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ADM offers high-tech asphalt cement tanks
Asphalt Drum Mixers (ADM) offers new high-tech asphalt cement (AC) tanks that provide an economical way to store and monitor liquid AC. Available in vertical or horizontal/portable configuration, the asphalt tanks are designed with a serpentine oil arrangement to provide a heat exchange area of more than 1,200 feet, ensuring consistent AC temperatures throughout the […]
August 21, 2009
Safety
NRMCA introduces new safety learning tools
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) released the 13th publication in its safety-related learning series, Safety Around Concrete Pumps. The new publication comes with a CD-based PowerPoint presentation, instructor notes, quiz and training documentation form to help track personnel training. For more information on Safety Around Concrete Pumps, visit NRMCA’s website.
August 3, 2009
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Trucks – August 2009
Nissan’s Titan Pro-4X Off-Road Series does double-duty by plowing through rough jobsites and hauling loads of cargo. Now in its fifth year producing full-size trucks, Nissan continues to deliver jobsite-ready performers with its 2009 Titan Pro-4X Off-Road Series. This hefty four-wheel drive truck proves capable of rolling through mud and muck thanks to large, all-terrain […]
August 3, 2009
Safety
Product Focus – August 2009
REACH OUT Elevate an operator to a working height of more than 21 feet with Lift-A-Loft’s VAL 15/28, which offers a 300-pound capacity. · Rotating mast allows 32 inches of side reach · Features fully proportional controls and can be driven at full elevation · Unit features narrow 28-inch width. SOUND SELECTIONS Choose from four […]
August 3, 2009
Safety
Maintenance – August 2009
Double or triple the life of your tires for a fraction of the price of new In most things, pinching pennies means some sacrifice in quality. But when you retread a tire you get equal or better the performance, warranty and longevity of a new tire for 30 to 50 percent of the cost of […]
August 3, 2009
Safety
Envirowatch
Concept cars and a handful of hybrids aside, we’re still in for a wait. The cars of tomorrow could present significant improvements in fuel efficiency, however, if President Obama’s newly proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards become law. If finalized, the standards would apply to model year 2012 through 2016 passenger […]
August 3, 2009
Business
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Once a small community of American demolition contractors, the National Demolition Association today reflects the changing nature of the industry. The association has expanded dramatically in scope to comprise businesses from around the world that are involved in a wide variety of services related to the demolition process. Today, the association is recognized as a […]
August 3, 2009
Business
Contractor Of The Year Finalist
Lending a helping hand is always John Cederlund’s best investment. Growing up on the northwest side of Chicago, the rules are simple – be loyal to those who are loyal you, stand up for what’s right and give a guy a break. These rules are the foundation on which John Cederlund has built a sports […]
August 3, 2009
Safety
ARTBA releases 2009 Transportation Officials and Engineers Directory
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) released the 2009 “Transportation Officials and Engineers (TO&E) Directory,” a resource that connects industry professionals with federal, state and local transportation officials. The 2009 directory offers listings of more than 6,000 organizations, including metropolitan planning organizations and officials responsible for safety and procurement issues. It also lists […]
August 3, 2009
Safety
NCCER holds Safety Management Academy
NCCER will host the Safety Management Academy, a weeklong session for corporate safety directors and field safety coordinators to learn about improving the quality of company safety programs. Participants will learn more about safety management through a series of group projects, team building exercises and case studies. The academy will be held at Clemson University […]
July 28, 2009
Safety
Silent Drive and Portable Lift Equipment introduce new mobile scissor lift
Silent Drive and Portable Lift Equipment are teaming up to manufacture and distribute the new T9000 mobile scissor lift. The towable, auto-leveling scissor lift doesn’t require a special trailer for transport. The lift features a 48-inch by 64-inch platform with a 30-inch rollout deck extension and a 28-foot maximum working height. Two 12-volt batteries provide […]
July 20, 2009
Business
Delay in reauthorization will hurt small businesses
With the above-the-fold, front-page news story that unemployment has reached 10 percent, it’s extremely disconcerting that Congress wants to delay the reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU 18 months. Today’s testimony from Michael Filipczak, president of Elkridge-based Midasco LLC on behalf of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), reiterated just how devastating this delay could be. Filipczak, a […]
July 16, 2009
Safety
Trucks – July 2009
Propane power With gas prices steadily creeping up again, is it time to consider an alternative fuel for your truck? Although its debut in the automotive industry occurred more than 80 years ago, propane continues to spur interest through products such as Roush Performance’s propane-powered Ford pickup trucks and vans. Lending its clean-burning properties, propane […]
July 16, 2009
Safety
Safety Watch – July 2009
Heavy load Trailer overloading may harm both your load and the traffic around you. The accident: A pickup truck was towing an overloaded trailer when it caused a multiple-vehicle accident, closing one road for several hours and sending four people to the hospital. The trailer, carrying a skid steer, weighed 9,220 pounds, well over the […]
July 14, 2009
Safety
Donaldson’s XRB cleaners offer greater engine performance, fuel efficiency
Donaldson’s XRB family of air cleaners increase engine performance and offer greater fuel efficiency with plastic housing for smaller, lighter air cleaners. The XRB line is useful for off-road equipment operating in medium-dust conditions and engine airflow ranging from 255 to 630 cfm. The air cleaners can tolerate temperatures ranging from -40 degrees to 180 […]
July 14, 2009
Safety
NTEA recognizes MVPs
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) recognizes companies for their commitment to safety and quality standards through its Member Verification Program (MVP). In total, 386 companies have received MVP status since the program’s beginning in May 2005. New member companies include: ABS Storage products (Detroit, Michigan) Badger Truck and Equipment (West Allis, Wisconsin) Bay Bridge […]
July 10, 2009
Safety
Reporter
On March 31, Navistar, quietly filed a challenge in a federal appeals court to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Feb. 18, 2009, certification requirements for heavy-duty engines using selective catalytic reduction (SCR). On May 4, the truck maker submitted a statement of issues to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia raising the […]
July 9, 2009
Safety
Marketplace
Editor’s Pick STABILITY ON WHEELS Gain the stability needed to manage bigger loads for heavy lifting applications, such as pipelaying, with Volvo’s 20-ton weight class EW230C wheeled excavator. A Volvo D6E EHE3 diesel engine powers the EW230C with 167 net horsepower at 2,000 rpm. A load-sensing hydraulic system features two pumps: one for the attachment […]
July 8, 2009
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