Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingPedestrian-friendly diverging diamond interchange, Indiana’s first, honored with engineering awardThe American Council of Engineering Companies of Indiana (ACEC Indiana) awarded Indiana’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) with its Grand Project Award during the association’s recent 2016 Engineering Excellence Awards. Engineering excellence awards go to “outstanding engineering achievements that demonstrate a high degree of merit and ingenuity,” and are judged on several factors including technical […]March 8, 2016RoadbuildingCaltrans seeks comments on California Transportation Plan 2040The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking public comments on California Transportation Plan 2040 (CTP 2040), the long-term transportation plan for the state. “The public can play a key role in the long-term vision we are creating for California’s transportation system,” says Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “Our population is growing, the way we live […]March 8, 2016Construction EquipmentRugby introduces lightweight SR-4016 subframe scissor hoist for trucksRugby Manufacturing, a Truck Bodies and Equipment International (TBEI) brand, launched its new SR-4016 subframe scissor hoist for trucks at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The hoist, which replaces Rugby’s HR520 and HR540 models, is 20 percent lighter than comparable equipment, the company says, and offers more payload capacity. It is lifecycle tested at […]March 7, 2016RoadbuildingNorth Carolina to spend $50 million on highway safety improvement projectsNorth Carolina will dedicate $50 million to highway safety improvement projects across the state in an effort to reduce traffic accidents and boost overall highway safety. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will advance the funds and request reimbursement payments through the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program. “These investments in road safety will help […]March 7, 2016RoadbuildingWyoming Transportation Commission approves $12.4 million in contractsThe Wyoming Transportation Commission has awarded 11 projects valued at $12.4 million, with two of the projects being funded through increased fuel tax revenue. The projects include: Rehabilitation work on three bridges in Natrona County including U.S. 20 bridges over Casper Creek in Mills and the F Street Bridge over the Platte River in […]March 7, 2016Construction EquipmentHendrickson ULTIMAAX suspension now available on Kenworth T880 trucksKenworth T880 trucks are now available with the Hendrickson ULTIMAAX severe-duty rubber suspension. This configuration, announced at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, is designed to aid in ride quality and stability in rugged terrain situations. “The severe-duty suspension helps enhance the T880’s traction, stability and handling under loads from 46,000 to 52,000 pounds. Plus, […]March 4, 2016HomeMack’s new single-unit ClearTech One EATS system reduces weight, adds frame spaceMack Trucks has launched the ClearTech One exhaust aftertreatment system (EATS), an update to its existing ClearTech solution that cuts 17 pounds from the weight and removes 11 inches of frame space to create easier access for body upfit options. The new system, announced at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, compresses into one unit […]March 4, 2016RoadbuildingRhode Island DOT reorganization to include Division of Project Management enhancementsAs part of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s (RIDOT) efforts to reorganize to improve project delivery, the agency is changing and adding new positions as well as enhancing its new Division of Project Management (DPM). The DPM is charged with oversight and management of projects from design through completion. RIDOT recently held public hearings on […]March 4, 2016RoadbuildingIdaho Transportation Department’s Sablan earns state’s first AASHTO fellowshipIdaho Transportation Department (ITD) State Design/Traffic Services Engineer Kevin Sablan has been given a 2016 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Fellowship, the first for the state in the program’s 15-year history. Beginning March 28, Sablan will spend a year in Washington, D.C., working on enginnering and transportation policy issues. He has […]March 4, 2016Construction EquipmentMack adds 13- and 14-speed low-speed reduction mDRIVE HD options for MP series enginesMack has added two versions of its mDRIVE HD automated manual transmission (AMT) to offer low-speed reduction gear options for MP series engines, adding versatility to the Pinnacle, Granite and Titan trucks. Announced Wednewsday at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, the two versions include a 13-speed option designed for easier starting on steep grades […]March 3, 2016Previous PagePage 158 of 225Next PageTop StoriesTractorsKubota Revamps BX90 Subcompact Tractor Line With More Power and CapabilityThe five new models are completely redesigned for year-round work — mowing, digging, clearing snow and loading.Graders/ScrapersK-Tec Reveals 1232 Scraper with 32-Yard Capacity for Articulated HaulersMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling New and Used Compact Utility LoadersMini ExcavatorsCat’s New 2.4- and 2.6-Ton Mini Excavators Pack More LiftOff-Road TrucksDeere Previews Autonomous Haul Truck: One Truck, Two Operation Modes
