Equipment World Staff (EQW)SafetyTRIP releases report: ‘Future Mobility in Missouri: Meeting the State’s Needs for Safe and Efficient Mobility’A new report finds that additional transportation funding has allowed Missouri to accelerate bridge repair and replacement, pavement improvements, and safety upgrades. However, deficiencies remain on Missouri’s surface transportation system and recent gains could be lost without continued support for transportation maintenance, improvement and expansion. The report, “Future Mobility in Missouri: Meeting the State’s Needs […]April 28, 2011SafetyCaltrans holds memorial at State Capitol honoring 175 fallen workersAt its 21st Annual Workers Memorial held on April 28 at the State Capitol, Caltrans honored its 175 employees who were killed on the job, including Gary Smith, a maintenance worker killed last year by a suspected drunk driver on Highway 99 north of Chico.April 28, 2011BusinessAEM, I Make America campaign launches ‘Picture a Better America Photo Contest’The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the I Make America campaign on April 28 launched the Picture a Better America Photo Contest to demonstrate the urgent need to invest in America’s crumbling infrastructure. The contest will showcase the hard-working men and women who “make” America. The Picture a Better America Photo Contest aims to greatly amplify the voices of I Make America’s grassroots supporters and others committed to demonstrating the real cost of Congressional inaction on infrastructure investment and who are pushing for passage of a fully-funded six-year highway bill by Sept. 30 of this year.April 28, 2011BusinessAssociation of Equipment Management Professionals rolls out online universityAssociation of Equipment Management Professionals ( AEMP), an organization for asset management professionals of off-road fleets, introduces the industry’s first online learning center designed specifically for those practicing the art and science of fleet asset management. The program, AEMP University, officially launched at the 29th annual Spring Management Conference, held in conjunction with CONEXPO-CON/AGG in […]April 28, 2011Construction EquipmentFederal Railroad Administration awards Caltrans $100 million for new equipmentThe Federal Railroad Administration has awarded the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) $100 million to purchase new equipment on Amtrak California trains that service the San Joaquin and Pacific Surfliner rail corridors.April 27, 2011BusinessGeocomp Corp. hires Cynthia CoganGeocomp Corp., a geo-engineering firm headquartered in Acton, Mass., has hired Cynthia Cogan, P.E.,April 27, 2011BusinessFTA signs $474 million funding agreement, largest public works project in Minnesota historyMinnesotans will soon have the option of taking light rail transit along the 11-mile Central Corridor that links the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, one of the most heavily traveled corridors in the region, thanks to a $474 million funding agreement between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Council.April 27, 2011BusinessCaltrans recognizes contractors for ‘Excellence in Partnering’Caltrans Director Cindy McKim joined construction industry professionals for the 2011 Caltrans “Excellence in Partnering” awards, which recognizes contractors who put into action what they learned from the Caltrans’ Partnering Program to deliver successful highway projects throughout California. Caltrans provides free training for the construction industry, city and county transportation agencies, consultants, and small businesses […]April 27, 2011BusinessVulcan to host Q1 earnings call on May 5Vulcan Materials Co. will release earnings after the close of business on May 4, 2011 and host a conference call at 9 a.m. CDT (10 a.m. EDT) on May 5, 2011. To participate by phone, investors and other interested parties can call 866-788-0543 about 10 minutes before the scheduled start. The access code is 62767134. […]April 26, 2011BusinessTensar assumes CONTECH’s geogrid distribution businessTensar International Corp. and CONTECH Construction Products Inc. have mutually agreed that Tensar will take on distribution responsibility for geogrid products in the United States. Under the terms of the agreement and effective May 2, 2011, Tensar International will assume CONTECH’s geogrid distribution business, which includes exclusive distribution of both biaxial and triaxial geogrid products […]April 26, 2011Previous PagePage 234 of 591Next PageTop StoriesBackhoe LoadersCloser Look: Cat's Largest Backhoes, the 440 & 450, Enter Next GenerationThe models get new engines, an advanced hydraulic system and more customization options for operators, among other features.Safety & ComplianceContractor Faces $1.2M Fine for Repeat Violations After Fatal Trench CollapsePickupsNext-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)
