Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessLaHood 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, 2012HomeAmericans for Transportation Mobility (ATM) Coalition launches ‘Make Transportation #1’ campaignThe Americans for Transportation Mobility (ATM) Coalition launched a six figure media campaign Feb. 12, with major financial support from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). NSSGA says that ads will appear in Washington, D.C., key states and districts around the country telling Congress to “Make Transportation Job #1” and pass a highway and transit bill now. The […]February 13, 2012SafetyJohnson Crushers International Inc. promotes Pendergrass to service directorJohnson Crushers International Inc. (KPI-JCI) has promoted longtime employee Ian Pendergrass to Service Director. Pendergrass, who previously served as the company’s Service Manager, will continue in his leadership role for customer service efforts, in-shop service and rebuild program, as a member of JCI’s safety committee and warranty committee. Jeff Elliott, president of Johnson Crushers International […]February 13, 2012HomeSenate moves ahead with highway billThe U.S. Senate voted 85-11 to proceed to consideration of the proposed legislation, S. 1813, more commonly referred to as Moving ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), its version of the surface transportation reauthorization bill, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) reported in a Feb. 9 special Washington Watch & eDigest […]February 9, 2012SafetyMetso to supply bulk materials handling equipment to Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd. in AustraliaMetso will supply a tandem rotary railcar dumper to Hamersley Iron Pty. Ltd. in Australia. The equipment will be delivered to Hamersley Iron’s Cape Lambert, Port B iron ore operation in North Western Australia. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The order also includes spare parts, technical assistance during installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning […]February 9, 2012HomeKeystone Transportation Funding Coalition on Gov. Corbett’s budget addressThe Keystone Transportation Funding Coalition commended Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett's for embracing a comprehensive transportation funding plan as one of his administration's top priorities. He delivered the address on Feb. 7 in Harrisburg, Pa. The coalition was encouraged by his insistence that the solution must be a lasting one. The organizations says Corbett's comments were in keeping with the recommendations of his Transportation Funding Advisory Commission, "which would put transportation funding on track for a comprehensive, lasting solution."February 8, 2012Previous PagePage 124 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.
