Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingVolvo touts new P4410B as a commercial-heavy highway crossover paverVolvo Construction Equipment says it has created a commercial-heavy highway crossover paver with its new P4410B tracked machine by adding a powerful engine in a compact machine platform. “The P4410B is designed to be the most utilized paver in any fleet,” says John Mooney, product manager. “Whether the job is light highway or heavy commercial, […]June 26, 2017DealersRitchie Bros. sells $46 million in equipment and trucks at Houston auctionRitchie Bros.’ third Houston auction of the year brought in more than $46 million in sales with more than 4,700 equipment items and trucks sold over the two-day event. The company reports there were more than 4,250 bidders from 57 countries at the event, with more than 2,850 registering to bid online. Roughly 58 percent […]June 26, 2017RoadbuildingUSDOT to host free public workshops on connected vehicle integration with ITS architectureThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is planning to host two public workshops to discuss the integration of details of connected vehicle capabilities into the National Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Architecture. The workshops will cover National ITS Architecture, version 7.1 integration with the Connected Vehicle Reference Implementation Architecture into ARC-IT Version 8.0. “ARC-IT provides a […]June 26, 2017RoadbuildingWest Virginia gov. signs transportation funding billWest Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has signed into law legislation that will provide funding to the State Road Fund through a combination of tax and fee increases. “I’m really proud of the fact that we’ve got a roads plan that is historic in every way,” Justice says. “This will create tens of thousands of jobs […]June 26, 2017DealersTrail King names Smith district sales managerTrailer manufacturer Trail King Industries has named Ryan Smith district sales manager with responsibility for sales and dealer relationships in the Pacific Northwest territory. Smith most recently worked at FWC Equipment in Washington State, where he sold and supported agriculture and industrial equipment. He will be based in Redmond, Oregon, for his new role. Trail […]June 23, 2017RoadbuildingArizona transportation board approves five-year construction programThe Arizona State Transportation Board has approved the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) five-year construction program that includes projects aimed at increasing capacity on major commerce corridors. “Connectivity and reliability are crucial for an ever-expanding state highway system like Arizona’s, especially as the population continues to grow and businesses choose to relocate here,” says ADOT […]June 23, 2017RoadbuildingIllinois Tollway awards $103 million in construction and engineering contracts in JuneThe Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved two construction contracts and five engineering service contracts valued at roughly $103 million at its June meeting. This brings the yearly total for such contracts to $264 million. The two construction contracts awarded include: A $3.7 million contract to R.W. Dunteman Co., Addison, Illinois, for intermittent pavement […]June 23, 2017RoadbuildingNew Jersey DOT partners with GEICO for “Safe Phone Zones”Insurer GEICO is partnering with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to sponsor rest areas and scenic overlooks in the state and rebranding them as “Safe Phone Zones” with the intent of reducing distracted driving. GEICO is sponsoring similar initiatives in New York, Virginia, Arizona, Illinois and Florida. “We have an obligation to raise […]June 23, 2017DealersH&E Equipment to hold “trade show format” grand opening for branch in Beaumont, TexasH&E Equipment will hold a grand opening ceremony for its new branch in Beaumont, Texas, on July 20. The new location, which brings the company’s branch total to 79, will service customers in eastern Texas and southwest Louisiana. The company is planning equipment displays and demos, NASCAR and John Deere simulators, a buffet meal, prize […]June 22, 2017RoadbuildingMnDOT: Intersections on multi-lane highways are saving livesThe Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says a new safety study shows Reduced Conflict Intersections (RCI) are saving lives and reducing injuries. These multi-lane highway intersections allow drivers to turn right from a smaller roadway onto a higher speed road and make a u-turn at an opening in the median. However, RCIs do not allow […]June 22, 2017Previous PagePage 23 of 225Next PageTop StoriesGraders/ScrapersLiuGong Enters North American Motor Grader Market with the 4215DWith a 225-horsepower Cummins engine, 14-foot blade and EH controls, the motor grader is designed for roadbuilding and other earthwork projects.Off-Road TrucksA Closer Look: Deere’s New Operator-Friendly Articulated Dump TrucksCompact 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 TractorFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
