Categories: Equipment, Vehicle Research

A more economical choice for smaller-scale applications, Vactor Impact is ideal for cleaning catch basins, sanitary/storm sewers, laterals, and lift stations. 

https://www.worktruckonline.com/351555/vactor-launches-impact-combination-sewer-cleaner

Categories: Equipment, Maintenance, Products

Cooper Tire has expanded its Work Series line of tires for Class 4-6 trucks and vans with three new tires, available in June.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/351546/cooper-launches-new-work-series-tires-for-vocational-and-delivery

Categories: Vehicle Research

Elgin Sweeper has introduced the Whirlwind1 vacuum sweeper, the first vacuum sweeper in North America to feature variable-speed-device (VSD) technology.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/351501/elgin-sweeper-launches-whirlwind1-vacuum-sweeper

Categories: Safety, Safety & Risk Management

An estimated 38,800 people were killed in automotive collisions in 2019, which translates into a 2% decline as compared with the 39,404 fatalities in 2018.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/351455/roadway-fatalities-down-2-in-2019

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Equipment, Fuel, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Vehicle Research

Workhorse Group will display its newly-designed C650 all-electric step van at The Work Truck Show 2020.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/351453/workhorse-group-to-unveil-new-c650-electric-step-van-at-ntea-work-truck-show

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Equipment, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Products, Vehicle Research

A collaboration between Plug Power and Lightning Systems enables both companies to offer an electric, fuel cell-powered Class 6 truck capable of supporting...

https://www.worktruckonline.com/351449/plug-power-and-lightning-system-partner-on-middle-mile-class-6-truck

Categories: Electric Vehicles, Fuel Smarts, Green Fleet, Upfitting, Vehicle Research

Fleet electrification solutions now available in nearly 100 upfitter locations throughout North America.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/351445/xl-fleet-launches-sales-installation-partner-network

Categories: Vehicle Research

XMCO will now be responsible for the preparation of all IPS deliverables required to support testing and full materiel release of the system to the U.S. Army.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/351443/mack-defense-partners-with-xmco-inc

Categories: Upfitting

A key part of a fleet's spec'ing process is determing the materials used for the bodies and cabs of the trucks.

https://www.worktruckonline.com/351389/aluminum-vs-steel-choosing-the-right-material-for-your-fleet

Categories: Utility Fleet

A report from Utilimarc found that utility fleets are growing, but staff is not growing at the same rate. The ratio of vehicles to technicians is up 20%...

https://www.worktruckonline.com/351382/utility-fleets-are-growing-what-about-staffing