Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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Cat's Tier 4 Final 777G haul truck is one of our Top RollOuts of 2012. Cover photo courtesy of Caterpillar, Inc. 12 Charlie Luck, our pick for AggMan of the Year for 2012, shares his insights on value based leadership. 22 Cemco and McLanahan collaborated to produce the industry's first portable frac sand plant. CONTENTS DECEMBER 2012 VOLUME 17, NUMBER 12 Charlie Luck models how one person can ignite the potential of others, boost professional performance, and improve personal satisfaction. This MINExpo year brought the introduction of many new and innovative products and equipment, from larger sizes with increased production to Tier 4 offerings with near-zero emissions. 12 AggMan of the Year 2012 22Top RollOuts of 2012 FEATURE ARTICLES COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS EDITORIAL 3 4 Manufacturer design and engineering enhancements have helped streamline the daily service and maintenance ritual of articulated trucks. 28 Keep Artics in Tip-Top Shape WEB EXCLUSIVES Visit www.aggman.com for expanded editorial coverage. Tire Technology Your earthmover tires are a critical component of uptime, cost control, and profi tability. Data Mining The latest fi nancial analysis of issues impacting in the industry. OPERATIONS ILLUSTRATED 17Running the Rail Bulk shipment of aggregate by rail offers some interesting advantages to operators who have access to rail cars and distribution yards. 9 10 32 34 35 36 Three generations of Luck. AGGBEAT The latest information on MSHA's new guarding guide, and other industry news. SAFETY WATCH Keep hauling safe by identifying hazards, taking precautions, and communicating with those in the work area. STATE AND PROVINCE NEWS A roundup of the latest news in North America. ROCK LAW The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission approves heightened scrutiny, and less clarity, over proposed settlements. CLASSIFIED ADS Aggregate industry classifi eds. ADVERTISER INDEX See who's who and where to fi nd their products. CARVED IN STONE While The Old Man from A Christmas Story may not have appreciated it, clinker is a welcome product in some parts of the world.