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Maintenance: Page 71
Safety
United Rentals opens branch, contractor supplies center
United Rentals has opened a branch in Atlanta and a contractor supplies distribution center in Denver. The 5,000-square-foot Atlanta branch offers equipment rentals, new and used equipment sales, repair and maintenance services and contractor supplies. The 32,000-square-foot contractor supplies center is the eighth of nine regional warehouses United Rentals is building in the United States […]
August 15, 2005
Maintenance
Sneak peek of bottom hopper trailer
Clement Industries’ new bottom hopper trailer, designed to address weight and payload size concerns, has 30 percent fewer parts than a typical bottom hopper, which translates into less frequent maintenance. Weighing less than 12,500 pounds, the trailer has strong front cross members and a unitized connection between the body and the suspension, eliminating cross member-to-sub-frame […]
July 25, 2005
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Maintenance
Interstate system’s anniversary prompts celebration, concerns
Fifty years ago, the dreams of individuals dedicated to “connecting every state capital with every other state capital” prompted the 100,000-mile stretch of highway American motorists drive today. The interstate highway system will turn 50 JUne 29, 2006, and amid celebrations scheduled by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association and the Federal Highway Administration […]
July 21, 2005
Maintenance
Qualcomm, SmartEquip form alliance
Qualcomm and SmartEquip have announced they will integrate Qualcomm’s GlobalTracs equipment management solution with SmartEquip’s e-FleetPro construction equipment lifecycle management applications. Qualcomm’s GlobalTracs gives fleet managers the capability to collect, transmit and manage equipment operating status and location data on demand or at user-specified intervals. SmartEquip’s e-FleetPro maintains equipment information and can create asset-specific work […]
July 11, 2005
Maintenance
4-inch pump fully enclosed in stainless steel
Pioneer Pump’s PP44S10 is a 4-inch version of its Silent Pack range of dewatering pumps. The pump is fully enclosed in stainless steel, reducing sound levels to below 62 decibels at 23 feet. A Deutz engine delivers 35 horsepower at 1,800 rpm. The PP44S10 has a maximum output of 1,400 gallons per minute and a […]
July 7, 2005
Maintenance
Off-highway transmissions increase vehicle speed
Poclain Hydraulics’ new Speed+ off-highway transmission is suitable for any vehicle needing higher speed for travel between two points. The transmission is based on Poclain’s new MW range of three- or four-speed, multi-displacement motors, which are capable of rotational speeds up to 250 rpm. The MW motor also incorporates heavy-duty bearing supports for heavy vehicles […]
July 6, 2005
Business
Lead in construction standard reopens for review
OSHA is looking to the construction industry for advice about a lead hazard regulation that went into effect in 1993. Agency officials announced June 5 they would accept comments concerning the standard through Sept. 6. Upon review, they will determine if the law should be amended or if it is even necessary. According to a […]
July 5, 2005
Maintenance
JLG announces business alignment
JLG has launched an organizational alignment the company says will support initiatives to grow its service operations, diversify channels to market and bring increased focus to its Six Sigma program. The company will expand its ServicePLUS operations, started in Houston, into the Mid-Atlantic region. The ServicePLUS umbrella will include JLG’s commercial equipment services operations in […]
July 5, 2005
Safety
United Rentals opens branches, adds to board of directors
United Rentals announced June 1 it has opened a trench safety branch in Indianapolis and a regular branch in Lufkin, Texas. The trench safety branch will rent trench shields, shoring systems, slide rail systems and steel crossing plates, as well as confined space products and other trench safety equipment. The company also offers 24-hour emergency […]
June 21, 2005
Maintenance
Hoss Equipment hires rebuild program manager
Hoss Equipment has hired Clint Preston to direct the day-to-day operations of its custom rebuild program, which focuses primarily on complete rebuilding of large Caterpillar equipment. Ed Landers, vice president of operations for Hoss, said Preston brings to the position a wealth of equipment maintenance and rebuilding experience gained through 25 years of hands-on experience […]
June 21, 2005
Business
Freightliner names plant manager
Freightliner has named Mike McCurry manager of the company’s Mount Holly, N.C., truck manufacturing plant, which produces medium-duty and vocational trucks including the Business Class M2 line of Class 5-8 vehicles. In his new job, McCurry will be responsible for the scope of plant operations including production, quality, materials, facilities engineering, human resources and maintenance. […]
June 13, 2005
Maintenance
Electric screeds offered in commercial-class pavers
LeeBoy has added an electrically heated screed option, popular in big highway-class pavers, for its commercial-class paver models 8816, 8515 and 8500. The Legend Screed System eliminates the fumes, propane tanks and maintenance required to run a gas-heated screed. Additionally, the electric screed provides an even heat with no cold spots, which gives you more […]
June 13, 2005
Maintenance
U.S. cement shortage could worsen this year
The summer season of foundation pouring and road building is just beginning to heat up and contractors and concrete suppliers across the country are already reporting delays and looming layoffs due to cement shortages. The Portland Cement Association estimates cement consumption will increase 3 percent in 2005, reaching a record level of 123.4 million metric […]
June 9, 2005
Safety
Study: One-quarter of U.S. roads in substandard shape
Approximately one in four miles of the nation’s major roads — interstates, freeways and local roads — are in substandard condition according to a Washington, D.C.-based transportation research group. TRIP‘s study, Rough Ride Ahead: Metro Areas with the Roughest Rides and Strategies to Make Our Roads Smoother, found the top three metro areas with the […]
June 8, 2005
Business
Construction fleets report high maintenance costs
Managers of construction truck fleets reported the second highest per-mile maintenance expenses in an annual study published by the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association. In the report, “2005 Heavy Duty Truck Maintenance in the U.S.A.,” construction fleets racked up an average per-mile maintenance cost of 20 cents. Owner/operators, who reported an average of 25 cents per […]
June 6, 2005
Maintenance
Rack-and-pinion drive system highlights Vermeer directional drill upgrades
Vermeer’s D24x40 Series II directional drill features a self-contained design layout to ensure optimal manpower efficiency. A 125-horsepower John Deere diesel engine provides powerful spindle torque for tough drilling conditions, while the rack-and-pinion drive system eliminates the need for chain maintenance and features bolt-on gear sections to simplify replacement demands when compared to welded sections. […]
June 6, 2005
Workforce
Federal grant to promote construction trades
To combat an anticipated worker shortage, construction industry organizations have teamed up with the Department of Labor to launch a national initiative to increase awareness of career opportunities in the skilled trades. “Skills to Build America’s Future,” a partnership between the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Association of Home Builders, the National Heavy & […]
June 3, 2005
Maintenance
Customer-driven upgrades for S-Series Oshkosh mixers
Several “real-world” enhancements have been added to Oshkosh Truck’s S-Series front-discharge mixer trucks. An improved hood with separate stop lights and turn signals has been added, giving the truck more modern styling and enhanced headlight efficiency. Pedestal-to-pedestal covered wiring now increases the overall durability of the truck’s electrical system. At the same time, the engine […]
June 2, 2005
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