Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingTrump’s infrastructure plan outline touts permitting reform, private investment, workforce trainingBrief details of President Donald Trump’s plan for improving the country’s infrastructure were made available June 8, with emphasis on themes that have been touted earlier—reducing project permitting timelines and making use of private investment. For the permitting process, the plan aims to reduce the average time for a permit approval to drop from 10 […]June 9, 2017RoadbuildingRhode Island DOT seeks proposals on connected, autonomous vehicle technologyThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has issued a request for information (RFI) from companies involved in connected/autonomous vehicle (CAV) technology to help the state become a “leader in developing the transportation system of the future.” “Cars as we know them are changing already, but we’re on the cusp of changes in the way […]June 9, 2017RoadbuildingArkansas reveals logo for renamed DOTThe Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department has revealed a new logo for when the agency changes its named to the Arkansas Department of Transportation on July 31. The abbreviation for the agency will be ARDOT. Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed SB589 in March making the change. The Nebraska Department of Transportation was created earlier this year […]June 9, 2017DealersFlorida Utility Trailers joins Travis Body & Trailer’s North American dealer networkFlorida Utility Trailers, based in Apopka, Florida, has joined the North American dealer network of Travis Body & Trailer, manufacturer of aluminum end dump, bottom dump, transfer and specialty dump trailers and bodies. With this addition, Travis Body & Trailer is now represented by 43 dealers through 102 locations. “We are excited to add Travis […]June 8, 2017RoadbuildingArizona DOT’s newest roundabout aims to combat congestionThe Arizona DOT (ADOT) has opened to traffic its newest roundabout east of Interstate 17 in Camp Verde, an area about 90 miles north of Phoenix. The $1.3 million project is located at the intersection of SR 260 and Industrial Drive, a busy area ADOT says is popular with I-17 travelers for gas and food. […]June 8, 2017RoadbuildingMichigan DOT, local agencies launch emergency response trailer for traffic crash first respondersThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) along with local agencies in Otsego County, have launched a new traffic incident management (TIM) trailer aimed at providing tools first responders need to handle the scene of a traffic crash. “This project was prompted by our collective goal of protecting first responders and controlling traffic at crashes, something […]June 8, 2017RoadbuildingConnecticut DOT seeking public comments on $3.64 billion 2018 STIPThe Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is seeking public comment on its draft 2018 Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) that includes more than 280 projects over a four-year period. “Transportation shapes our communities and touches much of our lives,” CTDOT says. “Because transportation effects are so pervasive, transportation systems should be designed and operated to […]June 8, 2017RoadbuildingCase intros DV23CC, DV26CC small-frame combo vibratory rollersCase CE has introduced two new combination vibratory finish rollers built on a small frame and designed to provide high maneuverability and visibility while using the same control features found on larger counterparts. The company says the machines are intended for work on walkways, residential driveways, bike paths, tennis courts, small parking lots and other […]June 7, 2017DealersWebsite provider Dealer Spike reaches $8 billion in inventory management valueDealer Spike, which provides websites and other software-as-a-service for equipment dealers, has reached $8.01 billion in inventory management value. The company reports it works with dealers in nine industries, including powersports, RV, trailer, marine, truck, agricultural equipment, lawn and garden equipment, autos and heavy equipment. Last year the company says its search engine marketing department […]June 7, 2017RoadbuildingMnDOT, WisDOT officials break ground on Red Wing Bridge projectOfficials from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) held a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the beginning of the Red Wing Bridge project. The $63.4 million project includes replacing the Highway 63 bridges over the Mississippi River, Highway 61 and realigning the approach roadways. Traffic is expected to be […]June 7, 2017Previous PagePage 28 of 225Next PageTop StoriesOff-Road TrucksDeere Previews Autonomous Haul Truck: One Truck, Two Operation ModesThe bolt-on autonomy system would let contractors switch their articulated dump trucks between manual and autonomous operation. Get a first look here.Pickups2027 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD Get More HP With New Diesel, Gas V8sBulldozersConstruction’s Mighty Bull Stands the Test of Time — Dozer Buyer’s Guide 2026Mini ExcavatorsXCMG Releases 2 New Mini Excavators for North American MarketGraders/Scrapers“The Lightest 30-Yard Scraper on the Market” — K-Tec's New 1230
