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Celebrating Matt Wedig (15 Years) & Ryan Carlson (25 Years)

40 years of experience, start to finish—Matt Wedig (15 years) in the field and Ryan Carlson (25 years) in the shop. One earns the trust. The other builds it into every truck.

At USSI, a good truck doesn’t happen by accident. It takes the right people—on the road and in the shop—doing their jobs the right way.

Built on Trust: 40 years of experience, start to finish—Matt Wedig (15 years) in the field and Ryan Carlson (25 years) in the shop. One earns the trust. The other builds it into every truck.

Matt Wedig has spent the last 15 years in the field building relationships across Southern Wisconsin. He’s worked side by side with municipalities and utility crews, making sure they get the right equipment for the job. From Versalift aerials to Knapheide and BrandFX builds, Matt doesn’t just make the sale—he shows up, walks the unit, and stands behind it. His background, from turning wrenches to leading territory sales, shows in the way he approaches every customer: straight answers, real knowledge, and a commitment to getting it right.

Behind the scenes, Ryan Carlson has spent 25 years making sure those same trucks are built to last. As Production Manager, Ryan leads the team responsible for turning raw chassis into dependable working equipment. He understands what’s on the line—crews, communities, and critical infrastructure—and he runs his shop accordingly. No shortcuts. No guesswork. Just consistent, high-quality builds that hold up when it matters most.

The trucks Matt delivers? Ryan and his team built them.

That’s 40 years of combined experience—earned the hard way—working together to support the crews who keep the lights on.

Matt, Ryan—thank you for the years, the pride you take in your work, and the standard you set for everyone around you.