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.
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 […]
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 […]
