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Hiring the Best Heavy Construction Equipment: Everything to Consider


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Hiring the Best Heavy Construction Equipment: Everything to Consider

If you are hiring heavy construction equipment for your business, there are so many things you need to consider, from driver training to safety features, from cost to supplemental insurance, and, of course, there are many other factors to consider. Hi, my name is Dave, and I used to work in the oil fields. During that time, I ran almost every type of heavy machinery you can imagine, and I also saw a lot of mistakes being made. I learned a lot, and now that I am semi-retired, I want to share a lot of that info. Before you hire a heavy machine, take a look at these posts.

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Hiring the Right Earthmoving Equipment for the Right Application

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Critical Considerations to Ensure You Get a Good Deal When You’re Buying a Used Forklift

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