Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingHurricane Florence turned I-40 into a river in N.C.Watch drone footage captured while assessing flood damage caused by Hurricane Florence and check out some shots of flooding from around North Carolina.September 19, 2018BusinessSubcontractor faulted for 2 deadly excavation cave-ins in 6 months, sued for $50 millionA subcontractor is caught up in a massive lawsuit after two fatal excavation cave-ins in a span of 6 months. Get details on the lawsuit on Equipment World.September 18, 2018TrucksThunder Creek upfits diesel tanks on Ford F-550 chassis to allow bulk hauling without CDL, HAZMATA medium-duty truck body has been made for drivers without CDLs and HAZMAT certifications so that they can haul diesel fuel in bulk. Learn more here.September 18, 2018WorkforceContractors fear worker shortage affecting safety on the jobAccording to the Commercial Construction Index, more than half of contractors surveyed believe a lack of skilled workers is the top safety risk on the job.September 17, 2018RoadbuildingDOTs in N.C., S.C. respond to hundreds of flooded roads, prepare for more flooding from FlorenceSee what efforts are being made to respond to flooding & prepare roads for more flooding in the wake of Hurricane Florence from North and South Caroline DOTs.September 17, 2018Roadbuilding$834M toll lanes opened in Atlanta area to speed commutesThe toll lanes pass through Cherokee and Cobb counties on I-75. See how much time this will save commuters in the Atlanta area right here on Equipment World.September 12, 2018SafetyWorker, 27, buried in trench collapse in Idaho diesA 27 year old man was working inside a trench when it collapsed on him. The collapse resulted in his death. More details on the tragic story on Equipment World.September 10, 2018BusinessWash. construction workers, equipment operators put down picket signs, return to jobsA strike by Washington construction workers and crane operators that lasted for over two weeks has officially come to an end. Get more details here.September 7, 2018RoadbuildingALDOT reveals conceptual design for $2B Mobile River Bridge & BaywayThe Alabama DOT released a video of what the future Mobile River Bridge and Bayway could potentially look like. Learn more right here on Equipment World.September 7, 2018Construction EquipmentGoggle Operators: 3D, VR crane control coming to U.S. with Hiab HiVisionHiab announces the U.S. will see its HiVision system on forestry cranes in 2019. Learn more about Hiab's VR crane operation on Equipment World today!September 5, 2018Previous PagePage 188 of 258Next PageTop StoriesThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?On this episode of The Dirt, we take a deep dive into Kubota’s dash-5 mini excavator lineup.Compact Track LoadersTakeuchi’s First EH-Controlled Compact Track Loader – the TL11R3Compact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Compact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
