Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingPennDOT: Traffic deaths lowest since record keeping began in 1928The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reports traffic deaths last year are the lowest they have been since records have been kept, going back to 1928. In 2016, there were 1,188 fatalities on the state’s roadways, a reduction of 12 compared to 2015. “Our biggest priority is to keep the public safe through innovation, roadway improvements, […]April 26, 2017DealersCat sales & revenue grow in same quarter for first time in 2 years; profit down 16%Caterpillar sales and revenue for the first quarter of 2017 reached $9.8 billion, a 4-percent increase compared to the same period last year, with profit per share lower at $0.32, compared to 2016. However, excluding restructuring costs, the figure was $1.28 and twice the same metric for last year. The company attributes the increase to […]April 25, 2017DealersEquipment Roundup: Cat D8T; McLaughlin McL-60 boring machine; Kobelco excavators; Wacker Neuson TH627 telehandler; JLG updates 4045R and 1532R scissor lifts; Volvo EW60 wheeled excavatorCat D8T moves more at less cost with several new options Following a ConExpo appearance where Cat allowed attendees to try out its Remote Operator system and operate a D8T 1,700 miles away, the heavy equipment manufacturer is now announcing several other productivity options for this dozer. For starters, Cat is now offering a new blade […]April 25, 2017DealersBusiness Roundup: ARDCO opens La. dealership; Deere, JLG, Volvo, Cat parts initiatives; Hyundai spins off Construction Equipment; Home starts fall; Finley Asphalt buys Mid-Atlantic Paving; Fox-Marrs new JCB N.A. CEOARDCO Equipment opens new site in Louisiana, representing Yanmar, Prinoth, Pettibone, Barko ARDCO Equipment has opened a new dealership location in New Iberia, Louisiana, to serve customers in Louisiana and Texas with multiple lines of equipment for the oil and gas, construction, agriculture, utility, forestry and material handling industries. “ARDCO has a storied history as a […]April 25, 2017RoadbuildingMinnesota DOT plans $1 billion in state bridge and road projects for 2017The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) plans to work on 211 bridge and road projects valued at $1 billion this year. “While this year’s program is comparable in dollar value to last year’s, we are seeing fewer projects. And, in the coming years, we will also see the funding that is available to invest will […]April 25, 2017RoadbuildingArizona DOT picks winners of Safety Message ContestThe Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) selected two winners for its Safety Message Contest, with the two messages displayed at various times April 21 through April 24. One message “That’s the temperature – not the speed limit.” was displayed on overhead signs April 21-23 across the state. The other, “Single in HOV? Get a real […]April 25, 2017RoadbuildingIllinois Tollway to give away seeds, seedlings on Arbor DayThe Illinois Tollway is planning to give away 7,500 wildflower seed packets and 7,500 tree seedlings on Arbor Day, April 28, at its headquarters and oases locations on the Tollway system. The Tollway says the giveaway is part of efforts to “enhance aesthetics and expand tree canopy coverage,” as well as continuing its pollinator program […]April 25, 2017HomePower Equipment adds Superior Industries crushing and washing equipment dealership sitesPower Equipment and Superior Industries are expanding their partnership, with the dealership adding Superior’s crushing and washing equipment to its stores. Power Equipment already the company’s conveyor components. Power Equipment, in business since 1936 and based in Denver, Colorado, will offer the new equipment in Colorado, New Mexico and southern Wyoming. Superior reports the signature […]April 24, 2017RoadbuildingEconomic pundits recommend tax reform for funding infrastructure projectsIn a recent op-ed for the New York Times, economic commentators Larry Kudlow, Arthur B. Laffer and Stephen Moore, along with financial publishing magnate Steve Forbes, outline their view for a means of funding infrastructure projects as part of their recommendation for overall tax reform. In the piece, titled “Why Are Republicans Making Tax Reform […]April 24, 2017RoadbuildingGeorgia DOT awards 32 contracts valued at $132.8 millionThe Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) awarded 32 contracts for transportation projects across the state valued at $132.8 million for bids received in March. Included in the total were 26 maintenance and preservation projects valued at $90.5 million for resurfacing and maintenance of 346 miles of state highways, including $22.9 million for 6.6 miles on […]April 24, 2017Previous PagePage 42 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. 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