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Equipment Management

Defining ‘Five Stars’ in the Construction Industry

RDO Equipment Co.

Five Star Civil Construction’s managing partners build a construction legacy through fleet management software, rental equipment and relationships

Despite the numerous challenges with starting a new contracting business in recent years, Five Star Civil managing partners have grown their team, skills and revenue by carving out site clearing and grading, plus utility installation, as their “bread and butter.”

Class 8 Truck Orders End 2024 on High Note

FTR reported Class 8 truck orders were up more than 20% YoY in December as orders finished 2024 with momentum through the holiday season.

FTR reported Class 8 net orders in December were down 7% compared to November, but it was up 23% compared to the same period in 2023.

Excavator Selection: Why Size, Scope & Tail Swing Matter

Inside the critical machine characteristics that affect fuel use, project schedules and profitability.

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Why Compact Equipment Will Lead The Early Adoption Of Electrification

Briggs & Stratton

Nick Moore from Briggs & Stratton (Vanguard) answered additional questions about electrification and the role compact equipment will play.

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Pickup Trucks & Vans

Ram, Ford Talk New Pickup Truck Tech

Inside the powertrain options and technology trends making today’s trucks essential to your fleet.

Ram's heavy-duty trucks are recognized for their towing and payload capacity and can add versatility to construction fleets.

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Crawler Carrier Technology Innovations Accelerating

Crawler carrier technology plays a key role and their innovations can have a major impact in many different industries that use off-highway vehicles.

Crawler carriers are versatile enough for applications in off-highway construction, mining, utility infrastructure, oil and gas, environmental reclamation and more.

Heavy Equipment's Digital Transformation

Siemens Digital Industries Software

The demand for smart, sustainable heavy equipment is rising and the need for innovation and efficiency has companies turning to electrification, automation and digital transformation.

Digitalization and the digital twin ensures that product development starts integrated and stays integrated, and it connects product design to manufacturing and service lifecycles. Courtesy: Siemens

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Understanding How Hidden Fees Plague the Transportation Fleet Industry

Fleet Advantage

The problem is that for many businesses, the prices we see in plain sight are rarely the prices we end up paying – whether that’s at a restaurant, or for a truck lease.

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Business Services

Black Phoenix Group Acquires PACCAR Winch

PACCAR Winch, a manufacturer of industrial winches, hoists and drive systems, has been acquired by Black Phoenix Group.

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Personnel Management

How Much Time Are You Travelling? Report Claims Its Up 93%

According to Engine's inaugural Powering Travel Trends Report, people who work in travel-heavy industries like construction are on the road more than ever before.

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Researchers Developing Methods to Keep Electric Vehicles Charging for Remote Locations

Iowa State University

Iowa State researchers are working on solutions for EVs where they have no power and no access to power due to an outage, which could be useful for situations where they operate in very remote locations.

Researchers are developing strategies to keep public charging stations for electric vehicles operating during power outages.

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Connected Fleet Management Plays Big Role in Construction Industry’s Future

Panasonic Connect

Construction businesses, contractors, and fleet managers are using AI, IoT, and machine learning as part of connected fleet management systems to modernize their operations and boost productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.

It’s easy to see how connected fleet management solutions would appeal to front office management, but they also streamline the day-to-day tasks of front-line workers who are in the field, on the road, or in the maintenance bay.

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