Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingMark Lowe to serve as Iowa DOT interim directorIowa Gov. Terry Brandstad has named Mark Lowe, 50, as the interim director of the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) following the resignation of Paul Trombino in early November. No timeline has been set for naming a full-time director and Iowa DOT is now accepting applications. Lowe has previously served as general counsel to the […]December 1, 2016RoadbuildingMichigan DOT seeks “Road Watchers” for Upper Peninsula highway condition reportingFor the third consecutive year, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking volunteer residents in the Upper Peninsula to serve as “Road Watchers” to help the agency monitor highway conditions this winter. The volunteers are asked to complete online surveys about road conditions following winter weather events. The program currently has more than 100 […]December 1, 2016RoadbuildingFor paving site preparation, mix of tech, thorough planning and communication save a lot of hasslePreparation for a paving job goes well beyond simply lining up equipment and materials and readying the site. Understanding the design and specifications, soil type, and utility locations is a major step for contractors, and can make a big difference in the profitability of a job. For Eric Covington of DECCO Contractors-Paving in Rogers, Arkansas, […]November 30, 2016DealersJohn Deere dealer Nortrax adds sales staff in southeast region and WisconsinNortrax, 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 the equipment division manager for a heavy highway, bridge and paving contractor. […]November 30, 2016RoadbuildingArizona DOT to launch I-17 driver safety project near PhoenixThe Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will launch a driver safety project on Interstate 17 north of Phoenix to include alerts for speeding, curves and traffic conditions. Included in the project are digital displays showing drivers their current speed in relation to the speed limit, new signs indicating curves in the highway ahead of the […]November 30, 2016RoadbuildingRhode Island DOT opens new Great Island Bridge in NarragansettThe Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) recently celebrated the opening of the new Great Island Bridge in Narragansett, a project completed eight months early and $700,000 under budget. The original bridge was completed in 1959 and was the only point of access to Great Island. It had a posted weight limit for close to […]November 30, 2016DealersModustri launches machine wear and management system for Caterpillar dealersCaterpillar dealers can now use mobile devices to monitor wear on parts to help them forecast inventory requirements and to keep up with customer needs for repairs and maintenance. Software developer Modustri created the Cat Wear Management System for Cat’s worldwide dealer network. The company had previously partnered with Cat on the HDE Inspection kit, […]November 29, 2016DealersScott Equipment is advancing technicians’ electrical know-how through a custom training curriculumMonroe, Louisiana-based Scott Equipment, with 23 locations in seven states, understands the growing skills gap the construction equipment industry is facing, and in particular machine maintenance. So it made sense for them to figure out a way to train new employees and keep current employees up-to-date. The company’s solution was something right under their nose: […]November 29, 2016RoadbuildingIdaho Transportation chief Ness wins Route Fifty Navigator AwardRoute Fifty has presented Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Director Brian Ness with the 2016 Navigator Award in the Agency and Department Chiefs category. He was recognized for his “citizen-focused approach to government and a transformative style.” “The main thing that stood out was Ness’ emphasis on empowering employees to find savings and efficiencies,” Route Fifty […]November 29, 2016RoadbuildingNew Jersey DOT launches traffic incident management training websiteThe New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has created a website aimed at being a traffic incident management (TIM) training “resource portal” for first responders. The program will focus on efforts to minimize the effects of incidents on traffic flow, while protecting motorists and first responders. 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