Utility Fleet Professional Podcast

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: Support the cause - https://foundation.atssa.com/ Lori Diaz, CFRE - foundation@ATSSA.COM Director of ATSS Foundation Subscribe to UFP Magazine - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/subscribe-now/ Interested in being on a UFP Podcast? Email kmoreland@utilitybusinessmedia.com ________________________________ 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!

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: 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 - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/subscribe-now/ Interested in being on a UFP Podcast? Email kmoreland@utilitybusinessmedia.com

The key points are: Subscribe to UFP Magazine - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/subscribe-now/ Interested in being on a UFP Podcast? Email kmoreland@utilitybusinessmedia.com ________________________________ 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!

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. Subscribe for your complimentary issue of Utility Fleet Professional Magazine - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/subscribe-now/ ________________________________ 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!

In this episode of Under the UFP Hood, Kurt interviews Matt Gilliland of Nebraska Public Power discussing Winterizing the Fleet. Subscribe for your complimentary issue of Utility Fleet Professional Magazine - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/subscribe-now/ ________________________________ 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!

Listen to this special holiday episode of “Under the UFP Hood,” during which we explore a new children's book written by our host, Kurt Moreland, and his daughter, fourth-grade teacher Kaylin Moreland. You’ll learn more about how “Buckey the Bucket Truck Saves the Day” provides lessons on teamwork and safety, all while giving children an appreciation of the hard work it takes to maintain and repair utility infrastructure. We also speak with the book’s illustrator, Nichole Campbell. To purchase a copy of "Buckey the Bucket Truck Saves the Day," email Kurt at MorelandMediaInc@gmail.com. Books are normally $20, but you can purchase them at the special $15 holiday rate when you mention you heard about the book on this podcast. To contact Nichole about her illustration work, email her at nicholecampbellart@gmail.com. We bring with us on the ride Kaylin Moreland who is a teacher and discusses her success with the book and a very talented artist who did the illustrations, Nichole Campbell. If you would like to purchase a "Buckey the Bucket Truck Book" you can email Kurt to order one here, MorelandMediaInc@gmail.com. Books are normally $20 but will be $15 as a holiday special when mentioning you heard it here on this podcast! If you would like to get ahold of Nichole to illustrate something for you, contact her at nicholecampbellart@gmail.com. ________________________________ 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!

Listen to Kurt Moreland as he dives in with JPaul Milner & Gretchen Reese from Utilimarc about data management for fleets and what to do with all the analytics. Paul Milner is the Director of Analytics with Utilimarc www.utilimarc.com Reach out to Paul with questions: pmilner@utilimarc.com Subscribe for your complimentary issue of Utility Fleet Professional Magazine - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/subscribe-now/ 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.

Listen to Kurt Moreland as he dives in with Julie Gomez from TEP. They talk a host of topics including EUFMC! Read the article here - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/blog/women-in-utility-fleet-julie-gomez/ Subscribe for your complimentary issue of Utility Fleet Professional Magazine - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/subscribe-now/ 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. ________________________________ 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!

Take a listen as we dive in with the past EUFMC chairman, George Survant and your host Kurt Moreland. They talk a wide array of memories as they drive down the history of the past 70 years of EUFMC and what stood out to them. Here is some additional information about EUFMC: George Survant's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-survant-a0a88813/ Subscribe for your complimentary issue of Utility Fleet Professional Magazine - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/subscribe-now/ 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. ________________________________ 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!

In this special episode dedicated to sustainability and launched just in time for Earth Day, we sit down with Matthew Betz from DTE Energy. Matthew was at work truck week and gave a great presentation on EVs and how they have implemented them at DTE Energy. There is a ton of great information here for fleet managers and how electrification of parts of your fleet can be beneficial! Subscribe for your complimentary issue of Utility Fleet Professional Magazine - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/subscribe-now/ 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. ________________________________ 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!

Sean M. Lyden is the Utility Fleet Professional Magazine's editor and the host of the new podcast "The Future of Fleet". Sean will take you on into some of the most influential trade shows and press conferences shaping the future for fleets. You won't want to miss these episodes if your in the fleet world! Subscribe to UFP Magazine complimentary Check out the UFP Digital Magazine Check out our UFP Podcast Channel or search "Utility Fleet Professional" wherever you listen to your podcasts! #EVFleet #FutureOfFleet #EV #Hino #Ford #Ram #Isuzu #SeanLyden

In Honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month Listen to the 4th episode from "Under The UFP Hood" hosted by Kurt Moreland. Utility Fleet Professional was live at the ATSSA 2023 show and got to interview Scott Ryan, VP of Marketing & Jeff Moss, VP of Engineering for Traffix Devices. They talk about attenuators and how they save lives. Check them out here - https://www.traffixdevices.com/ Subscribe for your complimentary issue of Utility Fleet Professional Magazine - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/subscribe-now/ 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.

Listen to the 3rd episode from "Under The UFP Hood" hosted by Kurt Moreland. Utility Fleet Professional has on as special guest, Holly Giffrow Bos who the fleet manager for East Central Energy. Subscribe for your complimentary issue of Utility Fleet Professional Magazine - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/subscribe-now/ 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. ________________________________ 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!

Listen to Kurt Moreland, Associate Publisher talk to Mandar D. Dighe who is the VP of Marketing/Sales for Knapheide. Listen as they discuss a range of topics including the 175th anniversary and much more! UFP congratulates the whole team at Knapheide and on setting a huge milestone at 175 years of business! The Knapheide Manufacturing Company will celebrate its 175th anniversary this year, marking nearly two centuries as a family-owned and operated business in Quincy. Check out the new issue of UFP magazine - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/ Subscribe to get a complimentary issue - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/subscribe-now/

Listen to the debut episode from "Under The UFP Hood" hosted by Kurt Moreland. Utility Fleet Professional has on as special guest, Dan Remmert Sr. Manager - Fleet ServicesAmeren IL. Dan tells us what they are doing on their fleets and even tells a unique story involving a bear! Subscribe for your complimentary issue of Utility Fleet Professional Magazine - https://utilityfleetprofessional.com/subscribe-now/ 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. ________________________________ 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!