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Registration is now open for North America’s largest work truck event, Work Truck Week 2024, March 5-8 at the Indiana Convention Center. See all of the newest commercial vehicle product, choose from a broad range of industry-focused education, and gain access to engineering representatives from hundreds of exhibiting companies.

Hailing from Rockland, Maine, Fisher Engineering has etched a prominent place in the snow and ice removal industry. Specializing in truck equipment, they are best known for their cutting-edge snowplows and salt spreaders, embodying a commitment to quality and a personal touch through their extensive dealer network.

Over the past two decades, this industry has witnessed significant changes in technology and materials, allowing Hiniker to adapt and thrive. In this blog, we will take a closer look at Hiniker's transition from mild steel to stainless steel, auger spreaders, and now to poly hoppers, highlighting how these innovations have shaped the ice control spreader market.

Beneath the city of Detroit is the city of salt. The city of salt is a gigantic salt mine, located 1,200 feet beneath Detroit's surface, spreading more than 1,500 acres. Rock salt was discovered in Detroit in 1895 and has had a rich history ever since.

The common problem faced by snow plow operators is the inability to clearly "define the line" of the curb edge. This results in costly and frequent damage to curbs and Belgium blocks while clearing snow. Whether you're a professional contractor, landscaper, property manager, municipality, or a homeowner, this issue affects everyone during the winter season.

The innovative Ford Pro Upfit Integration System (UIS) has revolutionized the upfitting process for both installers and operators. This cutting-edge hardware and software solution offers a seamless means to integrate equipment onto the truck.

Winter Equipment, a leading name in premium cutting edges and innovative wear parts for the snow removal and road maintenance equipment industry, announced the launch of the Vulcan® V-Plow Cutting Edge System designed specifically for BOSS DXT V-plows.

Sno-Way's Revolution™ Series snow plows, exemplified by the 26R Revolution™ Series 2, have redefined snow plowing with their powerful and versatile design. The patented hydraulic end wings enable precise snow placement control, effectively doubling the snow-moving capacity compared to competitors' V-plows or expandable plows.

The intensifying El Niño will set this winter apart from the previous year in certain regions of the United States. While major cities will experience colder temperatures and increased snowfall, this won't be the scenario everywhere.

The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA), representing snow and ice management companies in North America, endorses Wisconsin Senate Bill 52 and Assembly Bill 61, which aims to balance safety and environmental concerns within the snow and ice management industry.

Small contractors stand as the unsung heroes of the industry. These are the individuals who might have just one truck or perhaps a modest fleet of four, but they are the lifeblood of the business.

The Farmer’s Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac, have released their forecasts for the 2023-24 winter season. In this blog post, we’ll break down their forecasts, offer some analysis, and delve into the science (or lack thereof) behind these predictions.