Tag: Truck
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Nationwide Philanthropy Launches with Nonprofit Truck
Helix Electric, a leading electrical contracting company, kicks off “40 Years with 40 Philanthropy Events” with the donation of a Ford F150 XL truck to a San Diego nonprofit. The surprise donation to Third Avenue Charitable Organization (TACO) took place during Helix Electric’s 40th anniversary celebration on November 18 at the company’s San Diego headquarters. The event…
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A Guide to Preventing Commercial Truck Accidents in Your Fleet
As a fleet manager, you’re used to taking care of large vehicles while juggling tight schedules and multiple safety responsibilities all at once. But when truck crashes happen, you might struggle because their aftermath can feel overwhelming. You may have to deal with insurance companies, property damage, and operational delays, in addition to injured drivers…
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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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Water Truck Telemetry: Track Usage and Cut Waste
In mining, civil construction, and infrastructure projects, water trucks play an essential role. They suppress dust on haul roads, provide moisture for soil compaction, and deliver water to remote worksites. But while these vehicles are indispensable, they also represent a significant cost centre. Fuel consumption, water usage, wear and tear, and operator efficiency all impact…
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4 Tips to Make Your Truck More Family-Friendly
Pickup truck owners love the versatility of their vehicles. Trucks can be adapted to meet very needs effortlessly. However, these vehicles aren’t always family-friendly. Parents want to know how to make their truck more comfortable for all family members. The following four tips will help them achieve this goal. UV-Blocking Tint Nobody wants to get…
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Mack Delivers First Electric Refuse Truck for Clean Transportation Project in the Bronx
Mack Trucks has delivered its first electric refuse vehicle to Royal Waste Services, Inc. as part of The Bronx Is Breathing: Reimagining a Cleaner Hunts Point initiative. The deployment marks a key milestone in bringing zero-emission transportation to a historically overburdened area in New York City. The delivery is part of a $10 million award…
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Dump Truck Haulers Struggle With 60-Day Payment Delays — Here’s What’s Changing
Dump truck haulers across the U.S. are dealing with payment delays of up to 60 to 70 days, according to the National Dump Trucking Association (NDTA). These long accounts receivable (AR) cycles can strain cash flow, limit growth and make it harder for operators to take on new projects — especially as infrastructure investments ramp…
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Emergency Tow Truck & Tire Services You Can Rely On
Whether you’re heading to work, driving your kids to school, or taking a road trip, there’s nothing more frustrating than being stranded with a flat tire or a dead vehicle. Roadside emergencies happen when you least expect them—and usually at the worst possible time. In those critical moments, having access to reliable tow trucks and…
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5 Questions to Help You Choose the Right Pickup Truck
If you are thinking about getting a pickup truck, doubtless you know there are many different ones from which to choose. A company like Ford or Chevy has several pickup trucks, and there are plenty of other contenders worth looking at as well, like GMC. You will need to consider several factors before you pull…
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6 Benefits of Concrete Truck Predictive Maintenace
Predictive maintenance is rapidly transforming the landscape of fleet management across the construction industry. In the concrete industry specifically, where uptime, reliability, and efficiency are crucial, implementing a predictive maintenance strategy can provide substantial benefits. Predictive maintenance leverages data and technology to anticipate when equipment or machinery are in need of servicing. This approach is…