Category: Trucks
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Why the Trucking Industry is Short on Drivers
Rarely has a single issue in trucking permeated every aspect of the industry’s successes and failures as has the truck driver shortage. While the issue is a perennial “Top 10” issue on the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) annual survey of critical issues in trucking, the truck driver shortage has experienced the perfect storm of growing…
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Bobcat Company Extends Heavy Construction Equipment Lineup
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in Business, Business Services, Compact Wheel Loaders, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Dealers, Earthmoving – Compact, Earthmoving Equipment, Equipment, Equipment Management, Excavators, Featured, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Loaders, Service Centers, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Worksite EquipmentBobcat Company has announced the expansion of its portfolio by adding new heavy construction equipment. Bobcat is adding four new large wheel loaders and two new large excavators will be available at select North American Bobcat dealerships in mid-Q2 2025. Large Wheel Loaders New to the Bobcat lineup are the L205, L235, L255, and L285…
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Making Moves: Equipment Trailering Today
Heavy-haul trailers such as flatbeds, step decks and goosenecks are essential to the construction industry, ensuring that heavy machinery, equipment and materials are transported safely and efficiently. Over the past decade, these trailers have undergone significant changes driven by technological advancements, regulatory updates and evolving customer demands. Changes in Heavy-haul Trailers and Their Impact on…
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Diversifying the Workforce With Women in Construction
It is common knowledge for anyone in the construction industry that there is a labor shortage. The 300,000 unfilled construction jobs in the United States are looming large, and with only one in seven construction jobs filled by women, they are still an underutilized asset. These low women-in-construction stats should not discourage construction business owners…
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Diversifying the Workforce With Women in Construction
It is common knowledge for anyone in the construction industry that there is a labor shortage. The 300,000 unfilled construction jobs in the United States are looming large, and with only one in seven construction jobs filled by women, they are still an underutilized asset. These low women-in-construction stats should not discourage construction business owners…
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Top 5 Takeaways from ASCE’s 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure
Just as our education networks use an A-F grading system and hand out a report card at the end of the term, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) uses the same system and presents a periodic report card on America’s infrastructure. The ASCE has released its grade for the 2025 Report Card for America’s…
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Green Badger Releases its 2024 Sustainability Report
Green Badger revealed the data collected for its 2024 Sustainability Report. The company shared the growing number of users utilizing its software and its increased sustainability impact for 2024. Green Badger, a SaaS developer for managing sustainable construction, released its 2024 Sustainability Report and announced that 80% of the top 25 Green Construction firms now use its…
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Equipment Today’s Annual Equipment Showcase: Trucks and Transportation
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in Dump Bodies & Bed Inserts, Dump Trailers, Equipment, Equipment Trailers, Featured, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 – 6, Pickup Trucks & Vans, Safety & Security Equipment, Service & Fuel Trucks, Trailer Accessories, Truck Accessories, Truck Parts & Components, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Utility VehiclesRam was the first to achieve the 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque milestone with the Cummins I-6 Turbo Diesel, now rated at 1,075 lb.-ft. of torque. Stellantis Equipment Today’s Annual Equipment Showcase highlights industry-leading equipment and solutions for the commercial and highway/heavy construction market. The Trucks and Transportation category is focused on bringing contractors the latest in pickups,…
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Buildots Reveals Tool to Prevent Construction Workflow Bottlenecks
Buildots has revealed the launch of its tool to structure and automate the Line of Balance project control method. This tool is intended to help track inconsistencies and prevent potential bottlenecks. The feature provides users with progress and risks of delays across multiple activities in a single view, allowing site teams to easily identify future…
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Mack Trucks Announces New Rear Axle and Engine for MD Series
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in Business, Business Services, Dealers, Diesel Engines, Dump Trailers, Equipment, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Gasoline Engines, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 – 6, Other Components, Pickup Trucks & Vans, Service Centers, Truck Parts & Components, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Worksite EquipmentMack Trucks has revealed that it now offers a new rear axle and engine for its Mack MD Series models. These additions will help the company expand its capabilities. The new engine being offered is a Cummins B6.7 with up to 325 hp. The new rear axle is designed for a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of up…