hauling

Caterpillar hauled 2.2 billion tons using Cat MineStar Command for hauling, doubling the amount hauled in the 16 months since November 2018. Photo: Caterpillar

Caterpillar reaches milestone with autonomous haul trucks

Carly McFadden Published May 8, 2020

The company's autonomous trucks have hauled 2.2 billion tons since Cat MineStar Command for hauling was commercially launched in 2013. Keep Reading

The cab on the new 725 articulated truck is a bit larger than its predecessor, Cat says. Photo: Caterpillar

Caterpillar unveils new articulated truck

Carly McFadden Published Apr 7, 2020

Caterpillar introduced the 26.5-ton payload Cat 725 articulated truck designed for aggregate customers engaging in construction and related activities. Keep Reading

How to ultimately do tire maintenance right

P&Q Staff Published Feb 22, 2020

Suppliers reflect on the key characteristics of the most successful maintenance programs among aggregate producers. Keep Reading

Caldwell Stone’s tailgate upgrade improving productivity

Arielle Windham Published Feb 19, 2020

To achieve full utilization without risking public safety, Caldwell Stone management turned to Philippi-Hagenbuch, a longtime partner. Keep Reading

With a payload capacity of 101.6 short tons, the HD785-8 is built for aggregate producers. Photo courtesy of Komatsu America

Komatsu debuts high-horsepower haul truck

Kevin Yanik Published Dec 16, 2019

According to the company, its new hauler delivers excellent maneuverability and travel performance on grade for aggregate producers. Keep Reading

Philippi-Hagenbuch has remained family-owned since its founding in 1969. The company is now led by Danette Swank (middle right), L.B.’s granddaughter and LeRoy’s daughter. LeRoy (left) continues with the company as chief engineer. Also pictured are Josh Swank, vice president of sales and marketing, and Pat Hagenbuch. Photo courtesy of Philippi-Hagenbuch

Philippi-Hagenbuch earns manufacturing honor

Kevin Yanik Published Dec 12, 2019

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association bestowed its 2019 Barry L. MacLean Manufacturer of the Year award on the third-generation company. Keep Reading

According to Metso, one of its typical truck bodies weighs 20 to 30 percent less than a traditional steel-lined truck body.

Metso launches hybrid truck body at Bauma

Kevin Yanik Published Apr 10, 2019

The company is expanding into new territory with an introduction that allows quarries to haul more with less. Keep Reading

According to Libra Systems, the Sentinel system offers better fleet visibility, improved asset utilization and greater profits. Photo courtesy of Libra Systems

System positions producers to better manage truck dispatch

Kevin Yanik Published Feb 22, 2019

Libra Systems launched Sentinel, a cloud-based GPS system designed to be a complete asset management solution, at the 2019 AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo in Indianapolis. Keep Reading