Rob Palermo
Haul Assist On-Board Weighing
The various Assist programs we’ve been rolling out over the past several years have become increasingly popular with owners, fleet managers and operators alike — and Haul Assist is no exception. Haul Assist — powered ...
How to Get More From Your Articulated Truck Investment
I hear a lot of customers talk about initial purchase price when they’re in the market for a new articulated truck. Your first reaction might be, “Yeah, I do the same thing,” and there’s ...
How to Bid Construction Jobs More Accurately with OEM Support
If you’re a construction business owner, you’ve no doubt felt the anxiety that comes along with going after the biggest job of your career. A few things probably going through your head are: Am ...
Use This Prestart Checklist to Keep Your Articulated Truck in Good Shape
A thorough equipment walkaround before starting a shift can make a big difference, and it doesn’t need to take a lot of time. Every good articulated truck operator should establish a daily routine of ...
4 Options for Overburden Mining: Rigid vs. Articulated Trucks
The process of overburden removal is a major consideration for mines. There are different ways to handle it, and each option is worthy of evaluating the cost and time to do it. If you’re ...
A Dream Becomes Reality: Working for the World Leader in Articulated Haulers
Before joining Volvo, I spent many years as a sales and marketing manager for an equipment dealer. I remember traveling with the Volvo hauler sales rep at that time and saying, “If I ever ...
5 Steps to Determine if 60-Ton Haulers Are Right for You
Since launching our A60H – the world’s first 60-ton fully articulated hauler — we’ve had a lot of interest. But being an entirely new size class to the industry, a lot of customers are ...
Full-Suspension Versus Conventional Haulers: 3 Factors to Consider
Operating conditions usually make the choice between a rigid and articulated hauler an easy one. But once a customer knows they want an articulated hauler, I often get asked just how severe the conditions ...