Jill DunnConstruction EquipmentTIFIA transportation project loan program under fireCongress will begin reconciling Senate and House highway reauthorization bills this week that contain significantly increased funding for a loan program that’s criticized as providing credit for too many public-private toll projects. On May 8, conferees from both chambers will have start meetings to begin the compromise process between House and Senate proposals for a […]May 8, 2012SafetyHouse passes highway funding extensionThe U.S. Senate is expected to vote on an extension of transportation appropriations this week after House members passed the measure Sept. 13. The voice bill vote approved H.R. 2887, which would include funding through March 31 for the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration and other federal highway, transit and safety programs. It would extend […]September 15, 2011SafetyObama unveils truck fuel standardsPresident Obama announced new fuel-economy standards for heavy-duty trucks at Virginia-based Interstate Moving Services Aug. 9. The standards will affect work trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles. Diesel use would be cut by 4 gallons per 100 miles traveled, yielding a total fuel savings of $73,000 over a truck’s life, according to calculations used in […]August 19, 2011Page 1 of 1Top StoriesCompact ExcavatorsJCB Launches New 25Z-1 Zero-Tailswing Mini Excavator in U.S.The 24.7-horsepower model does not require DEF or DPF, is more fuel efficient and light enough to be towed by a half-ton pickup.ExcavatorsHyundai’s Next-Gen Excavators Arrive with Increased Fuel Efficiency, ProductivityGraders/ScrapersCase Stuns with New GR Series Motor Graders with Over 200 HP at ConExpo 2026Compact ExcavatorsCat Debuts its Smallest Mini Excavator Yet, the 1-Ton 301 CRCompact Track LoadersCat's New 253 Compact Track Loader: "This Machine is Designed to Push Dirt"
