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JUNE 2016 Archive

VOLUME 6, ISSUE 2 JUNE 2016 utilityfleetprofessional.com

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Time Warner Cable: Forging a Path Toward Fleet Sustainability

| Sean M. Lyden |
To make a real impact on cutting carbon emissions, a fleet needs to make huge investments in new clean-fuel technologies, right? Not necessarily. Take Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC), for example. The telecommunications giant is on track to cut fleet-wide fuel consumption by nearly 1 million gallons in 2016, with only a modest investment in […]
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Recruiting and Retaining Top Mechanics

| Sean M. Lyden |
A water main bursts. Power lines get damaged by severe weather. A major gas line leak is detected. Whatever type of utility you work for, your fleet vehicles and equipment need to be ready to roll in an instant to confront any emergency that impacts customers. And that’s what makes having dependable, top-flight mechanics so […]
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On Your Radar: The Latest Developments in Self-Driving Vehicles

| Sean M. Lyden |
Only a decade ago, the idea that self-driving cars could ever become mainstream within our lifetimes seemed far-fetched. Then came Google in 2009 with its fleet of retrofitted Prius hybrids and Lexus SUVs, which have since logged over 1.5 million autonomous-driving miles. And today, most major automakers, including upstart Tesla Motors, have also entered the […]
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Important Considerations When Spec’ing Lift Controls

| Amber Reed |
The lift control panel on an aerial device is an important element for effectively running the unit, enabling the working platform to be propelled into a desired location. Similar to how a steering wheel gives a truck-mounted aerial device mobility to get to and from a job site, the lift control panel gives the machine’s […]
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Top Trends in Utility Fleet Telematics

| Jim Galligan |
What’s next for fleet telematics? Utility Fleet Professional talked to a few experts in the field to see where it is trending in the coming years. The conclusions? By 2020, better data analysis, broader connectivity across platforms and devices, and more choices could mean increased safety, improved efficiencies and lower costs up and down a […]
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Is 3-D Printing Shaping Up for Replacement Parts?

| Fiona Soltes |
The mere presence of some cars can inspire creative journeys and wishful thinking. But a life-size Shelby Cobra, made with a 3-D printer? That takes even visionaries down a whole different road. Cincinnati Inc. (www.e-ci.com) – an innovative machine tool manufacturer for more than 100 years – has been behind the printing of two such […]
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Aftermarket vs. OEM Replacement Parts

| Grace Suizo |
Are you unsure whether to purchase aftermarket or OEM replacement parts for your fleet’s vehicles? Using a mix of both has proven to be an effective strategy for Ameren Illinois Company (AIC), Fairfax County Water Authority (Fairfax Water) and Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E), according to fleet representatives from the three utilities. Safety, performance, availability […]
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Five Years In, UFP’s Mission Remains the Same: Bring Valuable Content to the Utility Fleet Community

| Sean M. Lyden |
This is our fifth-anniversary issue, and I’m grateful to be part of a dynamic team that’s so passionate about serving the utility industry. From the beginning in 2011, we have dedicated ourselves to creating educational content that’s tailored to addressing the unique challenges you face in a utility fleet environment. And we refuse to settle. […]
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