Custom Truck One Source (Custom Truck) has entered into a strategic partnership with Hi-Vac Corporation. This partnership positions Custom Truck as an authorized dealer of Hi-Vac products in the United States.

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From cutting concrete to checking heights, contractors have a wide range of products to help them be more efficient and safe on the job site thanks to recent releases by Hilti. The company hosted its annual Innovation Day for media and displayed new and recent introductions, as well as a look into the future at a few innovations still on the drawing board.

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Now that the dust has started to settle in the States, the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) plans to roll out a similar ELD mandate over the next couple of years. On December 18, 2017, the United States Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented its Electronic Logging Device and Hours of Service mandate. The rule requires that motor carriers and drivers retain supporting documents to verify their driving hours. But, the biggest change that the rule instituted is requiring drivers track their hours of service (HOS) using an electronic logging device (ELD). 

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"Highway Thru Hell" features Jamie Davis Motor Truck, Davis' legendary heavy truck rescue company, as they navigate the extreme roads and relentless weather of Canada's Rocky Mountains. Taking on high-risk vehicle recoveries, Davis and his team help keep open some of the most economically important – and most inhospitable – trucking routes in North America. "Highway Thru Hell" airs on the Discovery Channel in Canada, the Weather Channel in the U.S. and streams on Netflix around the world.

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Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) President Dennis Slater issued the following statement opposing the continued escalation of trade tensions with China as a result of the Trump administration's plan to move forward with $200 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods: 

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Link-Belt is bringing a new 100RT (90-mt) rough terrain crane to the market with the longest full-power boom available. "There's not a full power boom out there that carries this capacity chart at radius," said Brian Smoot, product manager telescopic rough terrain cranes. "This will be a dominant player for rental fleets, refineries, and plant work in general, handling longer radius with ease." 

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Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) President Dennis Slater issued the following statement supporting President Trump's signing the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018, a bill helping to reduce tariffs on imports of raw materials used by U.S. manufacturers. 

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LBX Company LLC, makers of Link-Belt Excavators, Forestry Machines, Demolition and Scrap/Material Handling Equipment, is pleased to announce the opening of an Equipment Sales and Service Limited (ESS) branch in Calgary, Alberta. ESS has been a Link-Belt excavators dealer since September 1978.

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Day two of Electra Mining Africa focused on the launch of new technology and innovations at the show. More than 60 products were reviewed across three categories. Kal Tire's Gravity Assist System (GAS) received top honours in the category of International Mechanical and Technology Innovation, mainly for its simplicity and effectiveness.

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Thunder Creek Equipment has expanded its multi-tank platform of diesel fuel hauling solutions to include a new medium-duty truck body — the Multi-Tank Upfit — that can haul bulk diesel on the road without requiring a CDL or HAZMAT endorsement (Title 49 (CFR49) - local regulations may apply). Each truck is outfitted with eight independent 115-gallon tanks (920-gallon total capacity) that are only connected when a common manifold is opened at the pumping station. 

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Kinshofer offers its D-Series grapples with a new light, compact and flexible shell, ideal for sorting and demolition. The attachments feature 360-degree endless rotation for precise positioning to give construction, demolition and recycling contractors optimal control when grabbing materials. D-series grapples are available for 4,400-pound (2-ton) to 176,000-pound (80-ton) excavators. 

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Rough-terrain cranes are the workhorse lifters on many jobsites as they provide a combination of reach, capacity and movability which makes them a popular choice for purchase or rental.

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Bridgestone Americas, Inc. has announced the expansion of its off-the-road (OTR) product portfolio to include a new size of the Bridgestone VSMS2 tire. The tire is now available in size 29.5R25 in the U.S. and Canada. Designed for underground mining, landfill and salvage environments, the Bridgestone VSMS2 tire delivers a 30 percent decrease in the frequency of sidewall cuts, improving the tire's overall life cycle performance by five percent.

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Volvo Construction Equipment demonstrated the LX2 electric compact wheel loader at the Volvo Group Innovation Summit in Berlin. The prototype machine delivers zero emissions, significantly lower noise levels, improved efficiency and reduced operational costs.

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Dennis Slater, president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers on AEM joining Americans for Free Trade:

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AGF Access – Windsor, a division of AGF Access Group, Inc., was selected by EHV Power, a Quanta Services company, to supply and install a customized access solution of scaffolding and tarping for relocating power lines as part of the new  Gordie Howe International Bridge megaproject.

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CASE Construction Equipment announced that its CASE SiteWatch telematics portal is now aligned with the new Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) 2.0/ISO-15143-3 standard. The AEMP-compatible portal is populated with data provided by equipment manufacturers in a standardized format to ensure a practical and intuitive user experience for the contractor/equipment owner.

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CM Labs says that they have introduced the first simulation training solution that promotes acquisition of precision excavation and grading techniques. The Dozer Simulator Training Pack allows trainees to experience the unique feel of pushing soil and aggregate material from the seat of a virtual dozer. 

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The upgraded 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor has picked up a new feature - Trail Control. It's like cruise control for off-road driving.

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The new Cat 903D compact wheel loader, compared with its 903C2 predecessor, features a 25 percent increase in both lifting capacity and travel speed, so customers are able to do more, faster. Whether lifting a heavy pallet or sod or travelling from field to farm, the 903D is up to the task. With new optional features, such as creep control, throttle lock and work tool electrical harness, the 903D has the ability to run any number of tools.

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