Benefits of idle reduction technology Fuel and maintenance costs related to idling is a major concern for work truck fleets. Nationally, trucks burn four billion...

By Preston Ingalls Equipment has rotating and reciprocating movement subject to friction. To minimize that friction and wear, grease is applied on a routine basis....

By Jennifer Crisman Concrete has been used as a strong, durable building material for thousands of years, dating back to many ancient concrete structures that...

Equipment wears down and sometimes breaks—it’s a fact of doing business, but when it happens unexpectedly, it can lead to unnecessary downtime, costs, and...

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...

Driving the service industry in 2018 will be an explosive growth in new technologies to gather and use data. The IoT (Internet of Things)...

For many regions of the country, freezing winter temperatures keep sealcoating contractors and pavement maintenance professionals cooped up, unable to get out onto the...

For decades, the general wisdom in approaching manufacturing has been to rely on a “just in time” strategy to ensure component parts are available...

Spring is in the air, so it's time to gear up for a busy land-clearing season. As you prepare for mulching tasks, ensuring your...

Many companies overlook the opportunity to save money, decrease costs, and increase profits through effective management of fleet/equipment operating costs (fuel, repairs, parts, personnel,...