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Holland, Michigan operates North America’s largest publicly owned municipal snowmelt system, heating nearly 700,000 square feet of pavement and sidewalks.

Salt shortages and rising costs are forcing contractors to rethink how materials are used in winter operations. SIMA highlights practical strategies to help extend salt resources, focusing on operational efficiency, smarter application methods, and disciplined crew procedures to maintain safety while conserving supply.

Hiniker and Daniels Plows are moving forward under a shared heavy-duty strategy that leverages each brand’s legacy strengths.

Discover the TiltPlow, a revolutionary snow plow that lets operators adjust the blade angle directly from their seat—no hydraulics needed. Debuting at the National Farm Machinery Show, the TiltPlow is set to redefine efficiency and convenience for snow removal.

This outlook goes beyond short-term forecasts and daily app updates, focusing instead on temperature and precipitation trends that matter weeks in advance.

Register, upgrade or add on by Feb. 13 to take advantage of advance pricing discounts (in addition to your NTEA member discount).

The commercial vehicle industry is preparing to take center stage this spring as Work Truck Week® 2026 returns to Indianapolis with a sold-out show floor, dozens of product launches, and hands-on vehicle experiences designed to showcase what’s next for work trucks and vocational fleets.

Developed in response to contractor and dealer feedback, the Sno-Way 29RVHD combines the versatility of a V-plow with the added snow-carrying capacity of hydraulic adjustable wings. Weighing just under 1,100 pounds and designed for one-ton or larger trucks, the 29R VHD allows operators to carry and push significantly more snow, especially in scoop mode, while maintaining full in-cab control.

The New York State Thruway Authority keeps 570 miles of roadway and 819 bridges safe each winter using a combination of experienced crews, new snow-fighting equipment, and advanced technology. From GPS-equipped plows and real-time pavement sensors to a new plow-tracking system that alerts drivers through navigation apps, NYSTA is enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability throughout the snow and ice season.

Nate’s Lawn Maintenance replaced nearly 30 salt truck routes with 300 SiteTotes and 67 spreaders, slashing costs and response times while making winter operations faster and more efficient.

Work Truck Week® 2026, March 10–13 in Indianapolis, features an educational program focused on the future of the work truck industry, covering ADAS, AI, fleet management, regulations, and workforce development.

When winter storms strike, every second counts. Whether you're servicing a campus, mall, municipal lot, or commercial complex, the ability to pre-load, deploy, and precisely apply salt without relying entirely on salt trucks can make or break your operation. That’s where Virnig’s modular Salt Spreader steps in — engineered to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce waste, and simplify logistics.