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Class 7-8

Freightliner ships its first electric trucks to customers

First deliveries of eCascadia are underway, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced. Freightliner’s first two Class 8 battery electric trucks were built for Penske Truck Leasing of Reading, Pennsylvania, and NFI of Camden, New Jersey – customers at its research and development center in Portland – and will be part of Freightliner’s Electric Innovation Fleet […]

August 19, 2019

Construction Equipment

New Perkins Ecoplus oil filters designed so filter element lifts out from the top for cleaner removal

Changing an oil filter can be a messy business, but not with Perkins’ new Ecoplus range of filters. The filters are designed with a replaceable cartridge that fits inside the metal filter housing on the machine. The housing remains on the machine thus reducing waste and cost, and the filter cartridge sits at an upright […]

August 19, 2019

Contractor of the Year

Applications, nominations open for 2020 Contractor of the Year award; finalists receive ConExpo-Con/Agg trip

Equipment World’s Contractor of the Year program is celebrating its 20th year in 2020, and is offering some exciting changes to the event schedule. Next year’s event will take place during ConExpo-Con/Agg, and offer the opportunity for 12 finalists to attend the every-third-year premier construction equipment show. Designed to honor contractors who have excelled in […]

August 14, 2019

Business

When looking for veterans to hire in construction, start with your local Guard and Reserve units

Contractors looking for technicians and operators love the idea of finding somebody with military training, skills and experience. But finding them, especially if you know nothing about the military, is like using aerial reconnaissance to look for a needle in a haystack. The problem is that military members on active duty already have full-time jobs. […]

August 9, 2019

How to do Everything Better

How to not tick off the old guys on the construction site

Are you a young man or woman new to the wonderful world of construction? You may have noticed there are a lot of older guys working in this field. To stay on their good side, we offer the following advice: Show up early – 15 minutes will do the trick. Remember: Early is on time, […]

July 29, 2019

How to do Everything Better

Make sure your porta-potty meets OSHA regs

Yes, OSHA has regulations even for that, and if you pride yourself on following the letter and spirit of the agency’s law, here are the most important details: One toilet for 20 or fewer employees. If you have more than 20 employees, one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 employees. One seat and one […]

July 29, 2019

How to do Everything Better

Why turning your truck bed into a pool is a terrible idea

It might be tempting, but the physics of it are not on your side.

July 29, 2019

How to do Everything Better

How to know if you have a Sasquatch working on your construction crew

Instead of jumping in a truck and driving off at the end of the day, he just kind of fades into the woods. Instead of packing a lunch, he kills a squirrel and roasts it on a stick over the burn pile. Instead of using the ladder, he places tools and materials on the roof […]

July 29, 2019

How to do Everything Better

5 tips for staying cool in the heat for construction workers

When the temperature and humidity rise, so do the risks of heat-related illnesses and even death. In fact, heat is the leading weather-related cause of death in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 39 workers died of heat-related illnesses in 2016. Here’s what you can do to stay cool in the […]

July 29, 2019

How to do Everything Better

How to avoid caught-between accidents

OSHA says caught-between accidents are the fourth leading cause of death on construction sites. You can help prevent these accidents by taking the following precautions: Hazard recognition. Have your OSHA competent person do a hazard analysis and communicate the results to all crews. Equipment functionality. Make sure all machines are in good working order, all […]

July 29, 2019

How to do Everything Better

How to safely manage a burn pile on a construction site

Check with local authorities. You may need a permit. Wait for the right weather conditions. It should not be windy, and the area and vegetation should not be too dry. The site must be flat and free from overhanging trees or vegetation and well away from vehicles, homes, powerlines or other structures. Build the pile […]

July 29, 2019

How to do Everything Better

Top 10 signs of an embezzler in your construction company

You might want to take a closer look if the person who handles your finances shows these behaviors.

July 29, 2019