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JUNE 2019 Archive

VOLUME 9, ISSUE 2 JUNE 2019 utilityfleetprofessional.com

Manufacturer Warnings and OSHA-Compliant Safety Performance

| Jim Vaughn, CUSP |
Over the past few weeks I have received several inquiries regarding horizontal directional drilling (HDD). It’s not unusual in our industry for questions to make the rounds of utilities and contractors, generating interest and often controversy. I also have recently received several inquiries regarding OSHA allegedly canceling the digger derrick exemption in 29 CFR 1926 […]
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Lessons Learned from a Telematics Deployment

| Sean M. Lyden |
Cut fuel costs, promote safer driving behaviors and improve storm response – these are just a few examples of how fleet telematics that captures and tracks vehicle data can help you run your department more effectively. But deploying telematics across hundreds or even thousands of fleet assets can be a daunting task if you don’t […]
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The Low-Hanging Fruit for Greening Your Fleet

| Sean M. Lyden |
What if you could convert the majority of your fleet to run on a cleaner-burning, renewable fuel with minimal capital investment. Would you do it? According to NTEA’s 2019 Fleet Purchasing Outlook, a growing number of fleet professionals are saying they would, with survey participants naming biodiesel as their top alternative fuel choice – and […]
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EUFMC Aims to Advance Strategies for Fleet Improvement

| Kate Wade | ,
After record-breaking attendance in 2018, the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference is heading back to Williamsburg, Virginia, June 2-5, where it will feature an educational program focused on “Advancing Strategies for Fleet Improvement.” Earl C. “Duke” Austin Jr., president and CEO of Quanta Services, will deliver the 2019 keynote address. According to EUFMC, Austin has […]
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The State of Self-Driving Vehicles: Proceed with Caution

| Sean M. Lyden |
Norman Vincent Peale, author of the classic self-help book “The Power of Positive Thinking,” put it like this: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Peale’s message is clear: Aim high. That way, even if you miss your target or it takes you longer than you had hoped, you’ll […]
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Avoiding Costly Mistakes with ATUVs

| Jim Galligan |
Prices can range upward of $300,000 for a ready-to-work all-terrain utility vehicle (ATUV), so fleet managers can ill afford missteps in spec’ing, maintenance or planning – mistakes that may end up costing unnecessary dollars or lost days on a remote site while waiting for repairs. Fortunately, mistakes can be avoided with smart spec’ing and common-sense […]
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How Utility Fleets Use Telematics for Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

| Sandy Smith |
When utility fleets use telematics as intended, the benefits of the technology can be wide-ranging. Each asset, each mile driven and each minute spent idling generate data and insight that tell a story about the fleet. And telematics data can be analyzed to determine not only what is currently happening with fleet assets, but also […]
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The Fleet Manager of the Future

| Fiona Soltes |
Being a utility fleet manager today can be tough. How much tougher will it be tomorrow? With the constant advancement of technology, the increasing need for communications savvy and leadership acumen, ever-decreasing budgets, and an aging workforce being replaced by a younger cohort lacking institutional knowledge and experience, it’s a nail-biter of a time. So, […]
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Operating a More Efficient Parts Management Program

| Grace Suizo |
Making sure your shop is well-stocked to handle any issues that come your fleet’s way is a smart plan, but it also can be costly and inefficient if you overdo it and end up with bloated inventory. UFP recently spoke with two fleet professionals who shared some best practices about how to operate a more […]
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Electric Outlook for the Work Truck Industry

| Sean M. Lyden |
My biggest takeaway from this year’s NTEA Work Truck Show? The industry appears to be headed toward an electric future. But a lot of work still needs to be done for that future to become a mainstream reality anytime soon. Here’s what I mean: Electrification is building momentum because the cost of battery technology has […]
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Utility Fleet Safety Track in Denton, TX

| Kurt Moreland | ,
Utility Fleet Safety Track at the iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo | April 29 – May 2, 2019 in Denton, TX We are dedicated to safe utility fleet operations, that’s why we’ve added a Utility Fleet Safety Track to the iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo. Click here to learn more: utilitysafetyconference.com/agenda/utility-fleet-safety-track {besps}FleetTrack-Denton2019{/besps}
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