Thu August 28, 2014
Duraclass Unveils New Tub Body Line Design
DuraClass recently introduced the newly improved HPT “tub” body line. The line has been redesigned to meet all heavy duty dump body needs. A semi-elliptical body using high tensile steel, crossmemberless understructure, and a body sidewall without extra bracing add up to an exceptional payload-to-weight ratio....
Wed August 20, 2014
T880s Bring Fuel Economy Boost for Blacklidge Emulsions
With a patent-protected product and nationwide licensing agreements, Blacklidge Emulsions is sitting pretty. The company’s unique emulsion product has revolutionized the paving industry as transportation departments around the country spec Blacklidge’s Trackless Tack, according to the company....
Mon August 18, 2014
Depth, Distance Challenges Setup of Concrete Equipment
Construction of an iron ore collection pit in Reynolds, Ind., required both ingenuity and the right equipment to continuously pump concrete for its difficult-to-access foundation — located in a 100-ft....
Mon August 11, 2014
Philippi-Hagenbuch Introduces First Rear Eject Body Specifically for Underground Haul Trucks
For the first time in its long history of innovating rear eject technologies for truck bodies, Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. (PHIL) has developed a body specifically for haul trucks that will never be used above ground....
Fri August 01, 2014
Kenworth T880 Fills Greater Demand for Trucks in Vocational Markets
When it comes to vocational truck sales, there’s a revival going on. A year-over-year sales increase for Kenworth vocational trucks reflects growing construction activity, increased oil and gas production, and encouraging new housing starts figures, according to Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director....
Thu July 31, 2014
The Terex FD5000 ’Great Lakes’ Mixer Truck
The Terex FD5000 "Great Lakes" front discharge mixer truck is the first Terex mixer truck powered by a compressed natural gas (CNG) engine. The new 12-L Cummins ISX12G engine is available in 350-, 385- and 400-hp (261, 287 and 298 kW) packages with respective torque settings of 1,450-, 1350- and 1450-ft.-lb....
Fri July 25, 2014
Mack Trucks Helps Customers Navigate Grant Process to Obtain Public Funds
To help customers maximize their return on investment, Mack Trucks is now working with an organization to assist dealers and customers navigate through the grant process to obtain public funding for alternative fuel — and clean diesel-powered vehicles....
Thu July 24, 2014
Davis Motor Crane Service Upgrades Fleet With Big Terex Truck Purchase
Raymond and Robert Davis started Davis Motor Crane Service in Irving, Texas, more than 50 years ago with only two cranes and a passion to provide exceptional value and service to their customers. At the Terex outdoor gold lot booth during ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas, Raymond Davis placed an order for two-and-a-half times the company’s original fleet size, purchasing five new Terex T 340-1 hydraulic truck cranes....
Thu July 17, 2014
J&J Completes First Fleet of CNG Trucks
J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, a manufacturer of dump bodies, trailers, oil and gas field equipment, and custom transportation solutions, announced the completion of 11 commercial tri-axle dump bodies that will be fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG)....
Mon July 14, 2014
Terex Trucks Launches Tier IV Final Compliant Articulated Haulers in North America
Terex Trucks has announced that a range of articulated haulers that meet the requirements of new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier IV Final emissions regulations will be available in North America beginning July 2014....