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Product Showcase December 2024
HILLTIP ICESTRIKER 8000 CM COMBI SPREADER Hilltip IceStriker 8000 CM combi spreader offers a capacity of eight cubic feet. It is designed for Class 6 medium-duty and larger trucks; the 8,000 CM is a fully […] More
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BuilT to the Toughest Standards: Yours
Be ready for anything with Reading Truck’s Contractor Body—face tough conditions and alleviate common stressors with this innovative truck body design. With A60 galvannealed steel construction and powder coat finish, this reliable work truck truly […] More
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in Safety
Skid Steer Tire Increases Snow Clearing Performance and Safety
When snow needs to be cleared quickly from public areas, municipalities and landscape contractors often rely on skid steers with snow removal attachments to efficiently complete the job. However, poor tire traction can slow or […] More
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in Safety
Keep Your Work Vehicle Working This Winter
We depend on work vehicles and expect them to function reliably. Like personal vehicles they need routine help to ensure they fulfill their purpose. Most of the vehicles are covered by a maintenance schedule, but […] More
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in Technology
A Work Truck with Tracks
For utility and construction fleet managers, the challenge of accessing remote or environmentally sensitive work sites has traditionally meant building temporary access roads or relying on expensive helicopter support. However, there’s a third option that’s […] More
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in Operations
Measuring the Impact of Your Green Fleet Strategy
Transitioning to more eco-friendly technologies and business practices has many environmental and financial benefits, but it’s often easier said than done. Many advantages of managing a green fleet take time to show meaningful gains, and […] More
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in Operations
Reducing Engine Idling on Service Trucks
Unnecessary truck engine hours dramatically decrease engine life, which is an area of improvement the team at Wheeler CAT set out to address. With idle time averaging 34 percent across the service truck fleet, and […] More
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in Management
The Basics of Propane Autogas
For fleet owners wanting to utilize to a greener energy source without giving up reliability, efficiency, or their bottom line, propane autogas is a compelling option. Compared with other energy sources, propane autogas, also known […] More