SOMERSET, Penn. (June 19, 2018) — J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers announced the appointment of Nathan Weaver as distribution sales manager. In this capacity, Weaver will be responsible for supporting and developing J&J’s municipal customer base and brand awareness, increasing sales and developing new accounts.

Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance announced it has launched a YouTube channel in support of commercial roofing contractors, demonstrating in-field techniques to help roofing projects run more productively. To learn more about it and to view some helpful videos, click here. 

EquipmentWatch, leader in data, software and insights for the heavy equipment industry, announced a new tool aimed at helping contractors better manage their internal fleet of equipment. The new Rate Group Report calculates size-class internal charge rates based on actual fleet assets, giving equipment managers better data for cost control and estimation. Read here to see how it works. 

Felling Trailers will be moving into the sixth year of hosting its annual Trailer for a Cause online auction of an FT-3 utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization. Felling Trailers’s goal is to bring awareness to various non-profits that are making a difference by donating 100 percent of the winning bid from the auction to a different non-profit each year. In past years, the Trailer for a Cause auctions have raised over $14,000. Read more here. 

The 2018-2019 Vertical Market Series—Construction, released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation provides an outlook on the United States construction market sector confidence, anticipated spending, and key developments and trends over the next one to two years. It is the first release of the foundation’s new forward-looking vertical market series designed to help readers recognize and understand key trends that may affect their businesses. Read on to see what the study revealed for the construction industry this year.