Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].DealersAerial 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, 2018Machine controlTrimble agrees to buy Viewpoint Construction Software for $1.2BTrimble will acquire Viewpoint Construction Software in a $1.2 billion all-cash deal. Learn all about this on Equipment World.June 13, 2018SafetyCPWR launches online construction safety information networkThe CPWR – Center for Construction Research and Training has launched a website to provide a one-stop location for the construction industry to connect with safety and health experts.June 13, 2018Death by TrenchJuries render multi-million-dollar awards in trench-collapse suitsJune 12, 2018Construction EquipmentSolesbee’s new rakes will fit just about any dozer bladeThe rakes are made for land clearing, raking brush and piling trees and branches and will mount to almost every dozer blade without customization. Details here.June 12, 2018RoadbuildingR.I. begins collecting first tractor-trailer-only tolls; trucking associations plan legal challengeThe electronic toll systems will target tractor/truck tractors, pulling a trailer/trailers, deemed as Class 8 or above. Tolls will be added on other highways.June 12, 2018Previous PagePage 203 of 265Next PageTop StoriesMarket PulseQuick Data: Top-Selling Articulated Dump Trucks and Sales Trends for 2024-2025Find out the most popular models of new and used financed articulated dump trucks and which models are fetching the most at auction.Compact Utility LoadersVermeer Rolls Out 4 New ML Series Stand-on Mini Track LoadersVintage EquipmentWatch Antique Tractors from Holt, Best, Caterpillar at HCEA Show 2025Pickups2026 GMC Canyon Revealed: 4 Trims, 7,700 Lbs. Towing, Loads of FeaturesCompact ExcavatorsCloser Look: Develon’s Reduced Tail-Swing DX62R-7 Mini Excavator
