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.
Solar Technology, manufacturer of solar-powered traffic safety equipment, recently announced that their flashing Arrow Boards will now include a built-in modem, GPS and free cellular service for the life of the board. The cellular connection will enable customers to locate their boards via GPS, check battery voltage from their desks and change arrow patterns remotely. […]
ARGO, a world-leading extreme vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled its new Lineman model geared specifically toward utility workers. The ultimate all-terrain machine for those who require a durable, dependable job site transporter, the new ARGO Lineman provides customers in the utility industry with extra power, capacity, versatility and safety. Based off of the company’s heavy-duty XTI […]
The LIFTPLAQ tool allows manhole covers and road stoppers to be removed in a safe manner. The mechanical assembly is fitted with a powerful magnet, connecting firmly to covers and road plates. It is ideal for personnel working on dry and wet networks and can be fitted with extensions to suit large manhole covers. The […]
With ASA Electronics’ new Voyager CVRPS14 Rear Sensor System, drivers of medium and large vehicles have the comfort of knowing what is behind them at all times. Newly released to the market, this system comprises four independent rear sensors spaced evenly along the back of a vehicle, giving drivers an accurate reading of the surrounding […]
The Geo-Boy Brush Cutter Tractor from Jarraff Industries continues to expand its usage into diverse industries and applications. The Geo-Boy has been a mainstay for maintaining a wide range of transportation and utility rights-of-way, but the unit’s inherent capabilities have helped it become effective in such areas as land clearing and site prep, invasive vegetation […]
For quick cooling, Maradyne High Performance Fans offers the Fast & Cool Air Blower, designed with durability and high performance in mind. Able to be positioned at three convenient angles – 0 degrees, 45 degrees and 90 degrees – the Fast & Cool Air Blower is ideal for the shop, where rapidly cooling engines, brakes […]
QuickCable Corp. – a leading manufacturer of connectors, cable/cable assemblies, tools and accessories for the energy storage industry – has introduced its new Group 31 multi-battery wire harness designed to link together two or more batteries. The multi-battery harnesses are a cost-effective solution for OEM replacement assemblies in heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. The Group 31 […]
The Automated Flagger AF-100 gives utility crews the option to remove human flaggers from the roadway in highway work zones. In addition to reducing or eliminating labor costs, and removing flaggers, the system offers higher visibility for oncoming traffic. It is superior for use in nighttime operations, fog and similar conditions. The system – which […]
The new Folding Guard Arm from LineWise is a versatile attachment for boom trucks, digger derricks and various cranes. It simplifies conductor repairs and maintenance – jobs previously held by cumbersome wooden guard structures, homemade guard arms, and bucket or boom trucks fitted with 4x4s. The Folding Guard Arm has a stamped serial number plate […]
The new Terex Load Alert system option for Hi-Ranger aerial devices, on select units only, will supplement utility crews’ current safe work practices. When used in conjunction with an aerial device’s material-handling load chart, the Terex Load Alert system provides both visible and audible alarms to notify operators and the ground crew if a platform […]
