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.
Convoy Technologies has launched a microsite – http://trailercam.com – dedicated to its TrailerCam portable, wireless backup camera and video monitoring system, which aims to reduce accidents in situations in which a truck, tractor-trailer or heavy-duty vehicle must back up into a loading dock or down a narrow street. The microsite’s user-centric design provides quick and […]
High-performance, high-value Retractable Utility Bed Cover (RUBC) tonneaus from Pace Edwards provide a wide array of useful options for work trucks. Available in both manual and electric-powered models, Pace Edwards can equip service bodies with lightweight hard tonneau covers delivering secure, convenient storage for tools and a variety of equipment. For maximum bed accessibility and […]
Kenworth will now offer heavier front axles for its T370 Class 7 model. The 18,000- and 20,000-pound axles are available with the PACCAR PX-9 engine rated up to 350 horsepower and 1,150 pound-feet of torque. The package includes a heavy-duty, cross-brace reinforced front frame assembly. Bolted cross-members and either 10-3/4-inch frame rails or 10-5/8-inch frame […]
Terex Corp. has acquired substantially all of the assets of DUECO Inc. The acquisition brings DUECO’s sales and service operations, which have responsibility for Terex utilities products in 17 states, into the Utilities and Services business units of Terex Corp. Terex introduced the hydraulic digger derrick to the electric utility market in 1945, while DUECO […]
Odyne Systems, a leading manufacturer of hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty work trucks, has been approved as an eligible vehicle for the recently expanded Drive Clean Chicago program, promoting clean air and better business solutions for Chicago’s fleets. Under the program, nearly $11.3 million has been funded for vouchers for alternative fuel vehicles over […]
Buyers Products has introduced new waterproof, electric winches. Available in two sizes – 9,500-pound and 12,000-pound – the new commercial-grade electric line pull winches are ideal for utility, government and contractor fleet vehicles. The waterproof-submersible construction seals and protects the electronics and internals for reliable use in the harshest environments. The 12-volt winch is powered […]
The Knapheide Manufacturing Co. has developed service bodies for half-ton and compact trucks. EC Series Service Bodies feature an optimized understructure for superior strength-to-weight ratio and possess many of the standard features customers have come to expect from Knapheide. Traditionally confined to utilizing only cross- or side-mounted toolboxes or toppers, half-ton and compact truck owners […]
Now that Super Bright LEDs has introduced their new “My Vehicle” website feature, choosing vehicle bulbs is even easier than before. The bulb compatibility feature will tell users if a bulb is compatible with their vehicle at the top of every vehicle bulb page. A green bar means the bulb is compatible with the current […]
McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing Inc. has introduced a comprehensive compressed natural gas (CNG) inspection services program designed to enhance the safety and integrity of natural gas-powered vehicle fleets. Conducted by certified technicians, the McNeilus inspection services program includes an NFPA 52 Compliance Review and is available through the company’s extensive service center network and fleet […]
Successful organizations operate under the mindset that people are their most important assets, and they always take employee safety into consideration when making business decisions. Safe employees are happier, have greater rates of productivity, are more supportive of clients and contribute to the bottom line. Does your organization already have this mentality? Or is there […]
