Equipment World Staff (EQW)HomeAssociated Builders and Contractors endorses RomneyAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) endorsed Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney to be the 45th president of the United States during the organization’s National Board of Directors meeting in Phoenix on Feb. 23. “The election of Mitt Romney as president is a top priority for the commercial and industrial construction industry […]February 23, 2012SafetyStantec principal appointed to exec roles in two transportation organizationsRock Miller, principal of the Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering practice in Stantec’s Irvine, Calif. office, was recently appointed to executive roles in two leading industry organizations devoted to transportation issues and policy development at the state and national level. The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) – an international educational and scientific association of transportation […]February 23, 2012SafetyU.S. Supreme Court refused to widen the scope of the federal Clean Water ActAll nine justices on the U.S. Supreme Court agreed with the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and refused to widen the scope of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA). In PPL Montana, LLC v. Montana, the Court Feb. 22 unanimously declined to expand the definition of what is considered “navigable” under federal law. […]February 23, 2012MaintenanceVolvo Trucks’ XE13 named top industry innovation in 2011Volvo Trucks’ XE13 powertrain package has been honored as the North American trucking industry’s most significant technical innovation of 2011. The Truck Writers of North America (TWNA) presented Volvo Trucks with the 21st annual TWNA Technical Achievement Award during an award ceremony at the Technology Maintenance Council’s spring meeting in Tampa, Florida. “It’s an incredible […]February 23, 2012BusinessGranite reports Q4 and fiscal 2011 resultsGranite Construction Inc. has reported a net income of $51 million for the full year 2011, compared to a net loss of $59 million the prior year. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the year was $1.31 compared to a loss per share of $(1.56) in 2010. For the fourth quarter of 2011, Granite reported […]February 23, 2012BusinessU.S. construction industry fueling down 3.4 percent year-over-yearWright Express Corp., a provider of value-based business payment processing and information management solutions, in collaboration with IHS, a global source of information and analysis, has released results of its Wright Express Construction Fuel Consumption Index (FCI), which indicated a decrease of 3.4 percent in January versus its level the previous year.The Wright Express Construction […]February 23, 2012Driver/operator coaching/trainingTRIP report: U.S. transportation system insufficent to meet mobility, safety needs of older driversAs the Baby Boom Generation begins to turn 65, the number of older Americans and their share of the overall population will swell dramatically. But, according to a new report, although these older Americans will be more mobile and active than any previous generation, they will face a transportation system that is inadequate to offer […]February 21, 2012HomeMDU Resources, affiliates to study diesel refinery in JVMDU Resources Group Inc. through its wholly owned subsidiary, WBI Holdings Inc. (WBI) and Calumet Refining LLC, an entity owned by the existing owners of the general partner of Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.on Feb. 21 publicly announced the signing of a nonbinding letter of intent to explore the feasibility of jointly building and operating […]February 21, 2012HomeConstruction begins on Cincinnati streetcar lineU.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Feb. 17 helped kick off construction of a new 3.9-mile streetcar line that will spur Cincinnati’s efforts to revitalize its downtown core by improving access to major employers, the developing riverfront, and many area attractions. Federal Transit Administrator Peter Rogoff and Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory joined LaHood at the […]February 21, 2012RoadbuildingRoadWorksAmericans think their transportation systems are fair or poor, states need more freedom to use P3s, trade shows hit records and more industry news items are featured.February 18, 2012Previous PagePage 121 of 590Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersCloser Look: Takeuchi's First EH-Controlled Compact Track LoaderTake a walkaround tour of the new electro-hydraulic CTL with 40.5 gpm of hydraulic flow, improved undercarriage and upgraded cab.Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceVintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
