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How to Prepare for Severe Weather in Construction No matter where you live, you’re likely to encounter some form of severe weather. At its worst, severe weather can cause serious injuries or fatalities. In 2017, 508 people died and 1,205 were injured due to severe weather in the United States. Severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, sustained […]

Construction Jobs in Alabama More than six decades of business in Alabama and Northwest Florida gives Thompson Tractor Company a well-rounded perspective on the way construction has evolved. At the onset of the company business in 1957, our nation was building the interstate highway systems, and there was a huge demand for heavy machinery and […]

Caterpillar Value of Water Campaign This past year Thompson Tractor Company celebrated 60 years of business. As part of this celebration, we took the opportunity to raise awareness of the global impact of the value of water. We decided to join forces with the Caterpillar Foundation and their campaign Value of Water. We celebrated our 60th Anniversary […]

Drone Technology in the Construction Industry Construction is one of the world’s biggest industries, worth about $8.5 trillion a year. However, it is far from the most efficient. In 2016, McKinsey & Company reported that large construction projects of all types take longer than scheduled by 20 percent on average and frequently cost almost twice the budgeted […]

Your Complete Diesel Engine Maintenance Guide They’re the workhorses of the engine world. They’re as tough as they are tenacious, running machines big and small. They’re durable, economical and — most importantly — reliable. Contact us They’re diesel engines — and when you care for them properly, they power your trucks, RVs, boats and heavy […]

Every job runs better when the machine matches the work. The right mini excavator moves over tricky ground with ease and clears tight access points without a second thought, keeping fuel use, hours, and crew safety working in your favor. Matching mini excavator uses, sizes, and specs to the job at hand is what separates […]