Equipment World Staff (EQW)SafetyFinal CAFE standards mean $65+ billion loss for highway, transit improvementsA July 29 Obama Administration proposal to increase fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks to an average 54.5 miles per gallon (mpg) between 2017 and 2025 would result in the loss of more than $65 billion in federal funding for state and local highway, bridge and transit improvements, an analysis by the American […]July 29, 2011TechnologyDaimler Trucks North America recognizes 29 North American manufacturers for qualityDaimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has recognized 29 North American manufacturers from the United States, Canada, and Mexico as recipients of the Daimler Trucks North America Masters of Quality Supplier Award for 2010. The selected suppliers provide top quality components for the company’s Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation brands. […]July 28, 2011BusinessGoodyear reports higher Q2 earnings on 24 percent sales growthGoodyear Tire & Rubber Co. on July 28 reported record sales and higher earnings for the second quarter of 2011. “I’m very pleased with our outstanding second quarter results, which represent another step on the path toward our 2013 targets,” said Richard J. Kramer, chairman and chief executive officer. “They present confirmation that our strategies […]July 28, 2011RoadbuildingExprolink Inc. Announces Collaboration with Global Sweeping Solutions on MS/MT350 OEM Spare PartsJuly 27, 2011, Montreal, Canada: This strategic partnership will provide our common dealer network; durable and affordable OEM parts, experienced industry support teams and fast turn-around of your parts order. Exprolink Inc, a Viconnex Company is pleased to announce a newly formed partnership with Global Sweeping Solutions to provide OEM spare parts for the Allianz […]July 28, 2011HomeThe best transportation projects in the Midwest honoredProjects that are giving commuters more travel options to reduce congestion, improve commercial trade, and shorten construction times have been recognized as winners of America’s Transportation Awards at the annual meeting of the Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials (AASHTO). “States are expediting construction more quickly than ever,” said Susan Martinovich, AASHTO president and […]July 28, 2011BusinessOff-road equipment manufacturers talk with Gov. Romney on strengthening the economy and exportsThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and leaders of four equipment manufacturing companies today joined former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) at a manufacturing plant in Pataskala, Ohio, to discuss ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing in the global marketplace. AEM member company business leaders from Ohio and Iowa shared their perspectives with Gov. Romney about […]July 28, 2011Contractor Disaster ResourcesFEMA, Kentucky Division of Emergency Management establish Long Term Recovery Groups in 7 countiesFEMA, Kentucky Division of Emergency Management establish Long Term Recovery Groups in 7 countiesJuly 28, 2011Construction EquipmentAEM: A revenue-neutral solution to rebuild, modernize America’s interstatesThe Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) on July 27 released a revenue-neutral solution to rebuild and modernize America’s interstates without raising the gas tax. The proposal, advanced by AEM in an ongoing effort to reinvigorate the stalled debate on infrastructure investment financing, was developed by Jack Schenendorf, former vice chairman of the National Surface Transportation […]July 27, 2011HomeContributions behind bill passed in House to expedite Keystone Pipeline decisionThe U.S. House of Representatives on July 26 passed a bill (HR 1938) by a vote of 279-147 that would direct President Obama to expedite consideration and approval of the construction and operation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. The pipeline would run from Alberta, Canada, to the Gulf of Mexico. The measure is supported […]July 27, 2011RoadbuildingFastMeasure Scooter from KTP EnterprisesFastMeasure Scooter is great for all types of measuring. Use it to estimate complex projects or laying out paving and patching jobs. Fold it up and you are ready to go! The FastMeasure Scooter Package is only $1,450.00, plus shipping and handling. It comes complete with clipboard and paint wand. With our Fast Measure Scooter […]July 27, 2011Previous PagePage 203 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)ExcavatorsCloser Look: Link-Belt's Smallest X4S Excavator, the 145
