Equipment World Staff (EQW)Construction EquipmentCould toll roads save the economy? One researcher says, ‘Yes’With the HTF in danger of going broke, constructing new toll road systems should not be ruled out, according to a recent report from a University of Missouri engineer.June 26, 2012SafetyFeds OK Ohio River Bridges Project for construction; approach will save $1.5BThe Ohio River Bridges Project today received federal approval to proceed to construction with a cost-savings plan recommended by the governors of Kentucky and Indiana and Louisville’s mayor. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued the revised Record of Decision, approving the plan outlined nearly 18 months ago to build two new bridges across the Ohio River and modernize the regional interchange in downtown Louisville.June 20, 2012SafetyConstruction, labor groups launch highway bill ad blitzThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), the Transportation Coalition Committee (TCC), a coalition of construction and labor groups, launched an advertising blitz on June 13 targeting four members of a congressional conference committee urging them to complete action on a new highway and transit bill. Noting that there are more than 1,600 deficient […]June 20, 2012RoadbuildingFrom roof to road: Using recycled asphalt shingles in roadbuildingRecycled asphalt shingles, or RAS, are gaining popularity in recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) mixes as agencies, contractors go green to save green.June 19, 2012Safety‘We Dig Schools’ teaches elementary kids pipeline safetyDitch Witch of Oklahoma teamed up with Chesapeake Midstream Partners and Oklahoma One-Call System Inc., a.k.a., Call Okie (a non-profit safety and damage-prevention program designed to promote public awareness and provide a communication link between excavators and operators of underground facilities), to create "We Dig Schools," an educational program that teaches elementary students the importance of pipeline safety and calling 811 before digging to avoid utility service interruption and injury.June 19, 2012TechnologyYokohama Tire increasing OTR tires price 5 percentYokohama Tire Corp. is implementing a price increase of up to 5 percent on all of its off-the-road (OTR) tires in the U.S., effective July 1, the company announced on June 15. There will be in-line adjustments as well, which will be announced at a later date. Gary Nash, Yokohama vice president, OTR Sales, attributes […]June 19, 2012HomeMica: House Republican conferees ready to negotiate highway reformsHouse Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman John L. Mica (R-Fla.) released the following statement after conferring with House Republican conferees of the ongoing transportation bill conference: “I spoke by conference call with House Republican conferees this afternoon and we all remain committed to working toward a bicameral conference report that includes long overdue reforms to […]June 19, 2012HomeGround broken on first CNG station in Beaver County, Pa.U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) on June 15 attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the first compressed natural gas (CNG) station in Beaver County, the fourth station built in western Pennsylvania. The CNG station, located at Beemac Trucking on 2747 Legionville Road in Ambridge, will be open to the public and will provide natural gas fuel […]June 19, 2012RoadbuildingRoadWorksWhat our governors and others want in a reauthorization bill.June 10, 2012RoadbuildingNew Road ProductsDrone mapping, a greenhouse gas calculator, a vibratory roller and material transfer vehicles are among the products featured.June 10, 2012Previous PagePage 87 of 590Next PageTop StoriesVintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventWatch Caterpillar Ten, Twenty, Thirty and Sixty track-type tractors traverse rugged, hilly terrain and crash through buildings.Compact equipmentMassimo Expands UTV Line with 6-Seater T-Boss 900LThe DirtWhat’s New on Komatsu’s Next-Gen PC220LC-12 Excavator? – Almost Everything!Market PulseTop-Selling New and Used Construction Equipment in the First Half of 2025Featured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
