Truck and Trailer Equipment Articles

Operator Safety, Ease of Maintenance, Key Elements In Felling's Re-Engineered Utility Pole Trailer →

No matter the industry, operator safety and ease of use and maintenance, are key elements that are taken into account when a company is looking into equipment acquisition. All of these elements were paramount in Felling's re-engineering process of the utility pole series trailer line. The first of these revamped models, an FT-10-1 PT, was released to the market this fall at the ICUEE (International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition) show in Louisville, Ky. Click for more...

Felling Conducts Trailer for a Cause Auction →

Felling Trailers Inc. conducted its fifth annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization, Special Olympics Minnesota. The winning bid of $2,900 was placed just minutes before the auction closed on Oct. 5, 2017. The bid winner was a local contractor from Sauk Centre, Kevin Middendorf, owner of Middendorf Construction LLC. Middendorf's son had seen the Trailer for a Cause auction in the Sauk Centre Herald, a local paper and told him "Hey dad, we need a trailer, and this looks like a nice one, you should bid on it." "So we decided to put a bid in and support the fundraiser," said Middendorf. Click for more...

Aggregate Haulers Make Statement With Kenworth T880s →

For the drivers of Jerry T. Bunn Trucking LLC and its sister company, Bunn Hauling Inc., the old adage "the more things change, the more things stay the same," couldn't be much truer. When it came time to replace trucks in 2016, Jerry T. Bunn Trucking and Bunn Hauling bought 22 Kenworth T880s equipped with 455-hp PACCAR MX-13 engines and 10-speed Eaton UltraShift Plus automated transmissions from MHC Kenworth — Raleigh. Click for more...

Delayed 9/11 Memorial in Long Island Receives Construction Contract →

The Oyster Bay Town Board approved a contract earlier this month to build the Syosset memorial park, which will include two beams from the former World Trade Center. Click for more...

New Mack Trucks Models Make Bold Statement During Two-Day Convoy →

A convoy of 10 Mack trucks featuring several new Mack Anthem models recently traveled nearly 850 miles from Allentown, Pa. to Atlanta over two days, giving truckers and the general public their first look at Mack's new highway hero. Beginning at the newly renovated Mack Customer Center on Sept. 15, the convoy left Allentown with a police escort. Dozens of people, including many Mack employees, gathered at the Mack Customer Center and along Allentown's Lehigh Street taking photos as the trucks rolled out of town. Click for more...

Hess Auctioneers LLC Celebrates 10th Anniversary →

Hess Auctioneers LLC has just marked its 10th year as a truck, trailer and equipment auction company. To kick off its anniversary celebration, the company will have a special 10-year anniversary truck, trailer and equipment auction on Oct. 20 at the auction site in Marietta, Pa. Chicken BBQ will be available for all on site registered bidders. Hess Auctioneers will be accepting consignments of trucks, trailers, dump trucks, construction/Ag equipment, pickups, classic cars, ATVs, RVs, boats, etc. Click for more...

Aluminum Trailer Manufacturer M.H. Eby Acquires Plant in Ephrata, Pa. →

M.H. Eby, a manufacturer of all-aluminum trailers and truck bodies for commercial and agricultural markets, announced its acquisition of a 95,000-sq.-ft. production facility on 17.5 acres in Ephrata, Pa. The transaction was completed Aug. 9th. "Our business has grown significantly in the past 5 years, and this acquisition allows us to expand our product lines while building more efficiently," said Travis Eby, president of M.H. Click for more...

Felling's 5th Annual Trailer For a Cause Auction to Benefit the Special Olympics Minnesota →

Felling Trailers, Inc. is conducting its fifth annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization. Felling Trailers wants to bring awareness of Special Olympics and help provide funding for the individuals who take part in and benefit from the events and services provided by Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN). One hundred percent of the winning bid will benefit Special Olympics Minnesota! The online auction can be viewed at www.felling.com/special-olympics-mn. Click for more...

Ground Breaks at Tower of Voices Memorial for Flight 93 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The construction of the Tower of Voices will stretch 93 ft. tall with 40 wind chimes to pay tribute to the 40 passengers and crew members of United Flight 93. Click for more...

Trailer Towing: What You Need to Know for Risk Management →

Trailer towing involves three primary elements: the work truck used to tow; the trailer and payload being towed; and towing system components (e.g., hitch system and safety chains). Each has limiting factors that directly affect maximum towing capability. Truck salespeople, fleet managers and end users face challenges in determining size and capacity of the trailer that can be towed based on the work truck specified or purchased. Click for more...

Kenworth T370 Comes With Heavy Front Drive Axles →

The Kenworth T370 is now available with factory-installed 18,000- and 20,000-lb. (8,164 and 9,072 kg) front drive axles. The new offering is targeted for heavy utility services, construction, municipalities, fire and rescue, and other specialty applications. The Kenworth T370 offers the Fabco FSD-18A and FSD-20A front drive axles paired with an all-new Fabco TC-548 transfer case for increased durability. Click for more...

NASA Awards $250K to Tenn. Team at Caterpillar-Sponsored 3D Printing Competition →

The multi-phase, $2.5 million 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge is designed to advance construction technology needed to create sustainable housing solutions for Earth and beyond. Click for more...

U.S. Army Embraces 3D Printing, Reduces Construction Costs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The barracks hut, or B-Hut was created via an additive manufacturing process, which allows semi-permanent buildings to be printed using concrete made from available materials. Click for more...

Caterpillar, NASA Host Out-of-This-World 3D Printing Contest →

The four-day event, which begins Aug. 23, is taking place at Caterpillar’s Demonstration and Learning Center at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill. Click for more...

TBEI Announces New General Manager/President of Travis Body & Trailer →

Truck Bodies and Equipment International, Inc. (TBEI), a Federal Signal company, announced Aug. 17, Stuart Swint has joined the company as general manager/president of Travis Body and Trailer, Inc. Swint brings over 17 years of experience to the position and joins TBEI from Marco Group International, where he was vice president of operations. Swint previously held roles of increasing responsibility for a diverse group of companies including Evergreen Tank Solutions, Williams Scotsman and M&N Construction. Click for more...

3D Concrete Printing Market Projected to Grow in Coming Years →

According to Technavio, the global growth can be attributed to these three key factors. Click for more...

J&J Announces Sales Team Expansion →

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers and J&J Truck Equipment, divisions of Somerset Welding & Steel, announced Aug. 10, that Adam Bowers and Quintin Wyandt have joined J&J's inside sales teams. Both Adam and Quintin will be responsible for handling customer inquiries, providing product information and quotes, ensuring a smooth sales process, and offering after the sale support. Adam's prior experience as a lead sales representative with an automotive engineering and parts distribution company is an asset that will be useful as he transitions into truck bodies, trailer and tank sales. Click for more...

New York County Denies Company's Request to Waive Sales Tax on Crane Purchases →

Ulster County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) members have turned down a request by 2-4 Kieffer Lane LLC to waive $975,200 in sales taxes on the purchase of $12.9 million for eight large cranes. The decision was made during an agency board meeting on Aug. 9, when officials said the company did not offer a unique retail service for the county. “After thoroughly reviewing the application and an amended application and after holding two public hearings, the IDA determined that the cranes to be purchased by 2-4 Kieffer Lane LC are not sufficiently unique or different from the cranes provided by an existing crane company in Ulster County,” he said. Click for more...

XL Specialized Trailers Launching XL 130 HDG Trailer →

XL Specialized Trailers features the new multi-axle XL 130 hydraulic detachable gooseneck (HDG) trailer in its lineup. This lightweight 2+2+2 configuration is capable of scaling 130,000 lbs. (58,967 kg) with a tandem axle set up, ideal for hauling in the southwest. The full multi-axle is 86 ft. 3 in. (26.3 m) long, while the HDG trailer is 57 ft. 3 in. (17.4 m) long. The main deck is prepped for heavy duty hauling at 28 ft. Click for more...

Cobra 230 Compact With Impact →

EvoQuip has launched a new addition to its impact crushing range: the Cobra 230 impact crusher. Matt Dickson, EvoQuip product line director said, “The Cobra 230 impact crusher is a machine that provides class-leading productivity, unmatched versatility and excellent fuel efficiency. The quick set up times, simple intuitive operation and ease of transport makes this machine an ideal solution for all applications.”The Cobra 230 has been on test with J & V Construction in Ireland. Click for more...

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