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Kenworth T680 Features Stunning Beautiful Design for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour

A Kenworth T680 is now adorned with a stunning exterior graphics design and in Colorado to begin the 2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree tour.
The 2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a 55-foot tall Engelmann Spruce.
Apex Transportation in Henderson, Colo., is using the T680 to transport the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the November 5th tree-harvesting ceremony in the Uncompahgre National Forest to Washington, D.C. The T680 with the beautiful design will transport the 55-foot Engelmann Spruce on a nearly 2,000-mile journey, which will include a series of outdoor community celebrations, primarily within the state of Colorado.
The graphics package features a decorated Christmas tree and the U.S. Capitol Building, 14,023-foot Wilson Peak in Colorado’s Uncompahgre National Forest, and “From Colorful Colorado to America’s Front Steps.” This year’s logo, placed on the T680 roof, incorporates the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree theme “Experience Your Nature,” names of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests in western Colorado, and Colorado state flag.
The Kenworth T680 is being driven by Theron Schmalzried and William “Butch” Hanna of Apex Transportation, a Colorado leader in flatbed trucking and specialty transportation services. Schmalzried and Hanna have 42 years and 41 years, respectively, of truck driving experience. Schmalzried has spent 23 years with Apex Transportation, while Hanna has driven for the company for 17 years.
The Kenworth T680 is equipped with a 76-inch sleeper and the PACCAR Powertrain featuring the 455-hp PACCAR MX-13 engine, PACCAR 12-speed automated transmission, and PACCAR 40K tandem rear axles. The truck is also specified with Kenworth’s “Driver’s Studio” with 180-degree passenger swivel seat and 90-degree rotating table, Kenworth Diamond VIT interior, premium Kenworth GT703 seats, predictive cruise control, Kenworth Nav+HD system, liftable lower bunk and stowable upper bunk, and Kenworth TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics.
This marks the seventh consecutive year that a Kenworth truck will deliver “The People’s Tree.”
For more information, visit the 2020 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree website (www.uscapitolchristmas
tree.com).

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Nov 24, 2020 - 4 years ago

Inland And CASE CE Launch CharityDRIVE

Inland and CASE CE Launch CharityDRIVE

Since 2016, the Okanagan Dream Rally has endeavored to positively influence the lives of thousands annually. Inland and CASE Construction Equipment, alongside the August Group and omni.auto, have participated in this immensely special supercar charity, putting a smile on the faces of children in need—and helping raise more than $1.7 million dollars for the Ronald McDonald House and other local charities the past four years.
Due to the impact of COVID-19 throughout the B.C. community, however, the Okanagan Dream Rally has been postponed for 2020. The repercussions are massive. This one-of-a-kind event was estimated to prospectively raise over $1 million this year alone for special needs children.
But that’s not where this story ends. Not by a long shot.
The Inland/CASE Construction Equipment CharityDRIVE is gearing up to fill the void left by the Dream Rally’s unavoidable absence this year. With the Ronald McDonald House of British Columbia and Yukon operating as an independent, locally-owned charity, they rely entirely on the support and generosity of the community.
The charity’s goal is to raise $50,000 for the Ronald McDonald House during these uniquely challenging times. Inland and CASE Construction Equipment is donating $10,000 to seed the initiative, in addition to donating $250 per unit sold and matching donations up to an additional $10,000.

Win The Supercar Experience Of A Lifetime
When you donate to the Ronald McDonald House OR make a purchase of CASE Construction Equipment this year, you’ll be put in the driver’s seat to win a Supercar Experience unlike any other.
Actually, it’s even better than that: With your donation or purchase, you’ll be entered to win your choice of one of two Supercar Experiences, each generously offered by Brent Marshall of omni.auto and Matt August of August Luxury Motorcars.

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Nov 23, 2020 - 4 years ago

LaPrairie Group Of Companies Grows With The Acquisition Of Two Heavy Haul Transportation Companies

LaPrairie Group of Companies, a Canadian-owned, full-service crane and transportation and logistics announces the acquisitions of Entrec Alberta Ltd. and Capstan Hauling, both divisions of Entrec Corporation – a crane and specialized transportation solutions provider.
Through the acquisitions, Entrec and Capstan will become subsidiaries of the LaPrairie Group of Companies and be managed and operated as separate businesses.
“We look forward to the added value that these acquisitions will bring. Through the offering of jack and slide services, additional transport trucks and a modern fleet of platform heavy haul trailers, we will be in a position to offer a one stop solution to existing and new customers in these complimentary industries,” said Scott LaPrairie, President and CEO of LaPrairie Group of Companies. “These additions will allow us a total load haul and place of oversized Alberta-manufactured oil and gas plant modules, contributing significantly to the transport effectiveness in the oil and gas sectors in Western Canada.”

LaPrairie Group Of Companies Grows With The Acquisition Of Two Heavy Haul Transportation Companies
For over 25 years, Entrec has provided safe, innovative crane and specialized transportation solutions for Canadians, routinely working with over-weight and over-size cargo within the oil sands, Liquefied Natural Gas (“LNG”), conventional oil and gas, mining, petrochemical, pulp and paper, infrastructure, refining, and power generation industries. Acquired by Entrec Corporation in 2018, Capstan has been providing oil and gas heavy haul transportation and picker truck services for over 18 years to the natural resources industry in Alberta and British Columbia.

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Nov 20, 2020 - 4 years ago

Utility Commemorates 100th Anniversary Of C.R. England, Inc.

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., the industry’s largest manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds, and Tautliner® curtainsided trailers is pleased to congratulate its customer C.R. England on their 100th Anniversary.
Founded in 1920, C.R. England is a refrigerated trucking and transportation company located in Salt Lake City, Utah. To commemorate their 100th anniversary, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. in conjunction with 1580 Utility Trailer presented CR England a Utility 3000R® refrigerated trailer. The trailer features Hendrickson ULTRAA-K®, TIREMAAX® Pro, Bendix® Air Disc Brakes on Conmet Preset plus alum hubs, Thermo King S-600 refrigeration unit, and a custom 100th anniversary graphics package.
“When you think about C.R. England, our dealership and Utility, you will see 10 generations across 3 families and 3 separate businesses all working together to achieve success,” said Justin Deputy, President of 1580 Utility Trailer. “We’ve been blessed to have a strong relationship with C.R. England for nearly 40 years and witness their ongoing success.”
Craig Bennett, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Utility added, “We are proud to gift this commemorative trailer to C.R. England. We recognize them as one of the top leaders in the refrigerated transportation industry and congratulate them on this great achievement.”
C.R. England services include National, Mexico, and Regional Truckload service in addition to Dedicated and Intermodal services. For more information about C.R. England, visit www.crengland.com.

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Nov 19, 2020 - 4 years ago

New Powerhouse XD Housing From Ditch Witch

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operators know that keeping their machines up and running is the key to staying profitable. With the new Ditch Witch PowerHouse XD housing, drillers can be confident that they’ll be able to keep their equipment operating at its maximum efficiency.
“In direct response to customer feedback, the rear lid pin has been removed, which reduces the hardware required on a jobsite and the likelihood of stress fractures in a critical, high-stress area,” said Josh Kennedy, Ditch Witch HDD pipe and tooling product manager. “Instead, the updated housing design only uses a lid pin and retainer pin, leaving no threads to come loose.”
The new HDD tool optimizes fluid flow to ensure spoils are removed properly, and keeps valuable electronics cooler. Having the ability to know exactly where the drill head is during a bore is essential. The PowerHouse XD is a durable and trusted housing designed and manufactured to ensure the beacon does not overheat and lose functionality.
Additionally, the fluid nozzles at the front of the housing have been recessed for greater protection against harsh conditions. This feature increases durability and helps keep the electronics within the housing in good working order.
As an added layer of protection, every Ditch Witch housing comes with an industry-exclusive, Beacon Buddy, which allows additional fluid to flow to cool electronics if they get too hot.
For more information on the Ditch Witch PowerHouse XD housing, visit https://www.ditchwitch.com/parts-service/hdd-tooling or visit your local Ditch Witch dealer.

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Nov 18, 2020 - 4 years ago

Log Truck Driver’s Safety Preparedness Saves Pick-Up Driver from a Fiery Crash

On July 22, 2020 emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision near the Nanaimo airport at Cedar Road. At around 6:00am, log truck driver Carl Wilson was hauling his fully loaded truck north on the Trans Canada Highway when he felt a “big bang” at the back of his truck.
After pulling over, Carl soon discovered a pick-up truck had slammed into the back of him and was wedged between the load.
Mosaic Forest Management employee Darryl Slater, was driving southbound at the time and came across the accident just moments after impact.
A fire had started underneath the pick-up’s hood and Carl quickly engaged his on-board safety equipment using his fire extinguisher to exhaust the flames with help from Slater who also assisted using the extinguisher from his own vehicle. Once the flames were under control enough to safely extract the driver, Carl, Darryl and two workers from the nearby Schnitzer Steel Recycling Facility proceeded to assist him to a safe location and administer a first aid assessment. The driver was coherent and apparently uninjured and able to wait for paramedics to arrive.
Carl then decided it was safe to return to the vehicle and attempt to extinguish the flames further. Darryl assisted Carl once he determined the driver was safe and they attempted to extinguish the fire until the extinguishers were exhausted. The fire began to grow shortly afterwards, and people were directed to move back. Emergency services arrived quickly and extinguished the fire completely and the pick-up driver was taken to hospital.
According to a CTV news report, the North Oyster Fire Captain, Kristopher Hill, said Wilson “Definitely saved his life. The scene might have looked a lot different if he hadn’t done what he did.”
Many factors played a part in turning this accident into a good news story. Thanks to Carl’s years of experience, his alertness to his vehicle’s behaviour, his level-headed assessment of
the situation, his quick reaction to access his on-board safety equipment and the teamwork between Carl, Darryl and the two other men from the Schnitzer Steel Recycling Facility, a driver was saved from a life-threatening and potentially fatal incident.

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Nov 17, 2020 - 4 years ago

Industry News - 2020 - Page 5 of 51

Kenworth T680 Features Stunning Beautiful Design for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour

Inland And CASE CE Launch CharityDRIVE

LaPrairie Group Of Companies Grows With The Acquisition Of Two Heavy Haul Transportation Companies

Utility Commemorates 100th Anniversary Of C.R. England, Inc.

New Powerhouse XD Housing From Ditch Witch

Log Truck Driver’s Safety Preparedness Saves Pick-Up Driver from a Fiery Crash

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