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Government, Business, TCA

San Antonio Water Utility Is Electrifying Its Fleet

San Antonio Water System is doing its part to help the environment by cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions by adding 13 fully electric vehicles to its fleet.

May 11, 2023
Business, Equipment

Utility Converts Dealer in Michigan

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced Royal Truck & Utility Trailer, formally Royal Truck & Trailer, is now the full-service Utility dealer for the state of Michigan.

January 4, 2023
Government, Business, Safety

Vast Grid Damage Will Leave Some Laura Victims in Dark for Weeks

Parts of Louisiana will be without power for weeks after Hurricane Laura caused “catastrophic” damage to the region’s grid, mangling steel transmission towers and snapping utility poles as if they were twigs.

August 31, 2020
Business

New York Utility in Faceoff With Gov. Andrew Cuomo Eyes Natural Gas by Truck

The New York utility owner that’s gone head-to-head with Gov. Andrew Cuomo over a new natural gas pipeline has a backup plan for easing a winter supply crunch: send the fuel by truck.

October 16, 2019
Business, Logistics

Utility Trailer Opens Arizona Location

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. opened a new full-service dealer location in Tolleson, Arizona.

October 13, 2016
Business

Utility Announces New Composite Dry Van Option

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. introduced a new dry van trailer option, the 4000D-X Composite TBR, or tall bottom rail.

September 30, 2016
Business, Logistics

North Central Utility Breaks Ground on Minnesota Dealership

North Central Utility has broken ground on a dealership in Mankato, Minnesota.

June 30, 2016
Special Coverage, Business

Utility Trailer Showcases Special Legacy Museum

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. said its special edition Legacy Museum trailer is being featured at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show.

March 24, 2014
Business

Utility Trailer Is Spending $13 Million in 2012 to Update, Improve Production at Factories

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. said it is spending $13 million this year to update and improve its production, including the use of post-assembly line modification centers, for its lineup of refrigerated, dry van, flatbed and curtainside trailers.

December 17, 2012