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5 Factors that can impact haul truck size selection

Oftentimes, sizing haul trucks for mining and aggregates jobs comes down to the cubic yardage of the buckets on the excavators you’re running — it can become second nature to simply pair up machine models and put them to work. And while your dealer — or even optimization tools like Volvo Site Simulation — is your best […]

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 — vehicle speed, smooth versus aggressive braking, use of turn signals, etc. In the construction industry the concept is similar — for the most part. […]

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 looking for ways to cut fuel consumption in your daily construction or mining operations, below are some fuel-saving machine features to look for, plus things […]

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 the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, 24 states plus the District of Columbia have adopted specific greenhouse gas reduction targets to address climate change. While each […]

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 SENNEBOGEN Tree Care Industry Dealer of the Year. In late 2019, VCES began representing SENNEBOGEN’s tree care handling line. “VCES’s customer focus enterprise coupled with […]

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 fuel. If you can mitigate that, you’ll lower your operating costs over time and start realizing higher profits as a result. In this post, we’ve […]

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.