PowerSled extends Lightship’s electric towing and energy management capabilities […]
CTech Manufacturing, a leader in high-performance mobile storage solutions, has launched LocOut Technology, a patent-pending feature designed to keep drawers securely open when working on uneven terrain. Built for real-world mobile workspaces, LocOut helps prevent drawers from sliding shut unexpectedly on gravel pull-offs, sloped driveways, crowned roads and rugged jobsites. Engineered as an enhancement to […]
Hastings Fiber Glass Products has released a new Reciprocating Insulated Saw Extension (R.I.S.E.) designed to give lineworkers added reach, control and pruning versatility in the field. Available as product 4006, the R.I.S.E. features a 6-foot insulated extension designed for use with a Milwaukee Hackzall (part 2719-20). The 4006 measures 81 inches overall and weighs 9 […]
Terex Utilities and James A. Kiley Co., an authorized Terex dealer in Somerville, Massachusetts, debuted two custom-wrapped bucket trucks celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary at this year’s Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference. The trucks were showcased among industry-leading utility equipment and innovations. The two companies partnered to create the trucks as a tribute to 250 […]
The Vermeer MTR726 microtrencher attachment cuts trenches up to 27 inches deep and 3 inches wide, giving contractors a solution for projects that require deeper fiber installation. Compatible with the RTX750 ride-on tractor, the MTR726 joins the MTR516 microtrencher, core saw and concrete reinstatement attachments in the Vermeer microtrenching lineup. The fully shrouded cutting wheel […]
The recently launched Weather Guard Sliding Bed System is a heavy-duty cargo management solution designed to give contractors and fleet crews faster, safer access to tools and equipment at the tailgate. With 100% slide extension, the system brings tools and materials directly to the tailgate, reducing climbing, awkward reaching and repeated strain during loading and […]
John Deere is expanding its production-class equipment portfolio with the introduction of 844 and 904 X-Tier Wheel Loaders. Engineered to help high-production customers move more material while burning less fuel, the new X-Tier machines bring together advanced electrified drivetrain technology, intelligent machine controls and optional operator awareness features to deliver measurable productivity and value. Both […]
Acela Truck Co. has launched its next-generation Monterra II commercial truck chassis, introducing a bold new standard in performance, durability and versatility for fire, rescue, utility and vocational applications. The Monterra II is one of the first American-made commercial truck chassis of its kind introduced to the market in decades. Purpose-built to meet the rapidly evolving demands of modern operators, […]
