Jack RobertsBusinessContractor of the Year Finalist: Ryan BeckleyRyan Beckley would be the first to tell you he didn’t have a lot going for him when he finished high school in his hometown of Roseburg, Oregon. In fact, Oregon in general didn’t have much going for it at that time. The 1980s were rough on the state: First came the national recession in […]February 28, 2007SafetyTrucks: 2008 Dodge chassis cab trucksBigger is better on Dodge’s new Ram Chassis Cab commercial trucks. Dodge engineered the new Class 4 and 5 conventional trucks with what it says are several class-leading attributes, including the largest standard fuel tank, largest brake rotors, largest caliper pistons and best-in-class first-gear launch for maximum acceleration on vehicle takeoff. At the same time, […]February 28, 2007BusinessContractor of the Year Finalist: Eric GustafsonIt didn’t take Eric Gustafson long to figure out he didn’t want to spend a career sitting behind a desk making telemarketing phone calls. But as a 21-year-old college graduate with a new bride to support, Gustafson knew he couldn’t afford to gamble when it came to earning a living. “I didn’t have a trade […]January 7, 2007Construction EquipmentTrucks: GM’s heavy haulerIn its goal to create the ultimate heavy-duty pickup truck, General Motors divisions Chevrolet and GMC Truck have teamed up with Monroe Truck Equipment, Monroe, Wisconsin, to create a line of high-torque haulers designed for both hard work and high-profile play. The new trucks use Class 4 and 5 Chevrolet C4500 and C5500 vocational trucks […]January 7, 2007BusinessBusiness reality?Hispanic workers seem to be driven in a way that many feel Americans used to be. Partly this is propelled by the desire to escape poverty and attain a better life for themselves and their families. Partly it’s driven by a culture that places a premium on respect, social standing and pulling one’s own weight […]September 6, 2006BusinessCover Story/Productivity Guide: Skid-steer loadersSkid steers first eked out a role on construction jobsites as inexpensive workhorses used primarily in site prep and cleanup roles, applications they still excel in today. But skid steers have evolved to take on a multitude of different jobs, the result of advances in hydraulic systems and attachment technologies. Now contractors can fit a […]August 6, 2006BusinessCompact Focus: Compact wheel loaders (under 60 hp net)It is tempting to view compact wheel loaders as specialty machines since they excel in load-and-carry applications in confined workspaces. Like larger wheel loaders, compact wheel loaders feature a mid-machine articulating hinge pin, four equal size rubber tires, a rear-mounted engine, specialized loader geometry and a high-placed cab from which operators can monitor every aspect […]August 6, 2006MaintenanceTrucks: Peterbilt’s vocational trucks get a redesignPeterbilt recently undertook the largest product development investment in its 70-year history. “Our new truck lineup surpasses all expectations in the aero, traditional, vocational and medium-duty markets,” says Dan Sobic, Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice president. “All of these new trucks feature improvements to help customers operate with a greater level of productivity, efficiency […]August 6, 2006MaintenancePeterbilt’s vocational trucks get a redesignPeterbilt recently undertook the largest product development investment in its 70-year history. “Our new truck lineup surpasses all expectations in the aero, traditional, vocational and medium-duty markets,” says Dan Sobic, Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice president. “All of these new trucks feature improvements to help customers operate with a greater level of productivity, efficiency […]July 26, 2006HomeHummer’s H3 combines the best of the H2 with some all-new attributesIt’s hard to call anything Hummer builds petite. That said, the H3 SUV is a good idea that’s long overdue. H1 and H2 models continue to retain their hardcore fan base – but last summer’s high gas prices drove home the point that for most people, those two behemoths are simply too impracticable for everyday […]July 25, 2006Previous PagePage 19 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.
