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.
Using Virtual Tools to Create a Safer Reality for Utility Fleets
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 […]
Transfer Flow Inc., a leading manufacturer of aftermarket fuel tank systems, has introduced a 40-gallon refueling tank for 2010-2015 light-duty pickups, including the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Nissan Titan and Toyota Tundra and Tacoma. This tank allows you to manually fuel your ATV, vehicle and more. The fuel system comes […]
Regional fleets that require a balance of fuel efficiency, traction and long miles to removal have a new PreCure retread option from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. The G682 RSD Fuel Max is designed for drive applications and is SmartWay-verified. It features Goodyear Fuel Max Technology, which incorporates fuel-saving compounds and tread designs to […]
The Ditch Witch organization has introduced the FXT60 truck vacuum excavator, a versatile machine with the power to perform a wide variety of cleanup tasks, even in difficult-to-access locations. The FXT60 is available on a Class 6 or 7 single-axle or Class 8 tandem-axle truck. An FXT60 configured with a tandem rear-axle truck offers maximum […]
DICA Outrigger Pads’ AlturnaMATS Ground Protection Mats virtually eliminate the chance of equipment becoming stuck or causing rut damage. Contractors experience increased productivity and face fewer necessary ground repairs at the conclusion of the job, while event planners can provide improved parking and pedestrian walkways for guests. Black AlturnaMATS in 4-foot-by-8-foot and 3-foot-by-8-foot sizes are […]
The Safety Arrow from Deflecto LLC is a patented new emergency safety product designed to help reduce highway accidents and potentially save lives. The Safety Arrow provides a reflective, instantly recognizable device to help divert traffic around a roadside hazard. It can be used on trucks along with federally mandated reflective triangles or on automobiles […]
The Hydra-Qube by Harrison Hydra-Gen is a compact, lightweight Qube for cooling mobile hydraulic systems. It provides continuous operation by controlling your system’s oil temperature while providing return line oil filtration. Additionally, the Hydra-Qube is easy to install; requires virtually zero maintenance; weighs hundreds of pounds less than conventional reservoirs; features an open-frame modular design […]
The TSE Cable Scrapper is Al Asher and Sons’ latest product innovation for 2015. Formerly known as OK Champion, the industry has long recognized the Cable Scrapper as the go-to product for salvaging underground cable up to 4-inch diameter. The machine will pull, cut and load cable all day long in one continuous operation, saving […]
Hino Trucks recently announced the addition of a Class 4 155 model to its product offering. The 155 model has a GVWR of 14,500 pounds and is powered by Hino’s award-winning J05E-TP engine rated at 210 horsepower. The Class 4 cab-over also comes standard with an industry-leading five-year, 175,000-mile powertrain warranty; HinoWatch, Hino’s 24/7 roadside […]
Convoy Technologies has introduced VIDEOMATICS, a cloud-based software and hardware system that integrates telematics with live and recorded video from around and inside a vehicle, which can be accessed for playback to smartphones, tablets or PCs. The system is designed for fleet owners and managers to assist in their efforts to promote commercial driver safety, […]
