[VIDEO] Commercial Vehicle Centers Simplify Upfits

This is the fourth installment of an eight part series explaining the benefits of working with a certified commercial vehicle dealer when spec'ing, purchasing and maintaining your truck fleet.

June 26, 2018

Construction of the 24 slipform silos at roughly 75% completion. They are 21-ft. in diameter and will reach 140 ft. tall.

Arizona Grain Slipform Silo Construction Required 9-Day Long Continuous Concrete Pour

Concrete contractor McCormick Construction benefited from admixtures in its concrete mix to achieve a successful ready-mix concrete pour.

Learning on the job is not only costly but potentially dangerous to personnel, equipment and the site itself. With virtual training, mistakes are not harmful, but simply part of a learning process.

Never a Better Time for Virtual Training

Virtual training, often with simulators, has enabled working construction workers, as well as those preparing to enter the field, to continue growing their skills without worrying about social distancing and masks to guard against spreading COVID-19.

This Week's 10 Hottest Construction Stories: How Much Do Truck Drivers Make?

Here's why the most-read construction stories of the week include implosion video of the Trump Plaza Hotel, why it’s time for contractors to get BIM, NAPA asphalt quality awards, 3D-printed concrete projects from around the world, and more

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John O‘Leary appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Daimler Trucks North America

John O’Leary follows Roger Nielsen, who retires after 35 years at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), the last 4 years as its president and CEO

The Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel is available on crew cab four-door models with a 5-ft. 7-in. bed and 20-in. aluminum wheels.

2021 Ram 1500 HFE EcoDiesel Battles for the Top Pickup Efficiency Spot with 33 MPG

Ram Tradesman HFE EcoDiesel delivers 23 mpg city/33 mpg highway/26 mpg combined fuel economy in nearly a tie with the most-fuel-efficient half-ton pickup on the market

PINOTH developed a special chassis while McNeilus developed a custom mixer body. The PRINOTH PANTHER T16 served as a starting point. This is a 33,500-lb. payload capacity tracked carrier vehicle that typically hauls digger derricks, aerial devices, cranes, drills, and more into the most challenging terrain.

Tracked Concrete Mixer Provides Off-road Access

PRINOTH and McNeiluis collaborate on mixer designed for the off-road construction market.

A prototype all-electric F-150 was demonstrated by towing 10 double-decker rail cars and 42 2019-model year F-150s, weighing more than 1 million pounds.

Ford Doubles Down on Electric Vehicles

Ford will now invest at least $22 billion in electrification through 2025

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When is the Best Time to Implement Fleet Telematics?

Many companies turn to telematics when it’s too late before they realize there’s technology that can solve the issue they’ve run into. Get the system implemented early and avert the crisis in the first place.

Etnyre New Era Live Bottom Belt Trailer

This trailer was designed with the voice of the customer to meet the toughest conditions of the construction business and give owners years of durable and trouble-free operation

GM CEO Mary Barra explains the automaker's plan for an all-electric product line by 2035 in pursuit of becoming carbon neutral by 2040.

Week's Top 10 Construction Stories: What GM's All-electric Future Means for Pickup Trucks

Most-read construction stories of the week include insight on the Art of Selling Your Business, Peugeot merger delivers R&D boost to Ram Trucks, how COVID has changed Home Depot Rental, paver design puts operators first, more

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FTR Reports Preliminary North American Class 8 Net Orders for January Remain Elevated at 42,800 Units

January is the fourth consecutive month for Class 8 orders to exceed 40,000 units.

DTNA employee, Laura Kinkle tries HoloLens technology during company testing.

DTNA Tests Augmented Reality for Future of Aftermarket Service

Initial pilot with Microsoft’s HoloLens augmented reality technology proves a viable method of virtual collaboration with dealers and customers

With the Peterbilt Digital Display, drivers decide what they want to see and how it is displayed.

Peterbilt Digital Dash Will Span Vocational Truck Lineup

Customizable digital display developed for new Peterbilt 579 will be incorporated into every conventional Class 8 model.

Fuel Me has launched an app that allows commercial transportation and construction industries to buy fuel and receive emergency roadside assistance.

Fuel Me App Delivers Fuel, Assistance to Construction Vehicles

Called the "Door Dash of Diesel," Fuel Me allows commercial transportation and construction industries to buy fuel and receive emergency roadside assistance through its app.

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Study Shows Propane Has a Lower Carbon Footprint Than Electric in Trucks

Research reveals that propane-fueled medium- and heavy-duty engine vehicles have a lower carbon footprint than electric vehicles in most U.S. states.

The nameplates of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Peugot (Goupe PSA) have been merged under a newly created organization, Stellantis N.V.

Stellantis Becomes New Parent of Ram Trucks

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles merges with Peugeot to create Stellantis.

Mack and Volvo Trucks North America have announced the commercial rollout of PartsASIST, an integrated solution backed by best-in-class data systems that make the user experience comprehensive and seamless.

Volvo and Mack Launch PartsASIST

E-commerce platform is a complete, one-stop online solution that increases uptime by enabling faster, simpler and more efficient service.

GM plans to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2040 and has committed to setting science-based targets to achieve carbon neutrality.

What Do GM's Plans for an All-electric Future Mean to Pickup Truck Users?

No manufacturers have announced plans for an all-electric heavy-duty pickup – 3/4-ton and larger models – and General Motors' decision to end tailpipe emissions by 2035 marks a turning point in pickup truck development

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2021 Chevrolet Silverado Packs More Punch than a 6-Way Tailgate

2.7L Turbo engine adds thousands of pounds -- 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel adds an additional 1,900 lbs -- to trailering capacity for almost every configuration

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2021 GMC 1500 and HD Pickups

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Polaris Pro XD Utility Task Vehicle

Polaris introduces the Pro XD Utility Task Vehicle, featuring a new cargo bed topper, mud guard, rear bumper, jobsite compliance and safety accessories, and more

The severity of the application has to be taken into consideration when selecting transmission fluids and determining to proper change intervals.

Select the Right Transmission Fluid for Heavy-duty Trucks

Transmission type and application determine the best choice.

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Stellar Industries Introduces the TMAX Low Cab Forward Aluminum Service Body

Stellar Industries designs the TMAX Low Cab Forward Aluminum Service Body, equipped with an aluminum body, low cab chassis, stainless-steel billet style hinges and double spring over center door closures.