Category: Equipment Management
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Top 3 Things to Understand About Environmental Funding and Emissions Regulations in 2025
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in Business, Business Services, Construction, Construction Technology, Diesel Engines, Equipment, Equipment Management, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Gasoline Engines, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 – 6, Pickup Trucks & Vans, Rental, Sustainability, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Utility Vehicles, Worksite EquipmentThe trucking industry is facing uncertainty this year. With changes to emissions regulations, a new administration, and looming tariffs, the industry has a lot to consider and adjust to. After the Trump administration put a freeze on environmental funding and moved to undo previously set emission standards, there is a lot regarding advanced engines and…
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Kenworth to Discontinue W900, T800, and C500 Models
The Kenworth Truck Company announced that it will be discontinuing three of its Class 8 trucks. This change will take place in 2026 and will help the company continue to strive to meet the evolving emissions regulations and work with component constraints. The company anticipates the industry continuing to move toward more efficient technologies and…
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Kenworth Revealed Discontinuation of the W900, T800, and C500 Models
The Kenworth Truck Company announced that it will be discontinuing three of its Class 8 trucks. This change will take place in 2026 and will help the company continue to strive to meet the evolving emissions regulations and work with component constraints. The company anticipates the industry continuing to move toward more efficient technologies and…
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Ford Pro Launches New Tool, LocateFordWorkTrucks.com
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in Attachments, Business, Business Services, Construction Technology, Dealers, Equipment, Equipment Management, Featured, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 – 6, Pickup Trucks & Vans, Service Centers, Truck Accessories, Truck Parts & Components, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Utility Vehicles, Worksite EquipmentFord Pro —the commercial division of Ford Motor Company— has announced its open marketplace between upfitters and vehicle owners with the launch of LocateFordWorkTrucks.com. Ford Pro teamed up with Work Truck Solutions to provide customers with a new tool to search the nationwide inventory of upfitted versions of a variety of Ford vehicles. “LocateFordWorkTrucks.com helps…
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Q1 2025 Construction Hires and Promotions
Even though it hasn’t been a full first quarter yet, 2025 has seen multiple changes in construction industry leadership. Here is a roundup of the main promotions and recruitment. Matt Humes, national account manager for demolition at Genesis Attachments.Genesis Attachments Genesis Rehires Matt Hughes as Demolition National Account Manager Genesis Attachments announced Matt Hughes has…
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Morgan Truck Body Launches New Online Parts Store at WTW 2025
During Work Truck Week 2025, Morgan Truck Body, a North American manufacturer of light- and medium-duty freight and refrigerated van and truck bodies, announced the launch of its new online parts store. The store will serve customers nationwide, providing a wide selection of parts for box truck fleets, owners, and operators. Some of the components offered include:…
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VMAC and Stealth Power Launch New Electric Powered Air Compressor at WTW
VMAC, a compressed air manufacturer, teamed up with Stealth Power and has launched the VMAC e30, a compact and lightweight battery electric powered 30 CFM rotary screw air compressor. Attendees of NTEA’s Work Truck Week can see it unveiled on Wednesday, March 5th, at 1:45 p.m. (Booth #743). Designed specifically for next-generation electric and hybrid…
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Cojali Unveils New Jaltest Rugged Pad for Professional Diagnostics
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in Business, Business & Financial Tools, Business Services, Communication & Safety, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Dealers, Equipment, Equipment Management, Featured, Other Construction Business Software, Other Technology Solutions, Service Centers, Technology, Technology and SoftwareCojali USA, parent company to Jaltest Diagnostics, has unveiled its new Jaltest Rugged Pad, a durable tablet based on GETAC technology for the workshop. This new tablet has been developed for performance and endurance in demanding work environments. Key features include: 14” HD touch screen. Screen brightness LumiBond technology (1,000 nits). Intel Core i5 processor and…
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Why Ammonia Engines Haven’t Taken the Lead Yet
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in Business, Business Services, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Diesel Engines, Equipment, Equipment Management, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Gasoline Engines, Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8, Management Standards, Medium Duty Trucks: Class 4 – 6, Other Components, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Utility Vehicles, Worksite EquipmentStarting from 1933, ammonia engines began to be made. While slight advances were made before the 2000s, there was not the same motivation to have a working and efficient ammonia engine as there is now. Although there is an incentive to improve the ammonia engine and fuel capabilities and to create a better ammonia engine…
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Volvo Adds Hybrid Technology to New-Gen Excavators
Volvo Construction Equipment has announced the addition of hybrid models to its newest generation of excavators. These models ranging from 26 tons to 50 tons include the EC260 Hybrid, EC300 Hybrid, EC370 Hybrid, EC400 Hybrid, and EC500 Hybrid, making them the biggest models in Volvo’s hybrid portfolio. These new models deliver up to 20% better fuel efficiency than the previous series’ conventional models…