Chris Hill (EQW)DealersJCB North America adds Hendershot Equipment as dealer for North Central TexasJCB North America has added Hendershot Equipment Company of Stephenville, Texas, to its dealer network to cover the North Central Texas area. Hendershot Equipment, in operation since 1990, will offer new JCB equipment, parts and service, support, financing services and equipment rental from its two locations in Stephenville and Decatur, Texas. “I am very excited […]February 16, 2017RoadbuildingARTBA: Number of U.S. structurally deficient bridges drops to 55,710The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) analysis of the 2016 National Bridge Inventory from the Federal Highway Administration shows the number of structurally deficient bridges in the U.S. has dropped to 55,710 from 58,500 shown in the previous report. Even though the figure has dropped, this still represents 1,276 miles of structurally deficient […]February 16, 2017RoadbuildingArizona DOT using pavement sensors to predict and respond to ice formationThe Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is using sensors at three Interstate 40 locations near Flagstaff to predict ice formation on the roadway and set their response plans as a result. The agency reports the data they’ve been collecting has proven helpful and plans to install sensors at other “high-country roadway locations” in the future. […]February 16, 2017RoadbuildingNorth Carolina DOT sets 3rd annual Career Exploration Day for studentsThe North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has scheduled its third-annual Career Exploration Day, which aims to create “a link between the classroom and workplace by giving students the chance to explore transportation employment opportunities,” for March 21 in Raleigh. “The event will feature information about a diverse mix of professions such as engineering, planning, […]February 16, 2017DealersMcCann Industries marks 50 years as heavy equipment dealerThis year McCann Industries is celebrating 50 years as a heavy equipment dealer and contractor supplies source serving Illinois and Indiana. The Addison, Illinois, company was founded as McCann Construction Specialties in 1967 by Richard McCann in Villa Park, Illinois. Richard’s Son, Jim, is the current president and CEO and the company now has seven locations across the two […]February 15, 2017RoadbuildingMichigan DOT: Mild winters create perfect scenario for potholesMild temperatures in the winter are nice for the people of Michigan, but the state’s department of transportation says long snaps of warm weather contribute to road damage. That’s because the freeze-thaw cycle of warm to cold temperatures tend to create potholes. “It’s normal to get a few days throughout the winter that are warmer […]February 15, 2017RoadbuildingD.C. DOT launches transportation analytics websiteThe Washington, D.C., District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has launched a new website to offer a look at the performance of the area’s transportation system, including traffic congestion. The site, District Mobility, shows the state of mobility for surface transportation and details the agency’s recommendations for infrastructure needs to meet demand in the area. It […]February 15, 2017RoadbuildingGeorgia DOT awards 9 contracts valued at $89.5 millionThe Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has awarded nine contracts valued at $89.5 million in its most recent round of contract approvals, with the largest covering a major interchange reconstruction. This project, the second phase of the Interstate 16/I-75 Interchange Reconstruction Project, is valued at more than $62.6 million. To be done in the city […]February 15, 2017DealersDitch Witch honors top 10 dealerships with Crescent Club AwardDitch Witch has recognized its top 10 dealerships for 2016 with induction into its Crescent Club, the highest award it bestows upon dealerships. “We continually strive to provide our customers with superior service, product expertise and industry knowledge they need to confidently complete jobs on time and on budget,” says Ditch Witch President Dennis Wierzbicki. […]February 14, 2017RoadbuildingDewberry to study feasibility of autonomous vehicle transportation network in FloridaProfessional services firm Dewberry has been selected by Walton County to study the feasibility of an autonomous vehicle transportation network along Country Road 30A. “The possibility of an autonomous vehicle transportation network is very exciting,” says Don Hammack, associate vice president. “This feasibility study will open up many growth opportunities for the transportation industry in […]February 14, 2017Previous PagePage 65 of 225Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersA Closer Look: Yanmar’s New Line of Compact Track LoadersWatch a complete overview of the four-model lineup – the TL65RS, TL75VS, TL80VS and TL100VS – ranging from 67 to 103.5 horsepower.TechnologyIs this Horse-Like Robot the Future of Construction Site Transportation?RoadbuildingWatch Remote-Control Cat Dozers, Excavator Tackle Big Sur Landslide (Video)Compact Excavators"Big on Power" – Case CE Rolls Out 4 New Mini Excavators in Diesel and ElectricFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
