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Roadbuilding

Minnesota DOT gives drivers a live look at roads before venturing out in the winter weather

Drivers in Minnesota deciding weather to head out onto possibly dangerous roads during the winter might be wise to check online before braving the roads. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has nearly 900 traffic cameras installed across the state, and at any given time, you can see live footage from those roads online. The feeds, […]

December 1, 2015

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT lets drivers track snowplows online via MI Drive website

Drivers in Michigan can now simply log on to find out when roads on their route will be cleared of snow this winter. According to Fox 17, the Michigan Department of Transportation has decided to let the public view the GPS tracking information it was already collecting from snowplows in the state. The department is testing the method […]

November 23, 2015

Roadbuilding

Missouri DOT seeks additional winter operations and maintenance workers

We may still be feeling the effects of summer heat but the Central District for the Missouri Department of Transportation is already looking ahead to its winter maintenance needs. The district is looking for seasonal workers to supplement its winter maintenance staff. “We staff our maintenance forces at a level that will allow us to […]

August 18, 2015

Business

Toro buys BOSS snowplows, salt and sand spreaders

Toro will buy the BOSS business of Northern Star Industries, based in Iron Mountain, Michigan. BOSS makes snowplows, salt and sand spreaders for light and medium duty trucks, ATVs, UTVs and loaders. Michael J. Hoffman, Toro chairman and CEO says the BOSS line will be added to Toro’s existing professional contractor businesses. “We’ve long been […]

October 29, 2014

Construction Equipment

9 rules for snowplowing

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in GroundBreaker magazine, distributed by Caterpillar dealers. It has been republished with permission. Many contractors stay active during the cold weather months by taking on snowplowing jobs that are a far cry from their usual construction applications. This winter work poses it own dangers. With that in mind, here […]

January 31, 2013

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway ready to mobilize full fleet of snowplows

The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response. ,The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response. ,The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response. ,The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response. ,The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response. ,The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response. ,The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response. ,The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response.

March 2, 2012

Roadbuilding

Highway Contractor

Now is the time to prepare for winter. Check out these stories for ideas that will get you ready for freezing temperatures.

June 4, 2011

Roadbuilding

Advice from the Top Winter Maintenance Leaders: Extreme Equipment Maintenance and Fleet Management

The economy is still faltering. Cutbacks are the norm. And that may mean no — or very little — new equipment is being purchased. That means you need to know to hold on it, when to let it go, and how to care for it in between it all. It shouldn’t be a gamble. And […]

April 26, 2010