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PeakPTT: Nationwide Push-to-Talk Is Back!
PeakPTT is a manufacturer of next-generation Push-To-Talk radios. Its two-way radio service leverages LTE wireless data, the internet, and rugged, purpose-driven hardware that provides businesses instant, always-on two-way radio service. GETTING MORE DONE Answering phone […] More
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Product Showcase August 2022
FISHER Storm Boxx Pusher Plow with Trace Edge Technology Fisher Engineering announced a new line of STORM BOXX pusher plows with patent-pending TRACE Edge Technology. This technology features independent 2-ft sections that move vertically, oscillate, […] More
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Harsh Winter Weather Conditions are No Match for Paint Systems with Zinc-rich Primer
The winter months can be pretty tough on commercial vehicles, but especially brutal when the job involves snow removal. Because trucks and equipment are primarily comprised of metallic components, they’re extremely vulnerable to corrosion damage […] More
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How to Prevent Corrosion on Trucks
The time for salting and plowing roads is just around the corner. Unfortunately there is no way to avoid the damaging chemicals used to clear roads during the winter, and these compounds wreak havoc in […] More
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How to Be the Most Effective when Salting
There are three fundamental snow and ice control strategies in winter maintenance: anti-icing, deicing, and snow removal. Each method seeks to address the safety issues that result from the buildup of snow and ice on […] More
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How the Rising CPI Impacts Fleet Operating and M&R Costs
Recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases continue making front-page headlines across the country, with impacts seen and felt in every industry, including transportation. Sure, rising CPI directly correlates to the cost of financing equipment, but […] More
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How to Choose the Right Spreader or Sprayer
There are several considerations contractors have to think through when choosing a spreader or sprayer. Each option has advantages and disadvantages, meaning there’s no “right” answer for what spreader or sprayer to choose. The snow […] More
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How Field Service Management Software Can Slash Running Costs
A classic management phrase is “What gets measured gets done.” When it comes to variable costs like fuel, nothing could be more true. Without real information about how the trucks in a given fleet are consuming […] More