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Articlesby Shelley MikaOctober 8, 2014

Acing Your Bucket Truck Inspection

Bucket and crane trucks pose greater safety risks than some other fleet equipment. Because employees’ lives may be at risk, careful inspection and maintenance of these vehicles are essential.

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NewsOctober 8, 2014

Fleet Helps Drive PG&E Corporate Sustainability

PG&E recently released it 2014 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, highlighting its progress and commitment to sustainability, including a breakdown of its fleet operations.

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NewsOctober 7, 2014

Cleveland Utilities Reminds Drivers to 'Move Over'

Cleveland Utilities is ramping up its efforts to keep workers safe. The utility recently added “move over” bumper stickers to its fleet, as a visual reminder to drivers on top of the flashing lights, cones, and signs.

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NewsSeptember 29, 2014

Truck and Van News: Recalls on Ram ProMaster, F-650/750, Tacoma, GM Trucks

Several truck and van models have been hit with recalls over the last couple weeks. Other truck and van news include a new medium-duty engine coming from Detroit Diesel.

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NewsSeptember 29, 2014

National Utility Adding EVs to Fleet in Long-Term Strategy

Iberdrola USA and its subsidiaries have signed onto the Edison Electric Institute's call on utilities to expand their use of plug-in electrics. The company said it has already spent more than $4 million on fleet electrification during the last six years.

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NewsSeptember 25, 2014

Several Utilities Named 'Leaders' in 2014 Sustainability Yearbook

Several utilities made it into this year’s Dow Jones 2014 Sustainability Yearbook, a report that publicly recognizes companies that have excelled in corporate sustainability.

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NewsSeptember 24, 2014

Altec Recalls 51 Trucks for Fire Risk

The aerial device and digger derrick trucks are equipped with a battery equalizer that may be susceptible to electrical fire because of an epoxy sealing compound.

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NewsSeptember 23, 2014

Truck and Van News: Ram 1500, Ford Transit, Chevrolet Silverado, Mercedes-Benz Van

Chrysler expands Ram 1500 production. Other announcements include Ford adding a second shift in KC to meet Transit demand, Chevrolet Silverado's new "toughnology" concept, and talks of a new Mercedes-Benz van arriving in 2015.

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NewsSeptember 19, 2014

J.D. Power Releases Residential Gas Utility Customer Satisfaction Study

The study, now in its 13th year, measures residential customer satisfaction with gas utility companies across six factors: billing and payment; price; corporate citizenship; communications; customer service; and field service.

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NewsSeptember 18, 2014

Speakers Finalized for IPAF North American Convention

The convention includes breakout sessions on aerial work platforms and mast climbing work platforms, and a panel discussion on the subject of whether additional training should be required for complex machines.

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