Category: Fleet Maintenance
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Beyond the Weld: How Your Engine Impacts Uptime, Payload and Profit
*This article is Sponsored by Vanguard Here are three critical ways your engine directly affects your daily performance and the success of your operation. 1. Steady RPMs for Consistent Power Delivery The single most important factor for a clean, high-quality weld is a stable arc. That consistency originates with the engine’s ability to maintain a…
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How Small Engine Uptime and Efficiency Increases Rental Business ROI
For rental businesses and construction contractors, the small engine is often an overlooked component, yet it remains the primary driver of jobsite productivity. While an engine’s upfront cost may raise some eyebrows, a truly profitable engine isn’t the one with the lowest price tag. The real measure of its worth is its long-term return on…
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FieldEdge and Service Autopilot Partner with Coast on GPS-Powered Fuel Management
FieldEdge by Xplor and Service Autopilot by Xplor have announced a partnership with Coast to deliver a GPS-enabled fuel management solution for service businesses. The integration combines Coast’s smart fuel card technology with FleetSharp GPS tracking, giving fleet managers more control over fuel spending and security. The system can block unauthorized fuel purchases, track odometer…
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KOBELCO Expands Access to Trimble Earthworks 2D Grade Control in North America
KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. and Trimble have expanded their collaboration to make Trimble Earthworks 2D grade control systems available directly through select Kobelco dealers in North America. The new dealer-certified program allows contractors to purchase excavators pre-equipped with Trimble Earthworks, with training, service and support provided through the KOBELCO dealer network. Kobelco has offered a…
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KOBELCO Expands Access to Trimble Earthworks 2D Grade Control in North America
KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. and Trimble have expanded their collaboration to make Trimble Earthworks 2D grade control systems available directly through select Kobelco dealers in North America. The new dealer-certified program allows contractors to purchase excavators pre-equipped with Trimble Earthworks, with training, service and support provided through the KOBELCO dealer network. Kobelco has offered a…
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Nominations Open for For Construction Pros’ PACER Award
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in Apps, Business Services, Compaction Equipment, Concrete Equipment & Products, Construction, Construction News, Construction Safety, Construction Safety Technology, Decorative Concrete, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, Fleet News, Labor & Workforce Development, PACER Award, Paving, Personnel Management, Power, Project Management, Recommended, Rental Business, Software, Striping, Sweeping, Top Story, Trucks & Accessories, Worksite Equipment, WorkwearNominations for ForConstructionPros.com’s PACER award are now open! The PACER (Pavement, Asphalt, Concrete, Equipment, Rental) award, managed by ForConstructionPros.com and its affiliate brands, Equipment Today; Asphalt Contractor; Rental; Concrete Contractor; and Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction, recognizes construction pros on the jobsite and in the office for their accomplishments in shaping the construction industry. This award is broken down into four categories: Women in…
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Using UL-Certified Batteries to Protect Your Rental Equipment
*This article is sponsored by U.S. Battery With so many Lithium-ion batteries on the market, it isn’t easy to find high quality options that are built to higher standards. As many rental companies know, the quality of a battery can not only impact the performance of your battery-powered equipment, but also its overall safety in…
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Linxup Releases Fleet Safety Guide for Skilled Trades
Skilled tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers and construction workers rely on safe driving to keep themselves and their communities protected. In recognition of National Tradesman Day (Sept. 19) and to support that effort, Linxup has released a new guide, How to Start a Fleet Safety Program: Earn Trust, Get Driver Buy-In, and Make Safety Stick.…
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How Propane Is Making Off-Road Fleets Cleaner on a Budget
For many years, diesel has reigned supreme in the world of off-highway vehicles and equipment, but as fleet operators continue to adapt to rising costs across industries as well as tightening long-term emissions standards, alternative fuels are becoming more prevalent. From electric to biodiesel to hydrogen, various alternative fuel types offer benefits and trade-off, particularly…
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Equipment Today Announces Winners of the 2025 Contractors’ Top 50 New Products Award
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in Asphalt, Asphalt Pavers, Attachments, Awards, Compact Excavators, Compact Track Loaders, Compaction Equipment, Construction Safety Technology, Construction Technology, Contractors’ Top 50, Crane, Crawler Dozers, Crawler Excavators, Earthmoving – Compact, Earthmoving Equipment, Equipment, Equipment Management, Equipment Monitoring & Logistics, Excavators ||Attachments, Featured, Fleet Maintenance, GPS, Laser & Other, Lifting Equipment, Machine Grade Control, Pavement Maintenance, Rental, Skid Steer Loaders, Top Story, Track Loaders, Trucks, Trucks & Accessories, Wheel Dozers, Wheel Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Worksite EquipmentFor 15 years, Equipment Today’s Contractors’ Top 50 New Products Award has served as the voice of the industry, representing your equipment priorities and preferences when it comes to exploring new market offerings. The annual Contactors’ Top 50 New Products Award is designed to recognize the best new product introductions and enhancements throughout the construction…