Cultivating a Healthy Fleet Safety Culture
An ideal utility fleet safety program will account for fleet’s distinct operating environment.
Why?
“The fleet group is totally different than what a lot of utility workforces do,” explained Matt Gil…
Spec’ing Strobe Lights for Utility Trucks
Strobes and beacons play a critical role in both worker and public safety, increasing vehicle visibility during roadside operations. But they aren’t all created equal, which means fleet managers must…
5 Core Components of a Well-Developed Storm Response Plan
Electric utilities are part of the backbone of modern society, providing essential power to homes, businesses, emergency services providers and more. But this critical service is vulnerable to extrem…
ATSSA’s 2026 Convention Heads to Houston
From February 20-24, thousands are expected to gather at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston for the American Traffic Safety Services Association’s 56th Annual Convention & Traffic E…
A Farewell and Thank You
This issue marks the end of my tenure as editor of Utility Fleet Professional magazine. After a decade of serving this incredible community, I’m retiring from the editorial world to pursue my next ch…
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Keys to Crafting a Strong Fleet Telematics RFP
Developing a strong telematics request for proposal (RFP) is a critical and somewhat complex process that can present a host of potential challenges. To learn more about what it takes for utility fleet professionals to successfully navigate this task, UFP spoke with Beth Daiber, superintendent of f…
Getting More Mileage Out of Tire Supplier Relationships
While it’s true that outsourcing tire procurement and maintenance can reduce a shop’s workload, fleets must effectively oversee their tire vendors to maximize the benefits of these partnerships.
“Tires are often among the top expenses for most fleets,” said Christopher Foster, director of North…
Is Your Fleet Prepared for the Next Economic Disruption?
Utility fleet managers have navigated numerous challenges over the past five years – think COVID, supply chain bottlenecks, inflation, the chip shortage and vehicle electrification. Each has had its own economic ripple effects, and now, with the looming prospect of tariffs, the fleet industry could…
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Q&A: From Farm to Fleet and Beyond With Matt Gilliland
Matt Gilliland didn’t plan on a career in fleet management. Growing up on a Nebraska farm and later working in his father’s repair shop, he developed mechanical skills that would prove invaluable in fleet. But his initial path led elsewhere, from political science studies to social services work.
T…
Q&A: Inside ComEd’s Long-Running Biodiesel Program
In 2001, ComEd – a Chicago-based utility serving over 4 million customers across northern Illinois – became one of the first utilities in the Midwest to adopt biodiesel. Today, approximately 1,900 company vehicles run on biodiesel blends, ranging from B20 (for most of the year) to B11 (during the w…
The Latest AI Advancements for Utility Fleets
Imagine a world in which you’re predicting and fixing mechanical failures before they happen. You’re coordinating maintenance schedules across hundreds or thousands of vehicles with minimal human intervention. And you’re getting detailed answers to questions about your fleet within seconds – instea…
Women in Utility Fleet: Elizabeth Daiber
When Elizabeth Daiber began her career as a certified public accountant, fleet management was nowhere on her radar.
“I went to school to be an accountant. I ended up getting my CPA. I worked in public accounting for two years and then moved into internal audit for Ameren Corporate,” said Daiber, wh…
Q&A: Inside ComEd’s Long-Running Biodiesel Program
In 2001, ComEd – a Chicago-based utility serving over 4 million customers across northern Illinois – became one of the first utilities in the Midwest to adopt biodiesel. Today, approximately 1,900 company vehicles run on biodiesel blends, ranging from B20 (for most of the year) to B11 (during the w…
The Latest AI Advancements for Utility Fleets
Imagine a world in which you’re predicting and fixing mechanical failures before they happen. You’re coordinating maintenance schedules across hundreds or thousands of vehicles with minimal human intervention. And you’re getting detailed answers to questions about your fleet within seconds – instea…