Becoming a successful transport fleet owner/operator – Part 2 and 3.
Truck news has released part 2 and 3 of their series on becoming a successful haulage truck owner/operator. Part two covers record keeping, and includes aspects such as creating a budget, evaluating carriers, developing a profit and loss statement and staying organised. Part 3 deals with understanding and maximising revenue. It includes the dangers of pay-per-mile, the cost of changing carriers, working smarter and planning your week. Source: http://www.trucknews.com/videos/play/?plid=1000456490&link_source=apyr_tn
Komatsu Forest says demand for forest machines is increasing in many parts of the world.
The greatest demand increases have come from new markets such as Russia, Indonesia and South America. Komatsu Forest has recently sold more than 100 machines and 50 harvesting heads into markets such as these. Source: www.komatsuforest.com
New heavy duty brush cutter from Dymax Vortex.
It can cut grass, brush and small trees up to 6 inches (15 cm). It is available with 3 motor sizes and 2 cutting widths (60 and 80 inches/1.52 and 2.03 m). It features an 850 lb (386 kg) flywheel assembly and 4 replaceable cutting knives. Source: http://dymaxinc.com/20110422/Vortex.20110422.html