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This article will go over everything you need to know about 3D printing heavy duty truck parts. We’ll discuss the process, the materials required, and whether or not the endeavor is cost effective.

The most widespread pandemic of modern history has been active for the better part of a year. With that, there isn't much that hasn't already been said in terms of the emotional toll and drastic subsequent effects of COVID-19. From the initial shockwave to now, much of this crisis has been about acquiring the right tools to ward off an invisible threat.

From personal protective equipment, to cleaning supplies, and additional food rations, the American public might say they have never relied on grocery stores as much as they did during 2020. But what Americans may not realize is that they were actually relying on the trucking industry to keep those stores open. A resource covering the trends of trucking and transportation published by Linchpin reported that almost 70% of goods transported in America are mobilized by trucks, and if truck drivers stopped delivering their products, the majority of grocery stores would find their inventory depleted within three days.

It's safe to say that the trucking industry made a substantial impact toward supporting Americans since the pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020. But how has the trucking industry itself fared during this unprecedented time in history? As longtime supporters of the trucking and transportation sector, the team at My Little Salesman has reviewed statistics and testimony from across the industry in order to draw a consensus.

Skid steer loaders and tractors are the two preferred types commercial snow removal equipment when it comes to plowing deep snow off roads, fields and various worksites. Follow this guide to find the best snow removal equipment for your business.

Over the past few months, My Little Salesman has been a construction site behind the scenes. The project? The My Little Salesman logo. The reason? To have the logo reflect My Little Salesman’s mission of "bringing buyers and sellers together" in the 21st century. In this article, we take a look at our logos over the last 61 years and our goals for the new logo. Over the next few months, you’ll see our new logo rolled out to all My Little Salesman publications, communications, and experiences.

The year was 1958. It was the heyday of salesmen, those kings of the open road who traveled far and wide to visit their customers and close the “big deals,” relying on their extensive product knowledge, charm and drive. Salesmen were admired, respected—a man could go from rags to riches simply through the sweat he poured into his territory and the passion he had for his product.

It was a very different time, one when truck or equipment salesmen worked 9–5 and didn’t have cell phones or email—in fact, they often didn’t even have their own phones in their offices. Although they were frequently on the road, communication was limited, as they relied chiefly on pay phones and were only able to see customers in person maybe once a month.

We started Portland Tractor in 1976 by supplying the industry rebuilt and used heavy machinery parts and components. Since the beginning, we have worked hard to build a reputation for honestly communicating with customers and reliably delivering what they need in a timely manner. It was hard work, but worth every effort because of the customer relationships and people we have helped. To us, honesty means being up front with what we can do, what we can't do. The bottom line is simple we tell the truth about any used part or component and then stand behind the quality of our product. Sticking to these principles has allowed Portland Tractor to build the relationships that have become the cornerstone of our company today.

In January of 2000, Vince Anderson and Lew Tripp started Rainbow Equipment Sales with the dream to be their own bosses and sell quality, job-ready used equipment to buyers who know the value that brings to their operation. Lew puts it simply, “Lots of people can buy a piece of ‘coal’ cheap, then try to polish it up to look like a ‘diamond’. But it takes a lot of work to find those few ‘diamonds’ in the used equipment industry that don’t have all the flaws of rebuilt equipment and deliver that inventory to buyers. That is what we do, deliver the diamonds among the coal.”

James Murphy founded “James G. Murphy Co” with the idea that if you treated every customer with respect and fairness, whether they were able to bid $10,000 or $5,000,000, you would be able to build a business people trusted. That idea is still how we run James G. Murphy auctioneers today. Now a second generation business, run by brother and sister Tim Murphy and Julie Murphy-Rice; the family vision kept alive by continuing to focus on doing right by our customers.

In 1938 Israel and Rebecca Witzer founded a company dedicated to providing an outstanding product and started a dream building what would become Witzco Challenger Trailers. Dedicated to manufacturing one of the finest, heavy hauling trailers available, Witzco designs every model to be the best now, and for years to come.

As they say "form follows function", so when you see United Equipment Company’s one-of-a-kind bulldozer shaped headquarters, built back in 1976, you pretty much know what we are about. Even before we built our Bulldozer Office, we set about to build an iconic business based on solid principles, sound ideas and strong customer relationships. Our commitment to customers and service is what we look for in who we do business with as well. That is why we have been with My Little Salesman, since 1974.

Michael Crowley has been buying and selling logging and forestry equipment for more than 30 years. His goal was simply to create a service-oriented business dedicated to the buying and selling of logging equipment. In the process Mike discovered a calling and built a business that was so much more than just buying and selling logging equipment. Mike’s practice of doing business with a handshake and a sincere “thank you” for the customers who trusted him built a strong business and a reputation for delivering what customers need from anywhere or to anywhere in the country.

When our founder, Woody Clark started Woodpecker Truck & Equipment in May of 1960, he wasn’t afraid of the remote location along what is now Interstate 84 just West of Pendleton, Oregon. He envisioned a dealership that could meet all the needs of his rural customer base. His personal vision, his faith and ability to connect to his customers lead him to achieve his goals and today Woodpecker Truck & Equipment is one of the largest, full-service dealerships in the United States.

Oregon Tractor & Equipment entered the market in 1956 selling the best available used logging and construction equipment we could find. Our family owned business was founded on the belief that individual service, not a one-size-fits-all approach, is the best way to do business.

Grinders and shredders are often used interchangeably when talking about heavy equipment, but the two designs are totally different in practice. Since buying a grinder when a shredder is needed (or vice versa) is a mistake that can set your business back thousands of dollars, it’s important to know what kind of heavy duty tasks each is designed for. With this in mind, let’s take a look at the different types of shredders and grinders as well as their general applications so you’ll know which one to select.

General Trailer entered the trailer market in 1953 delivering a new logging trailer with increased payload capacity that was tough enough to withstand the demands of hauling logs. That success led them to expand into light-weight, high-payload heavy-haul trailers, which they built on the motto “delivering the best and repairing the rest!”

Typical warehouse equipment like telehandlers, order pickers and forklifts could be replaced by warehouse robots sometime in the future, experts say. The official term is called “warehouse automation solutions”, but are we ready for a robotic warehouse to become the norm, can all businesses successfully make the switch, and what does this mean for the average warehouse worker?

This month Tesla revealed the world’s first-ever electric semi truck in a direct challenge to diesel semi trucks everywhere. While addressing an excited crowd at a Tesla facility in Hawthorne, California, CEO Elon Musk promised to revolutionize the hauling industry with a better, cleaner design – along with many other large claims. Companies like Walmart and the Canadian grocery chain Loblaws have already shown interest by placing small test fleet orders, but will Tesla’s energy-efficient semis really be able to outperform diesel semi trucks upon its promised 2019 release date?

A list of the best heavy equipment engines from Cummins, Cat and Detroit. There’s a lot of different heavy duty engines to choose from to power your construction equipment, semi truck, logging truck, or other commercial vehicle, but these top picks keep selling year after year.

Some forestry workers around the world are ditching their heavy equipment and embracing draft horse logging as a low-cost and lucrative forestry operation...or are they? Let’s take a closer look at some of the reasons why horse logging is making a resurgence.

We all know that excavators are great for digging holes and clearing sites, but with additional excavator attachments, you can accomplish a whole lot more.