The Concrete Producer: Fleets

Holcombe Mixers + Model HM Mobile Concrete Mixer

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 04:39:10 EST

The Oshkosh S-Series compressed natural gas front discharge concrete mixer features an 11-cu-yd drum with a 45-in. opening, and 8.9 liter, 320-hp engine.

McNeilus Companies Inc. + Oshkosh S-Series

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:14:54 EST

The Oshkosh S-Series compressed natural gas front discharge concrete mixer features an 11-cu-yd drum with a 45-in. opening, and 8.9 liter, 320-hp engine.

Teletrac Inc. + Fleet Director GPS software

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 04:55:01 EST

Fleet Director GPS software solution provides more than location management. It uses tracking data to reduce company costs while promoting safety, compliance, and productivity initiatives.

Kenworth Truck Co. + T800 & W900 ready-mix trucks

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:31:37 EST

The company’s T800 and W900 ready-mix trucks are now available with the 2013 PACCAR MX-13 engine.

TMW Systems + TMT Fleet Maintenance software

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 05:08:30 EST

The TMT Fleet Maintenance product can provide better data management, improve productivity, and reduce operating costs.

Cooper Bussmann + OMNEX TD3200 radio remote control

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:27:44 EST

The OMNEX TD3200 radio remote control is designed for smooth operation and precise control of concrete pump trucks, transit mixers, and other industrial machinery.

An overview of the NTEA 2013 Fleet Purchasing Survey and trucks featured at World of Concrete

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:17:36 EST

According to the 2013 Fleet Purchasing Outlook, published by the National Truck Equipment Association, fleet managers in the construction industry plan to expand their fleets more than any other sector this year. We will highlight the results and look at new truck technologies on display at World of Concrete.

World of Concrete 2013 wrap-up

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:56:44 EST

With an attendance of 55,000 concrete industry professionals, World of Concrete 2013 continued an upward trend that was mirrored by the optimism of attendees. We review the show and highlight producer-related events and Web-exclusive photos and videos.

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.