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TIREBOSS Tire Pressure Control

June 6, 2011 | UBM Staff | New Fleet Products & Services

Operated from the cab, the TIREBOSS Tire Pressure Control system allows the driver to adjust tire pressures while the vehicle is in motion. The systems incorporate Variable Tire Pressure (VTP) technology, also known as Central Tire Inflation (CTI), to permit maximum tire pressure for a vehicle carrying a full payload at highway speeds and reduced […]

City of Sacramento

June 6, 2011 | UBM Staff | Fleet Profiles

For the City of Sacramento, Calif., the recent implementation of vehicle telematics has led to significant reductions in fleet fuel consumption and operating costs. Recently, the municipal fleet equipped more than 400 of its vehicles with electronic fleet management products from Zonar Systems. “Utilizing trip-level metrics on operator behavior and vehicle performance directly impacts behavior […]

ICUEE 2011 and AEMP partnership brings new fleet management exhibit pavilion, expanded education to show

June 5, 2011 | UBM Staff | Utility Industry News

ICUEE 2011 show attendees will find more fleet management education, products and services than ever before as the result of a new cooperative agreement between the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) and the Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP). AEMP will develop a show education track for fleet management professionals as well as […]

Biodegradable Lubricant

March 6, 2011 | UBM Staff | New Fleet Products & Services

FrogLube™ now makes a revolutionary biodegradable lubricant for the commercial and government markets. The company is able to produce custom formulations to meet your requirements. FrogLube is applicable in industries that perform cutting, drilling, cable-pulling, chain lubrication, sliding, boring and other tasks that require lubricants. FrogLube does not contain petroleum – it is manufactured using […]

Pole Trailer Light Kits

March 5, 2011 | UBM Staff | New Fleet Products & Services

Thanks to GMP’s Pole Trailer Light Kits you can transport utility poles with greater visibility while meeting DOT requirements and only adding minimal width to your trailer. In addition to their compact design and secure attachments, the kits are also loaded with well designed features for maximum visibility The frame is made from an aluminum […]

Rear-Mount Camera

March 5, 2011 | UBM Staff | New Fleet Products & Services

ASA Electronics, an international manufacturer and supplier of mobile audio and video equipment, is proud to offer the next generation of Voyager® cameras to the commercial vehicle and heavy-duty markets. These compact, highly aerodynamic Voyager Super CMOS color rear-mount observation cameras join the lineup of premium Voyager observation cameras, increasing backing safety and confidence for […]

A92.2: The 2009 Standard

March 5, 2011 | UBM Staff | Management

The Accredited Standard Committee (ASC) A92.2 Subcommittee for Vehicle Mounted Rotating and Elevating Aerial Devices of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has issued the long-awaited 2009 edition of the American National Standard for Vehicle Mounted Rotating and Elevated Aerial Devices. Design and construction requirements of the original 1969 edition of A92.2 and its appendix […]

Crane & Derrick Compliance

March 5, 2011 | UBM Staff | Management

New OSHA standard becomes effective November 8, 2010 OSHA’s new Crane and Derrick standard has a little something for everyone, including some unexpected compliance issues for the electric utility industry. Known as Subpart CC, the standard was years in development, pushed heavily to completion in the last years by serious and highly publicized crane accidents. […]

Insulated Work Platform

March 5, 2011 | UBM Staff | New Fleet Products & Services

In response to requests for work platforms capable of providing electrical insulation at voltages up to 765 kV, Diversified Products has introduced the IWP-765kV Insulated Work Platform. Designed to enhance worker productivity and increase job functions performed with hydraulic telescoping cranes and digger derricks, the platform permits bare-hand work and de-energized line construction, and reduces […]

Next Generation Vehicle for FCCC All-Electric Walk-In Van Introduced at 2010 Hybrid Truck Users Forum

March 5, 2011 | UBM Staff | Smart Fleets

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Morgan Olson LLC launched the next generation vehicle with new exterior and interior body styling for its successful all-electric walk-in van (WIV). The MT-EV WIV boasts a lightweight, aerodynamic design for improved efficiency. Conceived and developed with a contemporary fresh automotive approach, the vehicle maintains the hardworking heritage customers […]