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The electrical, telecommunications and construction industries have been hit particularly hard by the latest recession. Many of these companies are searching for new ways to cut costs, so they can either continue to expand, or even just stay in business. One area where these industries typically make large capital outlays is in equipment. Many companies of any size have a need for large numbers of bucket trucks, digger derrick trucks, crane trucks and boom trucks.

These types of trucks tend to be highly specialized to the task they are meant to perform. While the most common is the bucket truck used by power linemen working for electric utility companies, the basic bucket truck chassis can be used for a number of variations on the aerial lift truck. Some common types are derrick digger trucks, boom trucks and crane trucks. Continue reading ‘Buying a Used Bucket Truck’ »

Since large utility companies are among the biggest users of bucket trucks, they are faced with the challenge of using numerous trucks for a variety of purposes. Planning what kinds of trucks are needed for various tasks can be a challenging undertaking.

Large electric utilities may need upwards of 500 trucks at any given time. They typically use a combination of bucket trucks, crane trucks, boom trucks, digger derrick trucks and various flatbed configurations. Many companies cover large areas, sometimes an entire state; which means they need to have trucks appropriate to any number of conditions and terrain. Continue reading ‘Using Bucket Trucks in a Fleet’ »