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Keeping A Good Thing Going

This Kansas livestock hauler's original Cat® truck engine is rolling toward three million miles

Power Outage Contingency Planning: Don't Wait For An Emergency

A power interruption can put your operations on hold. Whether you’re facing a blackout, a brownout, or a planned or emergency shutdown, being without power could cause a significant loss to your business.

Inspiration from Future Farmers of America (FFA) Alumni

Career Insights from FFA Alumni Across Foley Companies

The Oldest Working Caterpillar Generator Set

The oldest working Caterpillar Generator Set, currently resides on a Kansas Red Angus Cattle Ranch.

Power Outage Prevention and Response

Did you know squirrels ranked second in the list of “Top Causes of Power Outages”? Power outages are not just caused weather!

Caterpillar’s G3600 Gas Compression Engines: A History of Reliable Performance

Caterpillar introduced their gas compression line of 3600 industrial engines in 1991. These diesel engines quickly earned a reputation as being robust, reliable performers with low maintenance in high horsepower applications.

Butler Power Plant: A Vibrant History & Bright Future

Today, the Butler City Light Plant is America’s oldest continuously operated public power utility in the United States, and it’s powered by Caterpillar 3516 Diesel Generators.

Should You Buy A New Engine or Overhaul?

The decision to buy a new truck engine or to overhaul is a big one that shouldn’t come down just to price. We asked our on-highway truck experts for a more comprehensive list of factors to consider. Here are ten questions you should ask yourself...

Power Outage Dependency Planning

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Heavy Hauls, Safe Journeys: A Father's Legacy

Foley Rental transport driver, Tim Stone, shares his tips for driving and arriving safety with a heavy load.

Cat Switchgear: When Seconds Can Cost Millions

Available in low & medium voltage configurations, Foley’s Switchgear solutions provide intuitive control, security and data access.

The Business of Beef

After selling cattle on the hoof for decades, the Hertzog family now offers meat direct to Customers, relying on Cat Power to protect their investment.

In It For The Long Haul

Master Truck Tech Builds A 30-Year Career Keeping Engines Running

Troubleshooting Common Generator Issues

Here are some of the most common generator problems and solutions.

Horse(Power) of a Different Color

Walk into the paint booth at Foley and see two unexpected items: Cat engines that aren’t painted yellow & a woman doing the painting.

Hose That Goes The Distance

3X Around The Equator... And Right To Your Work Site

WHITEPAPER: A Holistic View On Generator Set Ratings

Many generator set manufacturers mirror their equipment power rating classifications (standby, prime, and continuous) after the ISO 8528-1 standard. The ratings are defined in terms of maximum power available, load factors, hours of usage per year, peak demand, and typical applications. These broad definitions are intended to cover a wide range of industrial and commercial uses.

Signs Your Diesel Engine May Be In Need Of An Engine Overhaul

How do you know if your semi-truck needs an engine overhaul? Here are 12 common signs of a bad diesel engine.

Home Is Where The Horsepower Is

St. Joseph Truck Technician takes pride in his work and his community.

Power from Renewable Liquid Fuels for Cat Generators

Renewable liquid fuels are becoming a more popular choice among Customers seeking to reduce the impact of their operations on the environment.

Ahead of Its Time: Cat D13000 Model Boasts 75-Year-Old Dual-Fuel Technology

If you think dual-fuel engines are a modern-day invention — created to reduce the need to burn diesel and therefore minimize emissions — then you’re due for a visit to the Foley Engine Rebuild Center in Park City, Kansas.

Supply Chain Champions

For more than a half century, Farmers Oil Co. Inc. has put freight first and Foley is helping them do this.

Trucking Traditions

Texas owner-operator carries on lessons from his father

WHITEPAPER: Eight Best Practices for Electrical Safety

Make your company’s electrical safety program NFPA 70E-compliant by following eight best practices to make sure that the electrical safety programs drives the development of safety habits.

Multiple Lives Start At The Foley Engine Rebuild Center

Foley Rebuild Center Delivers on Its Promises – and Delivers Big ROI for Cat Oil and Gas Engine Customers.

The Dangers of Working in Cold Weather

Learn these preventative measures to help ensure your safety and to keep warm this winter on the jobsite.

Scheduled Oil Sampling: The Value of Fluid Analysis

Have you already experienced the difference that planned equipment maintenance makes to your fleet performance, and are you committed to improving your practices? Then, this is for you.

Livestock Hauler Runs on Proven, Reliable Cat Engine

Today as a successful livestock hauler, Kucera has been able to combine two of the things he loves the most: trucking and livestock.

Engine Reman or Rebuild? Weigh Your Truck Engine Options

Whether you’re dealing with a planned overhaul or an unplanned failure, replacing your truck engine requires both time and money.

Tips for Safe Driving in Construction Zones

As a professional truck driver, handling the tense atmosphere of road construction is an important job responsibility. Here are 9 Tips to help truck drivers steer clear of traffic accidents during road construction.

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