Equipment World Staff (EQW)BusinessTri-State Truck Center named Mack 2010 North American Distributor of the YearMack Trucks, Inc. named Tri-State Truck Center in Memphis as its 2010 North American Distributor of the Year. Each year, Mack acknowledges the efforts and contributions of its dealer network by honoring high-performing North American and International distributors. Selection criteria include sales, facilities, personnel, service, parts, general management, customer satisfaction and community service. Tri-State Truck […]April 18, 2011RoadbuildingPOWERSCREEN LAUNCHES GIANT 1500 MAXTRAK CONE CRUSHERDUNGANNON,NORTHERN IRELAND, Powerscreen one of the world’s leading providers of mobile crushing and screening equipment, has launched the new Powerscreen® 1500 Maxtrak, the largest addition to the highly successful Powerscreen® Maxtrak range which includes the 1000, 1000SR and 1300 models. “In 2010, Powerscreen moved into what we view as the next generation of mobile crushing […]April 18, 2011BusinessAtlas Copco hires new South Central Region district managerDerek Anderson has accepted the new position of district manager for the South Central Region of Atlas Copco’s Drilling Solutions (ADS,) Rock Drilling Tools, Surface Drilling Equipment, and Geotechnical Drilling and Exploration (GDE) product lines. His responsibilities include working with Atlas Copco distributors Luby Equipment and Venture Drilling Supply. In his new role, Anderson will […]April 18, 2011EquipmentEnvironmental Impact Report approves Liberty Quarry in Riverside CountyAfter completing a thorough review of the project’s Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Riverside County’s (California) planning commission staff released a report today recommending approval of Liberty Quarry based on the project’s expected local and regional benefits.April 18, 2011BusinessU.S. DOT approves $418 million loan for SH 161 constructionThe U.S. Department of Transportation will provide an estimated $418.4 million loan that will bring congestion relief to drivers in Dallas County by helping pay for the construction of the final phase of State Highway 161, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on April 15. The North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) will use the loan to repay bond notes issued to finance the construction of the project.April 18, 2011RoadbuildingMiller adds safety glasses to its line of productsWith three frame colors and two lens options to choose from, Miller’s new Arc Armor safety glasses offer exceptional comfort, protection and durability. Highlights/Key Available as either clear lens or shade 5.0 for cutting/brazing Comfort features include form-fitting orbital eye coverage and rubber ear pads Safety features include soft foam eye guards to keep out […]April 15, 2011HomeOCTA hires new exec director of government relationsLance Larson joined the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) as the executive director of government relations, effective April 11. For four years, Larson served as director of legislative affairs for San Bernardino County, where he worked directly with the county’s board of supervisors and served as a legislative liaison and chief spokesman for the county […]April 15, 2011RoadbuildingSnowEx Introduces Its Largest, Fully Electric Powered Spreader: The 4-Cubic-Yard Capacity V-Maxx 9500WARREN, Mich. – SnowEx offers the V-Maxx 9500 — its largest V-box-style spreader to date. Featuring a 4-cubic-yard capacity hopper, the entirely electric powered V-Maxx 9500 is ideal for municipalities and winter maintenance contractors catering to larger applications. Designed for use with larger commercial-duty pickups, flatbed trucks and dump-bed trucks, the V-Maxx 9500 features an […]April 15, 2011HomeIowa Transportation Commission approves $350,000 grant for Palo Alto CountyThe Iowa Transportation Commission on April 12 approved a Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) Immediate Opportunity grant application submitted by Palo Alto County. Up to $350,000 will be made available to assist in the reconstruction of approximately 5,277 feet of 390th Street east from Iowa 4 and 2,784 feet of 470th Avenue north to the project site located just south of Emmetsburg.April 14, 2011BusinessABC to House: ‘Repeal the Davis-Bacon Act’In testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections on April 14, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) member Thomas Mistick, principal of Church Restoration Group, Cranberry Township, Pa., stated that the Davis-Bacon Act, as administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, “hinders economic growth, increases the federal deficit; and imposes an enormous paperwork burden on both contractors and the federal government.” Mistick spoke at the hearing "Examining the Department of Labor's Implementation of the Davis-Bacon Act.” The Davis-Bacon Act is an 80-year-old wage subsidy law administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that mandates “prevailing” wages for employees of contractors and subcontractors performing work on federally financed construction projects.April 14, 2011Previous PagePage 236 of 590Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyKomatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All SizesThe retrofit technology is designed to be simpler and more affordable, enabling all-day hauling with minimal human input.Compact equipment2026 Polaris General UTV Hits Dealers with New Colors, UpgradesCompact Utility LoadersMechMaxx Shakes Up Mini Skid Steer Market with $24K Croba STL1000PickupsFord to Build 2027 Midsize Electric Pickup in US with $30K Start PriceFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. 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