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Safety

Concrete worker run over and killed by pickup on Delaware jobsite

A construction worker in Delaware was killed last week after he was hit by a pickup truck on the jobsite. The 61-year-old worker was employed by a concrete contractor and was working on the driveway of a home being built near Lewes, Delaware, according to the Delmarva Daily Times. The Delaware State Police told the paper […]

November 4, 2014

Construction Equipment

Excavator scrapes 50 tons of sharp rock out of 2015 F-150 to test aluminum bed

When Ford unveiled the 2015 F-150 in January, it knew it would have to convince a lot of skeptics that the truck’s new aluminum body could stand up to abuse. The company has done a pretty good job of allaying concerns through efforts like secretly testing the aluminum body on construction sites and a gold […]

November 4, 2014

Construction Equipment

First Drive: Kenworth’s new T880 vocational truck has a luxury feel sure to please both drivers and mechanics

Kenworth recently debuted its new flagship T880 vocational truck. The new truck, which replaces the venerable T800, went into production late last year. It is the result of a four year, $400-million effort by Kenworth. The company recently invited us out to the Seattle area to take a ride in the new units. I came […]

November 1, 2014

Construction Equipment

The 7 latest trends in over-the-road Heavy Trucks that could impact your construction business

Significant changes are taking place in over-the-road trucking industry, changes that contractors will also see. Some are inherent in new designs. Others will require careful consideration if contractors are to receive maximum benefit. The first step to making the most of these changes is to recognize whether most of your truck fleet is an integral […]

November 1, 2014

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar launches CT681 vocational truck with new look, better ride on long hauls (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

[imagebrowser id=141] Caterpillar added a second model to its new line of vocationally-focused work trucks with the unveiling of the Class 8 CT681 truck Thursday at the company’s Edwards Proving Grounds outside of Peoria, IL. [youtube Jiws1zcqhsg nolink] Caterpillar first previewed the new truck at the ConExpo Show in Las Vegas earlier this year. The […]

October 31, 2014

Construction Equipment

Chrysler recalls more than 380,000 Ram heavy duty trucks due to fire hazard

Chrysler has announced a large recall on a range of Ram heavy duty pickup trucks due to a potential fire hazard. The problem affects 381,876 2010-2014 model year Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups as well as 4500 and 5500 chassis cabs equipped with Cummins diesel engines. Ram says a fuel heater housing could overheat and […]

October 31, 2014

Construction Equipment

You can order a sleek, MPG-boosting tonneau cover for your 2015 F-150 while you wait for the truck to get here

Even though the 2015 F-150 hasn’t hit dealership lots yet, truck cap and tonneau cover maker A.R.E. has already made its aerodynamic, custom-fitted LSII Series fiberglass tonneau cover available for the highly anticipated pickup. A.R.E.’s LSII Series is designed to be a lightweight and durable worktop for the new F-150, contributing even more gas mileage […]

October 27, 2014

Construction Equipment

IMT’s new 32 tm articulating crane provides long horizontal reach

Load and unload materials efficiently with the 32 tm crane from Iowa Mold Tooling, which delivers high working speed and precision control. The crane, which is rated at 222,050 foot-pounds, has a 15,058-pound max lifting capacity at a radius of 14 feet 9 inches, and a 69-foot 7-inch horizontal reach with eight hydraulic extensions. The […]

October 23, 2014

Construction Equipment

PHOTOS: Polaris DAGOR is the ultimate off-road military truck; could be Jeep of the 21st Century

[imagebrowser id=137] It’s the size of a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, sporting the suspension of an off-road Trophy Truck. It has a curb weight of 4,500 pounds, a payload capacity of 3,250 pounds, seats four but can carry eight and is powered by a turbo-diesel. It’s called the DAGOR, and is the latest vehicle coming out of […]

October 20, 2014

Construction Equipment

Fall is a good time to check the tread of your truck tires. Here’s an easy way to do it

A friend of mine is one of those businessmen who pinches every nickel so hard it turns into a dime. But he’s also smart—and safety minded. Every fall he has his employees pull out a quarter to check their vehicles’ tires. If a quarter is placed upside down in the center tread and the top […]

October 17, 2014

Construction Equipment

Chevrolet unveils “Toughnology” concept truck to highlight Silverado’s high-strength steel body amid buzz around aluminum

With all the talk and positive buzz surrounding Ford’s aluminum-bodied 2015 F-150, Chevrolet thought it might be a good idea to highlight the benefits of the Silverado’s high-strength steel body. The automaker’s “Toughnology” concept truck is a way of doing just that. After all, there have been lingering concerns over how durable a material aluminum […]

October 13, 2014

Construction Equipment

Freight train obliterates stuck truck and crane in tow, then derails

While attempting to cross railroad tracks in Mer Rouge, Louisiana, a truck hauling a crane became stuck on the tracks and was hit by a freight train Sunday afternoon. The scary collision was caught on camera by a woman stopped at the tracks behind the truck and posted to YouTube. As you can see in […]

October 10, 2014