Category: Fleet Maintenance
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POWER YOUR FLEET: A COMPARISON OF BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES
*This article is sponsored by U.S. Battery When selecting batteries for various rental equipment, balancing cost-effectiveness and maximum operating time can be difficult. Since battery-powered equipment such as forklifts, mini-cranes, and aerial work platforms varies, no single battery type (technology) works the same for all of them. Understanding the various battery types and knowing their…
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POWER YOUR FLEET: A COMPARISON OF BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES
*This article is sponsored by U.S. Battery When selecting batteries for various rental equipment, balancing cost-effectiveness and maximum operating time can be difficult. Since battery-powered equipment such as forklifts, mini-cranes, and aerial work platforms varies, no single battery type (technology) works the same for all of them. Understanding the various battery types and knowing their…
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Samsara Safety Report Shows AI Reduces Construction Fleet Crashes
Samsara has released its Safety Report: Benchmarking the Future of Safety, a global analysis of 2,600 fleets based on anonymized data from approximately 20 trillion data points and billions of miles driven during the first 30 months of platform use. The report highlights that construction fleets face unique risks, with harsh events up 31% and…
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Annual Equipment Checkups: Preventive Maintenance That Pays Off
A necessary nuisance — that’s what I thought as I sat in the waiting room to complete an annual checkup. Instead of putting it off, I made it official and took time off work to get it done. It’s one of those things where, with the hectic pace of life inside and outside of work,…
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How to Prevent Fastener Failure
Fasteners are fundamental to the construction industry. They hold everything together, from the foundation to the roof. But loose fasteners can fail, and when they do, it can have serious safety implications and lead to costly repairs. Fastener failure can occur in a variety of ways. For example, bolts and screws can loosen due to…
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Closing the Payment Gap: How Factoring Keeps Dump Truck Businesses Moving
You put in the hours, you haul the loads, and the job gets done. The work moves fast, but the check doesn’t. Sometimes it takes 30 days, sometimes 90, and in the meantime, you’re facing fuel bills, payroll and repairs that can’t wait. One truck may be sitting on bad tires, another in need of…
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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…