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Dump-truck loads platform comes to Alabama
The Trux dump-focused logistics platform is now available for loads originating in greater Birmingham and Huntsville. The launch is its first availability in Alabama and marks the third new metro launch for Trux in 2019, following Los Angeles, announced last month, and metro Phoenix.
February 28, 2019
Business
Dump-focused service launches in L.A. market
Online dump-truck-focused load platform Trux has opened for business with the greater Los Angeles market as the first step in an eventual national roll-out planned to take place over the course of the year.
January 17, 2019
Business
Multiple-calculator app for dump owners
The Dump Truck Math app was designed with estimators, foremen and truck owners in mind and includes three core calculators, cheats aimed to arrive at accurate rates per ton or cubic yard, number of trucks needed, and haul cost difference between two sites.
May 4, 2018
Business
Kenworth T880 Super Dump workhorse in asphalt operation
Tucci & Sonsâ asphalt delivery operation is employing two new Kenworth T880 Super Dumps, which employ three 8,000-pound steerable lift axles and an 8,000-pound steerable âflying tagâ axle for a 25-ton hauling capacity permitted under an alternative federal bridge formula used by the state of Washington.
August 3, 2016
Business
Off-road Western Star with âtransformerâ capability, new extreme-duty spec
The Western Star 6900XD Multi-Body Transformer (MBT)-40 â dubbed transformer for its ability to quickly switch out one fully functional in-cab-controlled body application for another â is the first such offering from Western Star and a new concept for off-road equipment markets.
May 13, 2016
Voices
Chris Behrens presents âKunkletown close callâ
Chris Behrensâ near-miss with a triaxle dump coming his way down a rural road after the dump âpasses a car on a double yellow line on a curve, coming into our travel lane.â
November 5, 2015
Equipment
Texas two-step: Driving Freightliner SD models
Test-run in the Freightliner 114SD unladen and a 108SD in a loaded dump application: Freightliner leaned hard on its highway tractors to develop the SD vocational line. Thatâs a good thing.
May 1, 2015
Business
Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc. tackles tough road, energy, construction projects six decades running
The GOH 225- to 250-vehicle heavy construction trucking fleet is comprised predominantly of Mack trucks, including Mack Granite dump trucks.
April 28, 2015
Business
Tonka-branded F750 lands at Work Truck Show
âWhen the sheet was lifted off the mystery truck at ⌠the 2015 Work Truck Showâ last week, reported Bruce Smith of Hardworkingtrucks.com, âno one expected to see their favorite toyâŚâ
March 9, 2015
Business
DumpTruckLoads.com board launches
A new construction industry start-up from Pennsylvania has launched a dump-truck-specific load board as an online service, accessible from both desktop and mobile browsers, that enables members to find trucks or loads. Dump truck owners can receive real-time load notifications via e-mail and text message from DumpTruckLoads.com, allowing them to work with contractors outside of their network [âŚ]
February 20, 2015
Business
Natural gas payoff: Utility, ROI in construction trucking apps
While natural gas engines and retrofits are not cheap, the key question is your return on investment. Does it pay to run a truck or a fleet on natural gas?
May 29, 2013
Channel 19
Best 2013 truck calendar cover yet
Itâs a toss-up, ultimately, among several, but this shot by Tom Schoening of Peterbilt dealer network Sioux City Truck Sales, featuring post-flood dump work in action and one confused deer, may be it.
December 3, 2012
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