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Fleet News
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.
August 31, 2026
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Dealers, Service Centers
New AI Platform for Equipment Dealers, Rental Companies
Premier Equipment Solutions
The goal of the evaluation is to improve productivity, customer service and operational visibility across its compact equipment dealerships.
August 5, 2026
Technician in red cap wearing Bobcat of Stratford shirt servicing truck engine in warehouse
Project Management
ForConstructionPros.com Reveals Winners of PACER Award
Meet the overall winners of the four category sectors: Women in Construction; Rising Professionals; Lifetime Achievement; and Jobsite Excellence.
January 9, 2026
2025 PACER Award badge for construction industry from ConstructionPros.com
Construction News
Dynapac Appoints Yann Monnet North American President And General Manager
Dynapac North America LLC
The company announced on April 28 that it's search for a replacement for former president Jamie Roush had come to an end, signaling the start to a new era.
May 4, 2025
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Business Services
How Autonomous Negotiation is Shaping Supply Chain Efficiency
Pactum
While automation has long been a part of supply chain operations, the next frontier lies in optimizing one of its most complex and resource-intensive aspects: negotiation.
April 10, 2025
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Loaders
Bobcat Company Extends Heavy Construction Equipment Lineup
Bobcat Co.
Bobcat is adding four new large wheel loaders and two new large excavators will be available at select North American Bobcat dealerships in mid-Q2 2025.
April 3, 2025
Bobcat is expanding its existing lineup of large excavators with the new E220 and E245. These new excavators deliver the power, performance, and precision needed for the biggest job site challenges.
Boom Lifts
Tadano Announces Boom Lift Series for U.S., Canada
Tadano America Corp.
The MEWP lineup will include wheeled and crawler chassis configurations, designed to deliver maximum performance in diverse work environments.
March 28, 2025
Designed and manufactured in Japan, Tadano’s MEWPs for the U.S. and Canada will be available in the second half of 2025.
Labor & Workforce Development
Industry Hires and Promotions This Month
Many construction companies have announced new hires and promotions over the past month.
March 28, 2025
Here is a roundup of the main promotions and recruitment this month.
Paving
Vögele Releases New VR Screed for 8-ft. Road Pavers
Vogele Pavers
Vögele has developed the screed from a clean-sheet perspective: It has a low design, is compact, and offers an optimum view of the entire auger tunnel.
March 26, 2025
The height of the VR 500's end gates can be conveniently adjusted hydraulically at the touch of a button.
Boom Lifts
MEC Launches 135-RJ Diesel Telescopic Boom Lift
MEC Aerial Work Platforms
The 135-RJ Diesel Telescopic Boom is MEC's tallest lift yet. Featuring a multi-directional, high-capacity jib with 135° vertical and 120° horizontal rotation
March 26, 2025
A feature of the 135-RJ is the Set-In-Place Axle Extension. MEC’s technology enables axle deployment without requiring machine movement or jacks, allowing set-up to occur in a smaller space, while minimizing tire wear or damage to the ground surface.
Business
Mack Trucks Announces New Rear Axle and Engine for MD Series
Mack Trucks Inc.
When paired with the 325 hp engine rating and the Allison 3000RDS transmission, the Mack MD is now capable of increased towing capacity if the customer has a trailer.
March 22, 2025
The new engine being offered is a Cummins B6.7 with up to 325 hp. The new rear axle is designed for a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of up to 23,000 lbs.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Kenworth to Discontinue W900, T800, and C500 Truck Models
Kenworth Truck Company
Kenworth is phasing out its W900 (W900L and W900B), T800W (wide-hood), and C500 Class 8 truck models.
March 20, 2025
The C500 is a purpose-built workhorse made to handle the harshest conditions worldwide.
Roadside Safety Measures
Volvo Trucks Reveals the New Volvo VNR
Volvo Trucks North America
Volvo Trucks North America launched the Volvo VNR, featuring a 90% redesign over the previous generation truck, the all-new Volvo VNR integrates the latest proprietary safety systems.
March 15, 2025
The design of the all-new Volvo VNR series features high-strength steel construction and offers versatile solutions with customizable exterior and interior design options, available in two trim levels — Core and Edge.
Compaction
BOMAG Americas’ Exhibit at World of Asphalt 2025 to Showcase New Equipment
BOMAG Americas Inc.
BOMAG Americas has announced the product launches and compaction technology features that it will be showcasing at its booth.
March 15, 2025
World of Asphalt attendees are the first to get a preview of the new BOMAG CR 820 T-2 rubber track paver.
Business
3 Evolving Trends Shaping the Future of Work Trucks at WTW 2025
NTEA – The Work Truck Association
Here is a round-up of just a few of the trends we saw at Green Truck Summit.
March 14, 2025
The Green Truck Summit at Work Truck Week 2025 was able to highlight and explain some of the emerging trends in the sustainable and technological sectors of the industry.
Dealers, Service Centers
Volvo Trucks North America Unveils Volvo D13 Variable Geometry Turbo Engine
Volvo Trucks North America
The new Volvo D13 VGT engine will be standard in the all-new Volvo VNR and customers will also be able to select in the all-new Volvo VNL day cab.
March 13, 2025
The Volvo D13 VGT engine is now available for order in the all-new Volvo VNR and the all-new Volvo VNL models.
Labor & Workforce Development
National Flooring Equipment Acquires Syntec Diamond Tools
National Flooring Equipment
With the partnership in place, National Flooring and Syntec hope to see an increase in product crossover while also providing improved operational support for their customers.
March 12, 2025
Syntec is known for its consistent quality through rigorous R&D and product testing. National Flooring Equipment is committed to retaining Syntec's brand integrity while providing additional resources for growth.
Fleet Maintenance
The Smartest Operators Register Their Engines — Here’s Why
John Deere
Engine registration isn't just a formality; it's an investment in your equipment's future. Discover the value of this often-overlooked step.
March 7, 2025
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