Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingOklahoma DOT hosts 15th annual Construction Career Day in Oklahoma CityThe Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Civil Rights Division recently hosted its 15th annual Construction Career Day for students in the Oklahoma City metro area as an effort to provide hands-on experience with industry experts. The theme for this year was “Tools to Build Your Future.” The hands-on portion of the event included students being […]September 20, 2016DealersTerex Trucks adds Hitrac to dealer network in Canada for articulated dump truck marketTerex Trucks has named Winnipeg-based Hitrac as its dealer in Manitoba, Canada, with responsibilities of supplying and supporting the manufacturer’s full range of articulated dump trucks (ADT) throughout the province. “We’re excited to be joining the Terex Trucks family,” says Paul Scharf, Hitrac president. “And we’re looking forward to being able to offer our customers […]September 19, 2016RoadbuildingPennDOT develops construction inspection app that will save agency $28 million over 2 yearsA Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) mobile construction app, MCDocs, will save the agency at least $28 million in administrative costs over a two-year period. “We have nearly 400 inspectors on staff and 1,200 under contract to check on the roughly $2.5 billion worth of construction work we have underway each year,” PennDOT Secretary Leslie […]September 19, 2016RoadbuildingMassDOT’s federal funding windfall helps with new project advertisementsWith the Massachusetts Department of Transportation receiving additional federal funds totaling $65.15 million, allowing it to fully fund projects in its 2016 State Transportation Improvement Plan, it can now advertise five new projects. The bonus money comes from a pool created from federal transportation funds states do not spend before federal deadlines. “This new funding […]September 19, 2016RoadbuildingHawaii DOT to test mileage user fee to supply highway fund, replace fuel taxThe Hawaii Department of Transportation’s (HDOT) Highways Division plans to test a mileage-based user fee to provide revenue for the State Highway Fund and a possible replacement to the fuel tax, which accounts for 33 percent of the fund. The agency received a nearly $4 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration as part of the […]September 19, 2016DealersTerramac expands into New Jersey with addition of Groff Tractor to dealer networkTerramac has expanded into New Jersey by adding Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania-based Groff Tractor to its dealer network. Terramac manufactures rubber tracked crawler carriers, including the RT9, RT14 and RT14R, designed to be used in general construction, utility, environmental restoration and oil and gas work. “There’s a lot of opportunity for the Terramac product line in New […]September 16, 2016RoadbuildingTenn. lawmakers repeal law that would have cost state $60 million in transportation fundsThe Tennessee general assembly has repealed a law that lessened underage penalties for driving under the influence (DUI), legislation the federal government considered out of “zero tolerance” compliance with national drunk driving guidelines and thereby making the state ineligible for certain federal highway funds estimated at $60 million. Gov. Bill Haslam had called for a special legislative […]September 16, 2016RoadbuildingWisconsin DOT submits 2017-2019 transportation proposal, meeting Gov. Walker’s deadlineThe Wisconsin Department of Transportation Sept. 15 submitted its proposed 2017-2019 transportation budget to Gov. Scott Walker per his mandate from earlier this year. Most notably, the proposal involves no fee or fuel tax increases. “This budget provides more funding to local governments for their roads and bridges, keeps borrowing at historically low levels, and […]September 16, 2016RoadbuildingUtah DOT adds technology that allows crossing guards to increase walk time at crosswalks for studentsThe Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is implementing new technology into crosswalk signals that will allow crossing guards to add extra walk time at peak times as an effort to increase safety for students crossing busy streets. The new system involves a key on signal boxes that crossing guards can use to add 10 to […]September 16, 2016DealersTexas-based Equipment Depot rebrands with focus on customer serviceMaterial handling and aerial lift equipment provider Equipment Depot reports it has finished a rebranding effort to emphasize its focus on customer service with the company tagline “Equipped to Serve.” The Houston, Texas-based chain was founded in 1951. “Service has always been the heart and soul of the organization, delivered through our expertise in material handling, […]September 15, 2016Previous PagePage 114 of 225Next 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
