Brian EthridgeRoadbuildingPresident Obama to urge for private investmentsIf a multiyear solution to the Highway Trust Fund is unable to be reached, President Barack Obama will look into private investors to help fix roads and bridges around the country. That would likely mean more tolls for drivers as companies will look for ways to profit off of their investments. “There are lots of […]July 21, 2014Roadbuilding‘Sweet Home Alabama’ welcomes travelers…Sweet home Alabama, where the skies are so blue. Sweet home Alabama, Lord, I’m coming home to you…July 21, 2014Roadbuilding5 freeway bridges in need of repair following accidentA truck hauling an excavator caused some major problems for the Washington State Department of Transportation after colliding with five freeway overpasses. Cost of the repairs have not yet been determined, but all five bridges will need to be repaired. “It’s too early to say how much the repairs will cost,” Doug Adamson, WSDOT spokesman […]July 18, 2014RoadbuildingIllinois Tollway to launch first ever technology test siteThe Illinois Tollway is set to build a “living laboratory” which will serve as a unique test site to improve existing products and study technology advancements. The test site will immediately focus on smartphone tolling applications and I-Pass transponders to instantly confirm toll payments. “This project will help us fine tune current technologies to improve […]July 18, 2014RoadbuildingFalsework tumbles after sand hauler hits interstate bridgeA sand hauler hit a bridge currently under construction on Interstate 215 in Perris, California, causing lumber and steel beams to collapse onto the freeway. The semi truck driver lost control and struck a concrete divider along the shoulder. A portion of the truck dragged along the barrier, striking the temporary supports of the bridge which […]July 17, 2014RoadbuildingTraffic deaths down nearly 23 percent since 2005Traffic deaths in the United States fell nearly 23 percent between 2005 and 2012 according to a study done by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Institute. The study mostly credits safer automobiles and advanced technologies such as anti-lock brakes, collision-avoidance systems and stability control. “There are many factors at play here,” said Dr. Michael Sivak, […]July 17, 2014Roadbuilding70-foot-long bridge survives series of earthquakesA 70-foot-long, 52-ton bridge was tried and tested by the University of Nevada, Reno’s new Earthquake Engineering Lab. The experiment was to see if the bridge would survive a series of 10 earthquakes – and it did! “It was a complete success. The bridge withstood the design standard very well and today went over and above […]July 16, 2014RoadbuildingWhat state has the worst roads and bridges in the country?Ever wonder what state has the worst roads and bridges in the nation? A new “It’s Time to Rebuild America” report from the White House gives that unfortunate title to Rhode Island. The report claims that 41 percent of Rhode Island’s roads are in poor condition and a whopping 74 percent of the state’s bridges […]July 16, 2014RoadbuildingHouse approves $11 billion trust fund patchThe House has passed a $11 billion plan to pay the federal government’s share of road and bridge repairs for the next 10 months. With time –and money – running out, the House recognizes that immediate action is needed. It voted 367-55 to pass the measure. The Senate is also expected to pass the bill […]July 15, 2014RoadbuildingNew Navistar engine provides up to eight percent fuel economy improvementNavistar has started shipments of its first vocational vehicles with 9- and 10-liter engines using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology. The new engines reportedly provide up to eight percent fuel economy improvement in International DuraStar and WorkStar trucks. “Our field test customers are seeing positive results – with our new trucks registering significant fuel […]July 15, 2014Previous PagePage 30 of 31Next PageTop StoriesGraders/ScrapersCat Launches 140 Lever Motor Grader with New Cab, Loads of Added TechThe industry's top-selling motor grader gets a redesigned cab, improved visibility, comfort upgrades, advanced 2D and 3D grade control.Compact Track LoadersA Closer Look: ASV’s VT-100 Goes Where Other Compact Track Loaders Can’tPickups2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 Revealed: 9 trims, 4 Engines, 6 Special EditionsTechnologyKomatsu Partners with Pronto to Bring Autonomous Dump Trucks to Quarries of All SizesFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
