Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingWashington State DOT issues quarterly report on agency performanceThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has published its latest quarterly report, known as the Gray Notebook, to show its performance and accountability. This version shows progress through the end of the 2016 and includes construction projects, pavement conditions and worker safety. “The report also includes the agency’s emphasis areas: demonstrating WSDOT’s continued efforts to […]March 27, 2017RoadbuildingIndiana DOT awards multiple contracts valued at $11.8 million for bridge and road improvementsThe Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) recently awarded a series of bridge and road improvement projects totaling $11.8 million. INDOT awarded a $3.1 million contract to Milestone Contractors for pavement, bridge and drainage structure projects on U.S. 35 in Wayne County. Work will begin this spring and should be completed by December. Project details include: […]March 27, 2017DealersJerr-Dan, JLG team up to create 10 Ton Rental Spec Carrier for equipment rental industryJerr-Dann Corporation and JLG Industries, both part of Oshkosh Corporation, are teaming up to create a new 10 Ton Rental Spec (RS) Carrier to be used in equipment rental. The Jerr-Dan 10 Ton RS Carrier will be available exclusively for the rental industry through JLG Industries in July this year. “We are excited to introduce […]March 24, 2017RoadbuildingNCDOT sets drone best practices for use in disaster responseThe North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has created a set of best practices and recommended policies for agencies using drones in disaster and emergency response situations. The agency developed a final report on these policies following a workshop on the subject put on by NCDOT’s Division of Aviation earlier this year. “The exercise produced several […]March 24, 2017RoadbuildingUSDOT offers free webinar on regional intelligent transportation systems data sharingThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is offering a free webinar on a planned Broad Agency Announcement opportunity on regional intelligent transportation systems (ITS) data sharing. The webinar is scheduled for 10-11 a.m. EDT on March 31. Registration is available here. “Public agencies are planning, developing, and deploying capabilities to capture, integrate and manage data generated […]March 24, 2017RoadbuildingDynapac NA names Larranaga as VP of finance & administrationDynapac North America has named Shellie Larranaga as vice president of finance and administration for the road construction equipment company. She begins her new position April 1, and will be responsible for “building and adapting” business practices for operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. She previously served as vice president […]March 24, 2017ConExpo-Con/AggBomag’s new BW 28 RH pneumatic tire roller offers high range of operating weightAt ConExpo 2017, Bomag introduced its BW 28 RH pneumatic tired roller that offers an enlarged ballast compartment for a high range of operating weight, as well as a higher maximum wheel load compared to previous models to allow for deeper static compaction. The operating weight of the BW 28 RH now extends from 18,960 […]March 23, 2017RoadbuildingBest management practices for quality pavements when using recycled materialsAsphalt is one of the most recycled materials in use today, a fact that was touted several times during the recent National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) meeting in Orlando. In 2015, reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), represented 21.4 percent of the content of hot mix and warm mix asphalt used in the United States. NAPA says […]March 23, 2017DealersMcCann Industries expands Indiana territory for Case equipmentMcCann Industries of Addison, Illinois, has expanded its territory as a Case equipment dealer by adding four counties in Indiana, including LaPorte, Marshall, St. Joseph and Stark. These counties will be serviced through its Schereville, Indiana, location. “We are honored that CASE has expanded our Indiana territory and very happy that Kevin will be representing us in […]March 23, 2017RoadbuildingOhio lawmaker proposes replacing fuel taxes with higher license plate feeOhio state Senator Bill Colley has proposed new legislation that would provide funding for transportation projects via a $140 yearly license plate fee that would replace the current 28 cents per gallon gas tax in the state, according to a report by the Dayton Daily News. Coley says the amount collected through the fee would […]March 23, 2017Previous PagePage 52 of 225Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentExtreme Machine: Prinoth’s Massive Panther XL Crawlers Traverse AntarcticaThe 45,240-pound tracked carrier and its trailer can haul up to 150 tons over snow and ice on multi-day journeys.Compact ExcavatorsA Closer Look: Yanmar’s ViO35-7 Mini Excavator Packs Power, Zero Tail SwingAttachmentsRodradar Intros Ground Penetrating Radar Buckets for Large ExcavatorsPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator Lineup
