Inflation is everywhere; that much is obvious. But one place that it appears to be hitting stronger than in other areas is the cost of repairing and building new roads for the nation’s lifeblood: highways.DetailsThe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has what it calls the National Highway Construction Cost Index (NHCCI), which you can see a […]
When it comes to heavy-duty lifting and material handling in industries like construction, utilities, and oil and gas, crane trucks are an essential tool. These robust machines combine mobility with formidable lifting power, providing invaluable utility on the worksite. With several key manufacturers dominating the market, it’s crucial to identify the ones that have consistently […]
What is the purpose of a dump truck? You can use a dump truck for a wide scope of things, the most common is material transport, and the least common is residential moving. The purpose of a dumping truck is to transport large volumes of material from one place to another. The large truck beds […]
What is a Skid Steer? Skid steer loaders are versatile and powerful machines that are essential in the commercial construction industry. With their compact size, agile maneuverability, and impressive lifting capabilities, skid steers play a crucial role in any construction project. In this article, we will discuss some of the best skid steer makes and […]
Vocational vehicles, also known as work trucks, are specialized vehicles designed for specific work purposes. These vehicles are commonly used in construction, transportation, and maintenance industries. They come in different shapes and sizes, ranging from light-duty pickups to heavy-duty trucks. In this article, we will take a closer look at the most popular vocational vehicles, […]
What’s New? On Jan. 4 President Joe Biden took a trip to Kentucky to visit the tattered Brent Spencer Bridge. The goal was for the administration to highlight the bipartisanship infrastructure law. During this visit, the Federal Highway Administration also announced $2.1 billion in first-round grants to repair economically significant bridges. “I believe it sends […]
We have come to the end of another year. Perhaps it is just us, but this one seemed to be the fastest one of the 2020s decade thus far. Here are the biggest articles of each month in the trucking industry, as voted by your eyes!JanuaryIn case you need a timeframe reference for how long […]
What’s New? US Route 212 was awarded $10 million on Sept. 15 from the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America federal funding account. Route 212 is a major corridor that connects Southwest Minnesota and Twin Cities. The corridor spans 161 miles in Minnesota and connects 22,000 square miles of Minnesota and South Dakota. The funds will be […]
What’s new? Texas Department of Transportation has announced its plan to spend $85 billion on roadways, focusing on congestion, enhanced transportation safety, and improved highways over the next 10 years. The governor gave the stamp of approval on Aug. 30. The 188-page document outlines the planning and development for the Unified Transportation Program, which also […]
What’s New? Illinois Department of Transportation’s Data-Driven Decisions Tool has selected 13 projects for state investment improvements. The tool was used to determine which projects would benefit the most under the state’s Multi-Year Program (fiscal years 2023 to 2028). The analytics tool was used to assess current infrastructure projects adding highway capacity to a 6-year […]
A bulldozer, commonly referred to as a dozer, is a heavy equipment machine that is seen frequently in large and small-scale construction projects, road building, mining, quarrying, farming, heavy industry factories, and even occasionally military applications. Dozers are equipped with a metal blade mounted to the front that is designed for pushing material and are […]
Finding the best place to shop for bulldozers can be difficult. There are many options out there, but we have gathered a list of the top 5 websites to visit for your heavy equipment needs. Whether it’s a John Deere bulldozer, a Komatsu bulldozer, or a Cat bulldozer that you’re looking for, you’ll be sure […]
The versatility and moveability of backhoes make them extremely popular within the construction equipment market, but finding the right backhoe for your job site can often be challenging. There are a number of factors to take into account, including fuel efficiency, job site terrain, and type of job, ranging from construction to small-scale landscaping jobs. […]
Are you looking to buy a backhoe but do not have the cash to buy it outright or want to save your cash for operating expenses, payroll, etc…TopMark Fundng can help! We specialize in backhoe financing. TopMark Funding is a top-rated construction equipment finance company with decades of experience financing backhoes and heavy construction equipment. […]
Are you looking to buy a bulldozer but don’t have the cash to buy it outright or want to save your cash for operating expenses, payroll, etc…TopMark Fundng can help! We specialize in bulldozer financing. TopMark Funding is a top-rated construction equipment finance company with decades of experience financing bulldozers and heavy construction equipment. We […]
Finding the best place to shop for excavators can be difficult. There are many options out there, but we have gathered a list of the top 6 websites to visit for your heavy equipment needs. Whether it’s a Cat excavator, a Volvo excavator, or a Komatsu excavator you’re looking for, you’ll be sure to find […]
Finding the best place to shop for backhoes can be difficult. There are many options out there, but we have gathered a list of the top 6 websites to visit for your heavy equipment needs. Whether it’s a Cat backhoe, a John Deere backhoe, or a JCB backhoe you’re looking for, you’ll be sure to […]
Considered the ‘swiss army knife of construction equipment, backhoes are small excavation machines. They feature a digging bucket at the end of a two-part articulated arm jointed arm. Many also feature a front loader attachment on the backside. The name refers to the bucket used to pull dirt back before lifting and moving it. Commonly […]
Are you looking to buy an excavator but don’t have the cash to buy it outright or want to save your cash for operating expenses, payroll, etc…TopMark Fundng can help! We specialize in equipment financing.TopMark Funding is a top-rated equipment finance company with decades of experience financing excavators and heavy construction equipment. We offer excavator […]
Backhoes are small excavation machines with a jointed arm and a digging bucket, and many feature a front loader attachment on the backside. The name refers to the bucket used to pull dirt back before lifting and moving it. Backhoes are similar to excavators. They share a general purpose of digging and excavating, but there […]
Excavator Brands Excavators are a staple for job sites when it comes to digging, lifting, and moving hefty amounts of dirt and soil. These diesel-powered, earth-moving vehicles can be easily identified by their arm, bucket, rotating cab, moveable tracks, and size. There are many different brands of excavators, each offering its own level of power […]
Excavators are a staple for job sites when it comes to digging, lifting, and moving hefty amounts of dirt and soil. These diesel-powered, earth-moving vehicles utilize a hydraulic system with hydraulic fluid, hydraulic cylinders, and hydraulic motors. While their primary purpose is digging out the earth, they can be outfitted with other various types of […]
A loader is a type of tractor, usually wheeled (wheel loader), sometimes on tracks (track loader), that has a front-mounted wide bucket connected to the end of two booms (arms) to scoop up loose material from the ground, such as dirt, sand, or gravel, and move it from one place to another without pushing the […]
Wheel loaders come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. Here are the most popular brands of wheel loaders, fit to move things around your construction site!CATOne of the first corporations to manufacture wheel loaders, they started doing so in 1959. Today, they offer almost 50 different types of wheel loader with varying specifications, so you […]
Finding the best place to shop for construction equipment can be difficult. There are many options out there, but we have gathered a list of the top 6 websites to visit for your heavy equipment needs. Whether it’s a wheel loader, an excavator, a backhoe, or a bulldozer you’re looking for, you’ll be sure to […]
A loader is a type of tractor, usually wheeled (wheel loader), sometimes on tracks (track loader), that has a front-mounted wide bucket connected to the end of two booms (arms) to scoop up loose material from the ground, such as dirt, sand, or gravel, and move it from one place to another without pushing the […]
Infrastructure spending is perhaps the one form of government spending that all aisles can agree to. With billions upon billions of people and items needing to travel from point A to point B, infrastructure investment certainly pays dividends. Now, the federal government is allocating tons of money for bridges, in what the United States Department […]
TopMark Funding does not just specialize in financing for trucks and trailers, we also specialize in other forms of business equipment. As such, we will continue to provide you with the latest in the trucking industry, and the construction industry as well. For our first article, let us state the obvious: construction materials rose in […]
On March 31st, the office of Joe Biden released the details for the American Jobs Plan. The entire infrastructure plan press release clocks in at almost 12,000 words. Reading it is a time-consuming project, but if you want to, you can view it on the fact sheet webpage. For those who have better things to […]
TopMark Funding not only finances trucks and trailers, but also other forms of business equipment, such as machines used in construction. The machines we will focus on in this article are not necessary per se, but in terms of time and sweat saved are invaluable to any construction operation.BricklayerFashioning a brick road the old-fashioned way […]
When you think of the brand Peterbilt, you may think of heavy-duty 18-wheeler trucks, but did you know they also make vocational vehicles that can be used as dump trucks? Here is the list of currently produced Peterbilt trucks that can be used as dump trucks, conveniently ordered on their number. Peterbilt 337 The Peterbilt […]
Heavy-duty 18-wheelers are great, but they are not the only thing TopMark Funding finances. Another popular vehicle to finance is the dump truck. We get asked a lot of questions about financing a dump truck, so we created this article to help answer questions before they arise. How Long Can You Finance a Dump Truck? […]
We’ve put together a list of the most popular types of heavy equipment for construction. Construction projects typically rely on several types of heavy equipment to get the job done in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner. Depending on the size and scope of the construction project, you’ll probably need to use at least one […]
What’s on the horizon for the construction industry? New laws and political agendas are constantly affecting the way that the industry has to be run, the projects available, and the amount of money that construction workers are given by the government. The future of the industry is bright, though. Construction is about 14.7% of […]
The New Construction Technology As the world around us changes and becomes more technologically and electronically efficient, so does the construction industry. If you’re involved in this industry, you’re well aware of how much it’s advanced in the past few decades alone. And we’re right on the cusp of even more new construction technology that’s […]
Bulldozers. Dumpers. Concrete pumps. Forklifts, excavators, backhoes, loaders, jackhammers. This is just a short list of things business owners in the construction field may need. All that equipment can get expensive… And if you own your own business, there’s a lot of factors for you to consider when it comes to getting the equipment that […]
So it’s come to the point where you need to look into financing heavy equipment, great! That means your company is growing. But the process can be a bit confusing for those initially. Where do you even begin?  Financing Heavy Equipment: Getting Started  The first thing that you want to do is get […]
