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MnDOT snow plow cameras give public view of plow routes

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has made available to the public views from cameras mounted on a few select snowplows via its 511mn.org website. “The plow cams are another way for travelers to make good decisions about their travel plans during the snow and ice season,” says Kelly Braunig, 511 program manager. “If they […]

January 31, 2017

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Updates on Doosan DX380LL-5 log loader, Caltrans snowplows, John Deere, Smartphone cases

Doosan launches DX380LL-5, its largest log loader yet Doosan has added a new size class to its lineup of log loaders with the introduction of the DX380LL-5, its largest machine yet in this category. Powered by a Tier 4, 318-horsepower engine, the DX380LL-5 boasts high swing torque and approximately 44 feet of reach at ground […]

December 26, 2016

Roadbuilding

Custom-built snowplows save Caltrans 33% in equipment costs

The California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) Division of Equipment has designed and custom built 14 snowplows, which it says has saved them 33 percent compared to purchasing commercial versions. To these trucks, the division added infrared pavement thermometers, backup cameras, high-speed attenuators, high-visibility striping and larger plows. Division employees also did all wiring and welding […]

December 20, 2016

Roadbuilding

Green lights boost visibility of Michigan DOT winter maintenance vehicles

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), in addition to multiple county road commissions and municipalities, have added green lights to roughly 70 percent of winter maintenance vehicles to improve visibility to motorists. The lights will either be flashing, rotating or oscillating, and aim to reduce crashes. MDOT says studies show shades of green are more […]

December 8, 2016

Roadbuilding

Minnesota DOT holds winter preparedness meetings for 250 snowplow operators

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is holding its winter preparedness meetings for snowplow operators this week in Owatonna and Rochester as the agency gets ready to shift its focus from construction to snow and ice management. Each operator goes through the training annually and is provided with updates and new information about technology, equipment, […]

October 12, 2016

Roadbuilding

Boss adds heavy-duty municipal plow, VBX 6500 spreader to equipment lineup

Boss has introduced two new products to its snow management equipment lineup, including the 9-foot Heavy-Duty Straight-Blade Plow designed for municipalities, and the VBX 6500 Spreader. The new plow, designed for medium-duty trucks, features a reinforced moldboard and updated blade curl, and is equipped with the Boss SmartLight 3 LED with Ice Shield Technology, heavy […]

October 5, 2016

Roadbuilding

BOSS Snowplow introduces HTX V-plow for light-duty trucks

BOSS Snowplow has introduced the HTX V-plow for half-ton and light-duty trucks aimed at the contractor and homeowner market. “We know tackling winter can be a challenging endeavor. The HTX V-plow provides a new offering for those who demand extended functionality from their plow while using a half-ton or lighter-duty vehicle,” says Mark Klossner, marketing […]

September 28, 2016

Roadbuilding

SnowEx Scrape Maxx gives plows downward force capabilities for hard-packed snow

SnowEx has launched the Scrape Maxx accessory kit for the company’s line of snowplows, providing a means to activate downward force when working in hard-packed snow, as well as improve back dragging. The company says the kit is designed primarily for light-truck and regular-duty plows, which allows them to perform on par with commercial-grade plows. “The […]

September 26, 2016

Roadbuilding

PennDOT starts second-annual Paint the Plow winter safety promotion

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has begun its second annual Paint the Plow winter safety promotion campaign in which schools are asked to paint snowplows with a winter safety theme, weather motif or school mascots. PennDOT’s District 9 is working with schools in five counties (Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Huntingdon and Somerset) using the theme […]

September 8, 2016

Roadbuilding

Driver weaving through CDOT snowplows has places to be, apparently

The Colorado Department of Transportation caught a reckless driver weaving through snowplows on a dashboard camera and is using the footage to remind drivers to be safe. The video, seen below, shows a pickup truck driver speeding towards two snowplows then trying to weave between the plows as they clear the roads. A CDOT snow […]

February 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

Indiana DOT employing larger plows to combat the snow

Indiana is bringing in the big guns to combat the snow during the winter season this year. The Indiana Department of Transportation has invested in new “tow plows” to help improve driving conditions after snow storms. The new tow plows, as the name implies, has an extra plow and material spreader it tows behind it and […]

December 24, 2015

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Kansas DOT prepares for winter storm clean up by adding tow plows

Two tow plows have been added to the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) equipment lineup to help in winter storm clean up for the upcoming season. The plows are being stored in Colby and Olathe and measure 26 feet long. They will are attached to dump trucks when in use. “KDOT will assess the performance […]

December 11, 2015