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.
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 […]
The Felling Trailers’ Utility Cable Reel “R” series model lines have undergone design modifications to increase operator safety and ease of use. The most significant update to the model design is the auto-locking reel bar system, which eliminates the use of pins and brackets; it now utilizes a locking plate system. The R series product […]
Hot Shot’s Secret Everyday Diesel Treatment (EDT) is the No. 1 selling diesel fuel conditioner in retail. Now, Hot Shot’s Secret is introducing a new complementary formulation developed specifically for use during cold weather. EDT+ Winter Defense provides all the benefits of EDT fuel additive, including improved power, performance and mpg. Additionally, it prevents gelling […]
Get tips on resilience, building the will to win and using challenges as motivation from one of North America’s most recognizable business leaders – Robert Herjavec – at Work Truck Week 2023. The entrepreneur, author and star of “Shark Tank” will be the keynote speaker at the NTEA Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 9, 2023. […]
In an effort to provide its customers with new and innovative solutions, Ring Power Utility Equipment has partnered with Aware Innovations to offer a groundbreaking product known as ItemAware. ItemAware is a unique tool and asset tracking system that uses RFID and other technologies to tag tools and other items and pair them with a […]
