The Concrete Producer: Fleets

CNG as a Fuel Alternative

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:17:21 EST

Ozinga uses compressed natural gas to fuel a portion of its fleet.

The Concrete Canal

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:37:14 EST

Using 6.5 million cubic yards of concrete, the Panama Canal is the largest ongoing construction project in the world.

Truck Manufacturers Prepare for an Upswing

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:55:35 EST

Truck and mixer sales seem poised for growth.

The Benefits of Preventive Maintenance

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:30:50 EST

Important procedure keeps ready-mix trucks and other vehicles from breaking down.

Ritchie Bros. launches an innovative new way to buy and sell equipment and materials with Ritchie Bros. EquipmentOne

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:57:15 EST

Ritchie Bros., the world's largest seller of used industrial equipment, has now commercially launched Ritchie Bros. EquipmentOne with new features and functionality for both buyers and sellers.

Mack announces collaboration with Shell

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:41:36 EST

Mack Trucks has announced a collaboration with Shell to coordinate efforts and support activities that encourage the use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a fuel for commercial vehicles.

Zonar announces its inaugural fleet management conference—THE ZONE 2013

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:57:50 EST

Zonar, a leading provider of fleet telematics, remote diagnostics and mobile onboard computing is holding its inaugural annual conference on May 14-16, 2013 at the Grand Hyatt Riverwalk in San Antonio, TX.

Mack Cracks the Code

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:45:50 EST

Mack Trucks strives to speed service response times and improve customer uptime.

Shawn Jacobs installed as 49th President of the NTEA

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 04:41:59 EST

Shawn Jacobs, president & CEO of STS Trailer & Truck Equipment (Syracuse, NY), was installed today as the 49th president of the NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry.

John Deere Produces 250,000th Backhoe

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 11:16:06 EST

The John Deere Construction & Forestry Division has marked a production milestone with the completion of its 250,000th backhoe loader at the Dubuque Works factory.

Cummins QSB4.5 engine

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 02:35:09 EST

The next-generation QSB4.5 engine will meet Tier 4 Final near- zero emissions standards with power increased to 173 hp and a peak torque of 520 lb-ft. The 4-cylinder, 4.5-liter engine is enhanced with a Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT).

International WorkStar heavy-duty vocational models

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 02:42:05 EST

International WorkStar heavy-duty vocational models will include SCR for 2013.

ChemSpec USA Metacryl Topcoat System

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:09:45 EST

Metacryl High Performance Topcoat System is a premium, multiuse coatings line targeted for commercial fleet refinishing, and industrial and OEM markets.

RAM Mounting Systems Cell Phone Mount

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:04:07 EST

RAM Composite Twist Lock Suction Cup Mount with Universal X-Grip Cell Phone Holder has a clean four leg design that sports great holding power without hiding your phone behind foam pads and plastic.

Auto Meter Products Ecometer

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:08:10 EST

Ecometer is an OBD-II CAN plug-and-play fuel economy instrument, providing vehicle operators critical instantaneous miles-per-gallon feedback and average fuel economy readings.

Husky Liners Backup Camera Mounting Kit

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:02:49 EST

With the company’s new Backup Camera Mounting Kit, users can mount factory backup cameras on new or existing Husky Aluminum 5th Wheel Tailgate.

Pro-Vision Video Systems VLC Series

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:28:15 EST

The VLC Series Super-Wide-Angle Camera gives drivers a wider field of view and includes a fully waterproofed processing chip, making it more versatile than ever.

RSC Bio Solutions Envirologic 3000 Series

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:11:21 EST

RSC Bio Solutions’ Envirologic 3000 Series hydraulic fluids are readily biodegradable synthetics.

Coupler brakes

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 12:31:40 EST

The MagnaShear oil shear coupler brake reduces inventory and maintenance costs associated with commonly used motor brakes.

Work Trucks Race to Indy

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:58:48 EST

North America's largest work truck event, the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show comes to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, March 6-8, in conjunction with the 49th annual NTEA Convention.