Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingDew tapped as next Florida DOT secretaryMichael J. Dew, former chief of staff of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has been named secretary of the agency. “For six years, Mike has been an integral part of my administration in the Executive Office of the Governor, Florida Department of Corrections and most recently the Florida Department of Transportation,” says Gov. Rick […]June 7, 2017DealersEquipment Roundup: Volvo Trucks adds AMT features; Telematics building future for OEMs; Komatsu launches PC290LL-11 log loader; GM hit with Duramax suit;Volvo adds Auto Neutral, Paver Assist features to VHD trucks with I-Shift AMT Volvo Trucks has added auto-neutral and Paver Assist features to its I-Shift for Severe Duty, and I-Shift with Crawler Gears automated manual transmissions. Auto neutral and Paver Assist mark the latest Volvo VHD updates centered on the capabilities of I-Shift, an automated manual transmission […]June 6, 2017DealersBusiness Roundup: Wacker Neuson hits record revenue; John Deere profit spikes; Compact excavator trends; Skid steer potential; 2017 Contractor of the YearWacker Neuson reaches record 1Q revenue Wacker Neuson is reporting record first quarter revenues with strong sales growth in the company’s Europe and Americas markets with gains in both the construction and agricultural sectors. First quarter revenues climbed to €338.5 million ($378.5 million), up 7 percent from 1Q 2016. Profit however fell 18 percent to €9.3 million ($10.4 […]June 6, 2017RoadbuildingHighway and bridge construction jobs reach 10-year highThe American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) says workers employed by highway, street and bridge contractors grew 2.8 percent in April compared to the same month in 2016, representing a net increase of roughly 8,700 workers. Total workers employed in this segment reached 342,100, the highest mark for April since 2007. ARTBA points out, […]June 6, 2017RoadbuildingNew Jersey provides 373 municipal aid transportation project grants valued at $78.8 millionThe New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund is supplying $78.8 million to 373 local aid grants aimed at providing funds for municipality transportation projects without those entities needed to draw on local property taxes. “Most of the Municipal Aid grants will support road resurfacing or preservation projects, and will help towns make much needed repairs,” says […]June 6, 2017RoadbuildingFHWA, Roadway Safety Foundation seek National Roadway Safety Awards applicationsThe Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Roadway Safety Foundation (RSF) are seeking applications for the 2017 National Roadway Safety Awards. The awards, given every two years, honor programs that aim to reduce highway fatalities and injuries through “innovation in operations, planning, and design improvements.” Winners are evaluated on effectiveness, innovation and efficient use of […]June 6, 2017RoadbuildingThe I-85 collapse and the push of Accelerated Bridge Construction techniquesRecently, all eyes were on Atlanta as the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and its contractor C.W. Matthews worked around the clock to reconstruct a fire-damaged Interstate 85 span. With a total of $3.1 million in incentives on the line to get the project completed by May 21st, GDOT’s handling of I-85 promises to be a case […]June 5, 2017DealersTravis Body & Trailer recognizes top dealers for 2016Travis Body & Trailer, an operating company of Truck Bodies & Equipment International Inc., and based in Houston, Texas, recently recognized its top dealers for 2016 and named C.M.C. Trailer Distributors Inc. of Fort Worth, Texas, as its number one Dealer for year. Travis Top Dealers are companies that “meet an annual sales target, carry […]June 5, 2017RoadbuildingColorado DOT employees assist driver of fuel tanker that caught fire on I-25Two Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) employees were able to quickly assist in traffic control and remove the driver of a fuel tanker that caught fire last week shutting down Interstate 25. The incident happened May 31 near Orchard, and South Metro Denver area CDOT employees Matt Bell and Richard Smith were the first on […]June 5, 2017RoadbuildingGeorgia DOT launches summer 2017 construction season to include 539 projectsThe Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has officially launched its summer 2017 construction season that will include 539 road improvement projects, representing what it calls as one of its busiest summer seasons in years. The season starts in just a couple of weeks, following the completion of the Interstate 85 bridges reconstruction following a collapse […]June 5, 2017Previous PagePage 29 of 225Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?On this episode of The Dirt, we take a deep dive into Kubota’s dash-5 mini excavator lineup.Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Compact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
