Jill DunnConstruction EquipmentTIFIA transportation project loan program under fireCongress will begin reconciling Senate and House highway reauthorization bills this week that contain significantly increased funding for a loan program that’s criticized as providing credit for too many public-private toll projects. On May 8, conferees from both chambers will have start meetings to begin the compromise process between House and Senate proposals for a […]May 8, 2012SafetyHouse passes highway funding extensionThe U.S. Senate is expected to vote on an extension of transportation appropriations this week after House members passed the measure Sept. 13. The voice bill vote approved H.R. 2887, which would include funding through March 31 for the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration and other federal highway, transit and safety programs. It would extend […]September 15, 2011SafetyObama unveils truck fuel standardsPresident Obama announced new fuel-economy standards for heavy-duty trucks at Virginia-based Interstate Moving Services Aug. 9. The standards will affect work trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles. Diesel use would be cut by 4 gallons per 100 miles traveled, yielding a total fuel savings of $73,000 over a truck’s life, according to calculations used in […]August 19, 2011Page 1 of 1Top StoriesCompact Wheel LoadersCloser Look: Volvo’s Next-Gen L30 Compact Wheel LoaderVolvo's latest compact wheel loader brings updated controls, better traction and easier maintenance. Here’s a quick look at what’s new.Compact Utility LoadersNew Holland Previews C314X Electric Mini Track LoaderVintage EquipmentRare Survivor! – 1930 Cat Thirty with All-Original Parts Still Going StrongHydrogen fuel cellToyota Unveils Hydrogen-Powered 4WD Tacoma Pickup TruckCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Bobcat's New E17, E20 Mini Excavators with Zero Tail Swing
