Chris Hill (EQW)RoadbuildingUSDOT receives 10th consecutive clean audit from independent reviewersThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has received its 10th consecutive clean, also known as unmodified, audit from independent auditors. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs released the details in the FY 2016 Agency Financial Report (AFR). “Our nation continues to face a critical transportation infrastructure deficit, and […]November 29, 2016DealersTopBid Equipment auction calendar for Nov. 30 – Dec. 6Construction equipment auction calendar for November 20 – December 6 provided by TopBid. The listings include dates, locations and links to the catalog listings for each event. Nov. 30 BigIron Auctions Internet www.bigiron.com Catalog available here. Housby Auctions Internet www.housby.com Catalog available here. Hunyady Auction Company Duncansville, Pennsylvania www.hunyady.com Catalog available here. Nov. 30-Dec. 1 IronPlanet Internet www.ironplanet.com Catalog […]November 28, 2016DealersProduct Roundup: New machines and tech from Caterpillar, Kobelco, Trimble and Ditch WitchCat intros Grade Control 3D for its small dozer lineup (VIDEO) Cat’s Grade Control 3D has now migrated to the smaller dozers in its lineup, the D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2. “This system is now the same from the D3 to the D8 size,” says Joel Fritts, market professional, small track type tractors, Caterpillar. The system […]November 28, 2016DealersBusiness Roundup: News from IronPlanet, Brooks Tractor, CBS Rental & Supply, Hawthorne Cat, compact excavator sales trendsIronPlanet adds negotiated pricing to allEquip used equipment marketplace IronPlanet has launched a new twist to its allEquip online used equipment marketplace. Launched in 2014 as an alternative to online equipment auctions, allEquip allows heavy equipment owners to sell their used machines with a fixed “Buy Now” price. Similar to the concept of eBay’s “Buy-It-Now” option, the site allows […]November 28, 2016DealersSafway Group buys suspended access equipment dealerships through SafeworksSafway Group has purchased SafeWorks, a provider of suspended access equipment sales, rental, services and support through 25 branches in the Americas in addition to a global dealer network an manufacturing sites in the U.S. South America and Europe. “SafeWorks is a leading provider of suspended access solutions with premium brands that have a 70-year […]November 28, 2016RoadbuildingArizona DOT, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation team up for South Mountain Freeway design elementsThe Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) partnered with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to incorporate design aesthetics into the South Mountain Freeway. Wright was in Arizona in the late 1920s to design a resort and created a temporary settlement named Ocatillo near what will be the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway. The project ended, but […]November 28, 2016RoadbuildingAASHTO, FHWA present first innovation council awards to Kentucky, Massachusetts and VermontThe American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have recognized the State Transportation Innovation Councils (STIC) of Kentucky, Massachusetts and Vermont with the first STIC Excellence Awards. The awards recognize the programs that “that have had a significant impact on fostering a culture of innovation in their […]November 28, 2016RoadbuildingIllinois Tollway approves $41 million in contracts for NovemberThe Illinois Tollway has approved one contract for new construction and one for professional engineering services for November. The total value of the contracts is $41.1 million. The Illinois Tollway board of directors as approved close to $328.2 million in such contracts so far this year. The construction contract was awarded to Aldridge Electric of […]November 28, 2016DealersARA awards Colorado equipment dealer $500 for completing compensation and benefits surveyAs an incentive for completing its Compensation and Benefits Survey, the American Rental Association (ARA) offered a $500 prize drawing to participants. The winner was Bill Delbaugh, owner of Equipment Rental Source in Castle Rock, Colorado. “This is very generous of ARA,” says Delbaugh in responding to ARA about winning. “I am very appreciative. The […]November 25, 2016RoadbuildingTxDOT begins testing dump truck running on compressed natural gasThe Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is testing a dump truck that runs on compressed natural gas (CNG). “This pilot truck will help us find out how natural gas performs in a heavy hard-working vehicle,” the agency says. TxDOT says the advantages of CNG include being a clean-burning fuel and typically offers a quieter vehicle […]November 25, 2016Previous PagePage 93 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
