The calculator allows users to compare emissions associated with various fuels used to dry aggregate, plus fuels used by facility equipment, including vehicles. A final category addresses CO₂e attributed to electrical use. The calculator also includes emission offset credits for fuels and activities that reduce the amount of CO₂e released or that sequester CO₂. Credits are calculated for plant-based bio-fuels, recycled fuel oil, and recycled raw materials, such as reclaimed asphalt pavement and recycled asphalt shingles. Credits are also calculated for reducing mix temperatures using warm-mix asphalt technologies.

Western Star began taking Model 4700 orders last August and model production began in December. Jackson notes that the new tractor features several fifth wheel options, which he says provides the ideal solution for bulk haul, local delivery and construction applications.

“The response from our vocational customers has been overwhelmingly positive, and we’re excited to expand our offering to new markets and customers that have been eager to experience the quality and customization of a Western Star,” Guy Lemieux, marketing segment manager, Western Star, told reporters at a press event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in early May.

Available in a set-forward and set-back day cab configuration, the 4700 tractor incorporates a high visibility hood, and a wide variety of fifth wheel and wheelbase selections. Jackson says the new 4700 tractor also features one of the broadest power range offerings in a single truck model, including the lightweight and economical Cummins ISC and ISL engines, to the powerful and efficient Detroit  DD13, the 4700 features power ratings from 260 hp to 470 horsepower.  These engine options are combined with several transmission offerings including the Allison automatic, Eaton manual, and Eaton UltraShift  PLUS, which Jackson says allows the 4700 tractor to  be spec’d perfectly for many regional and bulk haul applications. In addition to the new tractor, Western Star also announced several new options for the 4700 product line.

These include the following:

*Hendrickson and Watson Chalin lift axles: Several new lift axle solutions from
Hendrickson and Watson Chalin increase the customization options for
vocational applications. The benefits include varying weight savings, SPIF
compliance, optimized packaging and added durability, to name a few.

*New roof fairings and side extenders: The addition of roof fairing and side
extenders help to improve aerodynamic performance and maximize fuel
efficiency.

*Chalmers Suspension: The durability of the Chalmers rubber spring suspension
offers increased stability and traction for off-road applications, and lower
maintenance costs on suspensions and other components such as tires.

The 4700 tractor and additional product updates are now available to order.

Chicago Pneumatic’s

The breakers work from the auxiliary output of most skid steers when used in conjunction with an oil flow divider. The oil flow divider is necessary to ensure that the correct oil flow and pressure is sent to the breaker at all times. Able to accept up to 515 psi (35 bar) of back pressure, their high pressure tolerance also permits the use of much longer hoses on job sites where space and access can be an issue.

The BRK 55 HBP is a medium weight, multi-purpose breaker, which can be adjusted to work with both 8 gpm and 5 gpm power packs. The BRK 70 HBP breakers are ideal for heavier demolition jobs and are suitable for use on tough materials such as asphalt, frozen soil, and reinforced concrete. The BRK 95 super-duty hydraulic breaker falls in the 100-foot-pound impact power class and is powerful enough to replace a small excavator with a breaker attachment in certain situations.

Remote Diagnostics, standard on all Volvo-powered VN model highway trucks, provides a connected system of vehicle management tools to help maximize vehicle uptime.

Remote Diagnostics, which helps diagnose vehicle problems before they occur, provides service case communication and documentation among Volvo Action Service, dealers and customers through ASIST, Volvo’s web-based service management tool, which comes is free for two years with the purchase of all new Volvo trucks.

Click here to view a video about Volvo’s Remote Diagnostics.

For nearly a year, Volvo field-tested Remote Diagnostics with motor carriers in the U.S. and Canada, drawing on the feedback from 15 unique customers operating more than 1,300 Volvo VNs with the service.

“With Volvo’s Remote Diagnostics, I know the vehicle’s issue before it arrives at our terminal, so I can ensure the parts and mechanics are prepared to get the vehicle back on the road, delivering freight on time to our customers,” said Joseph Egan, Sr., director of maintenance at Abilene Motor Express, based in Richmond, Va., which has long-haul, LTL and regional freight operations.

Bryan Burningham, director of maintenance at Challenger Motor Freight, also notes in a press release from Volvo: “The Remote Diagnostics service has really helped with vehicle uptime,” said  “It’s much easier to manage events with the service communication tool because it provides a very good data trail so we know what we’re working on, what we’ve done and when we expect it will be done.” Cambridge, Ontario-based Challenger is a predominantly long-haul fleet operating in Canada and the United States.

Remote Diagnostics is the first service being offered under the new Connected Vehicle Services category of the Volvo Trucks Support Services bundled aftermarket offering. Previously launched categories include the following:

Service Management
Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, Volvo Trucks offers ASIST at no charge with all new truck purchases. ASIST lets customers receive electronic estimates, approve repairs and issue a purchase order, regardless of the vehicle’s location. The online tool allows the customer to monitor vehicle status online, communicate directly with the dealer and maintain an electronic “file cabinet” of service activities.  Consolidating all maintenance events and communication in one powerful web-based tool also eliminates invoice and repair surprises.

Parts Purchasing
Volvo customers can order parts online through their local dealer. The online portal provides 24/7 access to parts availability and pricing from the local Volvo dealer. Customers can also receive nationwide credit access at all Volvo Trucks dealer locations in the U.S. and Canada through a charge card program.

Fleet Services
Volvo Trucks Support Services offers 24/7 roadside assistance through Volvo Action Services and full contract maintenance services and a variety of leasing and rental program options.

The two manuals outline possible responses to basic safety situations that may be found during normal equipment start-up, operation and maintenance. The new safety manuals - like all AEM safety manuals - are published in an illustrated format of sensible “do’s and don’ts.” The safety messages are presented in clear, readable text and illustrations to assist understanding, and the manual can be used for safety sessions on the job or in the classroom.

Content includes safety tips concerning the workplace and equipment, start up and shut down guidelines, and special operating and maintenance precautions. The AEM manuals are not a substitute for original equipment manufacturer operation guidelines.

AEM safety and training materials cover more than 40 types of equipment used in agricultural, construction, forestry and utility applications. All manuals, videos and related safety and training products are available online at www.safetymaterials.org in the AEM store. Some safety materials are offered in downloadable files or in DVD format. AEM members receive discounts on select materials.

The association’s safety-tools program has been in operation for more than 40 years, aiding accident prevention, improving worker productivity and reducing equipment repair downtime.

The new jean is a Hazard Risk Category 2 garment made with 14.75-ounce, 100-percent flame-resistant cotton denim that features a relaxed fit and leg openings that fit over work boots for added comfort.

The pugmill, conveyor and all liquid material tanks are removable for easy cleaning. All tanks are bolted in rather than welded. Asphalt emulsion and water tanks are separate components, which eliminates possible rust-through and contamination of products.

The M212 has a full-width working platform that allows operators to easily see both sides of the unit, the spreader box and the material being placed. In addition, a remote sideshift control lets the spreader box operator control the box from the ground.

The unit is powered by an onboard 99-horsepower Cummins diesel engine located at the front of the unit in an enclosed engine compartment that reduces noise for the driver and crew.

The engine features a cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system with Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) to substantially reduce emissions. Regeneration of the DPF occurs automatically without affecting machine performance. A new cooling system arrangement features larger radiator core size and improved airflow to increase ambient operating temperatures to 120° Fahrenheit (48.9° Celsius).

To offset increased space requirements of the Tier 4i engine components, Terex engineers developed a new low-profile hood design that slopes downward away from the operator to improve working visibility of the hopper. The radiator is integrated into the hood design, so the cleanest air possible is drawn for cooling engine components, so the machine runs cooler. Components from the paver’s fume recovery system have been moved from underneath the operator’s platform to under the hood, lowering operating noise levels and improving operator comfort.

Jackson notes the new tractor features several fifth wheel options, which he says provides the ideal solution for bulk haul, local delivery and construction applications.

“The response from our vocational customers has been overwhelmingly positive, and we’re excited to expand our offering to new markets and customers that have been eager to experience the quality and customization of a Western Star,” adds Guy Lemieux, marketing segment manager, Western Star.

Available in a set-forward and set-back day cab configuration, the 4700 tractor incorporates a high visibility hood, and a wide variety of fifth wheel and wheelbase selections. Jackson says the new 4700 tractor also features one of the broadest power range offerings in a single truck model, including the lightweight and economical Cummins ISC and ISL engines, to the powerful and efficient Detroit  DD13, the 4700 features power ratings from 260 to 470 horsepower.

These engine options are combined with several transmission offerings including the Allison automatic, Eaton manual, and Eaton UltraShift PLUS, which Jackson says allows the 4700 tractor to be spec’d perfectly for many regional and bulk haul applications.

In addition to the new tractor, Western Star also announced several new options for the 4700 product line. These include:

Hendrickson and Watson Chalin lift axles: Several new lift axle solutions from
Hendrickson and Watson Chalin increase the customization options for
vocational applications. The benefits include varying weight savings, SPIF
compliance, optimized packaging and added durability, to name a few.

New roof fairings and side extenders: The addition of roof fairing and side
extenders help to improve aerodynamic performance and maximize fuel
efficiency.

Chalmers Suspension: The durability of the Chalmers rubber spring suspension
offers increased stability and traction for off-road applications, and lower
maintenance costs on suspensions and other components such as tires.

The 4700 tractor and additional product updates are now available to order.

Kenworth Truck Co.

The system builds upon the company’s full-stability technology — Bendix ESP — providing fleets with a system that can help drivers in collisions, potential rollovers, and loss-of-control situations. Using a radar sensor mounted to the front of the vehicle, the system delivers both warnings and active interventions to help drivers mitigate rear-end collisions. The system provides following distance and stationary object alerts, which are always available — regardless of whether cruise control is engaged.