Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingBiden picks Buttigieg for U.S. transportation secretaryPresident-elect Joe Biden has chosen Pete Buttigieg, former Democratic presidential primary contender and mayor of South Bend, Indiana, to serve as U.S. secretary of transportation, according to news reports. Buttigieg, 38, would be the first openly gay cabinet secretary if he is confirmed for the position by the Senate. He served as mayor of South […]December 15, 2020BusinessContractors group sues federal government over PPP loan forgiveness ruleA group representing U.S. contractors has filed a lawsuit against two federal agencies saying claims for loan forgiveness through the Paycheck Protection Program are being handled illegally. The process, which now requires borrowers to answer a questionnaire, could unfairly disqualify contractors from receiving forgiveness and possibly revoke the loan, according to the lawsuit filed December […]December 11, 2020RoadbuildingPennDOT Financial Crisis: Contractors face clouded futurePennDOT announced it would have to halt road construction projects and delay future ones because it had run out of cash. A temporary fix leaves contractors waiting.December 11, 2020RoadbuildingPainstaking, 3-year rehab of iconic Arlington Memorial Bridge completedThe 88-year-old bridge is now open to traffic and marks one of the largest infrastructure projects in National Park Service history. Details and video here.December 10, 2020Construction EquipmentJLG’s New 1075 Telehandler Is One of the Tallest and Longest in Its ClassThe JLG 1075 ranks as one of the tallest and longest-reaching telehandlers in the 10,000-pound-capacity class.December 9, 2020RoadbuildingConstruction groups seek more transportation funding as shutdown loomsConstruction groups are calling on a divided Congress to boost funding for roads, bridges and transit to offset state revenue drops due to the pandemic.December 9, 2020Construction EquipmentJohn Deere gives L-Series backhoes more powerful engine; 310SL also gets new hydraulicsJohn Deere is constantly improving their equipment. Deere recently upgraded its L-series backhoes with more powerful engines and PCLS hydraulics. Details here.December 8, 2020RoadbuildingVecellio Receives National Bartlett Highway AwardLeo Vecellio Jr. has been named this year’s recipient of the George S. Bartlett Award from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association.December 4, 2020Construction EquipmentKubota’s new BB30 Series box blades for skid steers, CTLs handle rough to precise gradingKubota's BB30 Series box blades for skid steers and compact track loaders offer rough or precision grading finishes for all different job types. Details here.December 3, 2020RoadbuildingMajority of U.S. bridges show some structural deteriorationFor 2020, most bridges have been rated as fair as bridges rated good are declining. View the national snapshot of bridge conditions on Equipment World.December 3, 2020Previous PagePage 127 of 268Next PageTop StoriesTechnologyA UTV from Toyota? – “Scion 01 Concept” Hybrid Side-by-Side UnveiledThe concept UTV delivers more than 300 horsepower and 450 foot-pounds of torque with its Tacoma-based hybrid engine.Pickups2026 Ford F-150 Revealed: Choice of 8 Trims, 5 Engines Including Hybrid, V8Construction EquipmentFrom Cummins’ Gasoline Engine to Struck Mini Dozers – Our Top 10 Stories of 2025Compact equipment2026 UTV Roundup: A Workhorse for Every Price RangeRoadbuilding equipmentTop Roadbuilding Equipment of 2025: Motor Graders, Rollers, and More
