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Driver Safety: A Core Transportation Industry Value

Coupled with advanced technology, fleets should continue to prioritize and revisit their driver training programs. The most successful fleets have many touch points for their safety training programs.

Inadequate signage, road construction, poorly maintained roadways and storms (rain, snow, ice, wind) all pose risks, especially for large, heavy vehicles that require more space for stopping and time to maneuver turns.

Thermal Management Advancements for Off-Highway EVs

EVs present distinct thermal management challenges compared to traditional vehicles. While ICE vehicles can operate effectively across a broad temperature spectrum, EV components require more precise thermal control.

At the heart of this challenge lies thermal management, a critical hurdle in EV design that becomes even more formidable for electric off-highway vehicles.

Why Today’s Youth Are Embracing Skilled Trades Over Four-Year Colleges

Cavalry Construction

The shift toward trade schools has significantly impacted the construction industry in addressing one of the industry’s biggest challenges: a shortage of qualified, skilled workers.

Practical skills and the ability to perform skilled trades are now gaining more appreciation and respect.

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Top 8 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

All Seasons Uniforms, Inc.

Prioritize safety on the jobsite by implementing these tried-and-tested methods in your workplace.

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4 Key Metrics for Fleet Monitoring

Monitoring key performance metrics enables fleet managers to make informed decisions about vehicle use, maintenance and replacement.

Detailed inspection and service history data can help indicate if an asset is likely to encounter recurring problems.

How Rental Companies Benefit by Accurate CO2 Emissions Reporting

Providing rental fleet owners and operators with precise engine use and emissions data can be key to take advantage of tax-saving benefits and validate sustainability claims.

Rental Fleet Emissions Need Accurate Reporting

What Do the Top 100 Rental Companies Do?

GB Financial Services, LLC

Lessons learned from the business practices of the most successful rental companies.

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How ESOPs Can Enhance Stability, Engagement in the Construction Industry

GB Financial Services, LLC

Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) represent more than just a financial transaction, they embody a strategic approach to securing the future of construction firms while empowering their workforce.

Navigating the regulatory landscape and industry-specific challenges is essential for successfully implementing ESOPs in the construction industry.

7 Steps to Rental Center Success With Stump Grinders

Loftness Specialized Equipment

Advice and what to know about stump grinders for the best return on investment and help your customers.

Stump Grinder Tips for Rental Companies

How RTK Creates Accurate Positioning Estimates to Protect Underground Utility Lines

Point One Navigation

Explore the importance of accurate positioning estimates and how real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning relies on a network of fixed base stations at known locations to accurately verify receiver positioning.

Construction surveyors rely on different tools to find and precisely map the location of critical underground utility infrastructure.

When an Off-Duty Construction Worker Saved a Life Using Narcan

The story of how Jimmy Kelley, a professional painter from Boston, utilized his naloxone training to save someone's life.

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3 Tips to Improve Construction Cash Flow

Intuit QuickBooks

To overcome the challenges unique to this industry, construction and contracting business owners need well-established accounting practices, up-to-date balance sheets, and digital tools to support strong financial management.

Strong financial management and accounting are vital to every construction business, especially given the industry’s thin profit margins and unpredictable job conditions.

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