Kate Wade

The newest edition of the industry’s favorite rigging handbook is available from the Crane Institute of America. “Rigging,” by James Headley, has been converted from imperial to metric. Providing practical information and great illustrations, the “Rigging Metric” handbook contains the latest information on wire rope, rigging hardware and slings, including capacity tables and charts. Along […]

Virtual Driver Interactive Inc. showcased Virtual HD at ASSE’s Safety 2014 in June. Virtual HD is the industry’s first voice-controlled, interactive, simulation-based driver safety program designed to improve hazard recognition skills and reduce crash risk for many top commercial fleets. Organizations including UPS, PSE&G, Cox and GE Oil & Gas currently use Virtual HD to […]

Terex Texoma Interchangeable Head (ICH) augers are now available for the Terex General and Commander series digger derricks. ICH augers enable utility contractors to accommodate a variety of drilling configurations and applications with a single auger body. ICH augers eliminate the need for customers to have multiple augers. By switching out the auger head, customers […]

KH Industries has expanded its Quad Light offering to include 3,200 and 7,200 Lumen LED models. The Quad Light is known for its durability and is the industry standard for rugged, wide area lighting in large-scale manufacturing, and in the overhaul, maintenance and repair industries. With the recent dual cUS/CSA Certification for the 3,200 and […]

Verizon Networkfleet and J.J. Keller & Associates have reached an agreement to develop the trucking industry’s first integrated GPS fleet management solution that will provide complete performance and compliance management. Unique to the industry, J.J. Keller’s Encompass compliance system will be added later this year to Verizon Networkfleet’s comprehensive fleet management portfolio. With this new […]

The 2015 Chevrolet City Express LS – the brand’s first entry in the small cargo van segment – will have a starting price of $22,950. It has 122.7 cubic feet of customizable cargo space, turning diameter of 36.7 feet and an estimated 1,500-pound payload capacity. Standard features include fold-down mobile workspace passenger seat, 20 interior […]

Terex Utilities has updated its popular “The Edge” online training course for insulating aerial devices. “The Edge” course, “Insulating Aerial Device Operator Safety Training,” includes all aspects for the safe operation of an aerial device, including general usage guidelines, pre-operation, during operation, post-operation, hand signals and electrical hazards. New to this version of “The Edge” […]

DICA Outrigger Pads exhibited its Safety Tech outrigger pads and FiberMax outrigger pads, crane pads and crane mats at the recent Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference. The Safety Tech line offers medium- and heavy-duty outrigger pads. Measuring 1-inch thick, the medium-duty pads are constructed of engineered thermoplastic material and feature industrial-grade safety texturing. The heavy-duty […]

DUECO Inc., the nation’s largest privately owned provider of Terex bucket trucks, digger derricks and cranes for the utility market, has named Judie Taylor as president and chief executive officer. Marikris Coryell, formerly executive vice president of operations, has been named chief operating officer. Taylor was named president in 2009 and has 20 years of […]