Jack RobertsBusinessTop-tier service means laser-like attention to details for this Florida contractorDonnie Roebuck doesn’t like to say he came into the construction industry by accident. But he’s hard-pressed to describe his entry into the world of yellow iron in any other way. Roebuck has always been fascinated with machinery and automobiles and earned an aviation maintenance degree after graduating high school in Daytona Beach, Florida. But […]June 12, 2007SafetyClass 7-8 trucks: What’s best for your job?Because there are so many powertrain, body and chassis configurations, writing a generic article about spec’ing Class 8 construction trucks can be difficult. So we’re taking a slightly different tack: We dreamed up four fictional construction trucking applications, assigned some specific, real-world needs and problems to each and then asked North American Class 8 truck […]June 12, 2007BusinessInterview with Nick Matich, general manager of International’s severe service applicationsNot many years ago, International Truck and Engine was in a long-term struggle simply to survive. As a survivor of once-mighty International Harvester, International’s parent company Navistar Financial was beset with financial and management difficulties throughout the 1980s and into the ’90s. As a result, the company’s trucks – always reliable and durable – fell […]June 12, 2007Construction EquipmentCompact excavators: 2.5 to <3 metric tonsLike any excavator, compact models in the 2.5- toJune 12, 2007BusinessGlenn Huey & Jim Rogers — Nittany Mountain Excavating, Spring Mills, PennsylvaniaJim Rogers and Glenn Huey both grew up on farms near State College, Pennsylvania, working hard and learning how to operate all types of farm and construction equipment. They met working as laborers for a construction company in the late ’70s and became fast friends, even helping one another build family homes after they married […]June 12, 2007Construction EquipmentWheel loaders: 150 to <175 net horsepowerWheel loaders in the 150 toJune 12, 2007TechnologyMack unveils all-new highway chassisIf an engine is the heart of a heavy-duty truck, then it’s fair to say that the chassis is its backbone. No one can argue a chassis isn’t vital for a construction truck. Its design determines how the truck will maneuver and handle on the road and how smooth the ride will be. More importantly, […]June 12, 2007Construction EquipmentChain-type trenchers — 76 to <100 horsepowerTimely installation of utility lines places an emphasis on quick, accurate trench excavation, utility placement and spoil replacement. Chain-type trenchers in the 76 toJune 12, 2007RoadbuildingMilling machines: 80- to 87-inch cutting widthsThey’re called many names: Milling machines, pavement profilers and asphalt cutters, among them. But regardless of the moniker, these highly specialized road-building machines with their faintly prehistoric looks fascinate both the general public and contractors alike. In fact, the History Channel will be dedicating an entire episode of its “Guts and Bolts” series to them […]June 12, 2007EquipmentMitsubishi debuts new lineupMitsubishi Fuso has completed the most extensive redesign of its Class 3 through 5 cabover trucks in 10 years. In addition to this new truck line, the company has also significantly upgraded its Class 6 and 7 models and introduced a new corporate logo, which will appear nationwide in 2005. According to Bob Aquaro, vice […]June 12, 2007Previous PagePage 16 of 21Next PageTop StoriesMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025Find out the most popular models of new and used financed mini excavators and which models are fetching the most at auction.PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceVintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventCompact equipmentMassimo Expands UTV Line with 6-Seater T-Boss 900LFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
