Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingN. Carolina opens door to $3B in new highway fundingAlthough it can only be used for certain projects North Carolina lawmakers hope to help the state’s highways keep up with projected population growth.June 20, 2018Construction EquipmentWestern Global’s new EnviroCube jobsite fuel tank boasts benefits over round tanksThe tanks can be used for onsite fuel supply, bulk fuel storage and refueling. The tanks also save on downtime and allow contractors to buy fuel in bulk.June 19, 2018DealersKubota buys land for “Kubota Ranch” in Texas, distribution center in Kan.The ranch will be designed to improve its relationship with its dealers and expand the company’s research as well as unveiling new products to dealers there.June 19, 2018RoadbuildingFamous Hwy. 1 drive along Big Sur coast to open ahead of scheduleThe mudslide on May 20, 2017, dumped 6 million cubic yards of mud onto the road and into the ocean. Caltrans says that created 15 acres of additional coastline.June 19, 2018BusinessConstruction costs hit highest levels in 7 years; metal tariffs could drive them up furtherThe AGC says the tariffs will likely drive prices even higher and could lead to project delays, as steel mills have witnessed a surge in demand. More here.June 18, 2018DealersAerial platform rental fleets rise; more growth forecastThe U.S. mobile elevating work platform rental market is the largest in the world. Global MEWP rental fleets posted 8 percent growth in 2017. More here!June 18, 2018RoadbuildingOhio combines drones, smart highway to test self-driving vehiclesDrones will work in tandem with the state’s fixed-location traffic cameras, and they will interact with roadside traffic sensors and communication equipment.June 18, 2018DealersASV adds Minn. dealer Northwoods to dealer networkNorthwoods Hydraulic and Equipment serves as a distributor, dealer and factory-authorized service center for a variety of brands. Details here.June 15, 2018RoadbuildingArmy Corps to fund additional $1.8B in projects with new work planThe plan includes $1.772 billion provided in Congress’ $1.3 trillion spending package enacted March 23. Details here.June 15, 2018Roadbuilding$1.5B in highway, bridge grants awarded by USDOTBridge and highway projects large & small around the country are scheduled to receive an infusion of federal money after the U.S. DOT announced its INFRA Grants.June 14, 2018Previous PagePage 195 of 257Next PageTop StoriesCompact Track LoadersCTLs Dominate 40 Years After Tracks Added to a Skid Steer – Buyer’s Guide 2025Here’s the latest from ASV, Case, Caterpillar, Bobcat, Develon, Hyundai, John Deere, JCB, Kioti, Kubota, Manitou, New Holland, Sany, Takeuchi, Wacker Neuson and Yanmar.Compact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesGraders/ScrapersLiuGong Enters North American Motor Grader Market with the 4215DOff-Road TrucksA Closer Look: Deere’s New Operator-Friendly Articulated Dump TrucksFeatured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
