Tool Ownership

The Hidden Costs of Tool Ownership and How to Address Them

By Adrian Gram Having the right tools for a project is a game-changer, but it can seem like a necessary evil if you have to...

Understanding Motor Oil

Getting the right motor oil and the best value both play a role in managing preventive maintenance and expenses. Wading through the combination of...

Tire Inflation: Tips to Keep Tire Pressure at Optimum Levels

One thing is consistent when it comes to tire maintenance. Tire inflation has been, and always will be, a top concern for fleets.  “It’s been...
diesel engine care

Dealing With Diesel

Whatever the season—summer or winter—most fleet owners’ business and productivity goals make it necessary for them to keep their vehicles working throughout the year....

Geotechnical Innovation

By Michael Close, M.S., P.E. Frequently, an owner agency releases a letting for a bridge replacement or rehabilitation utilizing tried-and-true solutions without knowing that more...

7 Tips for Welding Abrasion-Resistant Plate

When welding abrasion-resistant (AR) plate to a piece of equipment, it is important to select the most appropriate filler metal for the application—whether it’s...

“The Viking” Uses Blue to Mine for Gold: Part 1 of...

They call Tony Beets “the Viking,” and as his nickname suggests, the veteran gold miner is a tough, determined character for whom failure is...

Relieving Pressure

We could all do with a little less pressure. Whether we’re talking about our jobs, home life, or even our bloodstreams, reducing pressure can...

Preparing Land-clearing Equipment 

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...

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Proper maintenance for a rig-mounted hydraulic breaker is extremely important to guarantee the longevity of a machine, which ultimately impacts a company’s bottom line....