Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingTrucking groups oppose future tollsState trucking associations and national trucking groups have sent a letter to the Senate opposing an amendment to the surface transportation bill that would allow interstate tolls. “Tolling existing Interstates is extremely inefficient,” the letter stated. “Even using the most advanced technology, toll collection costs are at least five times higher than the cost of […]February 16, 2012RoadbuildingGreenRoad to honor drivers for performance, safetyGreenRoad, a provider of driver performance and safety management technology, announced a driver recognition program called “GreenRoad Fleet Elite” that is designed to recognize the best fleet drivers on the road and provide internal motivation and recognition for best driver performance. GreenRoad also announced a new website at Greenroad.com, and a new blog featuring driver […]February 16, 2012Construction EquipmentAGC: Construction material prices rise moderatelyThe cost of construction materials is showing signs of accelerating after moderating in January, according to an analysis of producer price index figures and recent market information released by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).February 16, 2012BusinessUnited Rentals acquires Coble Trench Safety assetsUnited Rentals Inc. on Feb. 15 acquired the assets of specialty rental company Coble Trench Safety, which has 11 locations in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region. "We are delighted to expand our trench safety rentals business through the acquisition of Coble Trench Safety," said Paul McDonnell, senior vice president - Operation, Trench, Power & HVAC, in a written statement. "We're attracted to Coble's mix of government and industrial customers with very little branch overlap in strong markets. We were looking forward to working with Tom Coble, and were deeply saddened by his sudden and tragic passing. He was instrumental in developing innovative new technologies and customer safety training programs in support of the underground construction Industry. Tom was a pioneer in the industry and we intend to build on his legacy."February 15, 2012HomeTIFIA loan requests top $13 billionAn "overwhelming demand" for Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program loans has greatly exceeded the dollars available, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said on Feb. 15, adding that it underscores President Obama’s call for greater transportation investment.The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) received 26 TIFIA letters of interest exceeding $13 billion.February 15, 2012BusinessLaHood recommends $2.2 billion to strengthen backbone of U.S. transportation networkU.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Feb. 14 recommended $2.2 billion in funding to begin or advance construction of 29 significant rail and bus rapid transit projects in 15 states. The projects, included in President Obama’s proposed Fiscal Year 2013 budget, will put thousands of Americans to work building the vital infrastructure the nation needs […]February 15, 2012SafetyNSSGA announces Safety, Environmental and Community Relations Excellence AwardsNational Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) on Feb. 14 announced the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners of NSSGA’s Safety, Environmental and Community Relations Excellence Awards, in addition to the association’s top honor – The Stars of Excellence for operations that accumulate Gold Awards in Safety, Environmental or Community Relations during a five-year period. The […]February 14, 2012Construction EquipmentTerex hires road building equipment district manager for NortheastTerex Roadbuilding has appointed Jim Aslin as the full-line road building equipment district manager for the Northeast. He has more than 30 years of field service and sales experience, and for the past five years he has sold the Terex mixer truck line. Aslin is now the single-source contact for customers and distributors for all […]February 14, 2012HomeMica: Obama transportation budget road to financial ruinU.S. Rep. John L. Mica (R-Fla.) released the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s fiscal year 2013 budget: “The Obama Administration…released its transportation budget which follows the same old pattern of spending more and getting less for hard-earned taxpayer dollars. “The President needs to get behind the Republican transportation bill that accomplishes more […]February 14, 2012SafetyU.S. DOT proposed budget invests $74 billion for transportationU.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Feb. 13 praised President Obama’s $74 billion budget for the U.S. Department of Transportation. These funds will lay a new foundation for economic growth and competitiveness by investing in our national infrastructure network, building on recent safety achievements, and modernizing our transportation systems through research and innovation, the U.S. […]February 13, 2012Previous PagePage 124 of 591Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipmentBobcat Unveils "RogueX3" Autonomous, Electric Compact Loader (Videos)From the RogueX3 to AI tools that guide operators and technicians, Bobcat showed how the future jobsite is taking shape at CES 2026.ExcavatorsCloser Look: Link-Belt's Smallest X4S Excavator, the 145Graders/ScrapersCaterpillar Adds Joystick Option for Next-Generation 140 Motor GraderConstruction EquipmentCaterpillar Previews 5 Autonomous Equipment Lines at CES (Video)Featured SponsorWhat Every Shop and Fleet Should be Tracking
