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Equipment
24 Truck and Transport Options to Drive Your Projects Forward
Juggling multiple jobsites at once can get complicated. Keep things moving with Equipment Today's roundup of the latest truck and transportation offerings, including pickups, heavy- and medium-duty work trucks, service bodies, trailers and more.
March 24, 2025
Ram was the first to achieve the 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque milestone with the Cummins I-6 Turbo Diesel, now rated at 1,075 lb.-ft. of torque.
Safety Equipment - Other
Freightliner Adds Backup Alerts to Plus Series Trucks
Freightliner Trucks - Daimler Truck North America
Available as a factory-installed safety option, the passive system includes a 7-inch integrated touchscreen display, backup camera, and reverse proximity sensor to meet the needs of hard-working drivers across a multitude of applications.
May 7, 2024
The Backup Alert System includes a touchscreen display, backup camera and a reverse proximity sensor.
Construction Technology
Fine Tuning AI for Construction Jobsite Security
Pro-Vigil
The more an AI video surveillance system can be fine-tuned to a unique jobsite, the faster and more accurately the system can deter criminal activity.
December 14, 2023
When done properly, customizing and training AI for individual construction jobsites can be a powerful tool in crime deterrence.
Business
National Safety Council Names Callahan Chairman at Campbell Institute
National Safety Council
Prior to serving in his current role as president and chief operating officer, Callahan served in a variety of business development and management roles throughout his nearly 20-year tenure with ISN.
November 16, 2023
As the Institute’s chairman, Callahan will be responsible for guiding the organization’s strategic direction and partnerships across a global network of business leaders and professionals in government, nonprofit, education, and labor.
Equipment
Tough Technology On the Road & Off
Hands-on experience with equipment and trucks improves my ability to understand jobsite conditions.
July 31, 2023
This demo showed that the truck alerts the driver that the equipment needs to come forward on the trailer for safe towing.
Trucks & Transportation
After a Flood: Tips for Tractor, Trailer Inspection, Reconditioning
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
The devastating floods in Florida resulting from Hurricane Ian will require massive relief and rebuilding efforts, many of which depend on the trucking industry and thousands of truck drivers.
November 25, 2022
The first determination to make is whether the water affecting the vehicle was salt water or fresh water. If it was salt water, you’ll need to immediately begin replacing parts due to its extreme corrosivity.
Equipment
July 10-16 is Operation Safe Driver Week
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Supports Professional Truck Drivers with Technology and Training.
July 12, 2022
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Safety & Security Equipment
Stop, Theft! 5 Simple Steps To Keep Equipment Secure.
Caterpillar - Cat
Chances are you’ve got equipment out on site and not a lot of time to keep track of it. That can make you a target for criminals. Here’s how to stop them.
July 7, 2022
With the busy summer construction season in full swing, you likely have quite a few pieces of equipment out on site and not a lot of time to keep track of them all. Sadly, that makes you a target for criminals.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Electronic Communication and Telematics Transform Class 8 Truck Market
Productivity and safety of Class 8 trucks leaps forward with integrated designs that maximize benefits of telematics collision avoidance systems
November 5, 2019
Complex body upfits are utilizing more electronic controls that draw information from data produced by the truck chassis and are even tying in to the truck telematic systems.
Trucks & Transportation
Proposed Hours of Service Rule Changes Aim to Give Truckers Flexibility but Bring Safety Concerns
Proposed changes to the hours of service rule allow truckers to have more flexibility in their schedule, but raise safety concerns for short-haul drivers.
August 29, 2019
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Safety & Security Equipment
How to Select the Right ELD for Your Trucks
Electronic logging devices all have different capabilities. Select the solution that best fits the needs of your work truck fleet.
August 15, 2016
ELD is transforming paper logs in an automated fashion into electronic logs. Most of the solutions available are created to be easy for the driver.
Material Processing & Debris Handling
Get Your Pickup Truck Bed Organized
Accessories can convert any pickup bed into a well-organized toolbox.
October 14, 2014
Available for 6-ft. and 8-ft. truck beds, the A.R.E SpaceKap comes standard with 40/60 rear doors that allow easy access to equipment.
Equipment
New Accessories that Make Pickup Trucks Better Construction Tools
A roundup of accessories available for construction contractors' pickup trucks
April 11, 2012
Gull Wing Toolboxes feature 1/8-in. aluminum construction, a low entry lid and no-drill easy mounting.
Equipment
Expand Pickups Beyond Transportation
A variety of service equipment and other tools can transform your pickup trucks into a rolling workshop, storage facility and fueling depot.
November 22, 2010
There are many toolbox options and configurations to tailor a pickup for your application. Closely examine the type of weather seals used and the security of the locking mechanisms.