Chris Hill (EQW)Construction EquipmentChicago Pneumatic launches MV224 plate compactorChicago Pneumatic introduced the latest addition to its forward and reversible plate compactors, the MV224, during The Rental Show held recently in Orlando. The machine is designed for granular soil compaction. The plate on the MV224 is 19.7 inches wide and made of Hardox 400 steel with a hardness of 400 HBW (Brinell Hardness), which […]March 6, 2017DealersSoutheastern Equipment now offers sales through National IPA cooperative purchasingSoutheastern Equipment reports it has joined the National IPA governmental purchasing cooperative, which allows discounts for government, nonprofit or educational entities covering Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. Through the National IPA, “contracts are solicited, evaluated and awarded by a government entity that acts as the lead agency. Contracts utilize industry best practices, processes and procedures, […]March 6, 2017RoadbuildingArizona governor sends Trump transportation wish list topping $500 millionArizona Gov. Doug Ducey has submitted a “wish list” of priority transportation projects, valued at more than $500 million, to be considered as part of the Trump administration’s infrastructure improvement plans, according to a report by the Arizona Daily Star. The request was one of several recently sent to the president in the hopes of tapping into […]March 6, 2017RoadbuildingSouth Carolina House approves gas tax increaseThe South Carolina House, in a 97-18 vote, has approved H. 3516, legislation that would increase the state’s gas tax by 2 cents per gallon a year for five years. At the end of five years, the state gas tax would be 26 cents per gallon, compared to the current rate of 16 cents per […]March 6, 2017RoadbuildingOhio House approves two-year, $7.8 billion transportation planThe Ohio House has approved House Bill 26 that would provide $7.8 billion over two years for the state’s transportation and public safety budget. The transportation department would get the bulk of the funds with $6.5 billion. The legislation would also create the “Variable Speed Limit Pilot Program” which the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) […]March 6, 2017Construction EquipmentGenerac launches 3 new light towers: MLT6SMD, MLT4060MVD and PLT240 LINKTowerGenerac Mobile Products recently launched three new light towers, the MLT6SMD, MLT4060MVD and PLT240 LINKTower, at The Rental Show in Orlando. The machines come fitted with four 240 Watt LED lights that offer a five-year limited warranty. Both the MLT6SMD and MLT4060MVD feature the ECOSpeed multispeed engine that runs at low speed when the LED […]March 3, 2017RoadbuildingBertha stopped after veering off course in home stretch of Seattle’s SR 99 tunnelSeattle Tunnel Partners (STP) stopped Bertha, the largest tunnel boring machine in the world, on Feb. 28 to make adjustments before it continues on its last 1,000 feet of the 9,270 tunnel for SR 99. Officials report recent surveys indicate the machine is potential out of alignment by several inches. “STP is conducting additional survey […]March 3, 2017DealersCemen Tech adds G.W. Van Keppel as dealer for Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, ArkansasConcrete mixer manufacturer Cemen Tech has added G.W. Van Keppel Company to its dealer network, with a territory covering Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas. “We feel that our partnership with Cemen Tech will allow us to provide our customers with the solutions they need to grow margins in an increasingly competitive marketplace,” says Taylor Killion, […]March 3, 2017RoadbuildingArizona DOT holds Safety Message Contest votingThe Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has narrowed down the entries into its Safety Message Contest for overhead signs to 20 finalists and has opened online voting to select the winner through March 15. Finalist messages and voting are available at azdot.gov/signcontest. The winning messages will appear on overheads signs for one day each in April. […]March 3, 2017RoadbuildingTRIP: Poor road, bridge conditions cost Colorado motorists $6.8 billion a yearThe Road Improvement Program (TRIP) says in its latest condition report the poor conditions of Colorado’s bridges and roads cost motorists there an aggregated $6.8 billion each year in vehicle operation, safety and congestion issues. The report, “Colorado Transportation by the Numbers: Meeting the State’s Need for Safe, Smooth and Efficient Mobility,” shows 41 percent […]March 3, 2017Previous PagePage 59 of 225Next PageTop StoriesPickupsFord to Build 2027 Midsize Electric Pickup in US with $30K Start PriceThe new four-door pickup, powered by Ford lithium iron phosphate batteries, will have the passenger room of a RAV4, a bed and frunk.Pickups2026 Ford F-Series Super Duty Preview: 4 Engines, 5 Trims, 2 Beds OfferedPickups2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Smashes World Record for Mileage RangeBackhoe LoadersA Closer Look: Deere's New Backhoes Deliver Improved Comfort, Visibility, ControlFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
