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 StoriesExcavatorsHitachi Reveals Its First Wheeled Excavators for U.S. Market"Get a lot of work done from one person with one machine,” says Hitachi of its 18-metric-ton ZX180W-7 and 22-metric-ton ZX220W-7.Compact Track LoadersYanmar’s First 3 Compact Track Loaders With ASV Posi-Track Hit U.S. MarketCompact Wheel LoadersAvant's New e727 Electric Loader Gets 5.5-Hour Runtime, Diesel-Like PerformanceExcavatorsCloser Look: Caterpillar's New 19-Ton 319 CR Excavator Hits a Sweet SpotCompact ExcavatorsHitachi Gives Sneak Peek at Next-Gen Mini Excavators With New Landcros Name
