Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingHyundai -9 series Excavators Designed for EfficiencyHyundai Construction Equipment Americas (HCE) has improved their excavators from 14 metric tons and higher by including many optional features as standard equipment. HCE includes features such as Hi-mate Remote Management Systems, CAPO Computer Aided Power Optimization Systems, Hands Free Phone and other comforts as standard equipment. These systems are designed to provide operators with […]November 15, 2011HomeThe Rental Show ranks in top 100 list of North American trade showsThe Rental Show ranked No. 78 on the recently released Trade Show Executive Gold 100 list of 2010’s top North American trade shows. The Rental Show 2010 was Feb. 7-10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The Rental Show 2012 is Feb. 5-8 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.November 15, 2011SafetyCaltrans Wins U.S. DOT 2011 National Roadway Safety AwardThe U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Caltrans with a 2011 National Roadway Safety Award for developing an innovative safety software program that makes it easier for local transportation agencies to prioritize safety projects. The application determines which projects offer the greatest potential of reducing fatalities and injuries on California’s local roads. These projects will […]November 15, 2011MaintenanceGranite’s Intercounty Constructors Joint Venture Northeast Region Best Project of 2011Intercounty Constructors, a joint venture comprising Granite Construction Co., Corman Construction, and G.A. & F.C. Wagman, has been chosen by Engineering News Record (ENR) as the Northeast Region Best Project of 2011 for their successful completion of Maryland's Intercounty Connector Contract A (ICC-A) Project.November 15, 2011RoadbuildingThe PC390LC-10The PC390LC-10 is built on proven and innovative Komatsu technology to produce an environmentally-friendly excavator with increased power and decreased fuel consumption. All Tier 4 Interim machines come standard with Komatsu CARE, a complimentary maintenance program that can ease the cost of buying or leasing a Tier 4 Interim machine, and increase residual values on […]November 15, 2011SafetyNSSGA grassroots effort: ‘Jam the Switchboards’ Nov. 15The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association‘s (NSSGA) five-month “Floor It!” grasstops / grassroots campaign kicks into high gear with our first “Jam The Switchboards” day, scheduled for Tue., Nov. 15 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. EST. The organization is urging everyone to use NSSGA’s Washington Action Hotline at (866) 255-3207 to call the U.S. Capitol […]November 14, 2011EquipmentFedEx orders Reach commercial vans from Isuzu, UtilimasterIsuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc., distributor of low-cab-forward trucks, and Utilimaster Corp., a manufacturer of walk-in vans and commercial truck bodies for the delivery and service marketplace and a subsidiary of Spartan Motors Inc., announced that FedEx Express has placed a large order for the all-new Reach commercial walk-in van. The vehicles, which provide […]November 14, 2011HomeAmerican Society of Concrete Contractors Annual CEO ForumThe American Society of Concrete Contractors will hold its annual CEO Forum July 26-29, 2012 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene, ID. The CEO Forum is a leadership and executive conference for concrete professionals. Participants include CEOs, presidents, owners, CFOs, vice presidents and other top managers of concrete contracting firms. The Forum will include […]November 14, 2011Construction EquipmentAEM names inaugural Pillar of the Industry award winnersThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and its I Make America (IMA) campaign have honored four companies with AEM’s first annual Pillar of the Industry award. Angus-Palm, Caterpillar Inc., International Construction Equipment and Stone Construction Equipment were recognized “for their outstanding contributions to the people and communities of the equipment manufacturing industry through their extensive […]November 14, 2011RoadbuildingRoadWorksHybrid vs. diesel, elecgtronic tolling technologies, stealing a bridge and more industry news items are featured.November 13, 2011Previous PagePage 161 of 591Next PageTop StoriesPickupsNext-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ Mile Range but No Longer All-ElectricThe all-electric truck ends with the 2026 model year to make way for the F-150 Lightning EREV with range-extending gas generator.Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Bulldozers of 2025Compact equipmentBobcat Unveils "RogueX3" Autonomous, Electric Compact Loader (Videos)ExcavatorsCloser Look: Link-Belt's Smallest X4S Excavator, the 145Featured SponsorWhat Every Shop and Fleet Should be Tracking