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A wide range of surplus snow equipment, trucks, and heavy machinery is now available through a timed online auction closing May 20. Contractors and municipalities have the opportunity to bid on plows, spreaders, and fleet vehicles from Maple Leaf Inc.

The latest SIMA CSP webinar dives into a key question for contractors: what actually makes a million-dollar brand? The session breaks down practical strategies for building stronger positioning, improving customer perception, and driving long-term business growth.

Wado is entering the U.S. market with a different approach—bringing decades of Japanese engineering to high-powered walk-behind snowblowers designed to reduce labor, increase productivity, and simplify operation.

The Snow Plow News 2026/2027 Media Guide is now available, offering brands a strategic way to reach contractors, fleet managers, and decision-makers actively researching equipment year-round—not just during trade show season.

We interviewed Nick Carlson of Snow Mate about how the system was designed to help landscape contractors turn idle mowers into winter revenue. Built from UHMW and steel, the lightweight plow is made for small walkways and tight spaces—delivering commercial durability at a $1,199 price point without the need for heavy snow equipment investment.

Mack Trucks has launched Mack® Protect, an advanced collision mitigation system for the MD Series. The platform adds features like automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and blind spot detection to improve safety in urban and vocational driving environments.

Autonomous technology is no longer a concept for the future. We spoke with Kenneth Kohlmann of about the growing role of robotics in snow removal and what it means for contractors and property owners.

From late-season snow to sudden temperature swings and lingering moisture, spring’s constantly changing weather patterns make it one of the most difficult seasons to forecast.

The compact equipment attachment manufacturer is growing its North American footprint with a new Iowa facility designed to support rising demand and strengthen production capabilities.

The work doesn’t end with the final snowfall. Post-season snow operations—including cleanup, maintenance, and client review—are key to protecting assets and preparing for the next winter season.

The annual Indianapolis event brought together 15,646 commercial vehicle professionals and 547 exhibitors, with major announcements from Ram, Ford Pro, and Harbinger highlighting advancements in chassis design, AI fleet tools, and alternative powertrains.

Instead of relying on trucks to haul material back and forth during storms, a growing number are adopting a “salt on-site” approach—staging material ahead of time to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and maintain consistent service. Systems like SiteTote are helping drive this shift, giving contractors more control over material, labor, and performance when it matters most.