Equipment Management

NAEDA, AED to Merge as Associated Equipment Dealers in 2027

The merger will unite two equipment dealer associations to expand advocacy, education and member services across the U.S. and Canada.

Kooner and Global Partners partnership announcement expanding fueling and maintenance support for commercial fleets nationwide, featuring multiple semi-trucks against desert landscape.

Kooner, Global Partners Form Fleet Fueling and Maintenance Partnership

October 31, 2026

Close-up of rusted wheel hub and axle assembly on heavy construction equipment with yellow metal frame

Stop Repeat Repairs: Better Inspection Records Improve Fleet Maintenance

October 26, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Missing Equipment on the Jobsite

October 21, 2026

Construction worker in hard hat and safety vest inspecting hydraulic equipment during site inspection

Trackunit Adds Digital Pre-Use Equipment Inspections

October 20, 2026

LIVTX vehicle camera monitoring system with multi-view display screen and black control unit on blue background

Lytx Launches 360-Degree Camera System for Fleets

October 20, 2026

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FleetWatcher dashboard displaying dashcam video of truck accident with event analytics showing 59 incidents and detailed incident report data

AlignOps Updates FleetWatcher Camera System with Driver Safety Tools

Two business executives at a formal meeting with Manitou Group and HD Construction Equipment logos, French and South Korean flags on table

HD Construction Equipment, Manitou Group Sign Compact Equipment Partnership

Three orange and black road compactor rollers lined up at a construction site with yellow building in background

Construction Fleet Readiness: Use This Paving Project Playbook

CNH Names Kris Dahl to Lead North America Commercial Business

Oils, Lubricants & Greases

PC-12 Engine Oil Shift Puts Off-Highway OEMs on Notice

The 2027 transition targets on-highway diesel engines, but lubricant reformulation could affect oils used in off-highway equipment and OEM specifications.

Heavy construction equipment including tan asphalt rollers and compactors lined up at a work site with autumn foliage in background

Compact Track Loaders

CASE and Metallica Foundation Auction Custom Compact Track Loader

CASE Construction Equipment - CNH

The auction runs through December and features a custom TV450B CTL.

Metfield Limited Edition TV450B tracked skid-steer loader with gold dragon artwork and custom design

Five Star Equipment Named Trimble Technology Outlet Serving the Northeast

Five Star Equipment will sell Trimble grade control, site positioning and correction services technology for John Deere equipment across most of New York and northern Pennsylvania.

Five Star Equipment dealership with yellow excavators parked outside black warehouse building under clear sky

Reading Truck Equipment, Masterack Combine Commercial Vehicle Upfit Operations

Reading Truck Equipment

The two companies are integrating operations, expanding their commercial vehicle upfit portfolio, service network and cargo management offerings.

Reading Truck and Masterack logos on orange background

Off-Highway Vehicle Market Set for a Strong Decade of Growth

Interact Analysis

Construction equipment production is expected to rebound in 2027 as electric equipment gains ground and demand grows.

Horizontal bar chart showing BEV penetration rates by sector in 2030, with Material Handling leading at 85%, followed by Construction and Mining at approximately 10%, Agriculture at 2%, and Forestry at 0%.

Volvo CE Expands US Machine Production

Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo CE will produce 30 machine models at its Pennsylvania facility as it expands production and its regional supplier network.

Worker in safety vest inspecting yellow and black heavy construction equipment inside industrial warehouse facility

Kubota Expands Construction Equipment Manufacturing

Kubota Tractor Corp.

Kubota will assemble the SVL75-3 compact track loader in Kansas, expanding North American production and its construction equipment manufacturing footprint.

Kubota corporate event with speaker addressing large crowd in industrial warehouse setting with branded machinery

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Condux Launches New Equipment Financing Program

Condux Tesmec, Inc.

Condux Capital gives contractors, utilities and other infrastructure professionals another option for financing equipment purchases while managing cash flow.

Construction worker using calculator at desk with safety helmet and highlighter nearby

Labor & Workforce Development

National Employee Happiness Improves as Construction Employers Face Labor Strain

Employee satisfaction improved in the first half of 2026, but younger and mid-tenure workers continue to report lower satisfaction, offering insights for construction workforce retention.

Person selecting five-star rating on customer satisfaction feedback survey displayed on laptop screen

Labor & Workforce Development

Komatsu Partners with AIM to Expand Autonomous Construction in US, Japan

Komatsu America Corp.

The partnership combines autonomous equipment technology with digital construction management to support automated earthmoving, improve productivity and address labor shortages.

Yellow Komatsu excavator and bulldozer on construction site with dirt mound and forest background

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

The Viability of Remote Equipment Inspections

A live demonstration explored whether conducting inspections remotely could increase inspection capacity without compromising professional judgement.

Worker in orange safety vest holding clipboard with checklist inspecting red forklift equipment outdoors

AXCS Rolls Out Serial-Specific QR Codes

Operators, fleet managers, and rental operations can access machine data and resources instantly on their mobile devices.

Construction worker in safety gear viewing AXCS scissor lift on mobile device at job site

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