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The Future of Connected Insurance for the Construction Industry

You may not have heard the term “connected insurance,” but chances are you’ve probably seen examples on TV with car insurance companies placing ads about rates based on driving style […]

TIPS TO CUT HEAVY EQUIPMENT FUEL CONSUMPTION

When fuel prices are high, finding small ways to cut consumption can really add up — and it doesn’t take months to start seeing your fuel expenses decline. If you’re […]

How Green Construction equipment could factor into future jobs opportunities

Opinions on the importance of environmental sustainability are mixed, but in a pure business sense, incorporating sustainability measures in your operations can be good for your long-term profitability. According to […]

VCES named Sennebogen tree care dealer of the year

At a recent trade show, Constantino Lannes, president of SENNEBOGEN LLC, awarded David Hill, president of Volvo Construction Equipment & Services (VCES) based in Corona, Calif., with eight branches across the state, the […]

3 Tips to Keep Asphalt Compactors up to Speed with Pavers

Many paving projects use a common practice that contractors should avoid — rolling too fast with the breakdown compactor, especially when using a vibratory compactor.

How to Size and Get the Most Out of Your Mining Excavators and Haulers

In mining, it’s important to match excavators to your haul trucks to lower your total cost of ownership for these machines. If they’re mismatched, you’ll be inefficient and burn extra […]

How Efficiency Built A Successful Mining Business

Imagine growing a business from the ground up — from a single backhoe and dump truck to a full-fledged, multi-state operation employing over 400 people and running more than 250 pieces of heavy equipment day in and day out.

Brubaker-Mann Inc. Invest in Sandvik Mobile Crushers and Screens for Continued Quality and Service

Brubaker-Mann based in California have been successfully producing colored rock from their quarries throughout the Mojave Desert for more than 50 years.

How Our Innovative “Unidrum” Concept Will Shape Future Compactor Design

Here at Volvo, we like to say innovation is in our DNA — that’s because it’s a part of everything we do, from concepts explored at our more formalized Volvo Concept Lab to current product design to blue-sky ideas that have true merit and make their way to market.

Use This Prestart Checklist to Keep Your Articulated Hauler Truck in Good Shape

A thorough equipment walkaround before starting a shift can make a big difference, and it doesn’t need to take a lot of time.