Telecommunications Articles

On September 22 and 23, Work Truck Solutions and COMVOY brought industry leaders together to discuss EV and alternative drivetrain/fuel adoption. The commercial vehicle industry is in the process of a significant transformation to alternative fuels that could positively affect the future of commercial transportation and logistics. If you missed the only major summit dedicated to the growing commercial vehicle industry, recordings of the sessions are now available on Work Truck Solutions' YouTube channel.

Southern California Edison estimates it will save more than 620,000 gallons of fuel annually by switching out its diesel trucks for EVs. This is why SCE has been working with Freightliner and their eCascadia Class 8 battery-electric tractor for material transport operations.

In recent years, manufacturers and upfitters have made great strides to accommodate the needs and long term goals of commercial contractors and end users. As technology and trends continue to advance, there will always be opportunities to develop new and changing innovations to support the changing needs of customers.

Utility vans carry parts, tools and equipment to a job site for a contractor like an electrician or plumber, all while keeping everything out of the elements. The enclosed body of a utility van may even offer enough headroom to stand while working.

A truck with a service body is a mobile workshop. The truck can carry equipment, tools, and parts needed for jobs, like: electrical, plumbing, and general construction. Service bodies have storage for tools and parts and come in various body lengths.

Pickups are an ideal choice for a company that needs to move smaller items - or employees - to a job site. With the wide array of accessories available to add more storage options or secure cargo, pickup trucks are economical to buy and to operate.

Telecommunications cabling companies all ultimately serve the same goal, which is building and maintaining the infrastructure that connects our global society. However, the way they get it done can vary quite a bit.

Running a telecommunications cable construction company requires a fleet of very specific vehicles. Different body types are needed depending on the type of work the company specializes in. Weather and terrain are also very important factors. Companies operating in different parts of the world need to protect their workers and equipment from a range of different environmental conditions.

This telecommunications contractor appreciates the man lift. At 42' up, he is able to get to places that would either be challenging, impossible, or unsafe with a ladder--especially in rural locations.