Equipment World Staff (EQW)VocationalAsphalt hauler group seeks hours exemptions for driversBy Matt Cole A group representing asphalt producers and haulers is seeking two hours-of-service exemptions for asphalt hauling truck drivers. The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has requested an exemption to allow asphalt hauling drivers to use on-duty waiting time to satisfy the 30-minute rest break requirement and an exemption to allow the drivers to […]September 13, 2017Construction EquipmentBollinger’s new four-door B1 gives modular electric truck more cargo spaceIt’s a little longer. It’s got more storage capacity. And it’s got four doors. Bollinger Motors has revealed the first image of the four-door version of its B1 all-electric sport utility truck. The image also shows off a new orange exterior color which will be available at launch. The B1’s removable panels allow it to be […]September 12, 2017PickupsFord recalls more than 140,000 F-Series trucks due to airbag, seatbelt defectsFord has issued safety recalls for its 2017 F-150, 2015-17 F-150 Crew Cab, 2017 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Crew Cab trucks. Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 935 model year 2017 Ford F-150 and Mustang vehicles for ARC passenger air bag inflators. Ford was notified by Takata, a supplier that uses the […]September 12, 2017Used heavy equipmentDownload the 2017 Used Equipment ReportFill out the information below to download your full copy of the Used Equipment Report.September 5, 2017RoadbuildingMnDOT: Recycled concrete aggregate saves money, promotes sustainabilityUsing recycled pavement as aggregate in new concrete mixes can save money and promote environmental sustainability. New design methods allow engineers to create more durable mixes from recycled aggregate than in the past, reducing the need for virgin aggregate, a diminishing and expensive resource. “This report shows that a lot can be done with recycled aggregate,” […]September 4, 2017PickupsGM recalls 700,000 pickups over power steering defectGM is recalling nearly 700,000 pickups over concerns that the electric power steering assist (EPS) could malfunction and lead to a crash. Certain 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 trucks are affected by the issue. A temporary loss of EPS assist is possible in these vehicles especially during low-speed turns which increases […]August 11, 2017PickupsDiesel Ram 1500 gets thumbs up from EPA, CARBThe wait is over. FCA reports that it has received a certificate of conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a conditional executive order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), permitting the production and sale of 2017 Ram 1500 and 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0-liter diesel engines. Approval from both […]August 1, 2017Safety & ComplianceELD mandate won’t apply to trucks with older enginesBy Matt Cole The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has posted new guidance for the electronic logging device mandate that exempts trucks equipped with model year 2000 engines and older from adhering to the mandate, regardless of the model year of the truck. However, if a truck’s model year is older than 2000, but the […]July 31, 2017MaintenanceTransition to CK-4, FA-4 heavy-duty diesel oils has been seamless for oil companiesBy Jonathan Willis Whenever new heavy-duty engine oils are launched to the public, it is the result of years of study, testing and development. Global researchers spend years working with scientists and engineers developing fuels that will meet all government and industry standards as it relates to fuel economy and emissions regulations. That’s why December’s […]July 26, 2017RoadbuildingKy. contractor moves into gutter and parapet construction by leveraging technologyFox Enterprises now constructs offset curb, gutter and parking lot “island” placements using an on-site guidance system. The system permits automated placement of those items, including tight radii. And his fleet recently expanded to a larger slipform paver that can do offset curb-and-gutter paving, but also inset pavement slab paving. “We want to be the […]July 17, 2017Previous PagePage 18 of 590Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of FeaturesCheck out the trims, features and starting MSRPs for GMC's new midsize pickup truck.Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini ExcavatorCompact Utility LoadersCloser Look: Bobcat's Largest Mini Track Loader Packs Power & PrecisionCompact equipmentKubota Launches New RTV-X Long Bed UTV for 1,200-lbs. of HaulingCompact Utility LoadersVermeer Gives Sneak Peek of its Largest Mini Track Loader: A Prototype ML180
