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.
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 […]
VIPAR Heavy Duty has become a platinum sponsor of GenNext, the heavy-duty aftermarket’s newest group formed to educate, mentor and recruit the next generation of aftermarket leaders. “GenNext is a group with over 100 members and growing who are the up-and-coming leaders of tomorrow in the aftermarket truck parts industry,” said Steve Hansen of Minimizer, […]
The Knapheide Utility Rack – the latest product release from The Knapheide Manufacturing Co. – combines strength, durability and aesthetics to form the best service body utility rack in the industry. The utility rack’s construction features square and rectangular steel tube for enhanced strength and appearance. With a 1,000-pound max rating load, the Knapheide Utility […]
Navman Wireless USA has added electronic driver log and driver vehicle inspection reporting (DVIR) options to its OnlineAVL2 fleet tracking system for corporate fleets that must comply with FMCSA regulations. Both reports can now be completed online through a link in the Navman Wireless interface or in the field on Navman Wireless’ M-Nav 800 in-cab […]
Self-sealing truck tires and a service designed to help keep trucks up and running during and after severe weather incidents are just two pieces of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s Total Package Solution for utility fleets. At the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference held in June, Goodyear displayed its new G751 MSA mixed-service truck […]
Reading Truck Body is expanding its aluminum Classic Service Van (CSV) line with a version specifically designed for the 2015 Ford Transit. Ford’s Euro-style commercial van will be available in the all-new cutaway chassis, as well as a cab chassis that will pair well with the CSV. Reading plans to offer 57- and 72-inch bodies […]
Parker Hannifin Corp. has introduced an advanced CNG Vehicle Gas Regulator System for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The regulator system consists of an integrated filter, inlet solenoid valve and heat exchanger, all working together to provide advanced fuel-handling performance. Optimized for 6- to 15-liter engines, Veriflo’s piston regulator design offers stable pressure delivery and control […]
VIPro TruckForce Service Centers recently kicked off a new nationwide promotion that gives fleets/owner-operators the chance to win one of 10 12-volt Bosch five-piece cordless drill kits. Participants can enter the contest at participating VIPro TruckForce Service Centers in the U.S. and Canada. The prize package includes a drill/driver, impact driver, reciprocating pocket saw, compact […]
In demanding environments where dust, dirt and debris are a given, installing turbo Precleaners by Maradyne on a wide range of equipment can help to reduce downtime, increase efficiency and lower maintenance costs. What sets turbo Precleaners apart from other precleaner brands is a straight-through airflow pathway that creates less air intake restriction to optimize […]
A new lightweight side wall design from Supreme Industries will allow fleet operators and other delivery truck owners to increase their payload capacity, decreasing their overall operating costs per load. FiberPanel HC, the truck body side wall design exclusive to Supreme Industries, is now available on Supreme’s Van Body or Inner-City truck bodies. Built with […]
