Bridgestone Americas returned to AGG1 to officially debut its new V-STEEL Z TRACTION (VZT) construction tire, the company’s latest 25-in. product innovation for loader and grader applications. Bridgestone also spotlighted its full lineup of engineering solutions, a suite of best-in-class services aimed at helping customers achieve lower total cost of ownership. “Bridgestone was excited to officially debut our new VZT…
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BKT Shows EARTHMAX Tire Line at AGG1
BKT showed the best of it’s EARTHMAX tire lineup for the OTR industry at AGG1. BKT’s EARTHMAX range of tires are specifically designed to meet the special needs of the OTR industry and to ensure top performance no matter how complex the operating environment. “BKT has always considered attending the AGG1 a top priority, and this year is no different.…
Read MoreIntelliTrans: Revolutionizing Risk Management
In today’s volatile market, even a minor disruption can cripple your supply chain. IntelliTrans, offering multimodal transportation management solutions, discussed the pivotal role of transportation management systems in bolstering supply chain resilience through comprehensive risk-management strategies centralized around a single point of control. A centralized approach enables businesses to proactively identify and mitigate risks across all transportation modes, thereby enhancing…
Read MoreCan Accessibility Help Tackle the Industry’s Driver Gap?
By Diego Larrea-Puemape The driver shortage isn’t new. The need to fill idle trucks has dominated industry discussions, especially in the heavy building materials space. Beyond an aging workforce, the industry now competes against simpler routes and more predictable work schedules offered by small parcels and food delivery jobs. The high demand for drivers won’t settle tomorrow. But by positioning…
Read MoreSchenck Process Offers LOGiQ
Schenck Process offers the LOGiQ yard management system, a cloud-based software solution that combines smooth and efficient truck loading operations with fully automated weighing of bulk materials – supported by log-on terminals, which are also part of the LOGiQ product family. LOGiQ is a proven system in the cement and steel industry. However, the solution is also suitable for yard…
Read MoreBKT Delivers a Full Range of Specialty OTR Tires
From quarries to underground mines, BKT makes a full range of specialty OTR tires, designed to maximize performance and durability, even on the most challenging terrains. Getting down without downtime. Downtime can be incredibly frustrating for OTR workers, reducing productivity and output, while also impacting project delivery times. One of the biggest contributors to downtime is damaged tires. Most often…
Read MoreDoran YardCheck 360 Monitors Off-Road Tires Even When Not in Use
Doran YardCheck 360 helps off-road fleets rein in tire-related costs and stop problems before they can impact production with continuous monitoring of tire pressure and temperatures, even if the equipment is powered off. If a monitored tire inside YardCheck 360’s wireless coverage zone has low pressure, a rapid deflation event, or high temperature, fleet managers are notified. This data helps…
Read MoreHaulHub Debuts EDOT Platform
HaulHub Technologies announced the official launch of the EDOT platform. EDOT brings together a comprehensive suite of features that redefine roadway construction management and sustainability. EDOT’s journey began with the e-Ticketing solution, DOT e-Ticketing, which laid the foundation for the EDOT platform. Building on the success of e-Ticketing, now deployed across nearly 40 state transportation agencies in the United States,…
Read MoreCarriersEdge Adds Course to Help Leaders Improve Emotional Intelligence
CarriersEdge, a provider of online driver training for the trucking industry, has introduced a series of courses to help managers and supervisors evaluate and improve their leadership and teamwork skills. The first title in the series, Emotional Intelligence, is focused on ways that managers and supervisors can be perceptive to emotional states, and how they can use that knowledge to…
Read MoreFleetWatcher Adds Unauthorized/Untrained Users Functionality
FleetWatcher introduces Unauthorized Users – a new functionality that alerts supervisors when untrained/unauthorized personnel operate equipment. This new tool alerts appropriate personnel when an on-road or off-road asset is being operated/driven by a person who is not specifically authorized for that type of equipment. Immediately alerting when untrained personnel are attempting to operate equipment enhances safety and productivity while limiting…
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