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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 10, 2014

Altec Recalls Digger Derrick Trucks for Winch Drum

The recall, set to begin this month, affects 67 2010-2012 model-year D2000 and D3000 boom tip winch digger derrick trucks.

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ArticlesSeptember 9, 2014

Medium-Duty Fleets Look for Alternative Drivetrain 'Holy Grail'

Following early deployments of pure electrics or hybrids, fleets examine new medium-duty hybrid plug-in vehicles for the “right fit.”

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NewsSeptember 4, 2014

Eaton Discontinues Diesel-Electric Hybrid Trucks

Eaton has confirmed that it's out of the diesel-electric hybrid business in North America, after government incentives and stabilizing diesel prices contributed to a market largely drying up.

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NewsAugust 28, 2014

S.C. Utility Begins Adding CNG Trucks

The Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority in South Carolina has begun replacing gasoline-powered Ford F-150 pickup trucks with bi-fuel F-150s as the utility plans to replace its entire fleet in six years, according to its general manager.

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ProductsJuly 29, 2014

8.8L Engine with EPA Certification

Power Solutions International, Inc. announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified the company’s 8.8L propane autogas and natural gas fueled engine for medium-duty, on-highway applications.

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NewsJuly 20, 2014

Terex Recalls 42 Utility Truck Aerial Devices

In these trucks, cracks might form in the truck frame or at the first cross brace behind the cab.

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Articlesby Stephane BabcockJuly 8, 2014

Improving Driver Safety with Technology

Fleet managers are combining training and technology to ensure drivers are creating a safe environment in the cab and on the road.

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NewsJuly 7, 2014

Altec Recalls Aerial Devices for Electrocution Risk

The utility truck aerial devices may allow electricity to be conducted through the boom after water seeps into the fiberglass layers, according to NHTSA.

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NewsJune 12, 2014

Portland Utility Testing Nissan's e-NV200 Cargo Van

An electric utility in Portland, Ore., has begun testing Nissan's e-NV200 cargo van to determine its viability as a commercial vehicle, Nissan has announced.

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