Heave Honors Top Diesel Mechanic at CONEXPO

Recognition highlights top-performing diesel mechanic in Heave's nationwide service network.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Heave, the same-day heavy equipment field service platform, announced Joshua Cantrell, owner of Legends Diesel Specialist in Georgia, as the winner of its CONEXPO Technician Contest. The contest was created to recognize top-performing technicians within Heave's nationwide network of more than 1,000 vetted and insured independent diesel mechanics, highlighting professionals who consistently deliver high-quality repairs, strong communication, and excellent customer satisfaction.

Why it matters

The contest reflects Heave's mission to empower independent technicians while delivering faster, more reliable equipment service for contractors. Heave is modernizing the heavy equipment service industry by connecting construction companies with qualified independent mechanics who service machinery on-site.

The details

To qualify, technicians were required to average 10 or more completed jobs per month between September and December, while maintaining Heave's strict performance standards. Cantrell exceeded those requirements and stood out among hundreds of technicians across the country. As the contest winner, Heave covered expenses for Cantrell and a guest to attend CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas, the largest construction trade show in North America.

  • The contest was held between September and December 2025.
  • Cantrell was announced as the winner on March 10, 2026.

The players

Joshua Cantrell

Owner of Legends Diesel Specialist in Georgia and the winner of Heave's CONEXPO Technician Contest.

Heave

The same-day heavy equipment field service platform connecting construction companies with mobile independent diesel mechanics.

Alex Kraft

Founder and CEO of Heave.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

The largest construction trade show in North America, held in Las Vegas.

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What they’re saying

“Joshua represents exactly what we aim to celebrate through this contest — reliability, integrity, and a commitment to doing great work every day.”

— Alex Kraft, Founder and CEO of Heave (prnewswire.com)

“Heavy equipment diesel mechanics are highly skilled professionals, and Joshua exemplifies the expertise and work ethic that keep job sites moving.”

— Alex Kraft, Founder and CEO of Heave (prnewswire.com)

What’s next

Heave exhibited at CONEXPO 2026 (Booth #N10273), where attendees met members of the technician network, learned about the platform, and participated in booth activations — including a virtual slot machine raffle for an ATV prize.

The takeaway

Heave's CONEXPO Technician Contest highlights the critical role that skilled independent diesel mechanics play in keeping heavy equipment operational and construction projects on track. By recognizing top-performing technicians, Heave is empowering these professionals and demonstrating its commitment to modernizing the heavy equipment service industry.