People like to complain. Maybe it gives us something to do. No matter what anyone does for a living, or how well they do it, someone else will feel at liberty to question why and how the job was completed. … Continue reading →
Manufacturers, federal government aim high. Manufacturers of medium and large trucks have reportedly wanted the federal government to mandate increased fuel efficiency for years. In August President Obama responded, establishing the first ever federal large- and medium-truck fuel efficiency regulations. … Continue reading →
BY MARGUERITE DUFFY The Municipal Mayor Greg Ballard understands public service and doing the right thing. Before becoming mayor of Indianapolis he spent the majority of his career in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a lieutenant colonel after 23 … Continue reading →
Nothing breaks up ice or pre-conditions washboard gravel roads like the Monroe Eradicator! Packed snow and thick ice have no chance against Monroe’s Eradicator when paired with optional rotating carbide bits and hardened mounting board cutting edges. Monroe Truck Equipment … Continue reading →
Quality truck fleet vehicles that are efficient, cost-effective and perfect for the job are available for the asking. What surprises Robert Johnson, director of fleet operations for the National Truck Equipment Association, is how many fleet managers don’t know how … Continue reading →
Not your typical salt and sand spreader! The Xzalt delivers a 70:30 ratio of dry/liquid material, reducing salt usage while accelerating ice melt. It uses less material, improves adhesion to the road and virtually eliminates over-application on roadside shoulders. It … Continue reading →
Smoldering its way across the U.S., the question of whether municipalities and retailers should act on a ban of coal tar-based pavement sealants won’t quite go out – but hasn’t fully engulfed, either. For 60 years the midwest, southern and … Continue reading →
The increasing versatility of LEDs is plowing inroads to municipal infrastructures the world over. LED stands for light-emitting diode — a semiconductor light process that’s radically different from traditional light processes including incandescence, florescence and sodium vapor. LED lights consume … Continue reading →
Henderson Truck Equipment of Manchester, Iowa, carries Smart Link — a rotational, floating wing mast with float of up to 13 inches that allows for instant height adjustment in the wing’s toe and addresses roadway variances. The dual function works … Continue reading →
Yes, it’s rugged. Yes, it’s tough. But equipped with a police accessory package, the Segway x2 is also respectful of the environment and ready to patrol. For officers patrolling parks, beaches or campgrounds, off-road capability is required for fast response. … Continue reading →
