Express Services, new from Terex Services, provides fleet managers access to essential scheduled maintenance with quick turnaround. For things like hose replacement, annual inspections, DOT inspections and AWP programming, Terex service technicians can help utility crews, contractors and other fleet owners spend more time on the job and less in the shop. Terex Services has 21 service centers and field service technicians located nationwide, which provides customers with parts, service, and the latest technical training and technology for Terex and Genie brands and other equipment. Customers sh ..read more

In a landmark effort to set new industry benchmarks, PALFINGER, the global leader in innovative crane and lifting solutions, proudly introduced its latest products – the PAL Pro 58 Mechanics Truck and PSC 8600 TEC Service Crane – exclusively at Work Truck Week in Indianapolis. Optimized for Class 5 chassis applications, the PAL Pro 58 and PSC 8600 TEC Service Crane are engineered to deliver extended reach, weight reduction and superior performance. The PAL Pro 58 represents a leap forward in mechanics truck design. Manufactured with 12-gauge all A-60 galvanneal steel and a hybrid torsion box ..read more

Mattracks, the original rubber track conversion system manufacturer, recently announced that its RT125 TC track model is now approved for wheeled skid steers with wheelbases 48 inches or greater. The RT125 TC is already being used by many customers on articulated loaders, riding trenchers and the Bobcat Toolcat. Supporting up to 12,500 pounds, the Mattracks four-track conversion system increases traction tenfold while maintaining the same maneuverability and zero-turn ability as with tires. Unlike traditional two-track skid-steer systems, the 15-inch-wide RT125 TC features a patented rubber to ..read more

LevelRight is DICA’s newest solution for operators of boom trucks, cranes, concrete pumps, jacking applications and other equipment with outriggers that must be operated in a level condition. LevelRight users can easily adjust the overall angle from 0-10 degrees and adjust in two planes up to 5 degrees. The 24-inch-diameter LevelRight will accept up to a 20-inch-square or 24-inch-round outrigger float. It has a rated capacity of 350,000 pounds. LevelRight is made of SafetyTech material with DICA SafetyTexturing on the top and bottom surfaces. It also has a built-in bubble level to provide oper ..read more

Utility vehicles continually evolve to better meet fleet needs. While these advancements may make life easier for the operator or fleet manager, oftentimes they result in greater complexity for technicians. For this reason, OEMs offer training programs that help in-house shop technicians stay up to date on the latest models. Although OEMs host trainings, lining up opportunities takes some coordination on the fleet’s part. The following answers to OEM training FAQs can make that task go a little more smoothly. How Do You Find OEM Training? Fleets can seek OEM training from manufacturers, dealer ..read more

Last year’s NTEA Work Truck Week was a parade of new electric vehicle launches. But if recent news is a sign, the bullishness toward EVs might be more subdued at this year’s show in Indianapolis in March. The Sudden Downshift Until a couple of months ago, the EV market looked unstoppable. EV sales reached their highest level in the second half of 2023, hitting 17.9% of total light-duty vehicle sales amid the introduction of 20 new EV models during the year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Meanwhile, the average price for battery-electric vehicles fell 24.2% between mid ..read more

The industry’s truck and van equipment manufacturers are developing new products that equip your crews to get more work done with less strain and greater safety. They’re incorporating more lightweight materials in their product designs so that you can reduce fuel costs, increase battery range or boost payload capacity. And they’re offering more electrified options so that you can cut engine idle – and your fleet’s carbon footprint. What are some new products and design enhancements they’ve brought to market to help you achieve your fleet objectives? Here are seven new developments to watch. Te ..read more

As more utility fleets add electric vehicles to their mix, fleet managers need to understand the intricacies of managing EV charging costs, much like they would fuel expenses. Fleets are adopting an emerging array of strategies, tools and practices to monitor and control these costs. After all, utility rates are the new fuel prices and will require similar monitoring to ensure cost-effective charging. However, the most critical cost control strategy starts before the first EV enters the fleet garage. Electrifying a fleet requires planning to ensure the necessary charging infrastructure is in p ..read more

From March 5-8, North America’s largest work truck event – Work Truck Week – will take over the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Among this year’s offerings are the Green Truck Summit (March 5), educational sessions (March 5-7) and the Ride & Drive (March 6-7). Exhibits will be open March 6-8. Mary Aufdemberg, general manager of product strategy and market development for Daimler Trucks North America, will deliver the Green Truck Summit keynote. The summit provides insights, solutions and resources in support of the work truck industry’s drive toward achieving greater sustainabil ..read more

Utility fleets are integrating various connected-vehicle technologies that mine data to boost operational efficiency and effectiveness. But leveraging this brave new world of rich data is not without risk. The more connected a utility’s vehicles and facilities – and the more data they generate – the more likely they are to come under cyberattack, which can result in anything from a mere nuisance to a full-fledged criminal assault that can shut down the entire enterprise. Image courtesy of Cybersecurity Cedit CISA.GOV DHS The risk is real and it’s growing relentlessly. On the other hand, once f ..read more