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Singing driver inspires motorists to break out in song
I’m not going to promote taking your eyes off of the steering wheel because it’s unsafe and could cause an accident or death. However, I can’t help but smile when I watch the video of this driver singing in his car and inspiring other motorist to break out in song. I’ve been known to break […]
July 14, 2014
Excavator uprights artic truck that managed to flip and fold itself in half
The first time you see the predicament this Volvo articulated truck is in, you can’t help but wonder how on earth a truck could become so contorted. But, as do most accidents on the jobsite, it has a pretty logical explanation. According to YouTube uploader doidriveyoucrazy, the artic’s cab was lifted off the ground and […]
July 11, 2014
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“Rollin’ Coal” drivers modify diesel pickups to blast people with plumes of black smoke in protest of emissions regulations
A new trend among certain fed up drivers of diesel pickups is gaining quite a bit of attention across the country as it has led to many innocent pedestrians and bike riders being blasted with a sudden and massive plume of soot by passing trucks. It’s called “Rollin’ Coal” and according to a report from […]
July 8, 2014
Construction Equipment
The first self-driving heavy hauler is here: Daimler unveils a fully-functional autonomous Mercedes Actros prototype
Speculation about autonomous —or “driverless”—vehicles has been commonplace in the trucking industry for years. Now, Daimler has made this concept a reality. At a June 3 global press conference and demonstration in Magdeburg, Germany, Daimler is hosting its “Shaping Future Transportation 2014″ conference. And the decided star of the show is an actual, fully-functioning autonomous […]
July 3, 2014
Construction Equipment
Excavator forestry mulcher shreds a tree from tip to trunk in 10 seconds
While mulcher attachments on excavators are certainly nothing new, it’s always fun to see things in our industry make those outside of it marvel. And this video posted by DENIS CMAF back in 2012 has been making the rounds on the Internet in the last week and it’s easy to see why. Right at the […]
July 1, 2014
Workforce
Western Pennsylvania road builders launch “virtual apprenticeship” video game for recruiting teens
The Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania has come up with a promising way to attract more recruits to the industry. They’ve set up a “virtual apprenticeship” video game in which young people can find out if road building construction is right for them. According to this article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette visitors to the Future […]
July 1, 2014
Dealers
Contractor stresses importance of parts and service, tells equipment manufacturers: “You’re only as strong as your weakest dealer”
Edgar Butsch, director of equipment operations, M.A. Mortenson Company, Minneapolis, had some kind but blunt words for equipment manufacturers attending the Association of Equipment Manufacturer’s Marketing Council Seminar last week. “You’re only as strong as your weakest dealer,” said Butsch, who oversees seven equipment shop and yard facilities for Mortenson, a diverse national construction firm. “We […]
June 30, 2014
Technology
Trimble demos Google Project Tango apps that can see through walls, make editable 3D maps with the wave of a tablet
Glass is by far the most well-known hardware project still in development at Google. But it’s another project that likely has more opportunity for meaningful impact on the construction industry: Project Tango. Seeing that opportunity, the software teams at Trimble are already hard at work developing apps for Tango with pretty exciting capabilities. Using a […]
June 30, 2014
Construction Equipment
Concrete truck vaporized when barrel full of dynamite explodes
If you recognize the clip below, that’s because it might be one of the greatest things to ever happen on TV. And if not, we’re pleased to introduce it to you. Once you hear the sound this truck makes shortly before turning into dust, you might never forget it. The story behind this massive explosion? […]
June 27, 2014
Roadbuilding
What lawmakers are saying about highway funding
On Friday, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx reminded state departments of transportation that the Highway Trust Fund’s “situation remains dire.” He noted in a letter to state DOT directors that the HTF is projected to run out of money at the end of August — one month before the current highway bill, MAP-21, expires — and […]
June 23, 2014
Construction Equipment
Large wheel loader operator pulverizes boss’s Mercedes after dispute
Heated disputes happen at construction and mining sites all the time. Even the coolest of characters can get into a serious disagreement when it comes to very expensive and very precise work. But this one, particularly its resolution, brings “heated” to a whole new level. In the video below a TV interview at a jobsite […]
June 20, 2014
Construction Equipment
Caterpillar viral video star and in-house operator Ryan Neal answers your questions
As a Senior Demonstrator Instructor at Caterpillar, Ryan Neal travels the world teaching the company’s customers how to use those iconic yellow machines to get the most productivity out of them. To get that kind of job you have to have a lot of talent and Neal recently put his skills on display in a […]
June 19, 2014
Construction Equipment
Shameless thief steals roller-compactor in broad daylight, makes for least exciting getaway ever filmed
The New York Police Department is searching for the bold thief you see in the video below after he strolled into a construction company’s equipment yard in the Bronx and drove off on a MultiQuip ride-on roller-compactor in the middle of the day. According to a report from the New York Post, the thief stole the machine […]
June 19, 2014
Roadbuilding
Rep. Delaney uses graphics to tout Partnership to Build America Act as infrastructure investment
Rep. John Delaney (D-Md.) is touting his proposed legislation as a solution to America’s need for infrastructure investment. In a video released Tuesday, Delaney points out that “America needs jobs and we need to rebuild our critical infrastructure.” He says the solution is to “combine business common sense and put solutions ahead of partisanship.” Delaney […]
June 18, 2014
Construction Equipment
Lightning strikes Chevrolet Silverado in fiery direct impact that caused 2 craters
While driving along Highway 14 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada last month, Al and Betty Perry say all of a sudden they felt their Chevrolet Silverado shudder and heard something that sounded “like a sonic boom.” The couple’s truck had been hit directly by a strike of lightning. The strike was captured by a security camera […]
June 17, 2014
Construction Equipment
“Pain in the butt:” How 3 Florida contractors are dealing with the complications of Tier 4
[youtube k53Eemnie3U nolink] The lack of enthusiasm about the federally-mandated Tier 4 Interim and Final fluid handling and maintenance requirements was front and center during a contractor panel held last week at Flagler Construction Equipment, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer in Tampa, Florida. “It’s a new game in the industry for both manufacturers and contractors,” […]
June 16, 2014
Construction Equipment
Mining excavator flattens pickup truck with one smash of the bucket
The ease with which this mining excavator is able to completely smash this pickup into the ground is nothing short of amazing. It’s the Hulk Smash of heavy equipment and the ultimate display of breakout force. But what’s best about this video is that the operator isn’t quite happy with the first pass and decides […]
June 13, 2014
Roadbuilding
Watch this SUV driver’s random act of kindness
As I was doing research to catch up on the latest industry news, I came across this video and it just warmed by heart. [youtube JlzQv6O7fho nolink] According to a report from The Huffington Post, a Russian dashboard camera caught this act of kindness on a busy street. An elderly woman was struggling to cross […]
June 12, 2014
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