Kansas City, Missouri, January 24, 2018 – Custom Truck and Equipment/Utility One Source (CTE) and Terex Utilities today announced a strategic partnership to better serve the investor-owned utility (IOUs), electric contractor, and forestry segments in the U.S. The two industry-leading companies are teaming up to provide an enhanced commercial offering which will include increased availability to equipment packages, improved delivery cycle times, expanded product lines, flexible financing …

Alberta, Canada, December 15, 2017 – Utility One Source (UOS) announced its first corporate location in Alberta, Canada. This location offers significant opportunities to bring the “one stop shop” model to the Canadian market, with an initial focus on transmission projects. “We’re very excited to open our Canada location”, said UOS CEO Fred Ross. “This opportunity allows us to further expand our offerings and superior aftermarket services within North America.” “After personally …

Kansas City, Missouri, September 18, 2017 – Custom Truck & Equipment, a Utility One Source Company, Rail Division (CTE-Rail), announces the premiere of their rail car mover, Workhorse X1. The newest addition to the product line, Workhorse X1 marks CTE-Rail’s expansion into the Railroad Maintenance of Way (MOW) marketplace. “We’re very excited to start our move into the MOW marketplace with Workhorse X1, as this premier rail car mover allows us to offer diverse functionality to our …

Excerpt from the NTEA article: “Custom Truck & Equipment LLC (CTE) was founded in 1996 by Fred Ross and five of his siblings in Kansas City, Missouri.” “Fred, president and CEO, has a more than 30-year history in the truck equipment and crane industry, beginning at his grandfather’s fuel and service station. He worked on smaller trucks and cars before venturing out on his own in the 1980s to focus on larger trucks and equipment.” “CTE opened its doors with just …

Kansas City, Missouri and Tampa, Florida, May 31, 2017 – Utility One Source (“UOS”) today announced the acquisition of Equipment Repair Solutions (“ERS”), a provider of upfitting services to the building supply market. Based in Tampa, Florida, ERS’s existing management will continue to provide the Southeast region with exceptional upfitting services while growing the business as part of Utility One Source. Utility One Source, founded by private equity funds managed …