Staff Report (EQW)RoadbuildingCornyn, Hutchison introduce bill to facilitate critical updates at U.S. ports of entryU.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, on June 7 introduced the Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2012, which would provide new authorities for U.S. Customs and Border Protection to enter into public-private partnerships with either local governments or private sector entities to fund additional staffing at ports of entry, according to a […]June 8, 2012RoadbuildingLaHood attends Dubuque Millwork District TIGER project ribbon cuttingU.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood celebrated the ribbon cutting on the $137 million Historic Millwork District multimodal improvement project, a keystone in a strategy to reinvigorate the community by attracting both businesses and residents through expanded transportation options and improved livability. “Dubuque has overhauled the Historic Millwork District into a livable, walkable community that is […]June 7, 2012RoadbuildingLaHood issues ‘Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving’U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on June 7 released a “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” that offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind the wheel. ,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on June 7 released a “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” that offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind the wheel. ,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on June 7 released a “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” that offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind the wheel. ,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on June 7 released a “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” that offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind the wheel. ,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on June 7 released a “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” that offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind the wheel. ,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on June 7 released a “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” that offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind the wheel. ,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on June 7 released a “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” that offers a comprehensive strategy to address the growing and dangerous practice of using handheld cell phones behind the wheel.June 7, 2012BusinessGlen Tellock of Manitowoc heads CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014 Show Management CommitteeGlen Tellock, chairman, president & CEO of Manitowoc Company Inc. in Manitowoc, Wis. has been named chair of the 2014 CONEXPO-CON/AGG exposition and leads the show’s management committee, a group of volunteer business executives overseeing show planning to ensure the event meets industry needs. The next CONEXPO-CON/AGG will be held March 4-8, 2014 at the […]June 7, 2012RoadbuildingTEREX INTRODUCES NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE G-SERIES MULCHER ATTACHMENTSouthaven, Miss. – Specifically tuned for use with the Terex® PT-100G Forestry compact track loader, the new Terex G-Series mulcher attachment is ideal for right-of-way work and vegetation management applications, such as clearing brush, mowing grass and weeds, as well as cutting down and mulching trees up to 8 inches in diameter. Operators will experience […]June 6, 2012RoadbuildingTraffiCalm Systems Announces New Design Footprint in Traffic Calming with a 9” Radar Driver Feedback Sign with Slow Down Message.The first product launched from TraffiCalm’s new generation of driver feedback signs for 2012, the 9-Inch Radar Driver FeedBack (DFB) Sign is a lightweight, fully-featured solution with highly visible LEDs by design. Set to be the most affordably priced electronic traffic calming solution on the market, the 9” DFB is suitable for a variety of […]June 6, 2012RoadbuildingTALBERT MFG SHOWS HIGHLY FLEXIBLE & VERSATILE CUSTOM TRAILERS AT MID-AMERICA TRUCKING SHOW 2012RENSSELAER, IN – Talbert Manufacturing, a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of heavy-haul, specialized and custom-built trailers, is exhibiting two highly flexible and versatile custom trailer models at the 2012 Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Booth #13136. Attendees will view the Talbert 2+3+2 65-Ton HRG East Coast Trailer with a Tandem-Axle Jeep Dolly; and […]June 6, 2012RoadbuildingNew Oil Eater Brake Washer Needs No ElectricityThe new Oil Eater professional brake washer allows users to clean brake parts without using electricity. It is made of industrial-grade HDPE plastic and incldes a heavy-duty air pump with adjustable regulator, flow-through brush with adjustable solution valve, dual filtration systems and four swivel casters, two of which lock. The washer’s cover also functions as […]June 6, 2012RoadbuildingCone CageThe cone Cage allows the traffic control placer and stacker to deploy and retrieve traffic control devices from transport vehicle while restraining workers from ejection during sudden or erratic direction change. Rugged steel construction. Compatible with all late model pickup trucks. Adjustable for bed width of 54”-60” and bed length 5.5’ to 8.0’. NO DRILL […]June 6, 2012RoadbuildingCompact wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment are ready to tackle every terrainLoaded with potential, the L45G and L50G wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment are in the 9 – 10 ton machine weight class — but with the versatility and performance of much larger models. They may be at the smaller end of the Volvo Construction Equipment wheel loader range, but even with their compact design, […]June 6, 2012Previous PagePage 18 of 32Next PageTop StoriesTechnology“Hey, Cat” — Watch Caterpillar’s In-Cab AI Voice Assistant Help OperatorLike Siri or Alexa, the operator need only say, “Hey, Cat” and a command, and the system does the rest. See it in action here.Pickups2026 GMC Sierra, Chevy Silverado Get Supercharged to 1,000 HP by SVEExcavatorsRedesigned Cat 6015 Hydraulic Shovel Gets Boosted Efficiency, DurabilityConExpo/Con-Agg 2026ConExpo Survival Guide: Tips from Veteran Attendees (and our Editors)Featured SponsorLink-Belt Unveils Smarter Excavators Built for Every Operator
