Fewer moving parts generally mean lower maintenance costs and longer life. Combine that with the power efficiency of electric drive on a D11 size dozer moving hundreds of tons...
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September 2021
Truckers Banned from I-95 Work Zone in Delaware
To try to keep workers safe on a major rehabilitation project on Interstate 95, the Delaware Department of Transportation has banned tractor trailers on northbound lanes in the work...
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eBay “Doubles Down” on Used Equipment Market with Bidadoo Investment
Saying it is “doubling down” on providing tailored solutions for customer segments, eBay has taken a minority stake in online auction company bidadoo. While the two companies have had...
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Used Truck Prices Skyrocket, But Will the Bubble Burst?
The Class 8 auction market heats up more each month, and retail selling prices continue to crush records as the industry stands at the confluence of a strong freight...
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Industry Roundup: H & E relocates Little Rock branch
H & E Equipment Services has relocated its Little Rock branch, renovating a 6,450-square foot facility in Mabelvale, Arkansas. The facility includes a fully fenced yard, offices, parts warehouse...
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OSHA to Ramp Up Heat-Related Enforcement and Inspections
The Biden administration is calling for stepped up enforcement and increased efforts to prevent heat-related illnesses on the job. As part of that initiative, the U.S. Occupational Safety and...
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Why Is Terex Trucks’ Articulated Truck Line Now Called Rokbak?
When Volvo Group changed the name of its Terex Trucks articulated truck line to Rokbak earlier this month, it represented the first time the company had created an entirely...
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Plagued with Low Battery Life? These Chargers Will Keep Your Devices Ready to Go
Time for a battery check. You rely on your devices especially phones to power your business. But will they last a full day which in contractor terms means way...
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Cat’s Connected Worker Puts Safety In a Hard Hat, Wearable Tag
Embedding tracking and communication capabilities into PPE just makes sense. Cat says its new Connected Worker system, which will be available during the first quarter of 2022, combines smart...
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Equipment World Announces Editorial Leadership Transition
After a stretch of more than three decades, Randall-Reilly announces a change at the top of the Equipment World editorial team. Marcia Doyle, Equipment World’s chief editor, is retiring...
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