Equipment World Staff (EQW)RoadbuildingWork 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, 2011BusinessTri-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, 2011Previous PagePage 236 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)
