Bobby Atkinson (EQW)RoadbuildingAllan Myers expands with purchase of new assets, including 2 asphalt plantsHeavy civil construction and materials company Allan Myers has expanded their presence in the Northeast with the purchase of new assets in the region. Allan Myers announced in a press release that the company had purchased major assets from Daisy Construction and Edgemoor Materials, including two new hot-mix asphalt plants in Elkton, Maryland, and Wilmington, Delaware. […]September 11, 2015RoadbuildingCongress back in session as Highway Trust Fund deadline loomsCongress was back in session this week after the August recess, and the clock is ticking for lawmakers to act on road funding before the Highway Trust Fund expires at the end of October. The U.S. Department of Transportation said in late August that the Highway Trust Fund would remain solvent through the third quarter […]September 11, 2015RoadbuildingWest Virginia DOT workers spit on, cussed out by drivers angered by constructionRoad work is already a dangerous job, but some drivers in West Virginia aren’t making things any easier for the guys in the reflective vests. The West Virginia Department of Transportation told WSAZ that more and more frequently, workers with the Division of Highways have been facing harassment from drivers in work zones. WVDOT Communications […]September 10, 2015RoadbuildingWisconsin sheriff calls for legislation against driving with pets following highway worker’s deathA Wisconsin highway worker was killed in May after he was hit by a vehicle driven by an inattentive driver. But the driver wasn’t texting or drunk, he had a dog in his lap and another on his shoulder. WBAY reported that Derek Stempa was working as a flagger during a county highway project when […]September 10, 2015RoadbuildingRoad worker injured while placing cones on highway in HawaiiA road worker in Oahu, Hawaii, was injured last week after he fell while placing orange safety cones along a highway. According to Hawaii News Now, the road worker was seriously injured September 4 at about 5:40 a.m. when he fell from a road crew truck that had been contracted to do work on Kalanianaole Highway. The […]September 10, 2015RoadbuildingConnecticut DOT worker injured after being struck in vehicle by tractor-trailerA Connecticut Department of Transportation worker was injured on Friday after his vehicle was hit by a tractor-trailer. The Connecticut Post reported that ConnDOT maintainer Richard O’Brien was standing outside his truck near the Westport/Norwalk border September 4 on Interstate 95 when a tractor-trailer hit the DOT vehicle. O’Brien suffered injuries to his leg and arm, […]September 9, 2015RoadbuildingNew York City DOT begins tracking driver data with new programThe New York City Department of Transportation has started to track drivers with a new program that hopes to gain insight into their habits. According to The Verge, through the Drive Smart pilot program, New York City is tracking 400 volunteer drivers to find out things like how much gas they’re using and how fast they’re […]September 8, 2015RoadbuildingTraffic expected to begin crossing Louisville’s Downtown Crossing in JanuaryUnder construction for more than two years and in the works for decades the Downtown Crossing in Louisville, Kentucky, is expected to be open for traffic in the beginning of 2016. According to WAVE 3 News, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is right on schedule to have two-way traffic moving across the new bridge, which spans the Ohio River, […]September 8, 2015RoadbuildingARTBA receives grants to provide safety training to construction workersThe American Road and Transportation Builders Associations recently received a federal grant to train workers in the transportation construction industry about fall and work zone hazards. ARTBA said in a press release the organization received the Susan Harwood Training Grant through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to expand on ARTBA’s Transportation Development Program’s “Roadway Safety Program.” […]September 7, 2015RoadbuildingAtlas Copco intros Dynapac F800T paver with new controlsAtlas Copco has a new 10-foot highway class paver with a wide range of new features to make for easier handling and increased productivity. The new Dynapac F800T tracked paver has dual, swing-out operator platforms for an unobstructed view from the side of the paver. Adding to the improved operator experience are the updated and more ergonomic controls which […]September 4, 2015Previous PagePage 27 of 44Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersCloser Look: Takeuchi's First EH-Controlled Compact Track LoaderTake a walkaround tour of the new electro-hydraulic CTL with 40.5 gpm of hydraulic flow, improved undercarriage and upgraded cab.Market PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Mini Excavators in 2024-2025PickupsHemi V8 or Cummins Diesel? – 2026 Ram 2500 HD Offers Hefty ChoiceVintage Equipment“The Great Tractor Race” – Cat’s 1931 Film Reveals its Early Crawlers in Zany EventFeatured SponsorThink like a thief to protect your fleet. Watch our on-demand webinar.
