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Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness

Here are tips to help you protect your workers during the extreme heat event days expected this summer

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[VIDEO] Dust Collection Maintanence

This Minnich video shows contractors how to make sure they know how to effectively maintain their dust collection systems

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7 Tips to Improve On-the-job Communication

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BKT Looks to Technology, New Materials to Achieve 10% Global OTR Market Share Goals

The multinational tire company is looking to not only expand its product offerings, but explore new technologies and materials to deliver unique solutions to OTR tire customers.

Rajiv Poddar, joint managing director, BKT, discusses the evolution of the Earthmax OTR tire range.

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[VIDEO] How Volvo ActiveCare Direct Adds Intelligence to Telematics

Dave Adams, Volvo Construction Equipment, discusses some of the challenges construction companies have faced in deciphering telematics data, and how Volvo ActiveCare Direct simplifies the data mining process by interpreting that data for the customer.

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Equipment Today June 2018 Issue Features Excavator Spec Guide

Spec guide includes 100s of models in all size classes, plus is available in a searchable interactive version

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Can You Still Meet Your Margin Goals?

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With costs on the rise, make sure you’re managing construction project bids and costs to keep margins intact.

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Stage Set for Hybrid Construction Equipment to Go Mainstream

The increased performance and fuel savings supplied by hybrid earthmovers can offset the increased purchase price.

Electric wheel motors greatly simply bucket loading for the operator compared to a torque converter machine, making it easier for novice operators. In addition, the electric motors make traction control possible, which prevents wheel spin and thus saves considerable cost.

Half-ton Pickups Power Efficiently Toward the Future

New powertrain technology is expanding the limits of pickup truck efficiency and performance.

Ford delivers the first-ever F-150 Power Stroke diesel with a targeted EPA-estimated 30 mpg highway rating. This trucks also boasts 11,400 lbs. of towing capacity and 2,020 lbs. of payload capacity, plus 250 hp and 440 lb.-ft.of torque.

Proactive Off-Road Tire Management Saves Thousands in Cost and Time

The cost of construction equipment tires and oversized influence of inflation maintenance on their life are compelling arguments for implementing a dedicated management program

The EMTrack OTR tire performance monitoring system allows the user to review customizable reports in real time regardless of their geographic location.

State Projects Honored in National Transportation Competition

11th annual America’s Transportation Awards competition recognizes transportation projects in three categories: Quality of Life/Community Development, Best Use of Technology and Innovation, and Operations Excellence.

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Industrial Truck Association Raises Safety Awareness During Fifth Annual National Forklift Safety Day

Association’s event highlights forklift usage safety, importance of proper operator training

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