Maura Bohart - Fri October 26, 2007
Sawyer Tackles Muddy Terrain in Edenton, N.C.
An important part of any job is knowing which equipment to use on which terrain. William Sawyer Jr. of Sawyer’s Land Developing in Belhaven, N.C., knew the right equipment for his job was lightweight machines that could handle mud....
Wed September 12, 2007
IMT Adds Accessories to Dominator Mechanics Trucks
Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. said its new options make Dominator mechanics trucks even more productive and profitable. The CAS2545 rotary screw air compressor, welder/generator and redesigned drawer sets have expanded the options available on all of IMT’s mechanics trucks....
Wed September 12, 2007
Caterpillar Adds New Class Size With 700, 772 Trucks
The Caterpillar 770 and 772 off-highway trucks incorporate many new features to lower cost per ton. The 772 features a 50-ton (45.4 t) payload, a new size class for Cat trucks. Each of the trucks has a new engine and radiator, enhanced transmission and brakes, and a new cab and operator station....
Wed September 12, 2007
Volvo Trucks North America Offers Fuel Efficient Tractors
Volvo Trucks North America has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a comprehensive package of vehicle components for the Volvo VN to deliver high fuel efficiency and low emissions, as part of EPA’s new SmartWay tractor program....
Wed September 12, 2007
Mack Pinnacle Trucks Delivers High Fuel Efficiency
Mack Trucks Inc. is offering its long-haul highway customers Mack Pinnacle tractors certified by the U.S. EPA SmartWay program. The Certified SmartWay designation means these tractors meet EPA’s environmental and fuel efficiency standards for excellence....
Wed October 10, 2007
Roland Machinery Hosts Customer Appreciation Day
Roland Machinery Co. hosted a Customer Appreciation Day at its facility, located at 6450 Melton Road in Portage, Ind., Sept. 21. Attendees were treated to food and drinks with the employees at the branch....
Joe Kafka - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Fri October 12, 2007
State Allows Overweight Trucks, If Properly Equipped
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) Although South Dakota allows trucks to exceed load limits on its interstate highways, a state official said those truckers must have special permits and meet certain equipment specifications....
Wed September 26, 2007
Heroism of Marcor Crew Helps to Save Life of Trucker
To hear Marcor Remediation’s Project Superintendent Jonah Tebben tell the story, you’d think there was nothing special about his team’s heroic actions. But to hear the tale from the perspective of the engineering consultant who came upon the scene of a horrific accident in the California Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, you’d really appreciate the courage of the crew who saved the life of a man whose truck had crashed more than 150 ft....
Fri September 14, 2007
Florida Trucking Firm Grows Into Grinding Force
Starting up a new wood waste grinding and recycling business is extremely challenging, given the cost, expertise and business savvy needed to succeed. Companies who can draw upon personal strengths to gain a competitive edge, however, stand a far better chance of achieving that success....
Tue July 31, 2007
Terex Articulated Off-Highway Trucks Offer High Power
The Terex Generation 7 TA line of articulated off-highway trucks offer high power, high torque and Tier III emission-certified engines for maximum performance. Engine power ranges from 365 to 450 hp (272 to 336 kW) and hauling capacities range from 27.5 to 40 tons (25 to 36.5 t) with heaped capacities ranging from 20.3 to 30.3 cu....
