Chris Hill (EQW)DealersPrinoth adds Panther series at Chadwick-Baross dealer locationsTracked vehicle manufacturer Prinoth has added additional products at dealer Chadwick-Baross locations in the northeastern United States. Chadwick-Baross will offer the full product line for Prinoth’s Panther series for rental and sale in addition to the Prinoth Trooper and SW4S products it already carries. The dealer will provide these products from branches in Westbrook, Caribou and Bangor, Maine; […]December 7, 2016RoadbuildingPennDOT secretary Richards receives 2 international business awardsPennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie S. Richards has been recognized as Female Innovator of the Year and Female Executive of the Year in the government or non-profit category from the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. These international awards, which were represented by 17 countries this year, “recognize outstanding women executives who have led […]December 7, 2016RoadbuildingMississippi DOT releases 2017-2020 Statewide Transportation Improvement ProgramThe Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has released its 2017-2020 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) that outlines four years of planned transportation projects. “This year, we held several public meetings across the state to allow members of the public to discuss with MDOT representatives and submit their feedback,” says Jeff Ely, MDOT Planning Director. “Public […]December 7, 2016RoadbuildingUSDOT provides $300 million in grants to 32 University Transportation CentersThe U.S. Department of Transportation is providing $300.3 million in grants to 32 University Transportation Centers across the country for research and education programs addressing transportation challenges. For fiscal year 2016, the grants are for up to $72.5 million in projects, with subsequent awards for fiscal years 2017-2020 to be made annually. The UTC program […]December 7, 2016DealersNikola One unveiled: fully electric, 1,000-hp heavy hauler to be sold by Cat dealer Thompson MachineryCaterpillar dealer Thompson Machinery has signed on to carry the Nikola One electric Class 8 truck. The announcement follows Nikola Motor Company’s unveiling of the production model of its semi truck that claims a range of 800 to 1,200 miles with an estimated 15 mpg under full load, 1,000 horsepower and 2,000 lb.-ft. of torque. The […]December 6, 2016DealersIronDirect plans dealer recruitment event Dec. 14IronDirect, which launched its e-commerce site, irondirect.com in mid-September, is holding a dealer recruitment event Dec. 14 at its Customer Experience Center in Asheville, North Carolina. The company has previously announced initiatives designed to entice dealers and sales representatives interested in service and selling the equipment it has available, including Chinese-made machines and products from […]December 6, 2016RoadbuildingCaltrans Director Dougherty named TRB executive committee chairThe Transportation Research Board (TRB) has named California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Director Malcolm Dougherty as chairman of its executive committee. Dougherty will begin serving his one-year term in the position Jan. 12, but will first become vice chairman of the executive committee Nov. 29. Dr. Marcia McNutt, president of the National Academy of Sciences […]December 6, 2016RoadbuildingS. Carolina DOT announces 3 Transportation Alternatives Program projectsThe South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking public comment on three proposed projects to be included in the Fiscal Year 2016 Transportation Alternatives Program. This program is federally funded and administrated by SCDOT to provide local governments with non-traditional transportation projects, including those for pedestrians, cyclists and streetscaping. It was formerly known as […]December 6, 2016DealersProduct Roundup: New equipment from Barko, Hyundai, Komatsu, Doosan, Ditch WitchBarko launches 295B, 495B and 595B Rough Terrain Carrier log loaders Boasting a turn radius the company says is sharper than many half-ton pickup trucks, Barko has launched its new Rough Terrain Carrier (RTC) package on three log loaders. The new 295B, 495B and 595B RTC loaders are available in boom length options of 30, […]December 5, 2016DealersBusiness Roundup: News on Nortrax, Safway Group, construction spending, trencher sales trendsJohn Deere dealer Nortrax adds sales staff in southeast region and Wisconsin Nortrax, which operates John Deere construction and forestry dealerships in the U.S. and Canada, has added John Fairley to its Used Equipment Division in the company’s Southeast Region, and Randy Klug to its sales team in Merrill, Wisconsin. Fairley most recent worked as […]December 5, 2016Previous PagePage 90 of 225Next PageTop StoriesConstruction EquipmentAntique Caterpillars Rule! – Top 5 Vintage Equipment Stories of 2025A 1950s "Twin D8"; antique Holt, Best and Cat tractors; and a zany 1931 film of Caterpillar's "The Great Tractor Race" made our top-5 list.Compact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon DX35Z-7 Mini Excavator Excels at Digging in Tight SpacesExcavatorsKomatsu'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 2025-26
