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.
Andax Industries has introduced the Vault Maintenance Dewatering System (VMDS), an innovative solution for sediment and water filtration. Designed for electric utility, construction, industrial and environmentally sensitive projects, the VMDS captures hydrocarbons and sedimentary contaminants with its oil-selective absorbent inner core, allowing clean, filtered water to pass through. The VMDS is ideal for applications requiring […]
To keep pace with growing demand, Terex Utilities recently announced new investments to ramp up its equipment installation capacity. The investment includes the addition of a 60,000-square-foot installation facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The Waukesha location will add to Terex Utilities’ overall manufacturing footprint. Last year, Terex added installation capabilities in Birmingham, Alabama, and it continues […]
Over 160 fleet representatives are expected to attend the 72nd Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference, scheduled for June 1-4 at the Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center in Williamsburg, Virginia. This year’s event features a new site for the equipment show and drive-through demonstration, allowing both to take place in the same location. The equipment show […]
Silbertool, a leader in precision engineering and thread repair solutions, manufactures reliable, efficient, cost-effective tools to repair damaged threads. These tools – designed for fleet maintenance professionals and trusted by fleet operators and mechanics – can be used for instant thread repair, helping to keep commercial vehicles on the road. Silbertool’s thread repair tools utilize […]
e-Hazard now offers a training course designed for non-electrical personnel who maintain and repair electric batteries used as primary power for mobile equipment and vehicles. Mechanics and maintenance personnel must be trained to identify any electrical hazards they may encounter and determine the electrical work practices necessary to safely perform the work. Electricity is an […]
DICA, a leading provider of high-performance outrigger pads and ground stabilization solutions, has expanded its award-winning LevelRight Outrigger Pad product line. First introduced in 2024, LevelRight has quickly become a trusted solution for safely setting up specialty equipment – including bucket trucks, cranes and aerial lifts – on unlevel terrain. The LevelRight Outrigger Pad is […]
Terex Utilities launched new maintenance training workshops this year to take the place of the annual Service School, typically held in June. The workshops are for mechanics working on Terex digger derricks and bucket trucks. The first two workshops have already occurred – one on the Hi-Ranger Optima bucket truck took place in January, and […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
