Equipment World Staff (EQW)Construction EquipmentUnited Rentals Q1 results: $523 million total revenueUnited Rentals Inc. announced financial results on April 19 for the first quarter 2011. Total revenue was $523 million and rental revenue was $434 million, compared with $478 million and $380 million, respectively, for the same period last year.April 21, 2011SafetyMSHA reports fatality at Utah sand and gravel facilityIn the wake of a fatality at a Utah sand and gravel operation, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has issued a number of recommendations as reminders to producers. A 56-year-old equipment operator with 10 years of experience was killed on Feb. 24, 2011 at Bolinder Resources LLC – Crushing and Sampling Unit, the […]April 20, 2011RoadbuildingTitan introduces the IT525 Tire to lineup of radial backhoe tiresQUINCY, Ill. — Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International, Inc., is pleased to announce the introduction of the IT525 Tire to their lineup of radial backhoe tires. The IT525’s versatile design allows for smooth rides and increased lifespan on hard surfaces, as well as superior traction in soft soils. “The IT525 is a […]April 20, 2011RoadbuildingWork Area Protection Offers ArrowMaster Pro-Line Arrow BoardST. CHARLES, ILL. – April 2011 – Work Area Protection now offers the ArrowMaster Pro-Line Solar-Assisted Advance Warner, a versatile, low-operating-cost arrow board that provides maximum visibility while directing traffic through construction zones. The ArrowMaster Pro-Line arrow board features several design changes for improved functionality. It was designed with a mast to provide lower center […]April 20, 2011HomeGranite awarded $41 million rail relocation project in Northern CaliforniaGranite Construction Inc., one of the nation's largest infrastructure contractors, announced the award of a $41 million rail relocation project by the City of Sacramento. Granite booked the project into its first quarter 2011 backlog. Located in downtown Sacramento, the railyards project includes the relocation of about 2.3 miles of heavy rail track, major utility infrastructure and site improvements, construction of multiple access tunnels for pedestrians and service vehicles as well as new passenger tracks and platforms.April 20, 2011BusinessARTBA interactive website shows highway investment impact on job creationThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has rolled out a new interactive website with extensive information about the job creation impacts of federal transportation investment on the national and state economies. The data, found at www.transportationcreatesjobs.org, show the number of American jobs that could be at risk if the House and Senate fail […]April 19, 2011BusinessABC celebrates Form 1099 repeal victoryAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) on April 15 issued the following statement regarding repeal of the expanded 1099 tax reporting requirements (H.R. 4), which was signed into law April 14 by President Obama. “Repeal of the 1099 mandate eliminates an unnecessary administrative burden that would have negatively impacted ABC members and small businesses nationwide,” said ABC Vice President of Federal Affairs Geoffrey Burr. “Now ABC members can focus more of their time on what is most important: creating jobs and growing their businesses.” The provision, included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, would have mandated that, beginning in 2012, businesses would have to file a Form 1099 to all vendors, both incorporated and unincorporated, to which they pay at least $600 annually for goods and services.April 19, 2011SafetyMissouri to host 2012 National Work Zone Week eventOn the heels of Work Zone Awareness Week, Missouri has been chosen from several other state nominees to host the national work zone kick-off event on Monday, April 23, 2012. “We wanted to select a state that’s doing something wonderful that could be shared with the rest of the nation,” said James Baron, director of […]April 19, 2011HomeN.J. keeps ‘no trucks allowed’ policy on Garden State ParkwayA longstanding policy that bans trucks from the Garden State Parkway north of Interchange 105 in Tinton Falls, Monmouth County will remain in place, New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner James Simpson announced on April 18, following a press report that changes are being contemplated.April 19, 2011RoadbuildingJet Company tail roll trailerJet Company is pleased to feature an available option for our already durable dropdeck trailer. A tail roll is among our many available options that are designed to add to the current outstanding performance of our dropdecks. The tail roll option is ideal for pulling skids onto the trailer. This trailer has an 8-5/8” tail […]April 19, 2011Previous PagePage 235 of 590Next PageTop StoriesPickups2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Revealed: 9 trims, 4 Engines, 6 Special EditionsChoices include gas V8 and diesel, three off-road trims and starting prices of $36,900 to $71,700.TechnologyKomatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All SizesCompact equipment2026 Polaris General UTV Hits Dealers with New Colors, UpgradesCompact Utility LoadersMechMaxx Shakes Up Mini Skid Steer Market with $24K Croba STL1000Featured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
