Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].SafetySupervisor indicted on federal charge in fatal 2017 trench collapse in PennsylvaniaThe collapse on May 22, 2017, killed a 60-year-old worker installing a sewer line in a trench in Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania.October 6, 2020RoadbuildingLas Vegas Centennial Bowl project has new flyover bridge, 2nd-longest in NevadaThe third phase of the Centennial Bowl project in Las Vegas is nearing completion, with the opening of Nevada’s second-longest bridge. The new bridge is a half-mile flyover connecting U.S. 95 North with 215 Beltway west. “The new flyover ramp enables direct freeway-to-freeway travel for greater efficiency and safety,” says Nevada Department of Transportation spokesman Tony Illia. “It eliminates the previous stop-and-go surface street travel that required sitting through traffic signals to make a freeway connection.” The flyover is part of the $73 […]October 5, 2020Construction EquipmentSix Great Attachments For Digging, Grading and Moving DirtWhen it’s time to get down into the dirt and do some digging and grading, check out these six attachments for excavators, skid steers and compact utility loaders.  Grade in 2D or 3D Level Best’s Dual Mast PD Series laser grade-control box blades come in either Topcon 2D or 3D grading versions. The blades […]October 2, 2020Construction EquipmentHitachi Construction Machinery Marks 70 Years: From cable-operated shovels to integrated grade controlHitachi Construction Machinery Company is celebrating its 70th year of full-scale production. The Japan-based company kicked off mass production of construction machinery in 1950 with the U06 cable-operated shovel. Five years later, the company added a compact (U03) and a larger model (U16). In 1965, the company introduced the first hydraulic excavator made in Japan, […]October 2, 2020RoadbuildingBillions in federal transportation funding saved just before cutoffThe day before the federal government was set to shut down, the Senate passed legislation to keep the government running for two more months while extending for another year the nation’s main funding source for highways, public transit and airports. The U.S. Senate voted 84-10 on September 30 to keep the government funded until December […]October 1, 2020RoadbuildingDOTs around the U.S. seeking snowplow operators as well as other positionsState departments of transportation around the country are reporting hundreds of job openings for seasonal workers, with some of the jobs possibly becoming full time. “Come for the snow, stay for the mow,” is the Missouri Department of Transportation’s catchy phrase to fill more than 400 positions for snowplow and heavy-equipment operators. The DOT says […]September 30, 2020Construction EquipmentNew Tobroco-Giant G3500 Loader: Telescoping Boom, Bigger Loads, More VersatilityTobroco-Giant offers three different boom options with its latest compact articulating wheel loader, the Giant G3500. The standard G3500 comes with a Z-bar boom. The G3500’s X-Tra model offers higher lift capacity and increased visibility. The G3500 can also be configured with a telescoping boom for extended reach and lift. The company says the G3500 […]September 29, 2020RoadbuildingCold pavement recycling on Virginia’s I-64 put to the testWith full-depth reclamation and cold central plant recycling, the Virginia DOT is installing sensors for the I-64 widening project. Details on Equipment World.September 28, 2020RoadbuildingPensacola Bay Bridge suffers extensive damage from barges loose during Hurricane SallyDamage during Hurricane Sally to the new Pensacola Bay Bridge will keep the crossing closed for “an extended period of time,” says the Florida Department of Transportation. The bridge between Pensacola and Gulf Breeze, Florida, known locally as the Three Mile Bridge, was struck by multiple construction barges that broke loose during the storm September 16. Five […]September 25, 2020RoadbuildingHouse passes bill to prevent government shutdown, extend FAST Act highway fundingWith the nation’s main funding mechanism for highway projects set to expire September 30, the U.S. House passed a measure September 22 that would extend the program for a year. The extension was included in a bill to avert government shutdown October 1 by funding the government through December 11. The bill passed with bipartisan […]September 23, 2020Previous PagePage 133 of 268Next PageTop StoriesGraders/ScrapersCaterpillar Adds Joystick Option for Next-Generation 140 Motor GraderJoystick or lever? We break down the pros and cons. The 140 also gets a new nine-speed transmission, enhanced visibility and upgraded tech.Construction EquipmentCaterpillar Previews 5 Autonomous Equipment Lines at CES (Video)Compact TractorsCloser Look: Kubota’s New Grand L70 Tractors Completely Redesigned After 12 YearsTechnologyA UTV from Toyota? – “Scion 01 Concept” Hybrid Side-by-Side UnveiledPickups2026 Ford F-150 Revealed: Choice of 8 Trims, 5 Engines Including Hybrid, V8
