Eric Olson - Mon December 01, 2008
Conveyors Save Carolina Sunrock Truckloads of Money
A Raleigh-based company has found a way to move material out of its quarries that it believes will save dump trucks full of money over time. Carolina Sunrock LLC, a construction materials firm that supplies aggregates, asphalt and concrete to construction projects across the Southeast, has recently begun handling and transporting rock out of its new Woodsdale quarry in Person County via conveyor belt....
Thu November 20, 2008
Summit Truck Equipment Opens New Location in Kansas City, Mo.
Summit Truck Equipment, part of Transwest Family, recently opened a new branch in Kansas City, Mo. The company moved into an existing facility, which is located at 3801 N. Skiles in Kansas City, in July....
Wed November 19, 2008
Metrac, Pierce Pacific Spawn Material Handler From John Deere Excavator
Combine the need for a new material handler with a heavy dash of brand loyalty and you’ll see the newest machine that’s hard at work at Jones Recycling. Gary Jones, CEO and co-owner of the Jefferson, Ga., auto recycling business, had been talking with Metrac, the local John Deere dealer, for nearly two years about his need of a specialized machine....
Thu November 13, 2008
Three-Axle Design Delights Phoenix’s Mundall Trucking
Asphalt haulers measure success by size of payload and ease of delivery. The more they can load, and the faster they can deliver, the more money they can make. Mundall Trucking Inc. delivers the biggest net payload in the Phoenix area, according to John Mundall, vice president of Mundall Trucking....
Fri October 24, 2008
Feds Urge Bay State to Ban Heavy Trucks on Big Dig Bridge
BOSTON (AP) Federal highway officials have asked the state to restrict heavily laden trucks from using a Big Dig bridge after inspectors found a crack on a concrete support. State transportation officials said Sept....
Mon October 20, 2008
North Construction Takes on Project of Olympic Proportion
When skiers fly down the sides of mountains, it is called sport. When 35-ton (31.7 t) excavators do the sliding, it is called risky business. North Construction is perfectly familiar with each kind of mountainside thrill....
Tue September 16, 2008
Mack Granite Rawhide Edition Adds Style to Vocational Trucks
Mack Trucks Inc. has taken the look of Mack’s Rawhide package and added it to the Mack Granite model. The result is the Granite Rawhide Edition, which combines the style of the Rawhide package and utility of the Granite to create a truck that is comfortable, visually impressive and hard working....
Tue September 16, 2008
Kenworth PremierCare Offers Some PM for a Truck’s AC
Proper maintenance of a truck’s air conditioning system can help prevent costly repairs and keep drivers comfortable and cool during the hot temperatures of summer. Kenworth PremierCare Express Air Conditioning Services are available at participating Kenworth dealers and provide a range of services from a basic inspection to a premium 27-point inspection....
Tue September 16, 2008
Caterpillar 785D Mining Truck Delivers Reduced Emissions
The Caterpillar 785D mining truck incorporates new features to boost performance and reliability, reduce engine emissions and enhance safety. The improvements also focus on component commonality to keep parts stocking and maintenance simple....
Mary Reed - Wed October 15, 2008
I-5 Project Tackled With Nickel Package
When the new I-5/SR 502 interchange is completed in Washington State next year, not only will Battle Ground be directly connected to the interstate but a new entry and exit point also will have been provided for the limited access highway, shortening the route between the two roads and leading to reduced travel time....
