Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessFHWA data: New freight traffic data point to more congestion on key highwaysThe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released on Sept. 21 new freight data pinpointing key traffic chokepoints on some of the nation’s busiest roads that will help transportation planners, operators and private shippers and carriers better target their investments and plan their delivery routes. “It is more important than ever to make sure we spend hard […]October 3, 2011SafetyFHWA revises calculation method for vehicle miles travelledThe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has updated the way it calculates annual vehicle miles travelled (VMT) to ensure what the agency says “more accurately captures key transportation data.” VMT refers to the number of miles vehicles travel over a given time period, and is routinely used to measure traffic on America’s roads and bridges and […]October 3, 2011HomePa. Congressman Altmire supports passenger rail fundingU.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (Pa.-04), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is publicly lauding that private funding had been secured for a commuter rail line in western Pennsylvania. Congressman Altmire has been a strong supporter of the passenger rail line, securing funds in 2008 for a study that laid the groundwork for […]October 1, 2011RoadbuildingParker’s Lubrication Hoses Eliminate Gallons of Unnecessary “In-Line” GreaseRavenna, OH – Parker Hannifin’s Lubrication Hoses from the Parflex Division is specifically designed for grease and lubrication, making it easy to properly perform quick and effective preventive maintenance on all types of equipment. These hoses are compact and eliminate gallons of unnecessary ‘in-line’ grease versus larger bore rubber hoses. In addition, they are a […]September 30, 2011RoadbuildingSite SpreaderSTOLTZ Site Spreaders® offer a full line of soil stabilization spreaders from Stoltz Mfg., LLC in Morgantown, PA. Stoltz has put together an economically priced spreader line that loads and spreads without dust and fills as fast as the tanker can unload. Models are available in 15 – 30 ton sizes, truck mount or trailer […]September 30, 2011RoadbuildingNew Stoltz Site Spreader Controller Simplifies OperationResponding to owner and operator requests for simplified controls, Stoltz introduced its Spreader Control Center™ in 2009. SCC combines all the spreader control functions into an easy to use interface. “We could not find a user-friendly controller on the market, so we designed our own. We used the latest technology in hydraulics and electronics to […]September 30, 2011TechnologyAssociated Equipment Distributors (AED) Leadership AcademyIt’s Time to Start Thinking Ahead Who is next in line? How are you grooming that next-generation executive for the responsibilities of steering your company in the future? AED presents a new 1 1/2 day conference tailored for pure dealer leadership development, teaching the skills and building the confidence for the road ahead. Who should […]September 29, 2011EquipmentDiesel Technology Forum report: iesel industry contributes more than $480 billion annually to U.S economyThe diesel industry contributes more than $480 billion annually to the U.S economy, provides more than 1.25 million jobs, and supplies a substantial export-to-value ratio five times higher than the national average, according to a new economic report released today by the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF). The report –“Diesel Powers the U.S. Economy: Providing High-Paying […]September 28, 2011SafetyMoDOT wins national highway safety awardThe Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) was recognized Sept. 27 by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association for its work to save lives on Missouri highways. MoDOT received the Peter K. O’Rourke Special Achievement Award for spearheading a statewide safety coalition that has helped the state realize a decrease in traffic fatalities and disabling injuries for […]September 28, 2011RoadbuildingHitachi Zaxis 470, 670, 870 Dash-5 excavators debutThe second group of new ZX Dash-5 excavators has been released by Hitachi. The ZX470LC-5, ZX670LC-5, and ZX870LC-5 models replace the predecessor ZX450LC-3, ZX650LC-3, and ZX850LC-3 units.September 27, 2011Previous PagePage 179 of 591Next PageTop StoriesSafety & ComplianceContractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench CollapseOne of the company's workers died in a cave-in in 2023. Two years later, inspectors found similar trench violations, OSHA reports.PickupsNext-Gen Ford F-150 Lightning: 700+ Mile Range but No Longer All-ElectricMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Bulldozers of 2025Compact equipmentBobcat Unveils "RogueX3" Autonomous, Electric Compact Loader (Videos)Featured SponsorWhat Every Shop and Fleet Should be Tracking
