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Cat PL161 device enables attachment tracking by smartphone, tablet
Now contractors and fleet managers can keep up with their buckets, grapples and other construction equipment attachments quickly and efficiently.
April 12, 2019
Technology
Tenna software, apps track assets, enable equipment inspections
Tenna announces the development of a new program that allows contractors to know where all their equipment, trucks and tools are. More here on Equipment World.
February 28, 2019
Roadbuilding
Carma app, Bluetooth beacons detect passengers for automatic HOV-lane toll refunds
North Texas drivers could use an app to qualify to receive toll refunds. The Carma app counts each person in a vehicle when traveling the lanes on toll roads.
October 16, 2018
Safety & Compliance
New products designed to ease ELD mandate compliance
To get ready for the December 18 federal electronics logging device mandate, companies have been releasing new software and ELDs to help the construction industry comply. Here is a sampling of some of those new products: Coretex Coretex’s ELD solution is compatible with all vehicle types, uses the company’s existing range of TMU in-vehicle hardware […]
November 27, 2017
Technology
Milwaukee Tick sticks to tools, equipment for quick locating via phone app
Milwaukee Tool’s TICK uses Bluetooth technology and a phone app to help you locate tools and equipment should they ever become lost or stolen. The plastic TICK can be placed on the tool or equipment out of sight by glue, screw, rivet or strap. The tools and equipment can then be tracked through the ONE-KEY […]
July 28, 2017
Construction Equipment
Hyundai launches 5 HL900 Series wheel loaders with more power, new cab, reduced fuel usage
Hyundai Construction Equipment has launched its new HL900 Series wheel loaders, which boost productivity by as much as 5 percent and use up to 10 percent less fuel that the previous 9A Series loaders. RELATED >> Hyundai unveils 7 HX Series excavators with new high-end cab, better control, faster cycle times (PHOTOS) Available models include the HL940, […]
August 3, 2015
Technology
10th Day of Construction Gifts: Braven BRV-X rugged bluetooth speaker brings tunes to the jobsite
Why should the guys and gals running closed-cab equipment be the only ones who get to enjoy some music while they work? With the Braven BRV-X, tradesmen, construction laborers and everyone else on the jobsite can listen to their favorite music without having to worry about the typical delicate nature of most bluetooth speakers. The […]
December 19, 2014
Construction Equipment
12 Days of Construction Gifts, Tools & Toys
It’s that time of year again. Time to face down traffic and head to the shopping malls and department stores, or, if you’re the type who prefers Amazon, have a seat on the couch and click “Add to Cart” until the gift list is complete. And if you’ve got a contractor, construction worker or little […]
December 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
Most commuters happy with new beltline signs
So far most drivers in Madison, Wisconsin, have been happy with the Department of Transportation’s new beltline signs. The DOT says the signs estimate travel times using detectors that track bluetooth signals coming from cars and/or cell phones. That information is then fired off to DOT computers in Milwaukee. “The detector calculates the time it […]
October 27, 2014
Roadbuilding
Gaming meets real-life racing with Anki Drive
If you’re looking for a last-minute holiday gift for a gamer or car enthusiast, startup company Anki may have your solution. Released in October, Anki Drive is a game that combines a miniature race track with a video game. [youtube vXINC6xau64 nolink] Autoweek reports that the game “uses artificial-intelligence-equipped robotic cars on a rollout track […]
December 20, 2013
Roadbuilding
One II One
Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood talks about distracted driving, reauthorization, infrastructure and many more current transportation issues.
May 9, 2011
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