Wayne GraysonWayne Grayson is the former Executive Video Producer for Randall-Reilly; in previous positions, he served as the Executive Editor and Online Editor for Equipment World.Construction EquipmentGM first to offer maintenance plan to fleet buyersOur sister magazine Pro Pickup has a really great news item today for any and all fleet buyers. General Motors has become the first automaker to offer a maintenance plan alongside cash incentives that may be used with any upfitter and accessories. The maintenance plan is good for two years or 30,000 miles. Be sure […]January 3, 2013BusinessU.S. needs new bridges but states lack fundingThe average age of the 600,000 bridges in the United States is 43 years old, according to a new report from the Washington Post. And considering that bridges are built to last about 50 years, that means a great deal of them will soon need to be replaced. In fact, as the Post reports, 70,000 […]January 3, 2013BusinessReport: Road construction to see only slight improvement in 2013Despite the ongoing economic recovery, the U.S. road construction market is tough going and will only slightly improve in the new year, according to a new report. SBI, a division of MarketResearch.com, recently released its U.S. Road, Bridge and Tunnel Construction Market report, which predicts “only slight growth through 2014” and a market growth over […]January 3, 2013HomeWho will win the BCS National Championship?A showdown for the ages is fast approaching. On January 7, the undefeated no. 1 Notre Dame Fighting Irish will take on the 12-1, no. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide in the BCS National Championship game.January 2, 2013BusinessCongress passes fiscal cliff dealWith negotiations extended to the absolute deadline, Congress passed a deal on New Year’s Day that will that will prevent the U.S. from going over the so-called “fiscal cliff.” Early Tuesday morning, the Senate passed the measure 89-8. Late Tuesday night, the GOP-run House of Representatives approved the measure 257-167. Among House Republicans the vote […]January 2, 2013HomeProduct Focus: World of ConcreteA cracker/crusher jaw set, a concrete claw, a portable rebar cutter and a zero tail swing excavator are among the products featured.January 1, 2013EquipmentEPA Administrator resignsEPA Administrator Lisa Jackson announced recently that she is stepping down, the Associated Press reports. Jackson, 50, served in the EPA’s top role for four years where she faced what EPA chiefs have said is the strongest opposition they had ever seen. Jackson did not give a reason for her departure and President Barack Obama […]December 31, 2012BusinessDallas transforms with $2.3 billion in development since 2002Residents of Dallas, Texas have seen their city literally transform around them in the past decade thanks to $2.3 billion in investment and redevelopment since 2002, the Dallas Morning News reports. According to the News, the area is unrecognizable from 10 years ago. In fact, one oilman in the area says Dallas is experiencing a […]December 31, 2012BusinessArchitects Billing Index inspires confidence in 2013 constructionThe latest round of the American Institute of Architects Billings Index should make for a bit more confidence in the construction industry in 2013. The billings index rose to 53.2 in November, the highest level the index has reported since November of 2007. Any reading above a 50 indicates an increase in demand for design […]December 31, 2012BusinessMAX USA hires Scott Tomlin as Northeast regional salesexecutiveMAX USA has hired Scott Tomlin as the company’s Northeast regional sales executive. Tomlin has more than 20 years of experience in sales, most recently in the tool and hardware industries. He has worked with distributor sales, outside sales, sales management and field sales training. Tomlin will be based in the Boston area.December 31, 2012Previous PagePage 414 of 434Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?On this episode of The Dirt, we take a deep dive into Kubota’s dash-5 mini excavator lineup.Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Compact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
