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ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 looked and felt like shows from the not-so-distant past. Photo: P&Q Staff

2023 another strong year for the aggregate industry

Though not record-breaking for all, 2023 was another prosperous year for the aggregate industry. Keep Reading

Pronto’s autonomous hauling system allows mine operators to store saved routes and share them with trucks throughout their fleet. Photo: Pronto

How mining operations are adopting autonomy

The benefits of autonomous hauling are becoming evident as mining operations utilize the technology more. Keep Reading

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Luck Stone, Caterpillar talk autonomous hauling

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Charlie Luck discusses the history between Luck Stone and Caterpillar, detailing what led to the companies’ latest venture involving autonomous haul trucks. Keep Reading

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How Cat, Luck Stone see their latest project unfolding

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Caterpillar’s Denise Johnson and Luck Stone’s Charlie Luck share additional details about their companies’ plans to scale autonomous hauling solutions for aggregate producers. Keep Reading

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How autonomous haulers will transform the Bull Run Plant

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How do you run an active quarry operation when autonomous haulers are roaming the grounds? Luck Stone’s Charlie Luck and Caterpillar’s Denise Johnson offer perspective, sharing details about a special project in Virginia. Keep Reading

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Why Luck Stone is ultimately pursuing autonomous hauling

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Charlie Luck explains why Luck Stone is willing to take the lead for the aggregate industry in partnering with Caterpillar to develop an autonomous hauling solution – one that can eventually be commercialized for aggregates. Keep Reading

Working with Caterpillar, Luck Stone plans to deploy autonomous haul trucks at its Bull Run Plant in Virginia. Photo: P&Q Staff

How Luck Stone is shaping the future of hauling (Part 2)

Luck Stone and Caterpillar leaders provide new insights on their autonomous hauling adventure for aggregates. Keep Reading

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Silence no longer an option for industry stakeholders

P&Q’s Kevin Yanik reflects on two stories in the magazine’s February 2023 edition that touch on the idea that the aggregate industry is too often silent when moments call for voices to be heard. Keep Reading

From left: Luck Stone’s Ryan Emmons, Paige Gill, Charlie Luck IV and Travis Chewning were present at CES 2023 in Las Vegas to celebrate the company’s new venture with Caterpillar. Photo: P&Q Staff

Luck Stone, Caterpillar venturing into the unknown (Part 1)

The companies are on a journey to bring autonomous hauling to aggregates, embarking on a project that could forever change the nature of operations. Keep Reading

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