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Richard Luck (right) currently serves Luck Companies as president while his father, Charlie Luck IV, is chairman and CEO. Photo: Luck Companies

Luck Companies president details what’s next for the company

Richard Luck explores the road ahead for the company, as well as the company‘s plans to ‘ignite human potential’ in a technology-driven world. Keep Reading

Heidelberg Materials is outfitting more than 100 haul trucks throughout its operations worldwide with the Pronto autonomous haulage system. Photo: Heidelberg Materials

Heidelberg Materials to automate 100-plus trucks

After utilizing Pronto’s autonomous haulage system (AHS) in a pilot project, Heidelberg Materials will now outfit more than 100 trucks worldwide with Pronto's AHS. Keep Reading

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Episode 34: Featuring Luck Companies president Richard Luck

On this episode, Richard Luck, who was named president of Luck Companies in November, discusses a variety of topics pertaining to his company. Keep Reading

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Autonomous haul truck, wing pulley among new equipment options

Take a look at new equipment from Caterpillar, John Deere and Precision Pulley & Idler. Keep Reading

From left: Pit & Quarry managing editor Jack Kopanski moderates a producer panel comprised of Duff Quarry’s Ross Duff, Luck Stone’s Raymond Slaughter and US Aggregates’ Kristin Sweeney. Photo: P&Q Staff

P&Q Roundtable returns with Arizona meeting

The annual Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference brought industry leaders to Phoenix for education and networking. Keep Reading

Luck president updates on autonomous hauling project

Luck Companies president Richard Luck reflects on the recent success had with autonomous haulers at its Bull Run Plant and how that’s ultimately a testament to the company’s people. Keep Reading

John Deere's new 460 P-Tier autonomous articulated dump truck is designed to handle repetitive tasks around the quarry, such as transporting material. Photo: John Deere

John Deere launches autonomous haul truck

The 460 P-Tier articulated dump truck is one of several pieces of autonomous equipment the company launched during CES 2025. Keep Reading

A four-person panel discussed equipment and technology trends at the South Carolina Aggregates Association’s 2024 Workshop & Exhibition. Those involved with the panel were (from left) Stockpile Reports’ David Boardman, Blanchard Cat’s Joel Reynolds, Pit & Quarry’s Jack Kopanski, Martin Marietta’s Eric Gamble and Luck Companies’ Trevor McLouth. Photo: SCAA

Tech trends take center stage during SCAA panel discussion

Representatives from Martin Marietta, Luck Companies, Stockpile Reports and Blanchard Cat shared the latest from the industry’s front lines at a South Carolina Aggregates Association (SCAA) event. Keep Reading

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Which quarry equipment will go autonomous after haulers?

Although haul trucks are currently leading the autonomy charge within the industry, SafeAI founder and CEO Bibhrajit Halder says companies like his are also targeting other mobile equipment. Keep Reading

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