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• Selecting a vehicle-mounted generator.(Fleets) 

  On-board power in public works fleets is increasing due to the need for lighting and computerized equipment. Electrical power is a handy asset...

  Public Works, 08/01/06 by Brown, Daniel C. · More from publication

• Tips and trends in work truck safety.(Ideas & Opinions / Fleets) 

  Truck safety is a matter of life and death. That's why equipment inspections and safety training should be regular tasks in the routine of every...

  Public Works, 07/01/06 by Brown, Daniel C. · More from publication

• Automating asphalt compaction: new technology automatically controls compactive effort.(ROAD WORKS) 

  Without exception, the crews in charge of asphalt pavers and compactors have to hustle to get their jobs done and open the roads to traffic. In...

  Public Works, 06/01/06 by Brown, Daniel C. · More from publication

• Tracking trucks: with these high-tech systems, your trucks are always within range 

  Becki Fredrick and Peter McDaniel work for concrete producers of different sizes, but they have one thing in common: They're both using wireless...

  Concrete Producer, The, 04/01/06 by Daniel C. Brown · More from publication

• Backhoes go high-tech.(Fleets) 

  As Richard Brookins will tell you, a backhoe-loader is one of the most versatile tools in a fleet manager's toolbox. Brookins is the manager of...

  Public Works, 04/01/06 by Brown, Daniel C. · More from publication

• The budget face-off: tips and tricks to fight budget meltdowns.(Fleet management) 

  It's a plight shared by many. Fuel costs have shot up, but tax revenues are the same or down. You're asked to "hold the line" on costs. ...

  Public Works, 12/01/05 by Brown, Daniel C. · More from publication

• Managing your PM program--cost-effectively.(Ideas & Opinions / Fleets) 

  To make preventive maintenance (PM) cost effective, you need to strike a balance. Service intervals should be short enough to catch problems and...

  Public Works, 11/01/05 by Brown, Daniel C. · More from publication

• Help wanted: drivers: some producers rely on mentoring for driver training 

  No matter what the business and no matter what the industry, finding, training, and keeping good employees is vital. Concrete producers are no...

  Concrete Producer, The, 11/01/05 by Daniel C. Brown · More from publication

• Facing the challenges of equipment replacement.(Ideas & Opinions/Fleets) 

  If you're a fleet manager, correctly funding your equipment replacement needs is a task that presents a number of challenges. For one, you've got...

  Public Works, 10/01/05 by Brown, Daniel C. · More from publication

• Tires: exhausting the possibilities: stress safety if you repair your own tires 

  Tires: exhausting the possibilities: stress safety if you repair your own tires. Should you do tire maintenance in-house or contract for it? With...

  Concrete Producer, The, 10/01/05 by Daniel C. Brown · More from publication