Chris Hill (EQW)DealersJernberg to replace Weissburg as Volvo CE presidentVolvo Construction Equipment has named Melker Jernberg as president, replacing Martin Weissburg at the end of 2017. Weissburg, who took the reins at Volvo CE in 2014, is returning to the U.S. and will serve as senior advisor to Volvo President and CEO Martin Lundstedt. He will be based in Greensboro, North Carolina, and takes […]July 5, 2017RoadbuildingLouisiana DOTD worker struck and killed by vehicle in work zoneLouisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LDOTD) District 3 employee Paul Featherston was struck and killed by a vehicle July 3 while performing routine road maintenance in Iberia. LDOTD reports Featherston had worked at the agency for 24 years. “While many of us are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with our loved ones, let us […]July 5, 2017RoadbuildingRhode Island DOT reopens Pawtucket Ave. Bridge 5 weeks earlyThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has reopened the Pawtucket Avenue Bridge in East Providence about five weeks earlier than scheduled. RIDOT reports 23,000 vehicles per day travel across the structure over the Interstate 195 corridor and is one of the most traveled bridges in the city. The agency’s project management team worked with […]July 5, 2017RoadbuildingCalifornia’s Low Carbon Transit program provides $34.5 million to 125 projectsThe California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reports the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program is providing $34.5 million to fund 125 local projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emission and improving public transportation sustainability. “This program is one of the methods Caltrans is using to help the state meet its ambitious goals to address climate change,” […]July 5, 2017DealersEquipment Roundup: John Deere unveils 620G, 622G graders; New Komatsu forwarders; New Manitou telehandlers; Cat excavator in Transformers movie; Impact of electric trucks on suppliers;Manitou intros MTA 5019, MTA 9050 telehandlers Manitou has introduced two new telehandlers to its MTA machine lineup, the Series III MTA 5019 and the Series II MTA 9050. With an operating capacity of 5,500 pounds, the MTA 5519 is powered by a 69-horsepower, Tier 4 Yanmar Engine paired with a two-speed Rexroth transmission. Lift […]July 4, 2017DealersBusiness Roundup: New GM at Deutz Power Center Midwest; Groff Tractor supplies Dire States Equipment Grant winner; Ritchie Bros. sells $46 million in Houston; $1 million construction theft ring busted; 2017 Safety Award winnerVermet named GM of Deutz Power Center Midwest in North Kansas City Nick Vermet has been named general manager of Deutz Power Center Midwest in North Kansas City, Missouri, and also will have oversight of Deutz Service Center St. Louis and Deutz Service Center Chicago when it opens. Deutz Power Centers provide dedicated engineering and technical sales resources […]July 4, 2017RoadbuildingUSDOT rescinds from states $857 million in unobligated federal-aid highway fundsThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has rescinded $857 million in unobligated Federal-aid highway funds from states as of June 30. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the move in a notice June 21. The funds were rescinded as part of the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2017, title I of division K, Public Law […]July 4, 2017RoadbuildingNW Florida’s largest transportation project, Pensacola Bay Bridge, beginsConstruction of Northwest Florida’s largest transportation infrastructure project, the Pensacola Bay Bridge, has begun. Gov. Rick Scott recently kicked off the project with a ceremony at the site. The project, set to open to traffic in 2019, includes $398.5 million in state investments. The structure will allow traffic to temporarily transition to four lanes […]July 4, 2017RoadbuildingMDOT staffers receive 2017 Conference of Minority Transportation Officials awardsThe Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) has presented three awards to the Michigan Department of Transportation. MDOT Metro Region Engineer Tony Kratofil was named the 2017 Trasnportation Pioneer Award winner for his work in “encouraging and promoting diversity in the transportation industry and within MDOT projects and programs.” Kratofil has served the last eight […]July 4, 2017DealersBandit adds Company Wrench, Champlain Valley Equipment to dealer networkBandit Industries has added two new distributors in its dealer network, expanding its coverage in Florida, Ohio, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina Tennessee and Vermont. Company Wrench, based in Carroll, Ohio, will offer sales, service and parts for Bandit’s whole tree chippers and The Beast horizontal grinders. “Company Wrench shares Bandit’s commitment to our […]July 3, 2017Previous PagePage 20 of 225Next PageTop StoriesOff-Road TrucksA Closer Look: Deere’s New Operator-Friendly Articulated Dump TrucksJump in the cab with us as we check out Deere’s new P-Tier ADTs in action – with upgraded engines and a next-level vision system for safer, smarter hauling.Compact Track Loaders"Send in the The Rook!" – The Crime-Fighting Cat Compact Track Loader (Video)4WD TractorsNew Holland T6.180: World's First 100% Methane-Powered Production TractorWheel LoadersCat Rolls Out 980 GC: A Simple, Heavy-Duty Medium Wheel LoaderFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
