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Features
Service Spotlight l By Chris Rycroft
10 Custom-Built vs. Work-Ready
Choosing the right mechanic truck for your operation
Sponsored Content l By Cole Renken
16 The Swiss Army Knife of the Jobsite
Maximizing ROI with versatile telehandlers
Training and Ed l By Seth Skydel
18 Elevating Education
The Utility Expo offers on-floor and field classrooms
Sponsored Content
22 Equipping Dealers for What’ s Next
How Aptean Equipment ERP helps dealers tackle today’ s challenges and build tomorrow’ s advantages
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Technology Spotlight l By Ben Bradshaw
24 Meeting Customer Needs
New technology development at Genie is aimed at improving everyday operation
Equipment Trends l By Jim Bunsey
28 Smart Energy
Propane forklifts can streamline operations, lower costs and reduce emissions
Business Issues l By Kevin Cunningham
30 Benefits of Member-Owned Captive Insurance
Using AI for risk mitigation in alternative financing
Departments
6 Products Plus
34 Non-Rotating Telehandlers Roundup
39 Web Watch
Buyer’ s Resources
37 Marketplace https:// lp. constantcontactpages. com / sl / Pe9mbOJ
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