Utility Pros

Tips for Maintaining Platform Leveling Chains

Leveling chain maintenance is critical to ensuring the safe and efficient leveling operation of the platform on bucket trucks, equipped with mechanical leveling.

Five Tips for Recruiting the Next Generation of Utility Workers

One of the biggest challenges for utilities is an aging workforce and the associated skills shortage that comes with it. Investing in training and development is an effective way not only to bridge the skills gap but to differentiate your business.

What Does ‘Insulated’ Really Mean?

Electrocution is an ever-present danger when working on or near electrical components. The bucket trucks and digger derricks used by electric utility field crews are insulated, but in all reality, the safe operation of this equipment is not as simple as using the term ‘insulated’ but depends on following safe work practices.

The Terex Hi-Ranger TM Series Celebrates 20 Years at The Utility Expo

The Terex Hi-Ranger TM Series of heavy-duty aerial devices for transmission applications was first introduced to the utility industry at the 2003 ICUEE Show. The Hi-Ranger TM has a long history of innovative design and dependable performance.

Tips to Follow When Converting Your Fleet to Electric

Many electric utilities have published very aggressive sustainability goals trying to achieve full electrification across all fleet categories over the next 10 to 15 years.

Top Ways for Utility Crews to Stay Cool in the Heat

Record-breaking heat across the U.S. in 2023 has put heat illness prevention at the top of the list for crew toolbox and tailgate talks this summer.

Tech Tips Help Service Personnel Save Time and Money

Customers have commented that Tech Tips can help save hours and money trying to figure out an issue.

How to Lift a Power Line with Terex Equipment

Terex equipment, when used properly by trained personnel, can lift live power lines so the power can stay on, while the crew performs the necessary work on the electric system.

Convenient Training Tool for Apprentice Lineworkers

The Edge online curriculum from Terex Utilities provides convenient self-paced training for apprentice lineworkers on the proper operation of bucket trucks and digger derricks.