Fleet News: Page 17

New Tools Can Help Fleet Managers Understand Maintenance & Repair Costs

Understanding the evolution of maintenance and repair issues and costs continue to be on top of the level of importance in the transportation industry.

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10 Safest States for Fleet Drivers

Azuga ranked safest states using six months of Driver Score data, a key component of Azuga’s technology to help business fleets monitor and improve driver behavior

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API Approves Improved Gasoline Engine Oil Standards

American Petroleum Institute

New standards specify more stringent engine oil performance requirements for spark-ignited internal combustion engines

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Mortenson to Deploy Autonomous Equipment on Remote Worksites

Mortenson is teaming with Built Robotics to solve issues on remote sites and cope with labor shortages through fully autonomous construction equipment

Mortenson will be deploying fully autonomous equipment for some of the more repetitive jobs on renewable energy construction projects in remote locations.

EquipmentWatch Q1 Rental Report: Rates Rising Across All Equipment Types

Electric Self-Propelled Scissor Lifts were the only equipment type to see rate increases of over 2%. Crawler-Mounted Hydraulic Excavators had the second largest increase, at 1.51%.

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EquipmentWatch: Used-Machine Prices Increased 0.5% in January

EquipmentWatch analyzed 450,000 asset sales with total value of $36.3 billion for its February Market Report, finding resale and auction prices both increased

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What’s Next in Off-Road Diesel Exhaust Regulations?

With the example of the European Union’s more stringent Stage V diesel emissions limits, will the U.S. be satisfied with Tier 4 Final?

The Cummins Performance Series B6.7 engine is designed to serve both the European and North American markets. Most engine manufacturers serve global markets and offer flexible diesel engine solutions for customers in different regions.

Used Equipment Outlook for the First Half of 2019

RDO Equipment Co.

For those looking for a used machine, the combination of more availability and lower demand makes it a great time to pursue a purchase.

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BOMAG and Komatsu America Announce Distribution Pact

BOMAG Americas Inc.

Komatsu’s six company-owned dealerships will provide for the sale and support of BOMAG compaction, milling, paving and reclaiming/stabilizing equipment

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Sullivan Auctioneers Launches eTractor.com Machinery Marketplace

eTractor.com marketplace powered by Proxibid includes heavy construction machinery, commercial trucks and farm equipment

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United Rentals Shoots for 15% Revenue Increase in 2019 to $9.15B

United Rentals Inc.

“Our 2019 guidance reflects the healthy momentum we see going into year-end and our confidence that positive conditions will prevail in the coming year," says Michael Kneeland, United Rentals CEO.

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IPAF Agrees to Certify United Rentals MEWP Training Courses

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

United Rentals is now able to deliver IPAF Certified mobile elevated work platform (MEWP), also known as AWP, operator training delivered through its United Academy blended learning platform.

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