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.
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 […]
Lytx Inc. has announced the availability of DC Protect, a new program designed to meet the unique needs of fleets with fewer than 350 vehicles, low insurance deductibles and limited safety resources. Building upon the insights gained from delivering the company’s flagship DriveCam powered by Lytx Program to hundreds of fleets worldwide, the DC Protect […]
Service Trucks International recently unveiled its new 2352 Eagle Pro service body, the latest addition to their complete line of utility and service bodies. Featuring 23-inch-deep by 52-inch-tall cabinets and raised oxy/acetylene storage, the new body boasts 185 cubic feet of storage capacity. The body has a 40,000 lbs./ft. crane rating and is available with […]
A mounting solution for mobile data terminals in a wide variety of vehicles, the new RAM MDT-Mate is modular and interchangeable, and integrates into RAM’s full line of No-Drill vehicle base products and RAM Tough-Box consoles. The MDT-Mate has single or double keyboard mounting swing arms and easy grip knobs, which allow the mount to […]
Featuring a drive system capable of delivering up to 400,000 in./lbs. of pulling power, the Hub Drive Cable Trailer is now available from Dejana Truck and Utility Equipment. With a reel that can be used for pulling and placing of cable for underground and overhead applications, main features of the new unit include directly connected […]
Monroe Truck Equipment Inc. (MTE) is offering the MSSII Utility Body for single and dual rear-wheel chassis cabs. Standard features include corrosion-resistant aluminum fuel fill cup and polycarbonate fender flares, automotive-style full stainless steel paddle latches, and the MSSII “Pooched” Bumper with a powder-coat finish and a raised tread with open centers that allows for […]
A new safety feature available on the company’s line of Safety Tech Outrigger Pads has been introduced by DICA. The TuffGrip Handle System, constructed of thermoplastic, is designed to improve ergonomic safety by providing a lifting point that does not exceed 50 pounds per person, and has a handle length that encourages operators to use […]
Featuring greatly simplified installation and a lower price, the Havis IdleRight2 minimizes idle time by monitoring the battery’s voltage while the vehicle is turned off and electronics are still on. The IdleRight system is designed to work with many popular aftermarket remote starters. IdleRight2 features an LED diagnostics system as well as a return-on-investment calculator. […]
