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Welcome to the Utility Fleet podcast, brought to you by Utility Fleet Professional. Join us as we dive into the world of utility fleet management and maintenance, exploring the latest trends, best practices, and strategies from industry experts and peers. Our focus is on providing valuable insights and information to decision-makers in the utility sector, helping them to meet the unique challenges faced by utility fleets and maximize their fleet’s productivity. With more than 60 years of combined experience in the utility and fleet management industries, our publishing team delivers the highest-quality content for our listeners and advertisers. Subscribe now and join the conversation on the only podcast laser-focused on the informational needs of utility fleet professionals.
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
In this episode of the Utility Fleet Professional (UFP) Podcast, Kurt Moreland, Associate Publisher of UFP, dives into an often-overlooked event that should be on every fleet manager's radar—the SEMA Show. Held annually in Las Vegas, SEMA offers a treasure trove of products and solutions for fleet managers, especially those in the western United States. Kurt shares his insights from attending the show for over a decade, highlighting everything from specialized off-road gear and shop maintenance tools to unexpected celebrity encounters with racing legends like Richard Petty. Whether you're passionate about vehicles or simply looking to expand your fleet's capabilities, this episode provides a comprehensive guide to navigating SEMA, including practical travel tips for making the most of your visit.
Visit SEMA - https://www.semashow.com/attendee?mode=IndNight
#FleetManagement #UtilityFleet #SEMAShow #FleetSolutions #VehicleMaintenance #LasVegasEvents #RichardPetty #OffRoadGear #CommercialTrucks #TravelTips #UtilityExpo #FleetInnovation
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Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
In this episode of the UFP podcast, host Kurt Moreland sits down with Adam Lang, the Director of Customer Advisory Services at Netradyne, to discuss the revolutionary use of AI in improving driver safety within the trucking and transportation industries. Adam shares insights into Netradyne’s innovative technology, the importance of positive reinforcement in driver behavior, and the impact of dual-facing cameras on fleet safety. They also delve into the Green Zone score and its role in enhancing overall driving performance. Plus, Adam shares an entertaining celebrity encounter story involving Huey Lewis.
Key Takeaways:
- AI in Driver Safety: Netradyne’s AI technology is transforming driver safety by recognizing and rewarding positive driving behavior.
- Positive Reinforcement: The importance of positive feedback in retaining drivers and improving safety.
- Dual-Facing Cameras: Benefits and challenges of using dual-facing cameras for monitoring driver behavior.
- Green Zone Score: How the Green Zone score evaluates overall driving habits and promotes safe driving.
- Fatigue Monitoring: The role of AI in detecting driver fatigue and preventing accidents.
Visit Netradyne to find out more - https://www.netradyne.com/
#DriverSafety #AI #Transportation #FleetManagement #PositiveReinforcement #Netradyne #DualFacingCameras #GreenZoneScore #TruckSafety #Podcast
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Join us on this episode of "Under the UFP Road" as Kurt Moreland, Associate Publisher of Utility Fleet Professional, delves into the evolving world of electric vehicle (EV) charging with industry expert Stephen Israel from Chargetronix. Stephen, with over 18 years in the EV charging space, shares his insights on the latest advancements, standardization efforts, and the future of EV infrastructure. Discover the different levels of charging, from residential to commercial and high-powered DC options, and learn how Chargetronix is leading the way with a comprehensive range of products and post-sales support. Whether you're an EV enthusiast, a fleet manager, or simply curious about the future of electric mobility, this episode is packed with valuable information and intriguing stories. Tune in now!
ChargeTronix is a leading global provider of reliable, powerful and intelligent electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Providing seamless, all-in-one charging, distributed charging and energy management solutions with unparalleled reliability and customer support, ChargeTronix supports partners in various sectors, including charge point operators, fleet and network operators, highway corridors, governments and municipalities, retail, and hospitality.
Reach Us at:
Phone: (949) 694-1644
Email: Sales@chargetronix.com
Website: https://chargetronix.com/
#EVCharging #ElectricVehicles #FleetManagement #Chargetronix #ElectricMobility #EVInfrastructure #SustainableTransport #FutureOfMobility #UtilityFleet #EVTechnology #GreenEnergy #ElectricVehicleCharging #CleanEnergy #EVIndustry #Podcast
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This podcast is sponsored by Tallman Equipment Company Inc. If you are looking for some of the best tools for lineman, visit Tallman Equipment Website today!
Friday May 31, 2024
Friday May 31, 2024
Connect with Scott - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-davidson-988a735/
Visit Revolv - https://revolv.us/
Subscribe to UFP Magazine - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/subscribe-now/
Interested in being on a UFP Podcast? Email kmoreland@utilitybusinessmedia.com
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This podcast is sponsored by Tallman Equipment Company Inc. If you are looking for some of the best tools for lineman, visit Tallman Equipment Website today!
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
In recognition for National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we did a podcast with the ATSS Foundation with Lori Diaz, CFRE.
They offer various programs including:
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- Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program: provides scholarships to dependents of roadway workers killed or permanently disabled on the job.
- National Work Zone Memorial: a traveling memorial that raises awareness about work zone safety.
- Experienced Camper Scholarship Program: helps children who lost a parent in a work zone crash attend a summer camp.
- National Work Zone Safe Driving Education Program: free online course for teens about safe driving practices in work zones.
- Work Zone Safety Activity Book: educates younger children about work zone safety.
- Marty Weed Engineering Scholarship: allows public agency employees to attend the ATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo..
- They rely on donations to support these programs. They mentioned one of their supporters TrafFix Devices
- The next ATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo will be held in February in Orlando, Florida.
Support the cause - https://foundation.atssa.com/
Lori Diaz, CFRE - foundation@ATSSA.COM
Director of ATSS Foundation
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Interested in being on a UFP Podcast? Email kmoreland@utilitybusinessmedia.com
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This podcast is sponsored by Tallman Equipment Company Inc. If you are looking for some of the best tools for lineman, visit Tallman Equipment Website today!
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
This is an interview between Kurt Moreland, associate publisher with Utility Fleet Professional Magazine, and Ralph Kokot, CEO of Vanair. Ralph discusses his career path from mechanic to CEO and the reasons behind Vanair's recent acquisitions.
Key points:
- Ralph started his career as a mechanic and eventually became a fleet manager at a utility company.
- He acquired Vanair, a mobile power solutions company, in 1997.
- Van Air focuses on electrification of traditionally ice-engine driven components.
- Van Air already offers level two EV charging capabilities.
Providing Mobile Power Solutions® since 1972, Vanair® Manufacturing, located in Michigan City, Indiana, offers the most comprehensive product line of vehicle-mounted air compressors, generators, welders, hydraulics, Electrified Power Equipment®, chargers/boosters, engine starters, and custom products in the world. Elevating the meaning of Mobile Power Solutions® through innovative design, training, and support, Vanair® engineers rugged and dependable products that are used to improve efficiency and productivity worldwide. Vanair® has over 100 standard commercial models ranging from 10 to 1500 CFM and is available in multiple configurations to meet your needs.
- Website - https://vanair.com/
- Phone - 1-800-526-8817
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Interested in being on a UFP Podcast? Email kmoreland@utilitybusinessmedia.com
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
The key points are:
- KJ has previously worked in the truck body and utility truck business.
- He recently left his job to start his own company, Service Trucks USA, which focuses on service trucks with cranes.
- Kurt and KJ discuss the current state of the supply chain for trucks, attributing the disruption to a lack of computer chips, Covid shutdowns, and labor shortages.
- KJ predicts that the supply chain will slowly return to normal, with an easing of prices and a return to some level of excess inventory.
- They also discuss a reality TV star, One Ibarra, who runs a gold mining business and uses custom-built service trucks.
Subscribe to UFP Magazine - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/subscribe-now/
Interested in being on a UFP Podcast? Email kmoreland@utilitybusinessmedia.com
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This podcast is sponsored by Tallman Equipment Company Inc. If you are looking for some of the best tools for lineman, visit Tallman Equipment Website today!
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Managing a fleet of vehicles in rugged and diverse environments like those faced by Northwestern Energy, which operates across Montana, South Dakota, and Nebraska, requires careful planning and adaptation. Winter preparedness is crucial, with checks on tires, hydraulics, and the use of appropriate vehicles with snow chains being essential from October onwards. Deep snow necessitates the use of track units, requiring precise planning for installation and removal. Different terrains and tasks demand specialized off-road equipment, ranging from UTVs to snowmobiles and snowcats. Frequent tire changes are unavoidable due to the harsh conditions, and specific tire types are crucial for optimal performance. Finally, company policy emphasizes the use of professional towing services rather than employee self-towing to minimize potential damage in case of breakdowns.
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This podcast is sponsored by Tallman Equipment Company Inc. If you are looking for some of the best tools for lineman, visit Tallman Equipment Website today!
Utility Fleet Professional
Utility Fleet Professional is the only trade publication laser-focused on the informational needs of decision-makers who purchase and manage fleet assets for investor-owned utilities, public utilities, cooperatives and utility contractors. If you’re objective is to reach fleet management and maintenance professionals in the utility sector — readers who depend on products and services like yours to do their job — UFP is your direct access.
Since its launch in 2011, UFP has been embraced by fleet professionals as the go-to informational resource for the latest fleet trends, best practices and strategies from peers and industry experts. Utility fleets face unique challenges, and they’re turning to UFP’s specialized content to help them meet those challenges and maximize their fleet’s productivity.
UFP’s publishing team brings together more than 60 years of combined experience in the utility and fleet management industries to produce the highest-quality product for our readers and advertisers.
Editorial content is led by Sean Lyden, who has covered the transportation and energy sectors as a journalist and editor for nearly two decades. Sean is well connected in the industry and passionate about providing UFP readers with the most relevant and actionable information on aerial equipment, vehicles, new technologies, green fleet trends, fleet management advice and any other content that can give utility fleet managers an edge in tackling their biggest challenges.
We publish five issues of UFP per year, with each issue published in conjunction with key industry events, such as the the Utility Fleet Leadership Summit, NTEA Work Truck Show, NAFA, iP Utility Safety Conference & Expo, Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), SEMA show and APWA International Public Works Congress & Exposition.
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