Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingNCDOT’s Mansfield receives national vegetation management awardThe National Roadside Vegetation Management Association (NRVMA) has presented its Turney Hernandez Award of Excellence to the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Pat Mansfield. Mansfield is the roadside environmental engineer for the department’s Division One area, covering 14 counties in the northeastern section of the state. NRVMA honored Mansfield for her “dedication and success […]December 12, 2016Gear3rd Day of Construction Gifts: Cat Revolver steel-toe bootsAfter several weeks of wearing the Cat Revolver for a review posted here in September, this steel-toe, pull-on-style work boot has become the go-to boot for both myself and my son. The boots feature a spot-on fit, a short break-in period and a construction that gives this boot the feel of a lightweight tank, with nice, thick leather that […]December 9, 2016DealersSoutheastern Equipment adds New Way refuse trucks to lineupSoutheastern Equipment has added New Way refuse trucks and attachments to its Environmental Division locations in Ohio and Indiana. The line includes front loaders, rear loaders, automated side loaders and satellite side loaders. “The line of New Way refuse equipment leads the industry in durability and reliability,” says Southeastern Equipment president Charlie Patterson. “These trucks […]December 9, 2016RoadbuildingDelaware DOT opens state’s first diverging diamond interchangeThe Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has opened the state’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) at SR 1 and Route 72 after construction began in May. DDIs eliminate left turns that have to clear opposing traffic, a design that is useful in high-traffic areas. They can cut down on congestion, improve safety, and move traffic […]December 9, 2016RoadbuildingUSDOT seeks applicants for Beyond Traffic Innovation CentersThe U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking applicants to create a network of “centers” using academic activities and programs focused on providing solutions to transportation issues outlined in the “Beyond Traffic” draft report. The report outlines trends in U.S. transportation through the year 2045 and was created as “an invitation to the American public … […]December 9, 2016RoadbuildingVirginia approves $3.3 billion Hampton Roads Crossing expansionThe Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved a “preferred alternative” for improving traffic on the I-64 Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel that will widen roughly 12 miles of the interstate from I-664 in Hampton to I-564 in Norfolk. The plan, referred to as Alternative A, will widen roughly 12 miles of I-64 to six lanes and will […]December 9, 2016DealersCurry Supply names Hanson strategic account managerCommercial service vehicle manufacturer and dealer Curry Supply has named Jim Hanson as its strategic account manager. Hanson has more than 11 years of experience in fleet management and has held previous positions including fleet manager, fleet administrator/purchasing agent and accounts payable manager. Hanson also has certifications in Certified Automotive Fleet Management and Certified Automotive Fleet Specialist. “I […]December 8, 2016RoadbuildingU.S. drivers surpass 2.4 trillion miles for first 9 months of 2016The latest Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) data shows vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the U.S. passed 2.4 trillion miles through September this year and is 3 percent higher than the same period last year. The moving 12-month total reached 3.2 trillion miles, according FHWA’s most recent Traffic Volume Trends report. In September alone the VMT was […]December 8, 2016RoadbuildingGreen lights boost visibility of Michigan DOT winter maintenance vehiclesThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), in addition to multiple county road commissions and municipalities, have added green lights to roughly 70 percent of winter maintenance vehicles to improve visibility to motorists. The lights will either be flashing, rotating or oscillating, and aim to reduce crashes. MDOT says studies show shades of green are more […]December 8, 2016RoadbuildingPacTrans receives $14 million from USDOT for mobility researchThe Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium (PacTrans) has received a $14 million grant over five years from the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of the department’s recent University Transportation Centers (UTC) grants program recipients. PacTrans is one of 10 regional UTCs in the U.S. and covers Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. The University of Washington […]December 8, 2016Previous PagePage 89 of 225Next PageTop StoriesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesTake a walkaround tour and see why this 8,000-pound, zero-tail-swing machine is built and tested like a full-size production excavator.ExcavatorsKomatsu's New PC365-11 Hybrid Excavator Boosts Power, Cuts Fuel UseCompact equipmentCloser Look: Bobcat's UV34XL UTV with New Limited PackageCompact Wheel LoadersThe Right Fit for Your Jobsite? – Compact Wheel Loader Buyer's Guide 2025-26Pickups2026 Ford Maverick Revealed: Compact Pickup Gets Choice of 5 Trims, 2 Engines
