Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingTennessee House moves Haslam’s IMPROVE Act for transportation funding forwardThe Tennessee House Transportation Committee has approved a version of Gov. Bill Haslam’s IMPROVE Act aimed at providing increased funds for road funding, according to a report by the Chattanooga Times Free Press. The proposal, also known as “Improving Manufacturing, Public Roads and Opportunities for a Vibrant Economy,” would, in a modified form, increase the […]March 23, 2017DealersHawthorne Cat schedules career fair, service tech program at San Diego HQSan Diego-based Hawthorne Cat plans to host a career fair, ThinkBIG Service Technician Program and open house at its headquarters on April 1. “At Hawthorne Cat, we’re always searching for hardworking individuals interested in providing unparalleled service and support to our customers and partners,” says Human Resources Coordinator Susie Feirich. “We offer a dynamic, fast-paced […]March 22, 2017RoadbuildingThree former SCDOT employees plead guilty in public corruption investigationThree former South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) employees have pleaded guilty to charges of corruption in a kickback scheme that goes back several years, according to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office. Charges were filed last summer, alleging bribery, conspiracy and in one case stolen property. The pleas, listed in a release by the South […]March 22, 2017RoadbuildingRIDOT asks FHWA to rescind TIGER grantThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has asked the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to rescind its Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant for the Rhode Island Travel Plaza and Transit Center. The grant was for $9 million. RIDOT said it decided to pull the application following concerns from project area residents as well […]March 22, 2017RoadbuildingUSDOT awards $1.9 billion in research, innovation grants to 14 small businessesThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded $1.96 million to 14 U.S. small businesses through its Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program, an annual program aimed at tapping into “the power of small businesses” to create solutions to some of the department’s top challenges. The Volpe Center administers the SBIR program, which is mandated […]March 22, 2017DealersEquipment Roundup: Volvo L350H loader; Bobcat R-Series E32 & E35 compact excavators; Case ‘Minotaur’ compact dozer loader; Hyundai HR26T-9 roller; First 3D-printed excavatorVolvo CE debuts new flagship wheel loader: L350H boasts new design, fuel savings Expected to be available early next year, Volvo debuted the all-new flagship of its wheel loader range, the L350H. It features a 10-percent improvement in fuel efficiency and a host of other productivity improvements, as well as a new design. So what does it […]March 21, 2017DealersBusiness Roundup: Terex’s streamlined strategy; Peterson Manufacturing adds sales agencies; IronDirect enters reman market; Ritchie Bros. breaks Texas records; 2017 Contractor of the YearTerex CEO lays out streamlined company’s new strategy After years of acquisitions and divestitures, Terex Corp. has narrowed its focus to three key markets and is setting the course for growth in the specific niches in which it will continue to play. “It has been a very dynamic and exciting time for Terex,” noted John Garrison, […]March 21, 2017RoadbuildingAASHTO appoints new committee and council leaders in “sweeping” change to expert panelsAmerican Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) President and Maine Department of Transportation commissioner David Bernhardt has named multiple new chair positions for its various committees and councils in what the association calls the “biggest changes in decades” to those groups. Last November the association’s board of directors vowed to “adopt an extensive revamping of its […]March 21, 2017RoadbuildingCaltrans wins innovation award for QuickMap mobile appThe California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) recently received an award for the “most innovative team” by Public Sector Partners during the Government Transformation and Innovation event as a result of the agency’s QuickMap mobile app QuickMap allows motorists to view closures and traffic incidents as well as other travel information. “QuickMap connects motorists to the information […]March 21, 2017RoadbuildingMississippi DOT video series explains agency functions, including funding sourcesThe Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has created a video series that highlights the “transparency and accountability” of the department for Mississippi taxpayers, with a heavy emphasis on funding sources. The videos use a simplistic, “hand drawn” means of animation to highlight specific data points, such as the breakdown of federal and state funding for […]March 21, 2017Previous PagePage 53 of 225Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipmentNew Polaris Ranger 500: Work-Ready UTV Priced at $10K, Can Tow 1,500 Lbs.The all-new model comes with a dump box, factory-installed winch, 1,000-pound payload. Plus, the entire 2026 Ranger line gets upgraded.Construction EquipmentExtreme Machine: Prinoth’s Massive Panther XL Crawlers Traverse AntarcticaCompact 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 Features
