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Extreme Reliability
Feb 16, 2012
Everything necessary to the operation of a commercial truck fleet revolves around finances, and financial constraints will continue to affect fleets of all sorts for years to come. more >>
2011
Lift Assist
Nov 11, 2011
Construction companies continue to discover the benefits of articulating cranes. Although articulating cranes remain relatively unfamiliar in some North American markets, many electric, water, natural gas, propane and underground construction entities are finding that cranes are capable of meeting their unique material-handling needs with greater efficiency. more >>
Fuel for Thought
Feb 01, 2011
As everyone in the construction business knows, a truck’s horsepower, torque and towing capacity are key for work and hauling. more >>
Your Livelihood in Tow
Jan 01, 2011
Years ago, contractors with compact equipment fleets did not spend much time thinking about trailers. After all, it’s the equipment that makes contractors money. The trailer is just a means to get the equipment to and from the jobsite. more >>
2010
Purpose Driven
Nov 01, 2010
When Ford Motor Co. invited me down to Fort Worth in late September, I spent two days driving around the Texas countryside, kicking the tires, pushing the pedals and pulling out all the stops on Ford’s next generation F-150 trucks. The company released four new gas engines, standard six-speed transmissions and cool new technologies like EPAS and tow/haul at the event, touting its F-150 as the most popular truck for the last 33 years. more >>
Have Trailer, Will Travel
Oct 01, 2010
Mankind has always been into mobility. From the time our primitive ancestors steadied themselves on two legs, humanity has been on the move — creating new ways for getting from point A to B. more >>
Blade Runner
Sep 01, 2010
Bad weather looks worse through a window. Winter contractors understand how treacherous travel can appear to both pedestrians and pros when watching the snow fall behind the frosty glass of a medium-duty plow truck. more >>
The Common Goal of Standardized Parts
Aug 01, 2010
Most fleet managers are under pressure to reduce maintenance costs, but aside from deferring maintenance altogether, options are limited. more >>
Our Ford Super Duty Diary
Apr 01, 2010
Out in the Bradshaw Mountains of central Arizona, at an altitude of about 5,400 ft, journalists from all over the country towed 10,000-lb trailers up narrow single-lane highways, testing the real capabilities of Ford’s upcoming 2011 Super Duty trucks at the company’s big media launch in early March. more >>
Basics of the Snow & Ice Bid
Feb 01, 2010
Bidding on work in the snow and ice industry can be a time-intensive and challenging part of the business. In order to sustain a successful, growing snow business, it can also be the most important aspect of your snow strategy. more >>
