Katie WoodRoadbuildingHeil Trailer International hires new vice president of product developmentHeil Trailer International announced that Yassir Shanshal has accepted the position of vice president of product development. Shanshal will be working out of the Global Support Center in Cleveland, Tenn., reporting to Greg Hewitt, president of Heil Trailer International. Shanshal will have overall management and technical responsibility for new product development, research and development activities, and […]August 2, 2011RoadbuildingDaimler Trucks North America’s TruckerNet mobile app now available for BlackberryDaimler Trucks North America has announced the availability of its TruckerNet commercial driver support application for RIM Blackberry devices in addition to Apple iPhone and Google Android platforms. This announcement comes, as the smartphone app surpasses 6,000 downloads since its March introduction at the 2011 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. The mobile app allows drivers […]August 2, 2011TechnologyDaimler Trucks North America’s TruckerNet mobile app now available for BlackberryDaimler Trucks North America has announced the availability of its TruckerNet commercial driver support application for RIM Blackberry devices in addition to Apple iPhone and Google Android platforms. This announcement comes, as the smartphone app surpasses 6,000 downloads since its March introduction at the 2011 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. The mobile app allows drivers […]August 1, 2011TechnologyHeil Trailer International hires new vice president of product developmentHeil Trailer International announced that Yassir Shanshal has accepted the position of vice president of product development. Shanshal will be working out of the Global Support Center in Cleveland, Tenn., reporting to Greg Hewitt, president of Heil Trailer International. Shanshal will have overall management and technical responsibility for new product development, research and development activities, and […]August 1, 2011Construction EquipmentVolvo Rents “digging” its way into Merced, ModestoVolvo Rents announced the acquisition of Valley Rental Centers, a two location construction equipment rental company based in Merced and Modesto, California. Previously co-owned by Volvo Rents franchisees Helder Garcia and Brian Silveria., the centers are located at 101 S. Hwy 59 in Merced and 4600 Salida Blvd. in Salida. Anchored by an increase in […]August 1, 2011Construction EquipmentSunbelt Rentals expands into Colorado SpringsSunbelt Rentals opened a new general tool location in Colorado Springs. Located at 5525 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, the new branch is easily accessible by I-25 and will serve all of central Colorado. The new location will be open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. The 18,000-square foot facility and accompanying four-acre […]August 1, 2011RoadbuildingCase donates engine, components display to Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeStudents at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College’s diesel and heavy equipment technician program will have hands-on access to some new instructional aids, following the recent donation by Case Construction Equipment of a diesel engine, transmission and hydraulic pump display from a Case loader/backhoe. Case had been using the equipment at its Tomahawk Customer Center in Tomahawk, […]July 28, 2011RoadbuildingCharlie Wells promoted to VP sales, marketing at East ManufacturingCharlie Wells has been appointed vice president of sales and marketing for East Manufacturing Corporation. In his new position, Wells will be responsible for all facets of direct- and dealer-based selling activities for East aluminum trailers, along with managing the marketing efforts of the company. Prior to his promotion Wells served as product manager of […]July 28, 2011RoadbuildingTowmaster announces new hires and position changesArlyn Hedtke, in-house sales, is retiring from Towmaster after 24 years of service. Hedtke has worked in various jobs throughout his career at Towmaster from welding, supervising, shipping, purchasing, and finally to sales.      Ryan Kral has been selected to replace Hedtke for In-House Sales. Kral has worked for Towmaster for four years […]July 28, 2011Construction EquipmentTowmaster announces new hires and position changesArlyn Hedtke, in-house sales, is retiring from Towmaster after 24 years of service. Hedtke has worked in various jobs throughout his career at Towmaster from welding, supervising, shipping, purchasing, and finally to sales.      Ryan Kral has been selected to replace Hedtke for In-House Sales. Kral has worked for Towmaster for four years […]July 27, 2011Previous PagePage 3 of 13Next PageTop StoriesCollectors CornerScrappy Collector Rescues, Restores Vintage Equipment in YouTube VideosSam Descutner's YouTube channel “Scrappy Industries” has more than 60,000 followers watching his missions to save machines from the scrapyard.Compact equipmentVideo: A Closer Look at Yanmar’s V7 Compact Wheel LoaderMarket PulseBest-Selling Used Construction Equipment of 2023Contractor of the YearThe 2024 Contractor of the Year: Going Above Industry Standards in EverythingThe DirtAfter Deere Split, Hitachi Emerges on Its Own in America