Brooke WisdomEquipmentTrucksQuantum Leap Is it really possible to build a truck that is 50 percent more fuel efficient in the next five years? The new SuperTruck program intends to find out. By Jack Roberts In January, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu announced the initiation of the SuperTruck Project and the selection of […]February 24, 2010Construction EquipmentProduct FocusTracks and Tires By Amy Materson BOOST TRACTION Minimize vibration and ensure a softer ride with Bobcat’s Multi-Bar Lug replacement track for compact track loaders. • Cut and crack resistant compounds extend the life of the tracks • Hard rubber outside layer offers cut resistance and traction; softer inner layer maintains flexibility • Tracks […]February 24, 2010BusinessMachine MattersCommercial class pavers Smaller and lighter than their big brothers in the highway business, pavers less than 25,000 pounds are more sophisticated than ever. By Tom Jackson Asphalt paving contractors who specialize in parking lots, paths and driveways don’t measure success by the ton; they measure it by time – as in how fast […]February 24, 2010BusinessFirst WordWho brung ya? By Gregg Terry Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the BCS National Championship game with my brother to experience our beloved Alabama Crimson Tide winning a record 13th national championship in the historic Rose Bowl. Alabama has a storied past in the college football world, largely built in the […]February 24, 2010Construction EquipmentInspection Checkpoint: How to inspect a used excavatorPay particular attention to two key areas: undercarriages and hydraulics. By Marcia Gruver Thoroughly inspecting a used excavator takes between one and two hours, so go into it with clear objectives. Know exactly how you plan to use the machine – including application and whether it will be a primary or backup machine – and […]February 24, 2010BusinessOn RecordNow hear – and see – this By Marcia Gruver During a company meeting this past summer, Randall-Reilly editors were divided up in teams, handed a digital Flip cam video camera and given assignments such as “in light of today’s economy, illustrate a new company travel policy.” You can imagine the resulting lunacy: one […]February 24, 2010MaintenanceFinal WordKeep the truth in circulation By Kirk Landers In early January an organization called the Earth Policy Institute released a report noting that the automobile population in the United States declined in 2009 for the first time since World War II, thanks to a precipitous drop in new car sales. The group concluded […]February 24, 2010RoadbuildingRoadScience: Corrosion — the enemy withinResearch continues to produce new options for owners and designers to save conrete bridges.February 1, 2010RoadbuildingFinancial District: Hurry up and waitFor cash-strapped state and local governments that have critical transportation infrastructure needs, but no money to pay for them, the coming year will be bittersweet.February 1, 2010RoadbuildingKirk Landers: How much is too much?A 25-cents-per gallon kick to the U.S. federal fuel tax starts to look attractive, whether you’re a small government conservative or a tax-and-spend liberal or just someone who wants to get to work without loss of body parts, human or automotiveFebruary 1, 2010Previous PagePage 40 of 48Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsMecalac Rolls Out 12MTX Combination Wheeled Excavator-Loader-TelehandlerThe multi-purpose machine can perform digging, loading, and material handling tasks and run a variety of high-flow attachments.TelehandlersBobcat Unveils Electric Telehandler PrototypeSafety & ComplianceContractor Faces $394K in Fines After Worker Dies in TrenchWheel LoadersLiebherr Debuts World's First Large Wheel Loader with a Hydrogen EngineDozersHyundai Breaks into the Dozer Market with HD100