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Equipment Trailers

A Holistic Approach to Trailer Total Cost of Ownership

Talbert Manufacturing

Many only think of cost in terms of purchase price, but this over-simplified approach can leave businesses with a trailer that costs more over its lifetime than they were prepared for.

Purchase price is sometimes the only factor buyers consider when evaluating the cost of a heavy-haul trailer, but it can be misleading when considered alone. A comprehensive approach to calculating total cost of ownership requires an understanding of multiple factors, many of which cannot be found on the price tag.

How to Choose Pickup Truck Axle Gear Ratios to Improve Performance

Optional axle ratios can tailor pickup truck power and efficiency to suit your needs as long as the gearing keeps the engine in its torque sweet spot.

Every engine includes a sweet spot in its power curve between peak power and peak torque. You want the transmission gearing and axle gear ratio to stay in this sweet spot while hauling the payload at the desired speed.

Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8

Autocar Brand Celebrates 124 Years of Vocational Truck Innovation

Autocar engineers trucks that support critical American infrastructure sectors such as refuse, material handling, concrete and logistics.

The Autocar DC-64 severe-duty conventional truck.

Truck Parts & Components

International Updates A26 Engine

Navistar International Corporation

Latest engine enhancements add to a total 10% improved fuel economy since launch of A26.

Built from the proven MAN D26 engine crankcase, this latest version of the International A26 produces up to 515 hp and 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque.

Construction Technology

GM to Add 40,000 EV Charging Stations Across U.S., Canada

General Motors Company

Dealer Community Charging Program will accelerate the deployment of charging in underserved, rural and urban communities.

General Motors electric vehicles

Trucks & Transportation

Tailgates Put More Material in the Dump Bed and More Dollars to the Bottom Line

Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc.

By allowing for volume increases to meet the truck’s rated capacity, tailgates can quickly and easily boost profitability.

A tailgate optimizes the loading target and equalizes weight distribution while reducing the risk of damage to a truck’s frame and suspension system.

Construction Technology

e-Ticketing Task Force Seeks to Digitize Material Supply Chain on Public Infrastructure Projects

National e-Ticketing Task Force, which includes former Federal Highway Administrator Greg Nadeau, seeks to eliminate paper tickets associated with Hot Mix Asphalt, Aggregates and Ready-mix Concrete for all public infrastructure construction projects.

Western Global's TransCube Global Offers On-Site Refueling

TransCube Global is a transportable, double-walled, cube-shaped fuel tank designed specifically for auxiliary fuel supply and efficient on-site refueling.

The TransCube has multiple feed and return ports to fuel as many as three pieces of equipment simultaneously, making it a versatile auxiliary fuel tank.

Trucks & Transportation

What Are the Implications of Rerating Vehicle GVWR and GAWR?

NTEA – The Work Truck Association

It’s important to understand how the ratings are established and the implications of changing them before moving forward with rerating a vehicle.

OEMs have the authority to determine final ratings for a new vehicle. It’s important to understand how the ratings are established and the implications of changing them before doing so.

Hydrogen is Here for the Long Haul — and for the Jobsite

Continued development of hydrogen and fuel cell technology will aid decarbonization of heavy vehicles and construction equipment.

JCB is testing its hydrogen powered 20-tonne excavator at its quarry proving grounds.

Trucks & Transportation

T.J. Reed named President of Daimler Trucks Remarketing

Daimler Truck North America

Reed will oversee all activities for Daimler Trucks Remarketing, including sales, marketing and distribution, and be responsible for leading the SelecTrucks brand of used semi-truck retailers.

T.J Reed has been named president of Daimler Trucks Remarketing

Construction Safety

Top Construction Fleet Defensive Driving and Safety Best Practices

Protect your workers and your business by encouraging safety best practices for employees behind the wheel.

Maintain a four-second interval of clear space between you and the vehicle ahead of you to ensure adequate reaction time and the ability to stop the load.

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