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Some things just get better with time (and technology). We're ditching the "how it has always been done" mindset and embracing the tech-powered simplicity of today. Who's joining us?? 🎧🎶

NEW EPISODE ALERT 📢 Tune in to the latest episode of the Building the Groundwork podcast featuring Jeff Cox, founder and CEO of VeriTread.

Jeff takes us on his incredible journey, from software engineer to heavy equipment innovator, and shares the challenges and triumphs behind building VeriTread.

Discover:

- How Jeff identified the inefficiencies in heavy haul trucking and took the leap to solve them.

- The pivotal moment when VeriTread secured funding from Caterpillar and other industry giants.

- Jeff's insights on overcoming the "good old boy" network and gaining trust in the hauling community.

- The future of AI in the heavy equipment industry and how VeriTread is leveraging data to drive smarter decisions.

Click the links in our bio to listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. 🛠️🎙️🎧

MEET THE TEAM! Say hello to Alex Akers 👋 our FL Account Executive dedicated to customer care and satisfaction. Before joining the Heave team in September, Alex was an Outside Sales Coordinator at Ring Power CAT. Have you worked with Alex? Let us know in the comments below!

MEET THE TEAM! Say hello to Rebekah 👋 our DFW TX Account Executive dedicated to customer care and satisfaction. If you've had the pleasure of being helped by Rebekah, drop a comment below!

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!! Ever wondered what it takes to manage a fleet of 600 pieces of equipment worth $30 million? 🚜🤔 Dan Maitland, Fleet Manager at , pulls back the curtain on the 'Building the Groundwork' podcast. He dives deep into the challenges of finding and keeping skilled workers, the constant battle against reactive operations, and how Ajax stays ahead of the curve by embracing new tech like autonomous loaders! Dan also shares his passion for bettering the industry and advocating for mechanics.

TUNE IN TODAY on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Links in our bio!

Rental companies and heavy equipment dealerships are using the Heave app, so why aren't you?? Download the Heave app today to 👊💪

NEW HEAVE HIRES 📢👋 Please help us welcome our Account Executives in Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, and Nashville, TN. We are so excited to have Bailey, Brandon, and Kelly on our Heave team and we cannot wait to see the impact they have as the future of field service arrives in their markets. LETS GOOOO!!!

NEW BLOG POST ✍️ Check out Heave Founder and CEO— Alex Kraft's latest post on the Heave blog about the art of company building. Rumor has it he knows a thing or two about building a company!!

Read it out at 👉www.heaveapp.com/blog

BIG news! Robert Gray is joining Heave as our Director of Service! 🛠️📢 He knows the heavy equipment world inside and out, so we're excited to have him on board to make sure our technicians have everything they need to succeed.

NEW EPISODE ALERT! Tyler Robertson of — a leading provider of diagnostic tools and repair information for the diesel repair industry, joins us on the 'Building the Groundwork' podcast. 💻🤓 TUNE IN TODAY to hear about:

- Tyler's inspiring journey from college dropout to CEO

- How Diesel Laptops empowers diesel technicians through its four pillars: tools, repair information, training, and tech support

-The critical role of customer service and continuous improvement in building a successful business

- Overcoming challenges and finding rewards in bootstrapping a company

- Tyler's vision for the future of Diesel Laptops and the diesel repair industry

👇APPLE PODCASTS:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-the-groundwork-presented-by-heave/id1756385741?i=1000665046167

👇SPOTIFY:
https://open.spotify.com/episode 7JYhFJuap5zmEXeYORFcOm?si=RdewwaDmRhOWmb20TBC3UQ

👇YOUTUBE:
https://youtu.be/SPmexcg5eUY?feature=shared

NEW HIRE ALERT 📢 Please give a warm welcome to Scott and Noah who joined our engineering team at Heave this week. We are so excited to have them on our team. Welcome to the Heave family!!

NEW EPISODE ALERT! Kyler Allison of DAK Demolition joins us on the 'Building the Groundwork' podcast to share his incredible journey and insights into the recycling industry. Kyler's diverse background led him to revolutionize the demolition and recycling space. ♻️🌎🍃🗑️🛠️

TUNE IN TODAY to hear about:
- Kyler's unique path to the recycling industry
- DAK Demolition's innovative approach to industrial services
- The importance of scrap metal in the steel industry
- DAK Demolition's positive environmental impact

YOUTUBE:
🔗https://youtu.be/QaSYM3lzwNA?feature=shared

SPOTIFY:
🔗https://open.spotify.com/episode/47iDzJLo9RUndYya9MOjGO?si=3tgTbXiYTk631ECh3W2xOg

APPLE PODCASTS:
🔗https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-the-groundwork-presented-by-heave/id1756385741?i=1000664382706

NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT! 👀💬🎧

Join Alex Kraft for an unfiltered conversation with James, co-host of the Dirty and Driven Podcast and seasoned project manager/estimator at Evans & Associates. This episode dives deep into the gritty realities and unexpected rewards of heavy civil construction, offering a unique perspective from a young leader who's challenging the status quo.

Hear James' unconventional path from digging in the sandbox to managing multi-million dollar road projects, his unfiltered take on the labor shortage and the need for better mentorship, and his behind-the-scenes insights on managing complex road projects. Discover the power of hard work, personal growth, and finding fulfillment in a blue-collar career.

Tune in to the Building the Groundwork Podcast presented by Heave and hosted by Alex Kraft on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube and get ready to be challenged and inspired by James' passion for the Dirt World!

APPLE PODCASTS
🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-the-groundwork-presented-by-heave/id1756385741?i=1000663731618

SPOTIFY
🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/77TSn20o46vm2wXpsFQ42i?si=GZU6-mk0RF-dmjB5CN9Ulw

YOUTUBE
🔗 https://youtu.be/JPXEXB74tME?feature=shared

Are you going to the Florida Transportation Builders Association (FTBA) Annual Convention August 1-4 in Marco Island ?? If so, be sure you download their app to view the schedule, sponsors, speakers, and more! OH and check out the mobile app sponsor... 👀 See you there!

Download the 2024 FTBA Convention Mobile App today and be ready for all of the festivities next weekend! Special thanks to our mobile app sponsor, Heave! 📱

https://onelink.to/bx6rup

Heave Houston Sales Rep Lori Brown hand delivering the Cojali Jaltest Truck + Off-Highway Diagnostic Kit to our Diesel Laptop Giveaway winner Cutter Bishop. 💻🤠

Cutter says, "Thank you to all of the Heave team. I look forward to adding this tool/asset to expand my service capabilities at Steadfast Machinery Solutions."

Meet the new HEAVE HIRES!! 👋

We are excited to introduce the newest additions to the Heave family. We are so grateful to have such hardworking, talented individuals on our team who truly believe in and are passion about what we're doing.

We felt it was time to reward technicians for their hard work and dedication. So, we've chosen 3 technicians in our network to give $500 Snap On gift cards to this month. Thank you Cutter Bishop, David Vargas, and Chad Lower for all the Heave jobs you've successfully completed and the superior field service you continue to provide. 🛠️💪👏

10 DAYS from now we'll announce our Diesel Laptop giveaway winner!! Complete at least 6 Heave jobs this month to be eligible. We can't wait! 💻🚜🤞 Diesel Laptops

Join us TONIGHT for the FTBA Tampa Social from 5-7 PM at Whiskey Cake Kitchen and Bar in Tampa. A big thank you to Heave for sponsoring this month's social. https://ow.ly/TbxN50Sew2W

We look forward to seeing you there!

MEET COLE ODOM 🤠🚜🛠️

Cole Odom is the owner + operator of ECO Heavy Equipment and a hardworking technician in our network. He has completed 100s of jobs through Heave and says he can't imagine going back to life before Heave.

Since joining Heave, Cole has more than doubled his income, hired four full time employees, and purchased four service trucks. He gets booked for multiple Heave jobs daily and is able to control his schedule, choose the jobs he wants, and never has to worry about collection challenges ever again.

Show Cole some support in the comments below 👇👇

P.S. this is his adorable puppy named Ino

Another successful, fun-filled onboarding with new Heave hires is in the books! Here's to our ever-growing team of hard working individuals who truly believe in our mission to redefine field service + defeat downtime 🫶⚾️🍻

Two 6'5" former collegiate athletes turned CEOs walk into a podcast studio... 👀🛠️🎧

This episode with .peper, CEO of Mobilization Funding, is coming to Spotify + Apple Podcasts soon !!

Say hello to Robert Gray 👋🛠️

Robert is the owner/operator of Active Equipment Repair & FAB. Robert was the first independent technician to join the Heave network and has done 100+ Heave jobs since. With 19 years of industry experience, Robert is ready to help contractors !!

Stay tuned for a video spotlight of Robert coming soon...

Say hello to Chad Lower 👋🛠️

Chad is the owner/operator of On-site Equipment Service & Repair based in Plant City, FL. He was a CAT technician for many years before going fully independent and joining the Heave network.

Stay tuned for a video spotlight of Chad coming soon...

The rumors are true... the HEAVE PODCAST is coming, so stay tuned for episodes to drop soon 🎧🎥🎙️

Swipe → to read a real convo between two independent technicians... we could tell you about Heave, but we'd rather let the techs in our network do the talking 🛠️👍💬🤳