Chris Hill (EQW)DealersTalbert Manufacturing recognizes top 10 dealers of 2016Talbert Manufacturing recently recognized its top 10 dealers for high performance in selling trailers, service and parts for 2016, with Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel of Voorhees, New Jersey, being named its top dealer for the ninth consecutive year. “Hale continues to lead our North American dealer network year after year. They’ve earned the reputation […]August 17, 2017RoadbuildingTrump executive order aims to streamline infrastructure-permitting processPresident Donald Trump has issued an executive order that aims to streamline the permitting process for infrastructure projects to quicken the pace of completion of highway and bridge projects across the U.S. Trump has long called for the reduction of regulatory steps for infrastructure projects. In April he spoke at two events stressing this point, […]August 17, 2017DealersUnited Rentals to buy Neff Corporation for $1.32 billionUnited Rentals has agreed to purchase Neff Corporation for $25 per share in cash, or $1.317 billion, and expects to close on the acquisition in the fourth quarter this year. The announcement follows the end of an agreement between Neff and H&E Equipment Services, which the former dissolved as a result of the more lucrative […]August 17, 2017RoadbuildingAEM poll finds no location divide in Americans’ desire for infrastructure improvementsA poll conducted by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) in partnership with YouGov finds the majority of Americans in rural, suburban and urban communities feel infrastructure investment will lead to an improved U.S. economy. “The findings underscore the fact that infrastructure connects rural and urban America – both literally and physically,” says AEM President […]August 17, 2017RoadbuildingRoad safety services provider CalAmp joins Together for Safer RoadsCalAmp, an Internet of Things solutions provider for road safety services, has joined Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a coalition of private sector companies with the goal of reducing deaths and injuries from traffic crashes. CalAmp’s services include including LoJack, CrashBoxx, FleetOutlook and SureDrive. The company was founded in 1981. “Vehicles are a top safety […]August 17, 2017RoadbuildingEight projects from six states win Southern regional America’s Transportation awardsEight projects from six states were named the top transportation projects in the Southern regional 2017 America’s Transportation Awards. The awards were presented during the Southern Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ (SASHTO) annual meeting in Norfolk, Virginia. The Mid America regional winners and Northeast regional winners of the America’s Transportation Awards were announced in July, and […]August 16, 2017DealersNeff, H&E walk away from acquisition following higher offerUpdate: On Thursday, United Rentals announced that it would buy Neff in a $1.32 billion deal. H&E Equipment Service’s purchase of Neff Corporation announced in mid-July has ended, following the announcement of a more lucrative offer from another bidder. The new bidder has offered to purchase Neff for $25.00 per share, a substantial increase over the […]August 16, 2017RoadbuildingUSDOT, FAA to award $162.3 million in airport infrastructure grantsThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to award $162.4 million in airport infrastructure grants through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The grants will affect 72 airports in 31 states. “The Airport Improvement Program helps to maintain our aviation infrastructure and supports safety, capacity, security and environmental improvements,” says Transportation […]August 16, 2017RoadbuildingMichigan DOT recognizes four employees with Director’s AwardThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has recognized four employees with its Director’s Award. The honor, established nearly 30 years ago, is the agency’s top award for outstanding service and leadership. Denise Jones was recognized in the officials and administrators category. “She plays a significant role in the annual Call for Project (CFP) program, one […]August 16, 2017DealersWacker Neuson Q2 earnings soar 31% with growth in the AmericasWacker Neuson reports second quarter 2017 revenue of 452.2 million euros ($501.5 million), an increase of 11 percent compared to the same period last year. Profit for the quarter reached 29.8 million euros ($35.15 million), growth of 31 percent compared to second quarter 2016. 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