Aerial lifts in North Dakota

Versalift Aerial Lifts Support Key Industries In North Dakota

Aerial lifts are critically important to the function of basic electric utility service and telecommunications service in North Dakota. As is the case for any climate and location, the need for vehicle mounted aerial lifts crosses across many industries, including electric power transmission and distribution, wired telecommunications, mineral extraction, forestry and municipal. Because the state is so large and there are less than a million people who live there, the aerial lifts that support infrastructure must be highly durable and versatile. Highway lighting and road signals, which require truck-mounted aerial lifts for ongoing maintenance, are predominantly managed by the North Dakota Department of Transportation, as well as contractors hired for special tasks.

Distributors for North Dakota

Electric Power and Utility Industry in North Dakota

Aerial lifts are in regular, heavy use by private electric utility companies and member-owned cooperatives in North Dakota. Electric cooperatives tend to support more rural and less densely populated areas of the country. North Dakota remains one of the top coal producing states in the country, with nearly four percent of the nation’s total coal output. North Dakota’s wind energy industry is also a top producer for the state, generating greater than 26% of its total energy usage. This amounts to 3,000 megawatts of output. The industrial and agricultural sectors of the state use about half of total annual energy use. As infrastructure is expanded to serve changing needs in the state, utility contractors and power companies need the safest and most reliable bucket trucks available to the market.

Below is a short list of some organizations that provide electric power to consumers in North Dakota:

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Telecommunications Construction & Maintenance in North Dakota

Aerial lifts are used frequently are used by fleets that maintain and manage cable TV, high-speed internet and telephone land lines. These cable-based telecommunications networks are most commonly strung overhead. Versalift van-mounted aerial lifts deliver the lightest weight vehicles with the greatest payload in their peer group, while providing a 29’ working height to ensure that technicians can reach their work.

There are 93 internet providers in North Dakota. Approximately 200,000 people in North Dakota have access to a single provider. There are nearly 20,000 people in the state who have no access to wired data services..

 

Below is a short list of some telecommunications providers in North Dakota: 

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Aerial Lifts and their applications for Forestry in North Dakota

Aerial lifts for forestry and logging applications are available to customers in North Dakota. Although North Dakota is mostly covered by prairie lands they do have a several hundred thousand acres of forested land, usually near rivers, lakes or bodies of water. Less than one percent of the state is forested, and logging is not a significant contributor to GDP. The state’s champion tree, Cottonwood, grows along the Missouri River, and has been recognized as having been witness to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Versalift makes aerial lifts for several industries, including forestry. Get more information on Versalift Forestry equipment.

Aerial lifts for Bridge Inspection in North Dakota

Aerial lifts for bridge inspection contribute to important elements of public safety in North Dakota. Bridges play a key role is North Dakota’s history. The Northern Pacific Railroad Bridge, which spans the Missouri RIver, led to the growth of Bismark. Bridges opened the western part of the state. The longest bridge in North Dakota is Four Bears Bridge at almost a mile in length. The Four Bears Bridge honors nineteen tribal chiefs of the area around Lake Sakakawea. Learn more about North America’s leader in bridge inspection equipment at https://aspenaerials.com.

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North Dakota General Information

With a Population of approximately 750,000 people, North Dakota has been experiencing an economic boom, largely driven by the mineral extraction and energy industry, since the early 2000’s. The state’s capital is Bismarck, which is one of the biggest cities, along with Fargo and Minot. Bismarck is the second largest city in the state. The US Government and State Government are major employers, as are hospitals, schools and retailers. Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota, and the home of North Dakota State University. Health care and education are the dominant economic drivers of Fargo. Minot is a north-central city in North Dakota which is home to Minot Air Force Base. Originally founded as a trading center in the 19th century, Minot is the fourth largest city in the state. The Great Plains cover at least half of North Dakota. In the Southwestern corner of the state is The Badlands National Park, one of the most iconic American ares. Other tourist attractions include Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Frontier Village, the National Buffalo Museum and the North Dakota Heritage Center. North Dakota has very strong employment and a relatively low cost of living, which is attractive to young professionals and families.

Notes on Aerial Lift Safety from the United States Department of Labor

North Dakota Aerial Lift Safety

North Dakota Aerial Lift Safety is highly visible due to population density and the number of roads in the state. All safety codes are strictly enforced throughout the state, and are written to be in alignment with the United States Department of Labor’s OSHA regulations on Aerial Lift Safety.

You can find the OSHA Aerial lift factsheet here.