Sara JensenFrom the Author - Page 4TrucksNew All-Terrain, Amphibious Vehicle Improves Personnel Transport on JobsitesInclusion of a specialized drive system and Caterpillar engine enables the vehicle to easily maneuver over difficult terrain while carrying up to eight passengers or payload of 2,200 lbs.Trucks[TRANSPORTATION CHAIN] Emerging Technologies and Trends in Trucks, Trucking and the Supply ChainHere's the technologies and trends that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic and their effects on the freight and transportation industry.Trucks[TRANSPORTATION CHAIN] How the Pandemic is Influencing Driver, Labor and Skills ShortagesThis episode of Transportation Chain looks at the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on driver availability and prospects for future labor shortages and skills gaps, as well as recent legislation impacting both drivers and trucking operations.Trucks[TRANSPORTATION CHAIN] State of Materials Movement and Manufacturing and Infrastructure's Role in their RecoveryThis episode of Transportation Chain examines the current state of transportation and freight, the impacts on manufacturing and the availability of materials and equipment and the role infrastructure investment could play in their economic recovery.Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 - 6Mack Trucks Shares Medium-Duty Truck StrategyMack's Class 6 and 7 MD Series trucks are designed specifically for medium-duty applications and will be built in a new production facility near Salem, VA.EquipmentElectrified Construction Equipment Gaining MomentumMore manufacturers are developing electric powered construction equipment to meet increasing emissions regulations and provide efficiency improvements.EquipmentVolvo CE Seeks to Build Tomorrow with Bigger, More Productive Construction EquipmentVolvo Construction Equipment will introduce several new pieces of equipment and technology features at CONEXPO 2020 aimed at improving productivity and efficiency for customers.BusinessU.S. Imposes Tariffs on Heavy Equipment from EuropeAEM reports the U.S. is imposing additional import duties on heavy machinery from some European countries.Construction Technology5G Will Advance Automation in Construction ApplicationsThe next generation of cellular networks will provide greater reliability and speed necessary for connected and autonomous vehicles.EquipmentConstruction Equipment Gets More PreciseSystems which automate various machine functions are bringing improved accuracy and efficiency to the jobsite.BusinessFed Cuts Rates for Second Time to Alleviate Global Economic RisksThe U.S. Federal Reserve has once again cut interest rates in an effort to stimulate the economy and prevent a possible recession.Construction NewsGlobal Truck Loader Crane Market to Reach $2.5 Billion by 2025A growing construction industry around the world will drive the truck loader crane market says a new report from Global Market Insights.Previous PagePage 4 of 5Next Page
