Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessCalifornia truckers file lawsuit against EPA for emissions regulationsAfter the federal government tightened its reins on emissions standards for big-rigs, RVs and tractor-trailers, California truckers are fighting back with a lawsuit to block the rules, saying the new regulations will put them out of business, according to a Jan. 6 report from FoxNews.com. The new EPA standards are being compared to the rigorous […]January 6, 2012HomeMartin Marietta attacks Vulcan’s investor presentationMartin Marietta Materials (MMM) has responded to Vulcan Materials’ Jan. 5 presentation to investors as to why it’s recommending to shareholders against accepting MMM’s proposed hostile takeover. Go to http://www.thestreet.com/story/11366777/1/martin-marietta-materials-inc-responds-to-vulcan-materials-presentation.html to see Martin Marietta’s response. For Vulcan’s presentation, go to http://www.realaggregatesleader.com/.January 6, 2012Construction EquipmentConstruction unemployment up 16 percentConstruction unemployment jumped 16 percent in December, according to a Jan. 6 report from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). However, ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu says this rise in unemployment shouldn’t cause too much alarm.January 6, 2012HomeIowa proposal would increase gas taxes, survey conductedA bi-partisan effort is underway to improve the state’s roads and bridges by raising the gas tax to pay for improvement, reports KCCI TV-8 Des Moines. The TV station is now surveying Iowans on its website about their views on increasing the gas tax. The survey asks, “A bi-partisan effort is underway to raise Iowa’s […]January 5, 2012HomeGeorgia cancelling P3 for West by Northwest CorridorThe State of Georgia is cancelling the Public Private Partnership (P3) procurement of the West by Northwest Corridor contract to add managed lanes to portions of Interstate Highways 75 and 575 in Cobb and Cherokee counties, said Transportation P3 Committee Chairman Brandon Beach. “The Transportation Board is examining other available options for the delivery of […]January 5, 2012HomeFinished steel import permit tons up 16 percentBased on the U.S. Commerce Department’s most recent Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis (SIMA) data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported Jan. 5 that steel import permit applications for the month of December 2011 totaled 2,208,000 net tons (NT). This was a 9-percent increase from the 2,027,000 permit tons recorded in November 2011 […]January 5, 2012BusinessTensar promotes Robert Vevoda to COOTensar Corp. has promoted Robert Vevoda to chief operating officer (COO) of the geosynthetic soil reinforcement and stabilization company. In this new position, Vevoda will be responsible for global manufacturing operations in addition to heading up commercial operations as president of Tensar International Corp. “With Bob’s [Vevoda’s] experience and successes during his tenure with Tensar, […]January 4, 2012HomeIllinois speed limits increasedTruck speed limits on non-interstate highways in Illinois increased Jan. 1. Big rig speeds on various four-lane roads will rise to 65 mph from 55 mph on more rural roads outside of Chicago, matching the passenger car speed limit. Truckers are advised to hold off on increasing speeds until road signs have been changed, the […]January 3, 2012HomeBaltimore bridge tolls increasedTolls on Baltimore Harbor bridges and tunnels increased Jan. 1, the first of two toll hikes during the next 18 months. Cash rates for 5-axle vehicles on the JFK Highway (I-95) and the Hatem Memorial Bridge (U.S. 40) will go from $30 to $36 on Jan. 1 and to $48 on July 1, 2013. For the […]January 3, 2012Construction EquipmentPreliminary steel imports down 10 percentBased on preliminary Census Bureau data, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) reported today that the U.S. imported a total of 2,107,000 net tons (NT) of steel in November (down 10%), including 1,646,000 NT of finished steel (down 13%) vs. the October final data. Annualized total and finished steel imports in 2011 would be 28.8 and 22.1 million NT, respectively, up 21% and 17% vs. 2010. Finished steel import market share in November was an estimated 20% and is 22% year-to-date (YTD).January 3, 2012Previous PagePage 133 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.
