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Near-zero Emissions Diesel Vehicles Increased 4% Over 2022
Gasoline, diesel, natural gas and propane continue to be the primary fuel and technology choices for U.S. commercial trucks, with the population of advanced technology near-zero emissions diesels increasing 4% over 2022.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Why Fleet Connectivity is Key for Profitability
Compact Track Loaders
Prepping Construction Fleets for Natural Disasters
Lubricating Equipment
Dedicated Fuel & Lube Truck Streamlines Maintenance
Excavators
Heavy Equipment Sticker Shock? What Can Contractors Do?
Construction Technology
Construction's Inevitable Shift to Alternative Power
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Construction Technology
10 Reasons Why Construction is Slow to Adopt Tech
While the construction industry is ready and willing to embrace digital transformation, one must understand all the challenges before entering this space.
Asphalt Pavers
Contractor Choice: Who Makes The Best Asphalt Paver?
In a post on the Facebook group Asphalt Life, which has a community of almost 220,000 global members, the question of which manufacturer makes the best asphalt paver was discussed across hundreds of comments. The results will surprise you!
Batteries
Cummins, Accelera, Daimler Trucks and PACCAR Break Ground on Mississippi Battery Cell Factory
The 500-acre site will be home to a 2 million square-foot, energy efficient facility. Amplify plans to begin battery cell production in 2027 and is expected to create more than 2,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs.
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Business
Scania Establishes Erinion Charging Solutions Company
Charging stations will first be installed in European countries during the next several years. Erinion was founded by Scania to provide solutions for depot and destination charging, with the goal of accelerating electric truck adoption.
Fleet Maintenance
AI's Role in Heavy Equipment Preventive Maintenance
AI can be trained to analyze and detect video imagery that would indicate a fault or safety hazard.
Construction Technology
Volvo CE Invests $40.5M in EV Factories
In South Korea, an investment of $7.8 million is for a new battery pack production factory, and in Sweden $32.7 million has been used to advance electromobility for articulated haulers.
Construction Technology
Sensors, Connectivity and AI: The Building Blocks to a Safer, More Productive Worksite
As we look to the future, we can expect to see AI-powered robots and automated machinery performing repetitive tasks on the jobsite, such as digging trenches, moving earth, or building brick walls with great precision.
Construction Technology
Maximize Telematics Data With Equipment Maintenance Programs
Powerful maintenance management software complements telematics by providing a centralized place to collect data from multiple sources and put it to work.
Compact Track Loaders
Compact Track Loaders: Benefits & Challenges
Is a CTL right for your business? Understand the advantages, drawbacks and machine capabilities.
Expert Columns
Getting the Viscosity Right – The Fleet Owner’s Guide
Understanding and assigning the correct viscosity to your equipment is just one step on your journey toward achieving greater efficiency and reliability for your fleet.
Equipment Management
Personal Vehicle Programs Shuttle Workers to Remote Sites
One solution to address the challenge of mobilizing skilled workers to remote jobsites is the implementation of vehicle reimbursement programs.
Fleet Maintenance
Diagnostic Tools Upgrade Preventive Maintenance
Equipment care can help revolutionize the construction industry.
Diesel Engines
Caterpillar Announces 13L C13D Diesel Engine for 2026
The new engine platform offers up to a 20% increase in power and up to 25% more low-speed torque than the previous generation of Cat engines in its power class.
Fleet Maintenance
3 Tactics to Boost Construction Fleet Performance
Telematics, IoT devices, and even AI integrations have the power to significantly improve construction fleet management when utilized effectively.
Business
Despite High Prices, Optimism for Logistics Future Continues
This is the seventh time in the last eight months that the LMI has shown expansion. This growth is driven by the buildup of inventories, the subsequent tightening of warehousing, and the ongoing slow yet steady recovery in transportation.
Sustainability
100 Heavy Duty EV Charging Stations to be Installed From LA to Vegas
Greenlane announced its first commercial EV charging corridor with more than 100 chargers, modern amenities designed to increase the comfort of drivers, resilience for high uptime and ultimately moving freight more efficiently.
Trucks
2024 Ram Heavy Duty Launched at Work Truck Week
Ram was the first to achieve the 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque milestone with the Cummins I-6 Turbo Diesel, now rated at 1,075 lb.-ft. of torque.
Fleet News
Commercial Truck Fleet Electrification to Cost $1T
Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report released by the Clean Freight Coalition.
Pickup Trucks & Vans
2024 Ram Commercial ProMaster Unveiled at Work Truck Week
The 2024 Ram ProMaster features the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine paired with a segment-exclusive TorqueFlite nine-speed automatic transmission.
Trucks
Work Truck Week Attendance Up 6% in 2024
Officials are reporting record-breaking attendance at Work Truck Week this year.
FCP Video Library
What’s Next for Venco Venturo
Ian Lahmer, vice president of sales and marking for Venco Venturo Industries, discusses the company’s history with NTEA, plans for the future and more at Work Truck Week 2024. Tune in to learn more about what this company has its sights set on next.
Fleet Maintenance
Survey: Fleet Maintenance, Tire Management Digital Integration Needed
According to a recent survey, the lack of digital integration and significant portion of fleets uncertain about their inspection routines highlight critical areas for immediate action.
Business
Daimler Launches Dealer Certification for Battery-electric Vehicles
Eight dealerships have already completed the certification and the number is doubling in the coming weeks.
Fleet Maintenance
The New Age of Mobile Fuel & Service
The field fueling and service landscape has evolved to a place where contractors should feel empowered to control more of the sourcing and distribution of critical daily fluids and service needs.
Construction Technology
For HD Hyundai, the Future is in Xite
An exclusive glimpse into the company's vision and goals for construction jobsite transformation with XiteSolution President and CEO Youngcheul Cho and highlights from HD Hyundai's presence at CES 2024.
Digging Deeper
What Is a Lubrication Site Assessment & Do You Need One?
Rob King, B2B solution capability analyst at Shell Lubricants, discusses lubrication site assessments and solutions to help you maximize savings for your construction business.
Fleet News
Ecolab Expands EV Fleet With Ford Pro
Ford Pro is working with Ecolab to electrify the company’s North American sales and service fleet by 2030, beginning in California with more than 1,000 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro trucks and Mustang Mach-E SUVs.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Implementing Changes to Reduce the Total Cost of Ownership From a Lubricant Perspective
Lubricants can help keep costs down when managing a fleet of heavy equipment.
Fleet News
Continental Finalizes First Scalable Autonomous Trucking System
Continental and Aurora have finalized the design and architecture of the future fallback system and hardware of the Aurora Driver – an SAE Level 4 autonomous driving system – that Continental plans to start production of in 2027.
Equipment Management
Permitting & Safety in Mobile Fueling
For fleets considering the adoption of a mobile refueling service, permitting is one important step that adds to overall fleet safety but is often overlooked.
Asphalt
PAVE/X Essentials
Co-founder Jessica Lombardo shares what you should know about this exciting new event from IRONMARKETS that is launching this year.
Service & Fuel Trucks
Stellar Adds NXT40 Hooklift
Stellar Industries introduced the new NXT40 Hooklift.
Trucks
Daimler Truck North America Begins Series Production of Freightliner eM2 Battery Electric Trucks
The eM2 features a proprietary, fully integrated, battery electric Detroit ePowertrain. Execs say this release marks another important milestone on the company's journey to a zero-emissions product line.