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 Defender Series from WEATHER GUARD offers the latest in affordable truck box solutions designed specifically for professional-level protection. Ideal for keeping tools safe and secure, the truck box offers heavy-duty security, including push-button locks, a reinforced front panel and two dual-stage rotary latches with looped strikers. It is available with more than 20 products […]
Utility trucks need stiff suspensions for stability on the job. Lineworkers pay for stiff suspensions with back pain and fatigue, and companies pay with lost productivity. The Bose Ride system solves these problems by actively counteracting unwanted road vibration to improve ride quality. In a recent evaluation conducted at a major utility company, lineworkers unanimously […]
The mixed-fleet telematics standard from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) has received approval from ISO, the International Organization for Standardization, to be accepted as a global standard. The new ISO mixed-fleet telematics standard enables equipment users to gather more OEM equipment data into their preferred business or […]
Mattracks, the innovator in rubber track conversion systems, has produced a commercial-grade rubber track conversion system for utility work machines, which you can use to convert your tires to tracks in less than an hour. Features include an exclusive offset rocker suspension, two-piece HD steel sprocket, rubber-coated UHMW wheels and a 15-inch-wide all-terrain track with […]
Nite Beams Class 3 high-visibility LED safety vests emit beams into darkness that are visible up to a quarter-mile away and can be seen in any weather condition. Wear a vest during the day, and then in low-light conditions simply push a button to activate LEDs for extra visibility. Nite Beam’s safety vests were recently […]
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 […]
