Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingPa. municipalities get more than $466 million for local road and bridge maintenanceMunicipalities in Pennsylvania will receive roughly $466.2 million in liquid fuel payments for local road and bridge maintenance projects through the state’s Act 89 transportation plan. This year’s funds increased 5 percent from the 2015 total of $445.3 million. Municipalities were given $320.8 million in 2013, prior to Act 89 being put in place. “The funds received […]March 1, 2017DealersA look inside Ritchie Bros.’ record-breaking 2017 Orlando auction (PHOTOS, VIDEO)While Ritchie Bros. was reaching records for total number of bidders and sellers at its annual February Orlando auction last week, company management provided a few trade press members some behind-the-scenes view of how they make it function and future enhancements. First, some stats. The total bidders surpassed a record 10,400, including a record 5,950 […]February 28, 2017DealersThe Peterbilt Store is Peterbilt’s North American Dealer of the YearPeterbilt has named The Peterbilt Store, which has 15 locations in seven states, as its North American Dealer of the Year, citing the dealership’s “outstanding fleet sales and support, excellent PACCAR MX engine sales and territory acquisition.” The award was presented during Peterbilt’s annual two-day Dealer Meeting that includes presentations and break sessions. “The Peterbilt […]February 28, 2017DealersEquipment Roundup: JCB Teleskid; John Deere 75C, 85C excavators; Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm; Rototilt R3; F-150 convertibleThis is Teleskid: Check out JCB’s new half skid steer, half telehandler before its official ConExpo launch (VIDEO) JCB has been in the headlines quite a bit lately with announcements on a switch to Rolls-Royce engines in its largest excavators and an entry into the aerial lift market that the company was able to keep quiet for two years while […]February 28, 2017DealersBusiness Roundup: Kobelco adds Pro Access Rentals; Liebherr USA adds Lift Truck Service Center; Aerial lift sales and trends; JCB NA adds Hendershot EquipmentKobelco adds Pro Access Rentals to dealer network for Oklahoma customers Kobelco Construction Machinery USA has added Pro Access Rentals to its North American dealer network to serve customers in Oklahoma with its full line of excavators. “Our dealership has a large rental clientele with many of our customers being in the general construction and pipeline industries,” says […]February 28, 2017RoadbuildingTexas Transportation Commission reviews $2.5 billion in updates to 10-year transportation planThe Texas Transportation Commission is reviewing proposals to the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Unified Transportation Program (UTP) that would dedicate funding for 1,210 miles of added capacity and improvements to the state’s highway system. The proposed updates would include $2.5 billion in funding to help relieve congestion through TxDOT’s Texas Clear Lanes initiative. “Mobility […]February 28, 2017RoadbuildingMissouri DOT names DeMers as director of innovative partnerships and alternative fundingThe Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has named Michael DeMers as the its director of Innovative Partnerships and Alternative Funding, a position that oversees efforts to find new ways of generating transportation revenue and finding ways to “leverage emerging technologies.” “I am thrilled to be a part of the MoDOT team,” DeMers says. “The department […]February 28, 2017RoadbuildingElizabeth River Tunnels toll relief program signs up more than 2,000More than 2,000 Norfolk and Portsmouth residents will receive assistance with tolls for the Elizabeth River Tunnels starting March 1 through the Toll Relief program set up last October. The program provides a refund of 75 cents to residents who travel through the Downtown and Midtown tunnels. “We’ve put into place a long-term, sustainable Toll […]February 28, 2017RoadbuildingDynapac launches CC950D small project tandem asphalt rollerDynapac has introduced a small project tandem asphalt roller with its CC950D, designed for bicycle paths, narrow roads, small parking lots and other hard-to-reach asphalt compaction applications. The CC950D offers 38-inch-wide drums with a “high clearance” designed to allow it to work near curbs, the company reports. The front drum vibrates at 4,200 vpm, or […]February 27, 2017DealersH&E Equipment Services 2016 revenue drops 5.9% to $978.1 millionBaton Rouge, Louisiana-based H&E Equipment Services, which operates 78 construction equipment dealerships across the country, reports a 5.9 percent drop in total revenue for 2016, to $978.1 million. For the fourth quarter, the company reports a 10.6 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2015, to $244.3 million. “2016 was a solid year for […]February 27, 2017Previous PagePage 61 of 225Next PageTop StoriesCompact Utility LoadersMechMaxx Shakes Up Mini Skid Steer Market with $24K Croba STL1000The compact equipment newcomer touts “professional-grade performance without the legacy-brand price tag.”PickupsFord to Build 2027 Midsize Electric Pickup in US with $30K Start PricePickups2026 Ford F-Series Super Duty Preview: 4 Engines, 5 Trims, 2 Beds OfferedPickups2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck Smashes World Record for Mileage RangeFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
