Contractor Talks About Benefits of His Caterpillar Trucks

A contractor at World of Concrete 2012 talks about the benefits of the Caterpillar trucks his company owns and how they are incorporated into the company

February 6, 2012

The average salary for a concrete finisher in the United States is $30,000 to $70,000.

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To develop the all-new Max Recline Seats available on the all-new F-150, Ford spent months studying how customers use the interiors of their trucks to catch up on rest.

Ford Unveils Max Recline Seats for F-150 Pickup

Max Recline Seats provide business-class comfort in F-150 during downtime – folding flat to nearly 180 degrees; innovative design raises the seat bottom for lower back support while the upper seatback can be rotated forward to provide neck comfort.

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Treasury Confirms Expenses Paid with Forgiven PPP Funds Not Deductible

‘If a business reasonably believes that a PPP loan will be forgiven in the future, expenses related to the loan are not deductible, whether the business has filed for forgiveness or not,’ said the U.S. Treasury Department.

The biggest mistake buyers make is not doing their research. Make sure you know and understand the specs for your job and buy the truck that best meets your needs. Some key specs to pay attention to are overall weight, front and rear axle ratings, length/height/weight of the bed, style of gate, style of hinge release, style of hoist system, engine/transmission and horsepower.

Explore Alternate Truck Acquisition Strategies to Weather the COVID Economy

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Ram Launches Fourth Phase of U.S. Armed Forces-inspired, Limited-edition ‘Built to Serve’ Trucks

"Built to Serve Edition" Ram 1500 pickup trucks honor five branches of the United States armed forces

Nikola Corporation and General Motors announced a strategic partnership that begins with the Nikola Badger and carries cost reductions through all of Nikola’s programs, including: Nikola Badger, Nikola Tre, Nikola One, Nikola Two and NZT.

General Motors Agrees to Supply Hydrotec Hydrogen Fuel Cell Systems for Nikola Heavy Tryucks

Under the global supply agreement, GM would engineer its Hydrotec fuel cell system to specifications mutually agreed upon by both companies to power Nikola’s Class 7/8 trucks.

To develop the all-new Max Recline Seats available on the all-new F-150, Ford spent months studying how customers use the interiors of their trucks to catch up on rest.

Ford Unveils Max Recline Seats for F-150 Pickup

Max Recline Seats provide business-class comfort in F-150 during downtime – folding flat to nearly 180 degrees; innovative design raises the seat bottom for lower back support while the upper seatback can be rotated forward to provide neck comfort.

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DTNA’s Mount Holly Manufacturing Plant Marks Production of 700,000th Truck

The manufacturing plant recently marked two milestones, its 41st anniversary and the production of its 700,000th truck.

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XL Specialized Trailers Expands Production Capacity Over 30 Percent

XL Specialized Trailers aims to add 55,000-square-feet contributing to increased production capacity and job positions within the company.

Mack Defense announced a multiyear partnership with Fisher House Foundation in which proceeds from the Mack Anthem Digi Camo diecast models sales will be donated to the nonprofit serving military and veteran’s families. Mack will donate $20,000 this year for sales in 2019 and 2020, and will contribute up to $10,000 more next year as sales continue.

Mack Defense Donates to the Fisher House Foundation

A multiyear partnership between Mack Defense and Fisher House Foundation provides a $20,000 donation to the nonprofit serving military and veteran families. This contribution comes from the Mack Anthem Digi Camo diecast model's sales.

For improved performance, the new HX Series is available with dual steering gears and advanced anti-lock braking systems that result in superior turning, traction and control. To help maximize your delivered payload, the HX620 also comes standard with the International A26 engine, delivering up to 500 hp for performance in a lightweight package.

International Truck Launches the Next Generation of its HX Series Severe Service Trucks

This is the first product released under the Navistar 4.0 strategy and its Project Compass initiative – which focuses on flexible, modular design to meet customer needs, streamline the customer experience and deliver the very best support and service.

When designing the F-150, the design team also set out to target the most towing, payload, torque and horsepower in the light-duty full-size pickup segment. To achieve this goal, Ford introduces a new power option — a 3.5-liter PowerBoost hybrid powertrain with Pro Power Onboard —an integrated power generator.

2021 Full-size Pickups Ramp Up Capability

New full-size pickup truck features and technology reduce driver stress and simplify tasks.

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TRATON To Buy Navistar

TRATON will become the owner of all of the outstanding common shares of Navistar not already owned by TRATON at a price of USD 44.50 per share in cash.

E-Transit features optional Pro Power Onboard, which provides up to 2.4 kilowatts of power for North American customers to transform the vehicle into a mobile generator that powers tools and equipment on job sites and on the go.

Ford Reveals the 2022 E-Transit Electric Van

The E-Transit features next-level connected vehicle technology and electric vehicle-certified dealer support, all for a price starting under $45,000.

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TRUX Debuts App to Streamline Dump Truck Operations

TRUX Drive simplifies managing fleets, tracking deliveries and monitoring earnings

Sanjiv Khurana, head of the Connectivity Services Group, Daimler Trucks

Daimler Trucks Establishes Global Connectivity Services Group

The group will define the next set of Daimler’s connectivity solutions and set up the framework for fast and scalable software development and product management.

The DC-64D is engineered specifically for the demands of a dump truck and general construction use.

Autocar Introduces DC-64D Severe-Duty Class 8 Truck

Autocar builds custom trucks designed to fit the exact needs of construction body requirements that improve job performance, safety, and maximize uptime.

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Daimler Trucks and Torc Partner with Luminar to Enable Automated Trucking

Daimler Trucks acquires minority stake in Luminar

Mack Trucks is improving driver comfort and productivity with the introduction of Apple CarPlay for Mack infotainment/

Mack Trucks Adds Apple CarPlay, Updated Seats

New features intended to improve driver comfort, productivity

Many people think they need a double frame rail regardless and they may not. It depends on the fifth wheel load on the tractor. You may have a high GCW, but you don’t have that huge load on the fifth wheel.

Spec for the Heavy Haul

The weight of the load, distance traveled, amount of time spent off road and regional terrain influence heavy haul decisions.

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Verizon Connect Integrated Video Driver-facing Dashcam

Driver-facing dashcam captures the in-cab driver perspective to promote safety, mitigate risk and improve driver behavior.

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SnowEx HELIXX Stainless Steel Hopper for Compact Trucks, UTVs

The advanced corkscrew, or “helix,” design of the HELIXX spreader is designed to help prevent clogs and outperform the material flow of traditional augers.

Branz Technologies, Inc.’s Hook & Go Portable Traffic Signal Systems loaded on a custom Felling FT-3 Utility Pan trailer

Felling Utility Trailers Well-Suited to Transport Portable Traffic Signals

Branz Technologies taps Felling Trailers as a portable traffic signal transport solution since the trailers allow for more space and exposure to sunlight to charge solar panels.

EZ Trac is designed to improve traction and maneuverability for on-highway and severe service vocational trucks without altering OEM cab specifications.

Fontaine Modification Certified to Install EZ Trac All-Wheel Drive Systems

Fontaine offers EZ Trac installation at 10 modification centers nationwide.

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Mack Trucks Donates Pink Mack Anthem Diecast Sales to National Breast Cancer Foundation

Mack made an initial donation of $10,000 and will contribute up to $25,000 more over the next two years from sales of the unique diecast models.

Volvo Trucks North America’s Class 8 VNR Electric truck led a group of Southern California freight movement fleets in a clean truck parade on Friday, October 2 to commemorate the opening of Port of Long Beach’s new cable-stayed bridge. The lead Volvo VNR Electric truck was driven by NFI, a third-party supply chain solutions provider, and partner in the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project.

Volvo Trucks Wins Award to Deploy 70 Class 8 VNR Electric Zero-Emission Trucks

Volvo Trucks Awarded $21.7M from U.S. EPA and South Coast AQMD in the nation’s largest commercial deployment of Class 8 battery-electric trucks.

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John Deere Dealers to Sell, Service WESTERN Snow Products for Utility Vehicles

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