Staff Report (EQW)Roadbuilding70 bridges getting $130M in federal funds for repair, replacementSeventy city and county projects across Washington state will receive a portion of $130 million in federal funds to repair or replace aging bridges, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). The Washington State Department of Transportation selected projects that will replace, remove and/or repair aging, obsolete and structurally deficient bridges. The funding […]November 30, 2012RoadbuildingFreightliner Trucks launches Cascadia 113 natural gas demonstrator program, full production begins in Q3 2013Freightliner Trucks launches Cascadia 113 natural gas demonstrator programNovember 29, 2012RoadbuildingConnor Hedge wins Power-V XT Snowplow in sweepstakesFull-time firefighter and part-time snow removal contractor, Connor Hedge, 24, of Westfield, Mass., is the proud owner of a new Power-V XT Snowplow, one of two Grand Prizes in the Heavy Metal Sweepstakes sponsored by THE BOSS Snowplow and Gravely in September. The snowplow was recently installed by THE BOSS distributor Ken’s Auto Sales, 921 […]November 29, 2012RoadbuildingSeptember 2012 surface trade with Canada, Mexico fell 0.1% from September 2011Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners, Canada and Mexico, was 0.1 percent lower in September 2012 than in September 2011, totaling $77.7 billion, unadjusted for inflation, according to a Nov. 27, 2012, bulletin from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) of the U.S. Department […]November 27, 2012RoadbuildingCase Constructions donates 3K die-cast construction machine models to Toys for TotsCase Construction Equipment shipped more than 3,000 die-cast construction machine models to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, following the recent destruction of the organization’s toy warehouse in Dover, N.J., during Superstorm Sandy.November 26, 2012RoadbuildingVolvo Group donates $100,000 to Hurricane Sandy relief effortsThe Volvo Group says it will contribute $100,000 in support of Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts by the American Red Cross, the City of New York, and the City of Allentown, Pa. The Volvo Group is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross, $25,000 to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City and $25,000 to the City of Allentown, Pa.November 26, 2012RoadbuildingT&I Committee schedule for Week of Nov. 26, 2012The following is the schedule for the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the week of Nov. 26, 2012: Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 Hearing 10 a.m. ET 2167 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 Full Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, U.S. Rep. John L. Mica (R-Fla.), Chairman “Getting Back on Track: A Review of […]November 26, 2012RoadbuildingARTBA-backed rule change will reduce bridge project delays; could save nearly $80 millionA change in the way the federal government reviews bridge projects for possible historical significance – one long-advocated by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) – could save taxpayers an estimated $78 million and reduce wait times for repair projects on more than 196,000 U.S. bridges. A Nov. 16 decision by the Advisory […]November 20, 2012RoadbuildingFlorida, California transportation projects named best in nationTwo high-profile transportation projects took home the top honors in the 5th annual America’s Transportation Award competition. The awards were announced Nov. during the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) annual meeting in Pittsburgh.November 20, 2012RoadbuildingUnited Rentals holding nationwide equipment sale on Dec. 6United Rentals Inc. will host an inaugural nationwide used equipment sale on Dec. 6, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. The sale will be staged at more than 120 participating branches in the United States, giving buyers the opportunity to acquire quality equipment from a reputable supplier at a fraction of its […]November 16, 2012Previous PagePage 6 of 31Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025A 1950s "Twin D8"; antique Holt, Best and Cat tractors; and a zany 1931 film of Caterpillar's "The Great Tractor Race" made our top-5 list.Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseCompact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited PackageCompact Wheel LoadersThe Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26
