Utility Fleet Professional Podcast

In this special edition of Under the UFP Hood, Kurt Moreland of Utility Fleet Professional sits down with Brianne Somers, Show Director of The Utility Expo, live from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers headquarters in Milwaukee. Bree shares exclusive insights about the upcoming 2025 Utility Expo in Louisville, including what’s new, how the show has grown, and why it remains the top event for utility profession...

Hydraulic hoses might not be the first thing you think about in utility fleet maintenance, but when they fail, the consequences can be severe. In this episode, we take a deep dive into an insightful article by Jim Olson and Craig Ries from Terex Utilities, uncovering the critical safety risks, common causes of hose failures, and practical maintenance tips that can prevent costly downtime. From hydraulic oil hazards to electrocution...

Dive into the latest episode of Under the UFP Hood as host Kurt Moreland explores how Caterpillar Safety Services is revolutionizing safety culture in the utility and pipeline industries. Joined by Kelly Scott, a safety services specialist, they unpack the methodologies and tools used to enhance leadership, foster a resilient safety culture, and bridge generational gaps in the workforce. This episode offers actionable...

In this episode of Under the UFP Hood, Kurt Moreland dives into the evolving world of fleet management with Zach Searcy, Senior Fleet Content Manager at Fleetio. They discuss how cutting-edge technologies are transforming fleet operations, from predictive analytics and telematics to streamlined maintenance solutions. Discover how utility fleets can improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance safety while addressi...

Join Kurt Moreland, associate publisher of Utility Fleet Professional, as he sits down with Stefan Heck, founder and CEO of Nauto, to explore how AI technology is transforming safety in the commercial fleet industry. Stefan shares insights into how AI can predict and prevent accidents by detecting risks like driver distraction and drowsiness. Learn how fleets can reduce collisions by up to 60% through r...

Join host Kurt Moreland and guest Erin Gilchrist, Fleet Evangelist at IntelliShift, as they delve into the world of AI and technology in fleet management. In this episode, they discuss the challenges faced by utility fleets and explore how AI can help increase driving safety culture, improve maintenance processes, and enhance overall fleet sustainability.

Key Topics:

• The role of AI in fleet management
• Improving driving safety c...

In this episode of the Utility Fleet Professional (UFP) Podcast, Kurt Moreland, Associate Publisher of UFP, dives into an often-overlooked event that should be on every fleet manager's radar—the SEMA Show. Held annually in Las Vegas, SEMA offers a treasure trove of products and solutions for fleet managers, especially those in the western United States. Kurt shares his insights from attending the show for over a decade, highlightin...

In this episode of the UFP podcast, host Kurt Moreland sits down with Adam Lang, the Director of Customer Advisory Services at Netradyne, to discuss the revolutionary use of AI in improving driver safety within the trucking and transportation industries. Adam shares insights into Netradyne’s innovative technology, the importance of positive reinforcement in driver behavior, and the impact of dual-facing cameras on fleet safety. The...

Join us on this episode of "Under the UFP Road" as Kurt Moreland, Associate Publisher of Utility Fleet Professional, delves into the evolving world of electric vehicle (EV) charging with industry expert Stephen Israel from Chargetronix. Stephen, with over 18 years in the EV charging space, shares his insights on the latest advancements, standardization efforts, and the future of EV infrastructure. Discover the different levels of c...

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:

• • Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program: provides scholarships to dependents of roadway workers killed or permanently disabled on the job.
  • National Work Zone Memorial: a traveling memorial that raises awareness about work...

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:

• Ralph started his career as a mechanic and eventually became a fleet manager at a utility company.
• He acquired Vanair, a mobile power solutions company, in 1997.
• Van Air focus...

The key points are:

• KJ has previously worked in the truck body and utility truck business.
• He recently left his job to start his own company, Service Trucks USA, which focuses on service trucks with cranes.
• Kurt and KJ discuss the current state of the supply chain for trucks, attributing the disruption to a lack of computer chips, Covid shutdowns, and labor shortages.
• KJ predicts that the supply chain will slowly return to norm...

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 plannin...

In this episode of Under the UFP Hood, Kurt interviews Matt Gilliland of Nebraska Public Power discussing Winterizing the Fleet.

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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 util...

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

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Listen to Kurt Moreland as he dives in with Julie Gomez from TEP. They talk a host of topics including EUFMC!

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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:

• The conference is organized by the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Council (EUFMC), a non-profit association of fleet professionals from electric utilities.
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