Staff Report (EQW)RoadbuildingFederal Signal’s Environmental Solutions Group Announces EcoInfused™ Technology InitiativeELGIN, Ill. – Federal Signal Corporation’s Environmental Solutions Group today announced an initiative to develop and deploy environmentally sustainable products that have the potential to increase energy efficiency and enhance air and water quality in communities around the world. Under its EcoInfused™ Technology initiative, the Environmental Solutions Group will develop green, energy-efficient and low-emissions technology […]August 23, 2012RoadbuildingIllinois Gov. Quinn declares September ‘Texting and Driving Awareness Month’Gov. Pat Quinn has declared September "Texting and Driving Awareness Month" in Illinois, where it is illegal to text while driving. In addition, AT&T is urging all Americans to pledge to stop texting while driving and join with others Sept. 19 to make a lifelong commitment to never do so again.,Gov. Pat Quinn has declared September "Texting and Driving Awareness Month" in Illinois, where it is illegal to text while driving. In addition, AT&T is urging all Americans to pledge to stop texting while driving and join with others Sept. 19 to make a lifelong commitment to never do so again.,Gov. Pat Quinn has declared September "Texting and Driving Awareness Month" in Illinois, where it is illegal to text while driving. In addition, AT&T is urging all Americans to pledge to stop texting while driving and join with others Sept. 19 to make a lifelong commitment to never do so again.,Gov. Pat Quinn has declared September "Texting and Driving Awareness Month" in Illinois, where it is illegal to text while driving. In addition, AT&T is urging all Americans to pledge to stop texting while driving and join with others Sept. 19 to make a lifelong commitment to never do so again.,Gov. Pat Quinn has declared September "Texting and Driving Awareness Month" in Illinois, where it is illegal to text while driving. In addition, AT&T is urging all Americans to pledge to stop texting while driving and join with others Sept. 19 to make a lifelong commitment to never do so again.,Gov. Pat Quinn has declared September "Texting and Driving Awareness Month" in Illinois, where it is illegal to text while driving. In addition, AT&T is urging all Americans to pledge to stop texting while driving and join with others Sept. 19 to make a lifelong commitment to never do so again.,Gov. Pat Quinn has declared September "Texting and Driving Awareness Month" in Illinois, where it is illegal to text while driving. In addition, AT&T is urging all Americans to pledge to stop texting while driving and join with others Sept. 19 to make a lifelong commitment to never do so again.August 20, 2012RoadbuildingVolvo CE offers Road Institute coursesVolvo Construction Equipment is offering courses during the 2012-2013 Road Institute. The course curriculum offers two- to five-day sessions beginning in October and continuing through May 2013, with classes held at two training facilities in North America. These facilities are located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and Phoenix, Arizona. Road Institute focuses on the hot-mix asphalt (HMA) […]August 20, 2012RoadbuildingVista offers articulated haul truck training onlineVista Training has launched an articulated haul truck training module as part of its Silver Series of web-based operator training programs. The program, Articulated Haul Truck – Basic Operation & Safety, is a one-hour, web-based, self-directed course which focuses on machine basics, pre-use inspection, loading methods, hauling and unloading the truck. For more information about […]August 20, 2012RoadbuildingChristie Administration awards $3 million in grants to support highway, bikeway programsThe New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Division of Local Aid and Economic Development has administered $3 million in grants to 59 municipalities to promote safety along designated Safe Corridor highway segments and to advance local projects that promote safety for bicyclists. A total of 53 municipalities will share $2 million in FY 12 Safe […]August 16, 2012RoadbuildingWestern Star Introduces New 4700 TractorFORT MILL, S.C. – Western Star Truck Sales, Inc. today announced the addition of a new 4700 tractor to its product lineup. Since successfully launching the 4700 truck in March 2011 to six targeted vocational segments, Western Star customers immediately recognized the potential of this truck as a tractor configuration. Featuring several fifth wheel options, […]August 14, 2012RoadbuildingLocal Solar Company Doing Big Things in Michigan and BeyondAlbion, Michigan — Most people are aware that solar power is out there and available, and the sun is still around, so why aren’t more people investing in it? There are a number of problems that stop most of the population dead in their tracks when heading for a solar energy route, the first being […]August 14, 2012RoadbuildingLocal Solar Company Doing Big Things in Michigan and BeyondAlbion, Michigan — Most people are aware that solar power is out there and available, and the sun is still around, so why aren’t more people investing in it? There are a number of problems that stop most of the population dead in their tracks when heading for a solar energy route, the first being […]August 14, 2012RoadbuildingLocal Solar Company Doing Big Things in Michigan and BeyondAlbion, Michigan — Most people are aware that solar power is out there and available, and the sun is still around, so why aren’t more people investing in it? There are a number of problems that stop most of the population dead in their tracks when heading for a solar energy route, the first being […]August 14, 2012RoadbuildingLocal Solar Company Doing Big Things in Michigan and BeyondAlbion, Michigan — Most people are aware that solar power is out there and available, and the sun is still around, so why aren’t more people investing in it? There are a number of problems that stop most of the population dead in their tracks when heading for a solar energy route, the first being […]August 14, 2012Previous PagePage 13 of 32Next PageTop StoriesManufacturer NewsKomatsu to Acquire Astec’s Roadtec, Carlson Road Construction BusinessThe acquisition includes highway and commercial pavers, screeds, Shuttle Buggy material transfer vehicles and cold planers.Compact Utility Loaders“Good-Bye, Manual Labor!” — Mini Skid Steer Buyer’s Guide 2026Manufacturer NewsKOBELCO to Acquire CNH’s Case, New Holland Construction Equipment BusinessTractorsMore Power, More Versatility: Case IH Adds 3 Farmall Compact A TractorsCompact Utility LoadersCase Launches its Largest Stand-on Mini Track Loader: the TL170
