Friday round up: Electric RTs; site monitoring; specialized transport event; NASCAR partnership

Tadano's eGR-1000XLL-1. (Image: Tadano)

With the first battery-powered rough terrain cranes hitting the North American market this year, manufacturers and customers are watching closely to see how sales perform. Can these electric newcomers, like Tadano’s futuristic EVOLT eGR-1000XLL-1, match the lifting power and reliability of diesel machines? On Monday, Crane and Transport Briefing’s Lucy Barnard reported on the triumphs and challenges of these green RTs.

Construction sites are full of risks, from safety hazards to inefficiencies that can slow down progress. But with the right monitoring system, you can reduce those risks and drive real time improvements. If you’re looking to stay competitive, it’s crucial to choose a system that fits your specific goals, writes Joel Dandrea for Crane and Transport Briefing. Companies that embrace these advancements now will be the ones leading the charge in an increasingly data-driven industry.

Wednesday’s Briefing previewed the upcoming SC&RA Specialized Transportation Symposium (STS) event, which will take place February 18-20, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. This three day event will bring together industry professionals to discuss the future of the specialized transport industry. Key sessions will address pressing issues like workforce challenges, permit harmonisation, and risk management.

What do NASCAR racing and transportation logistics have in common? As it turns out, quite a lot. Thursday’s Briefing examined how the Bennett Family of Companies has found a unique way to celebrate its 50th anniversary - by aligning its expertise in transportation and logistics with the world of NASCAR. Through a partnership with Richard Childress Racing and driver Austin Hill, Bennett has highlighted the striking similarities between the demands of motorsports and freight logistics, including precision and teamwork.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Bennett showcased its race car and NASCAR Xfinity driver Austin Hill. (Photo: Bennett)