VIDEO: Dirt Every Day Tests a 2.5-Ton Army Surplus Truck

Popular series on Motor Trend's YouTube channel puts a Stewart & Stevenson LMTV 4x4 truck through its paces on Utah trails, highways and coffee-shop drive-throughs

June 9, 2015

On this episode of Dirt Every Day presented by 4 Wheel Parts, host Fred Williams shows how you too can get behind the wheel of a military truck by buying one on an online auction. Fred has had many big tough 4x4s that were military surplus vehicles, but none as massive as the 2.5-ton Stewart & Stevenson LMTV he gets from GovPlanet.com, an IronPlanet online auction site that sells surplus vehicles such as Humvees and deuce and a half trucks. Fred takes the big LMTV on a wild adventure as he tries to prove that the giant military veteran can be a great daily driver and off road explorer. Dirt Every Day appears every fourth Tuesday on the Motor Trend channel. Subscribe now to make sure you're in on all the action!

At Milwaukee Tool’s PIPELINE 2024, Jonathan Kozlowski, editor at ForConstructionPros.com, and Alicia Rothenberg, senior product manager at Milwaukee Tool talk about the company's relentless drive into the battery-powered tool and equipment industry for the Digging Deeper podcast.

Inside the R&D at Milwaukee Tool

This Digging Deeper podcast episode brings us to the Milwaukee Tool PIPELINE 2024 event, featuring senior product manager Alicia Rothenberg.

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Safe Surgery for Those in Recovery: Avoiding Opioids & Healing

Surgery can be stressful for anyone, but for the construction pros in recovery, it's even more so. With knowledge and support, a different experience is possible today.

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The Role of Environmental Product Declarations in the Decarbonization of Concrete

For contractors in particular, understanding EPDs can be a significant selling point for property owners looking to bid out their projects to sustainability-minded organizations, especially for those that are government-funded.

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AEMP: The Present

AEMP facilitates the vital relationships between the End User, Distributor, and OEM/Suppliers.

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AEMP: Legacy

For over 40 years, AEMP has provided career development for those who manage and maintain heavy, off-road fleets.

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AEMP: Looking Forward

AEMP develops the next generation of equipment managers with education, certifications, and networking opportunities.

PAVE/X Pulse: Keys to Successful Parking Lot Striping

This month, Mark Estrada with Marathon Solutions discusses the elements of proper planning and layout for achieving perfect striping results.

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Love & Asphalt | No Edge Lines Season 2 Episode 1

Brandon heads to his first-ever World of Asphalt in Nashville, TN, where he walks the showroom floor, talks to attendees, and ultimately ends up on a river boat party. Checkout the first episode of an all-new season of No Edge Lines.

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No Edge Lines Season 2 Is Going Places

What do you do if you weren't "Raised On Blacktop" and you're also the editor for Asphalt Contractor magazine? You go to school! The soon to launch second season of No Edge Lines is headed to more than twice as many jobsites as season one!

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PAVE/X Pulse: The Importance of Project Pre-Planning

In this month’s jobsite beat, Brandon Leone, Division President, Alpha Paving - Dallas, takes us out on a jobsite and talks about the importance of a pre-con and daily huddles that keep everyone on the same page, working towards the same goal.

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EDCO Equipment: Profit in 30 Rental Days. Guaranteed.

We’re so confident in our equipment that we’re here to make you a profit promise. American-made sawing and surface preparation equipment for concrete contractors that can’t be beat.

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Caterpillar Upgrades Its Highway Class Tandem Rollers

Cary Bryant from Caterpillar gives a short talk about all the new features on the company's highway class tandem rollers at World of Asphalt 2024.

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How Fleetwatcher is Helping Contractors Work Smarter

On this episode of Hops & Highways live from World of Asphalt, we talk to Fleetwatcher about their latest innovations for contractors who are looking to improve their operations.

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By the Numbers: Who is Green Asphalt?

Green Asphalt's Kerianne Melillo, PE, and Jim McMurray give us the key figures that should get you thinking about recycled asphalt and what it can for the earth - and for your bottom line.

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3 Reasons Eagle Crusher Takes It To The Max

The MaxRap 25 Portable Plant allows operators to make RAP at multiple different specs—and at multiple different facilities.

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Astec Introduces ReMix CCPR System at World of Asphalt

By reusing RAP materials and mixing them at ambient temperatures, the CCPR significantly reduces the need for both virgin aggregate and energy for heating the mix.

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Wirtgen Demonstrates New Milling Machine at World of Asphalt

This machine is particularly suitable for large construction sites with limited space due to its milling width of up to a maximum of 1.80 m.

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Hands On With Caterpillar's Next Generation 3D Screed

John Anderson, senior sales consultant for Caterpillar, breaks down how the 3D screed works and what sets it apart at World of Asphalt 2024. Stop by booth 2049 to check it out and learn more.

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Weiler Unveils New Innovations at World of Asphalt

Nigel McKay, Sales Manager at Weiler, talks about the latest technologies on the showfloor at World of Asphalt. Stop by booth 2349 this week to learn more.

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What’s Next for Venco Venturo

Ian Lahmer, vice president of sales and marking for Venco Venturo Industries, discusses the company’s history with NTEA, plans for the future and more at Work Truck Week 2024. Tune in to learn more about what this company has its sights set on next.

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Vanguard Talks About How Rental Houses Benefit From Battery and Engine Technology

Nick Moore and Jason Steadman showcase the Vanguard SI Swappable and Fixed Battery as well as engines sharing how rental stores can benefit from the technology.

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Building Excellence with USG

A Legacy of Quality, Innovation, and Trust in Construction

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Your Up-close Look at DEWALT POWERSHIFT

DEWALT’s new equipment system is aimed at optimizing the workflow of concrete jobsites through electrification.

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Wirtgen Wows at Inaugural PAVE/X Event

From electric equipment to technology innovations that make things easier on the jobsite, The Wirtgen Group brought their line of equipment to contractors in the paving and pavement maintenance space at the first-ever PAVE/X event in San Antonio.

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How You Can Protect Your Assets - Employees & Equipment - with Crafco

The Crafco Super Shot 250 melter has the safety features and easy-to-use controls to save your crack sealing crews time and money.

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A Solution That Lets You Patch in Minutes and Drive on Right After

Michael Wertheim, National Director of Sales for Aquaphalt, shows you the water-activated, high-performance cold mix repair product that you can seal and stripe the same day and still count on to withstand the elements.

Exploring Tech Trends for Concrete Today and Beyond

Exploring Tech Trends for Concrete Today & Beyond

We brought together industry experts to weigh in on some of the biggest technological advancements and how these can impact the way concrete is produced and delivered.