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Fleet Maintenance

Factors to Consider When Upfitting a Construction Fleet

Merchants Fleet

Real-time data from GPS tracking, sensors, and onboard diagnostics provide insights that enable route optimization, predictive maintenance, and enhanced driver performance monitoring.

August 12, 2024

By analyzing vehicle performance data and market trends, fleet managers can make informed decisions that improve efficiency and productivity.

Portable EV Service Trailer Options To Keep You Charged Up

The next generation of service trailer might make-or-break your jobsite experience. A diverse mix of machine types means that your fueling trailers and trucks need to be able to handle every possible need to avoid a work stoppage.

August 6, 2024

Beam Ev Arc 2020 4 Ev Ar Cs (5)

Epiroc Launches First Boltec M10 Battery Rig in Nevada

Aimed at greener practices in the mining industry, the Boltec M10 SG rock bolting rig brings multiple enhancements to underground operations, including an improved operator work environment, reduced noise and a smaller environmental footprint.

July 31, 2024

Epiroc Boltec M10 Battery at Nevada Gold Mines.

Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant Celebrates 50 Years

The plant has manufactured engines since 1974, recently marking the production of its 2.5 millionth engine and also planning for the launch of its heavy-duty X15N engine later this year.

July 31, 2024

Cummins Inc. celebrates the 50th anniversary of its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP), a milestone marking half a century of cutting-edge engineering, dedicated workforce and commitment to community and sustainability.

Fleet Maintenance

Cummins, Allison Field Test New Natural Gas Engine

Allison Transmission

The partners worked with Sandman, a bulk cement hauling fleet based in San Jose, Calif., to test and validate the new Cummins X15N 15-liter natural gas engine paired with the Allison 4000 Series fully automatic transmission.

July 30, 2024

Allison Transmission has partnered with Cummins to test and validate the new Cummins X15N 15-liter natural gas engine paired with the Allison 4000 Series fully automatic transmission.

Why Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines are Trending in the Construction Industry

Engine Technology Forum

Other than its strengths and carbon neutrality, H2-ICE is a great option, due to its ability to use hydrogen sourced from just about anywhere.

July 29, 2024

There are sustainable energy sources for every power and distance need. When it comes to heavy equipment and machinery in construction, H2-ICE is one of the best options for powering major energy-using vehicles.

Construction Technology

Digital Tools Transform Access Management

United Rentals Inc.

RFID technology unlocks more efficient and effective control of jobsite and equipment access.

July 29, 2024

Digital tools that facilitate both jobsite management and equipment access management streamline access control and provide increased visibility and accountability.

4 Construction Tech Pros Share Insights on the Connected Jobsite

An insider’s guide: What it takes to equip and run a connected jobsite for operational improvement and efficiency

July 25, 2024

Detailed information becomes the norm, aiding in productivity planning, operator consistency and workforce improvement. Costs come down and profitability goes up.

Lubricating Equipment

Peak Performance Starts With the Right Oil & Strong Maintenance Plan

Using a strategy involving oil analysis and a lubrication team improves uptime and efficiency.

July 24, 2024

Construction Technology

Cut the Cord: Electrify Tools, Equipment

Milwaukee Tool Corp.

The construction industry’s shift toward battery-powered tools and equipment is being driven by the increased productivity and versatility they bring to the jobsite.

July 22, 2024

The lithium-ion batteries of today run longer, charge faster, are much more powerful, and more reliable than their ancestors from 10 years ago.

Near-zero Emissions Diesel Vehicles Increased 4% Over 2022

Engine Technology Forum

Gasoline, diesel, natural gas and propane continue to be the primary fuel and technology choices for U.S. commercial trucks, with the population of advanced technology near-zero emissions diesels increasing 4% over 2022.

July 11, 2024

From 2010 through 2030, this generation of diesels will save approximately 1.3 billion tons of carbon dioxide emissions, 130 billion gallons of fuel, yield a cumulative savings of 1 million tons of particulate matter and 18 million tons of nitrogen oxide emissions.

Cummins, Accelera, Daimler Trucks and PACCAR Break Ground on Mississippi Battery Cell Factory

The 500-acre site will be home to a 2 million square-foot, energy efficient facility. Amplify plans to begin battery cell production in 2027 and is expected to create more than 2,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs.

July 10, 2024

Amplify Cell Technologies, a joint venture between Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR, begins construction of Mississippi battery cell factory.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Why Fleet Connectivity is Key for Profitability

Tactile Mobility

Vehicle fleets operating like a hive mind, with vehicles communicating among themselves, represent a significant technological feat. This level of connectivity demands robust infrastructure, sophisticated software, and significant resources.

July 4, 2024

Connected fleets also offer ways to improve efficiency.

Construction Technology

The Move to Synthetics & Synthetic Blends

The market for synthetic lubricants is only expected to grow. Here are the main benefits, costs, and considerations you’ll need to know before making a switch.

June 28, 2024

One of the most significant qualities of a lubricant is its response to temperature.

Compact Track Loaders

Prepping Construction Fleets for Natural Disasters

Following a disaster in which flooding is an issue, contractors may need to change oils in the different compartments, such as axles and the transmission, if it was submerged.

June 27, 2024

TR is a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving global communities before, during and after disasters and crises. Its primary scope in heavy equipment disaster response includes route clearance, debris management and sawyer support.

Oils, Lubricants & Greases

The Evolution of Diesel Engine Oil

Strategic Reliability Solutions

As engines have evolved, the lubricants that keep them running have changed with them.

June 26, 2024

For more modern engines, oils have been engineered following environmental regulations that did not exist 50 years ago.

Lubricating Equipment

Dedicated Fuel & Lube Truck Streamlines Maintenance

Sage Oil Vac Inc.

When selecting the right preventive maintenance solution, fleet size, the distance between jobsites, and fluid types and quantities must be considered.

June 21, 2024

Doug Holmes has built a successful business by investing in state-of-the-art equipment and technology that gives his company an edge over the competition.

Heavy Equipment Sticker Shock? What Can Contractors Do?

RDO Equipment Co.

This column offers advice about adjusting to higher sticker prices on most types of equipment.

June 20, 2024

Technicians evaluate equipment, giving contractors a full picture of their machine’s longevity.

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