March/April
Vol 9, No 2

Dump Trucks Are Winners
Regardless of climate, temperatures, working conditions, or weather, dump trucks have evolved into glamorous vehicles that help keep bids profitable.
By Joseph Lynn Tilton

From Jumping Jacks to Sheepsfoot Rollers
The how and what of soil compaction equipment
By Daniel P. Duffy

Tier 3 Brings Excavator Upgrades
Look for boosts in horsepower, better cooling systems, and other improvements.
By Daniel C. Brown

Building Business by Building Retaining Walls
If you're looking for new opportunities for making money moving dirt, it may pay to stretch your wings and go vertical.
By Greg Northcutt

Finding What Lurks in the Subterranean Depths
You can trace those monsters below the surface quite easily now.
By Paul Hull

Five Feet Under
Take a "just do it" attitude toward trench safety. Ignoring proper sloping, shoring, or shielding is like digging your own (or someone else's) grave.
By Carol Wasson