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Snow Removal
[VIDEO] Preventative Maintenance for Snow Removal Equipment Post Storm
SIMA Member Doug Freer, CSP demonstrates how effective washing and preventive maintenance can help to extend the life of snow equipment
November 7, 2016
[VIDEO] Preventative Maintenance for Snow Removal Equipment Post Storm
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Komatsu Inks Long-term Deal with Iridium for Global Telematics Services
Agreement enables Komatsu to integrate its KOMTRAX vehicle monitoring system with the Iridium network to further extend its global reach
November 1, 2016
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[VIDEO] Baseplan Corporate Introduction
Baseplan is recognized as the market leader in the provision of a fully integrated ERP software solution designed specifically for the rental, fleet and equipment hire management industry
October 6, 2016
[VIDEO] Baseplan Corporate Introduction
Apps
5 Apps to Help You to Track and Quickly Act on Fleet Service Needs
These digital tools help you monitor and maintain your construction equipment fleet in real time.
September 21, 2016
Caterpillar’s VisionLink can be configured to send notifications to your choice of recipients when the fuel level in any machine’s tank drops to a threshold you specify.
Construction Technology
“First-of-its-kind” Ecommerce Platform Provides Value-priced Equipment and Services
IronDirect ecommerce platform offers an Amazon-like approach to buying new equipment, attachments, undercarriages and parts, accessories, as well as used equipment, maintenance items and service items.
September 15, 2016
Value-priced equipment sold on the IronDirect ecommerce platform will be co-branded and come with the full aftersales support of the IronDirect team.
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Can Telematics Data Impact Construction Equipment's Resale Value?
Telematics data provides a more complete history for your construction equipment, potentially boosting its appeal for used equipment buyers.
August 15, 2016
Buyers are particularly interested in knowing how well a machine has been maintained – not just what work has been done, but whether the work was done by a certified or OEM dealer, and whether or not OEM parts and components were used.
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
John Deere, HCSS Partnership Helps Construction Companies Smartly Manage Data
'Our partnership with HCSS empowers customers to leverage the existing telematics connection on their John Deere equipment and see their JDLink machine data in the powerful HCSS tool suite in conjunction with other telematic brands'
August 8, 2016
“Customers will be able to easily link from the HCSS application to the MyJohnDeere.com environment when they need to order parts, manuals, or have a closer look at a John Deere machine in the JDLink Dashboard,' said Liz Quinn, product marketing manager, John Deere WorkSight.
Construction Technology
Access Control Group Wireless Hour Meter with GPS Location Tracking
Access Control Group
VITAL is a web-based hour meter tracking system that captures up to four types of hour meter readings on equipment engines
July 8, 2016
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Rental
Surviving the Skills Gap: Three Ways to Acquire a Qualified Team
The Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) has identified the shortage of skilled labor as a critical issue for equipment fleets in every industry since 2008, and this shortage extends worldwide.
June 28, 2016
Sharon Anderson Young manages AEMP’s professional certification program for equipment fleet managers and suppliers. To learn more about earning your Certified Equipment Manager (CEM) or Certified Equipment Support Professional (CESP) designation, please contact her at Sharon@aemp.org. For more information about AEMP and our EquipmentShift to Lower Costs and Increased Productivity conference in Memphis, TN, Oct. 26-27, 2016, please visit the AEMP website: http://www.aemp.org/ or call (970) 384-0510.
Theft Prevention
Anti-theft Protection Helps Recover $60K Premier Water Pump
This equipment recovery highlights the importance of installing advanced tracking devices that go beyond the GPS capabilities offered with telematics
June 23, 2016
Concrete Technology
10 Things Your Rental Management Software Needs to Offer Your Business
Today's rental software should also help you realize improved efficiencies such as increased revenue, reduced capital expenses, increased revenue per employee, reduction in overhead expenses and reduced maintenance costs.
June 21, 2016
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
How Telematics Data Can Be Analyzed to Improve Construction Profit
Here’s what ‘analytics’ means to construction companies that use telematics, and how it can improve operations
June 8, 2016
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Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Equipment360 Mobile Mechanic
Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS)
Maintenance management solution tailored for the construction industry connects your mechanics and technicians on the jobsite to the shop
May 24, 2016
Mechanics and technicians can work offline in remote locations and use tablets to schedule jobs, check equipment status, work orders, inventories, time cards and more.
Business Services
Internalize Your Approach to Fleet Management
An internal rental center approach can help you more effectively measure construction equipment performance.
May 16, 2016
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Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
OEM Data Delivery KeyPOD Equipment Tracking and Management System
OEM Data Delivery
Designed to help fleet managers and equipment owners control access to off-highway machinery and improve compliance with safety inspections
May 12, 2016
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Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Sunset on 2G Network Gives The Helm Group a Second Shot at Telematics
Northern-IL contractor switched telematics vendors to collect many machines’ data streams into one software application rather than replace nearly obsolete 2G devices
May 11, 2016
This EAMS overview screen shows individual Helm Group machines on location as red dots. Arrows in the dots show direction of travel, and a square in the dot shows the machine is stopped. Circles with numbers inside represent clusters of assets, with the number representing how many units are on site. As you zoom in the cluster spreads apart to reveal the individual assets.
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
New Cat VisionLink is Step 1 to Future Site Profitability
Web tool for managing machine telematics feeds aims to improve contractor efficiency by combining data from any brand of machine and systems as diverse as automated grade controls
May 9, 2016
Caterpillar’s building a multi-brand version of VisionLink is no small change. It puts the company in direct competition with fleet-management software providers, and it can add dramatically to Caterpillar’s and its dealers’ understanding of the makeup and usage of competitive machines operating in customers’ fleets.
Rental
What Small Rental Companies Need to Know About Equipment Acquisition and Fleet Management
In this exclusive interview with Rental, Randy Truckenbrodt, president of U.S. Markets, discusses the current business environment and strategies for small rental owners to survive and thrive.
March 29, 2016
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