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DECEMBER 2019 Archive

VOLUME 9, ISSUE 5 DECEMBER 2019 utilityfleetprofessional.com

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Chevrolet Silverado HD Carhartt Special Edition

| Kate Wade |
Chevrolet and Carhartt have revealed the ultimate hardworking truck designed to tackle the toughest jobs: the 2021 Silverado HD Carhartt Special Edition. Based on the Silverado 2500 LTZ crew cab, the special edition is paired with the Z71 Off-Road Package, including tuned twin-tube Rancho shocks, hill descent control and skid plates. It is offered exclusively […]
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WEATHER GUARD All-Purpose Van Rack

| Kate Wade |
WEATHER GUARD, an industry leader in truck and van equipment, introduces the WEATHER GUARD All-Purpose Steel Van Rack and GlideSafe Load Assist accessory. The new all-purpose van rack delivers a heavy-duty, versatile solution for storing and transporting materials and tools to the job site. The WEATHER GUARD van rack can be installed in under an hour and is […]
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Protecting the Fleet Mechanic

| Jim Vaughn, CUSP |
A number of years ago, I went to a construction job site to participate in the morning crew meeting tailboard. The construction project was a 90-mile double-circuit transmission pull. The new circuit was being constructed in an existing transmission line right-of-way that had two existing energized 345-kV circuits running parallel to the new circuit construction. […]
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Women in Utility Fleet: Michele Davis

| Sean M. Lyden |
Michele Davis has loved cars for as long as she can remember. So, when her father bought her a 1968 Chevy Camaro for her 16th birthday, “I lost my mind,” she recalled. “I didn’t expect anything like that. I mean, I just wanted a car to drive to school, go to work, see all my […]
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Driverless Vehicles are Closer Than They Appear

| Sean M. Lyden |
You know the label on a vehicle’s sideview mirror that reads, “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear”? Perhaps something similar could be said about autonomous vehicles (AVs): They’re closer than we expect. Now, most industry experts agree that full SAE Level 5 driverless vehicles – which can drive themselves anywhere, at any speed, […]
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ATSSA’s Convention & Traffic Expo Celebrates 50 Years

| Kate Wade |
Early next year will mark the 50th anniversary of the ATSSA Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, produced by the American Traffic Safety Services Association. From January 24-28, more than 3,500 roadway safety and transportation professionals – from manufacturers and suppliers to government officials and legislative advocacy professionals – will convene at the Ernest N. Morial […]
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What’s New in All-Terrain Vehicles for Utility Fleets?

| Grace Suizo |
Today, a wide range of options are available to help utilities get work done in hard-to-reach areas where conventional and even four-wheel-drive vehicles cannot go. Following are five new developments in the all-terrain vehicle space that can help utility companies get their crews and equipment across various terrains safely while also boosting productivity.  ARGOWhat’s New: […]
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The Impact of Electrification on Fleet Maintenance Operations

| Sandy Smith |
CPS Energy, which serves approximately 820,000 electric customers and more than 345,000 gas customers in the San Antonio area, wanted to help convince its utility customers to explore electric and hybrid vehicles. But rather than roll out a marketing campaign touting the benefits of EVs, the company opted to roll out its own trucks. Today, […]
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Top Technology Trends in the Utility Fleet Sector

| Ed Renna |
In a utility fleet environment, it’s critical to identify key barriers that impede the fleet’s efficient evolution. Once those barriers have been identified, data and safety technology use-cases can help to offer a framework for improvement. Recent research conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute, for example, noted two meaningful ways to reduce severe injuries […]
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Improving Ergonomics through Better Truck Specs

| Fiona Soltes |
Small adjustments can sometimes make a big impact. For those who work with utility trucks, details like properly placed steps, strategically placed handles, appropriately grippy surfaces and convenient storage can mean the difference between safety and injury. A careful eye toward work truck specs, then, can aid in ergonomics – and result in a happier, […]
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3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Purchasing Automotive Lifts for Your Garage

| Sean M. Lyden |
When operating heavy lifting equipment, like forklifts and cranes, there should be no one underneath the lifted load. But there is one exception to that rule: automotive lifts. “The automotive lift industry is the only one where operators are encouraged to go underneath a lifted load,” said R.W. “Bob” O’Gorman, president of the Automotive Lift […]
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Never Split the Difference

| Sean M. Lyden |
Negotiation is a significant part of your job as a fleet professional. You have to negotiate new supplier contracts, the fleet budget with senior management and job offers with top talent. So, if you haven’t read “Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It” by former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss, […]
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