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Stellar Industries Acquires Midwest Fire Apparatus Manufacturer

The acquisition brings Midwest Fire’s custom fire apparatus business into Stellar’s portfolio while retaining its Luverne, Minnesota, operations.

October 10, 2026

Red and silver fire truck with emergency equipment parked on rural road

Utility Vehicles

Work Truck Week 2026 Drives Vehicle Innovation

NTEA – The Work Truck Association

The event, hosted by NTEA – The Work Truck Association, is set to showcase offerings and innovations from more than 500 exhibitors, along with updates from original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and new vehicle technology trends.

March 9, 2026

Professionals examine industrial 3D printing equipment at a technology trade show or conference event

Construction News

Chicago Deploys First Electric Garbage Trucks with Republic Services and Mack

Mack Trucks Inc.

Republic Services, Mack Trucks and ComEd have partnered to introduce Chicago’s first electric refuse fleet, deploying two Mack LR Electric trucks.

September 1, 2025

Blue Republic Services garbage truck at press conference with city skyline

24 Truck and Transport Options to Drive Your Projects Forward

Juggling multiple jobsites at once can get complicated. Keep things moving with Equipment Today's roundup of the latest truck and transportation offerings, including pickups, heavy- and medium-duty work trucks, service bodies, trailers and more.

March 24, 2025

Ram was the first to achieve the 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque milestone with the Cummins I-6 Turbo Diesel, now rated at 1,075 lb.-ft. of torque.

Top 3 Things to Understand About Environmental Funding and Emissions Regulations

Engine Technology Forum

The changes in emissions regulations under the new administration come with hesitance and apprehension for many companies and contractors.

March 21, 2025

The uncertainty of the follow-through of previous regulations is gripping many industries, especially the construction and trucking industries.

3 Evolving Trends Shaping the Future of Work Trucks at WTW 2025

NTEA – The Work Truck Association

Here is a round-up of just a few of the trends we saw at Green Truck Summit.

March 14, 2025

The Green Truck Summit at Work Truck Week 2025 was able to highlight and explain some of the emerging trends in the sustainable and technological sectors of the industry.

Ford Pro Launches New Tool, LocateFordWorkTrucks.com

Ford Pro teamed up with Work Truck Solutions to provide customers with a new tool to search the nationwide inventory of upfitted versions of a variety of Ford vehicles.

March 6, 2025

Ford Pro is also improving data integration with its upfitters to improve customer experience and efficiency by tracking inbound vehicles to their facilities.

Why Ammonia Engines Haven't Taken the Lead Yet

Although there is an incentive to improve the ammonia engine and fuel capabilities and to create a better ammonia engine option, it has not been easy. Ammonia still has a way to go before it can be widely used in engines.

February 28, 2025

Although ammonia has not been fully nailed down as a fuel just yet, there is ongoing testing and research occurring to find out whether ammonia should be one of the top alternative fuels out there.

Truck Parts & Components

The Future of Work Trucks: Anticipating Trends and Innovations at WTW 2025

NTEA – The Work Truck Association

With the high number of exhibits, sessions, and categories at the show, Work Truck Week has something to offer for everyone, catering to an assortment of trends and a seemingly endless list of innovations.

February 21, 2025

Attendees can expect to see a myriad of commercial trucks and up-and-coming technology. The show will feature not only complete vehicles but also all of the various parts that bring together trucks.

5 Things You Should Know About Renewable Diesel

With so many fuel and power options for your vehicles, it can be hard to differentiate and find important information. Here are five fast facts to help you better understand renewable diesel.

February 7, 2025

Renewable diesel can be easily swapped out for your regular diesel while keeping your original engine and vehicle.

How the California Emission Laws Affect Diesel Vehicles

With harsher rules in place, California has been able to address issues that the federal rules were not likely to tackle. California has since been very influential in many areas of the country.

January 31, 2025

California has played the role of a kind of experimental state. The rest of the country watches to see what happens as California continues to invoke strict regulations.

Utility Vehicles

What to Know About Electric UTVs

Polaris Commercial

Here is how adding electric vehicles (EVs) to fleets is an easy, efficient and cost-effective way for landscape companies to meet sustainability initiatives.

June 6, 2024

When factoring in average maintenance and repair costs, along with yearly driving and idling time into the overall operational expenses, electric vehicles are one of the lowest total cost vehicles to operate annually.

Utility Vehicles

Club Car Opens UTV Factory in US

Club Car has opened a new factory in the state of Georgia that will be used for producing popular utility task vehicles (UTVs) that are powered electrically.

April 19, 2024

Bobcat Hires Magnolia Co-founder Gaines

From tending gardens to managing goats, pigs, and horses, Gaines is already sharing the work he is accomplishing with his Bobcat equipment.

March 11, 2024

“I’ve been using Bobcat equipment for years on my farm in Waco, and I can’t imagine working without it. My Bobcat machines have empowered me to bring some of my biggest ideas to life,” said Gaines.

Equipment for Underground Utility Construction

Numerous equipment and technology offerings are enhancing underground utility construction employees’ productivity and safety long term.

September 29, 2023

By using Epiroc's VC double drum model, which doesn't have to move side by side, operators can dig different trenches, including those with flat bottoms.

Utility Vehicles

4 Best Practices to Control Off-Road Vehicle Risks on Construction Sites

As use on jobsites grows, so does the need to consider the risks associated with riding ATVs and other off-road vehicles

September 6, 2019

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Utility Vehicles

CAT UTV Tested on Sports Center Project

Frattalone Companies tests a prototype Caterpillar utility vehicle in extreme conditions as part of a multiyear, multiphase professional sports center project

June 19, 2018

Frattalone is working on a multiyear, multiphase demolition, grading and construction project in Egan, MN, and was selected to test the new Cat CUV82 UTV prototype.

Utility Vehicles

Rental-Ready Utility Vehicles Rely on Clean Air

Most utility vehicles’ air intake is on the back of the vehicle and close to the ground, where the rear wheels roll up dirt and dust. These vehicles also rely on flat air filters that concentrate filtration on one spot.

February 7, 2018