Saturday, March 30, 2024

Talkin' Trades with the Largest Exhibitor at Work Truck Week '24


Join us as we venture into the heart of Work Truck Week. In this exclusive interview we delve deep into the world of skilled trades, uncovering insights and perspectives from the professionals at JB Poindexter/Masterack. We explore the intricacies of the industry highlighting the valuable contributions of those dedicated to their craft. Tune in to gain a firsthand glimpse into the passion, expertise, and innovation driving the skilled trades forward in the modern age.


Thursday, March 28, 2024

The Knapheide Combo Body


Featuring the all-new Combo Body at The Work Truck Show from Knapheide is the perfect combination of our popular Service Body and Platform Body. #ComboBody #WorkTrucks2020 #Knapheide #NEVERSETTLE

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

These Are All The Major Service Truck Builders At ConExpo 2023!


We visited all the major service truck builders at ConExpo 2023 and we give you the run down of all they had to offer. We saw Brutus, Stellar, Summit, Maintainer, and more!

Sunday, March 24, 2024

SpaceKap Diablo Fiberglass Slip-in Service Bodies



When it comes to working in tough environments, you need a truck that can keep up with you. That's where the SpaceKap Diablo comes in. Crafted from top-grade materials, SpaceKaps are built to withstand the most rugged conditions while still providing the functionality and flexibility you need to get the job done. Inside, you'll find ample storage space and organizational features that allow you to keep your tools and equipment in order, and easily accessible. With the Diablo model easily slipping into the back of your pickup truck, it's the ultimate solution for anyone who needs a versatile, rugged work truck. See the difference the Diablo SpaceKap can make in your work life, contact the Expertec team or visit our website today.

Friday, March 22, 2024

PALFINGER at the NTEA Work Truck Week 2024


What a week we had in Indianapolis at Work Truck Week! We couldn't be more grateful. Launching the PAL Pro 58 Mechanics Truck and the PSC 8600 TEC Service Crane was a highlight, but the best part was connecting with all of you. Thanks to everyone who visited us at the PALFINGER booth. Check out this video to relive some of the best moments. #palfingerna #palfinger #worktruckweek #wtw2024 #mechanicstruck #servicetruck

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Onboard Scales and Smart Hitch | A Ford Towing Video Guide | Ford


Onboard Scales and Smart Hitch are 2 great features that can help you properly load your Ford truck when towing. Learn more in this video.

Monday, March 18, 2024

Modular Van Interiors From Harbor Truck & Van



Warren with Harbor Truck Body and Van shows off the modular van interiors bin packages available for all types of commercial vans. See more at http://www.harbortruck.com

Saturday, March 16, 2024

How to use your Fast Charging Adapter


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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Top 5 Work Truck Safety & Security Trends


By James Muiter, Product Line Manager, Reading Truck Group

With a pulse on the customer needs and innovation in the work truck sector, James Muiter, Product Line Manager at Reading Truck Group, shares his top five industry trends on safety and security.

  1. Operator safety. Employers are carefully considering how to keep their operators injury-free, so avoiding accidents around the truck is just as important as on the road.  Proactive measures on a work truck can include installing safety steps and grips so that the operator can maintain “three points of contact” at all times when entering and exiting the vehicle.  At Reading, we’ve begun to see these concerns migrate from the very largest fleet operators and governments, into corporations and vocational fleet buyers.
  2. Visibility. Keeping the truck and its surroundings well-lit and visible helps protect workers from accidents on the side of the road and keeps crews productive when they’re working after sundown, especially in the winter months.
  3. 360° coverage. Chassis OEMs are bringing safety innovations like 360° cameras, and accident-avoidance technologies like collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and blindspot monitoring, which used to be only on luxury cars, into the commercial truck segment.  For example, every Ford Transit is now shipping with lane-departure warning and forward-collision warning camera systems.
  4. Securing tools and gear. A typical work truck now provides at least two layers of ‘locking’ protection.  Compartment doors will use power locks or three-point locking for additional points of contact and pry-proofing.  And these measures can be augmented with a “bar lock” or master locking feature, where a single padlock can secure all of the compartment doors to keep tools and equipment safe.  Additionally, Reading’s remote keyless entry locking system, called Latch-Matic, can now be integrated with the power locks on the chassis.  A driver can now lock and unlock both the body and chassis with a single key-fob.  Using just the chassis fob, for example on a Ford Super Duty or Ford Transit, gives our customers the convenience they have been asking for.  
  5. Ergonomics. For better ergonomics, handles and steps are no longer considered a special add-in, they’re becoming a standard offering across the board.  As an example, fixed steps that don’t have to be manually unfolded by the operator will help meet evolving safety requirements and might even lower insurance costs.

By James Muiter, Product Line Manager, Reading Truck Group as published in Fordpros magazine




Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Auto Crane Video Series 10 Summary


This concludes the Auto Crane NexStar crane training video. Here is a recap of the main point that we covered. First, read and understand the entire owner’s manual that came with your crane as well as the regulations mandated by OSHA, MSHA, and other government and safety over-site.

Sunday, March 10, 2024

NHTSA’s New SaferCar App


Our new SaferCar app allows you to save your vehicles, car seats, equipment, or tires in a virtual garage on your smartphone. If a recall is issued, you’ll get an alert.

Friday, March 8, 2024

How to Use a Ratchet Strap - Tips and Tricks!


Ratchet straps are incredibly handy devices, and they are even harder workers when you team them up with some helpers and clever techniques. #ratchetstrap #ratchet #loadsecurement Get your DirtFarmerJay Hat, Mug, or T-Shirt at www.dirtfarmerjay.com! It's a GREAT way to say JUST DO IT YOURSELF! In this episode, DirtFarmer Jay will quickly demystify setting up and using ratchet straps and then share several tips we’ve received from viewers as well as some techniques we’ve developed to get more out of our ratchet straps. Come along on this rapid-paced string of how-to’s ranging from better attachment gear, securing plywood loads flat on the bed of your short-bed truck, combining threaded links and carabiners for convenience, cool accessories, securing excess straps, and protecting your straps in use. Finally, you’ll learn how to loosen a ratchet strap properly, how to untangle a ratchet strap and a couple of methods of neatly stowing your straps so they are ready to go to work the next time they respond to the call of duty. With the skills you’ll learn in this episode, you’ll be even MORE self-reliant. Don’t you just love it when you can JUST DO IT YOURSELF? Follow us on Social Media to know when we’re building projects or releasing new episodes! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dirtfarmerj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dirtfarmerjay You can help support this channel by buying our merchandise or supporting us on Throne or Patreon Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dirtfarmerjay

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Cargo Loading Ramps that Store Easily, Handles Most Loads and Won't Get in the Way


With the increasing trend promoting employee 🦺 safety, the need to easily load and unload cargo, tools 🛠️ and equipment is more important than ever. Expertec, as always, is here for our customers with vehicle 🚚 loading ramps that offer the platform you need, the ease of installation you want and the durability you demand. Featuring a variety of styles, we can provide a loading ramp that stores easily, handles any load you need to put on it and won’t get in the way. Contact our team today to discuss your cargo loading requirements or visit our website... https://expertec.ca/products/accessor...


Monday, March 4, 2024

Work and Cargo Van Upfit Solutions - Ranger Design Van Equipment


Ranger Design offers hundreds of products to completely customize any work or cargo van, from the floor to the roof. We’ve come to rely on Ranger Shelving to handle nearly all of our storage solutions for upfitting vans. Ranger Design builds units customized for the exact dimensions of most cargo and work vans. This means you have no wasted space and the shelving units can be installed more securely. Building a work van that meets your needs perfectly allows your team to be more efficient and safer. When you’re ready to take a closer look at how Expertec can make that happen, we bring over a decade of experience to provide you with upfit solutions.