Casing Savings
By Phillip Mosier
Tread pattern and the cost of a tire gets a lot of attention from fleet managers running construction trucks, but it’s the...
Crack Repair
In most areas of the country, contractors are left cooped up all winter and unable to get out on the pavement. As temperatures start...
Port Tires
Port terminals are gateways for both domestic and international trade. The U.S. ports handle over 99% of the country’s overseas cargo by volume and...
The Diesel Engine Oil of the Future: PC-11
The American Petroleum Institute (API), working with engine manufacturers and oil makers, is completely redesigning heavy-duty engine oil specifications. Nearly a decade has passed...
Water Damage
Water damage is an underrated threat on construction jobsites that can cause both acute and ongoing costs to contractors and project managers. With cold...
CTL Maintenance Practices
Reduce downtime with daily and weekly checks
By George MacIntyre
Today’s high-performance compact track loaders (CTLs) can provide several productivity advantages on nearly any jobsite. However,...
Out From Behind the Eight Ball
Back in 1946, Nickolas Savko and his wife Gilda started their business in Columbus, Ohio, with a single pickup truck and a few employees....
Self-Shielded Flux-Cored Welding
For structural applications, some contractors have made the switch from stick welding to self-shielded flux-cored welding to increase productivity and give themselves a competitive...
Concrete Preservation
In 2011, the Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University launched a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a new soy-based concrete protection product...
Attachment Efficiency
As construction professionals, we understand the importance of meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of our work. From selecting the right equipment to...









