Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingMissouri DOT survey finds 87% of respondents would pay more to adequately fund roadsA survey commissioned by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) finds a large majority, 87 percent, of those responding would pay more to fund roads in the state, with increased fuel taxes being the most acceptable means of raising the money. “A Report Card from Missourians — 2015” shows 24 percent favor higher fuel taxes […]August 20, 2015RoadbuildingRoad construction crew unearths potential Spanish flu-era mass gravesite in PennsylvaniaSchuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, became a forensic anthropology dream site last week when a road construction crew discovered a mass gravesite while working along Route 61. Dr. Alexandra Klales, from Mercyhurst University’s applied forensic sciences department, has been leading a group of students in recovering and studying remains from the site since its discover August 14. […]August 19, 2015RoadbuildingVanway linear crushers help county and road builder improve gravel roadwork efficiencyA Montana county and an Idaho road construction firm are finding linear crushers, which crush and position rock in one pass, to be major money and time savers when working on gravel roads. Mining, oil, timber and agriculture industries in the two states rely heavily on well-maintained gravel roads for reaching work areas and transporting […]August 19, 2015RoadbuildingSupervisor with Georgia DOT accused of taking bribes for dumping dirtA former supervisor with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has been charged with conspiracy and accepting bribes in allowing “unsuitable dirt” to be dumped on department property, according to a release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of Georgia, George H. Bell, 49, was indicted by a federal grand jury August 11. “This […]August 18, 2015RoadbuildingMissouri DOT seeks additional winter operations and maintenance workersWe may still be feeling the effects of summer heat but the Central District for the Missouri Department of Transportation is already looking ahead to its winter maintenance needs. The district is looking for seasonal workers to supplement its winter maintenance staff. “We staff our maintenance forces at a level that will allow us to […]August 18, 2015RoadbuildingARTBA releases 2015 Transportation Officials and Engineers DatabaseThe American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has recently made available its 2015 Transportation Officials and Engineers Database, including contact information for more than 6,000 transportation officials at the local, state and federal levels. The database costs $395 for ARTBA members and $495 for non-members and is available as an Excel spreadsheet complete with […]August 17, 2015RoadbuildingMichigan DOT wants comments on public involvement section of MI Transportation PlanThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking public comments on the public involvement part of the state’s long-range transportation plan (SLRP). Comments on the MI Transportation Plan (MITP) are due September 30. “This policy document identifies overarching goals and objectives for Michigan’s transportation program and sets the priority by which prospective projects are approved,” […]August 17, 2015Construction EquipmentTerex revamps RL4 light tower with vertical mast, quick setup, longer run time (PHOTOS)Terex has redesigned its RL4 light tower, offering increased run time per tank of fuel with more fuel capacity, a vertical mast, shorter stowed length and lighter dry weight. The smaller footprint now allows 17 machines to be transported on a 48-foot flatbed trailer, a huge increase over the 10 of the previous RL4 that […]August 14, 2015RoadbuildingLouisiana DOTD releases book highlighting 150 historic bridges in the stateThe Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) has released an illustrated publication that provides a guide to 150 of the states historic bridges that “represent significant engineering designs, important trends and historical events.” Crossing the Bayou: Louisiana’s Historic Bridges is available as a pdf download and is searchable by bridge name, parish or bridge […]August 14, 2015RoadbuildingMichigan DOT appoints Van Port Fleet deputy director and COOThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has named Mark Van Port Fleet as the department’s new deputy director and chief operations officer. He brings to the position more than 35 of years of experience with MDOT, most recently as deputy chief engineer/director of the Bureau of Development. Van Port Fleet is described as a “very […]August 14, 2015Previous PagePage 190 of 225Next PageTop StoriesPickups2027 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, 3500 HD Revealed: 7 Trims, New Gas or Diesel V8sThe 3500 HD gets a max 38,000 pounds of towing with the diesel V8, and the 2500 HD gets up to 19,000 pounds with the gas V8.Vintage EquipmentPOV Tour: The Most Epic Collection of Vintage Construction EquipmentTractorsKubota Revamps BX90 Subcompact Tractor Line With More Power and CapabilityGraders/ScrapersK-Tec Reveals 1232 Scraper with 32-Yard Capacity for Articulated HaulersMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling New and Used Compact Utility Loaders
