Tom Jackson (TLC)Tom Jackson is the executive editor of Equipment World magazine and has been writing about construction and related fields for 26 years. A 1979 graduate from the University of Alabama, Jackson is also a U.S. Army veteran and a father of two.BusinessEmployers must now use I-9 Form to verify employment eligibilityNew employees have to fill out an Employment Eligibility Form to verify that they are eligible to work for your company. Get details on Total Landscape Care!January 27, 2017BusinessPro Comp intros suspension kits for ’15 Ford Super Duty, 22″ Extreme MT tireAs the Ford Super Duty has been the most accessory-friendly truck on the market, Pro Comp is now offering suspension kits. Learn more on Total Landscape Care.December 14, 2016Class 3-6Chevy unveils Carhartt Silverado 2500HD: sharp work truckIt makes perfect sense that Chevrolet would team up with Detroit's Carhartt to create a themed truck. Click to read more on the Silverado 2500HD Carhartt.November 11, 2016BusinessStrongArm exoskeletons aim to eliminate back injuries in constructionStrongArm Technologies says their ErgoSkeleton braces are designed for anyone who does a lot of bending and carrying heavy loads -- from construction workers to athletes.May 30, 2016BusinessHilti introduces concrete saws with no-choke startHilti eliminated manual choke with its new “Easy Start” technology in the DSH 700-X and DSH 900-X handheld concrete saws, recently unveiled at World of Concrete.February 9, 2016BusinessDeWalt’s new grinder improves safety, productivity, ergonomicsDeWalt has taken a number of steps to reduce the risks of using their new small angle grinder models, the DWE4222N, DWE4222 and DWE4224.January 22, 2016SafetyMujjo makes premium gloves with touchscreen capabilitiesMujjo gloves are designed to keep your digits from freezing yet still allow you to use the touchscreens on your phone or tablet without having to remove a glove.December 26, 2015Landscaping equipmentCat ups the ante with 4 new small-frame skid steers, CTLs with D-series DNA, smart hydraulicsAt its Athens, Georgia, factory Caterpillar unveiled four new small-frame skid steers and compact track loaders. The new machines are the smallest yet to offer the D-series technology and electro-hydraulics that Cat first revealed with 16 larger skid steers and compact track loaders in 2013. These “smart” hydraulic controls offer up a bucket-load of improvements, […]April 27, 2015Design-BuildWater shortage in California the result of 40 years of delusional infrastructure neglectCalifornia’s water shortage looms large in the headlines this spring. What few are talking about, however, is that the shortage is entirely man made. While the shortage is being blamed on global warming, big developers and big agriculture, it’s really the fault of big-headed people with a small vision of the future. These dire circumstances […]April 8, 2015BusinessCoolbox is the digital Swiss Army Knife of toolboxes: USB charging, Bluetooth speakers, much moreIf Apple had designed a toolbox, the Coolbox would be it. For starters it has: two USB ports to charge your phone or other devices; 40-watt Bluetooth speakers to play your favorite work tunes; a retractable 12-foot extension cord and a three-way splitter so you can plug in additional tools; a 20 volt internal lithium ion […]April 7, 2015Previous PagePage 2 of 9Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentWacker Neuson brings its WL250 compact articulated wheel loader to the U.S.CWLs will eventually replace skid steers, the company says. The 2-metric-ton WL250 features a 0.32-cubic-yard bucket, low height, quick acceleration.EquipmentTELO MT1 “Mini” Electric Pickup Truck could be right for tight jobsitesEquipmentTough machine for light jobs: Kubota launches next-gen U17-5 Mini ExcavatorEquipmentExmark celebrates 30 years of Lazer Z with new video seriesBusinessGreen Industry people news