Don McLoudDon McLoud is the executive editor of Equipment World. He can be reached at [email protected].RoadbuildingNew inspector general to seek out waste in WisDOTThe Wisconsin Department of Transportation will create a new position to lead an effort to root out waste, fraud and abuse. The new inspector general’s tasks include reviewing all programs and initiatives to look for cost savings and then make recommendations for improvements, according to a WisDOT news release. The new position was created by […]October 2, 2017Roadbuilding‘Critter shelf’ makes N.Y. debut to prevent wildlife-vehicle crashesThe New York State Department of Transportation and The Nature Conservancy have installed a novel and less costly way to help animals cross a dangerous road. The two agencies teamed up to create a “critter shelf,” a 2-foot-wide steel platform that extends the length of a culvert under State Route 12. Instead of crossing the […]October 2, 2017Construction EquipmentTurn your UTV into a snowplow with new SnowEx bladeSnowEx has launched the Straight Blade Plow for UTVs, designed for scraping sidewalks and other tight areas. The 6-foot-wide plow is made of a lightweight alloy steel and can be angled with the touch of a button to 5 feet, 4 inches for narrower conditions. The operator can control the plow with a Power Grip […]September 29, 2017Construction EquipmentWhat to see at ICUEE 2017: PowerBully, Terramac and Jarraff in Area NICUEE is preparing for record exhibit space for the Oct. 3-5 Demo Show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. In the run-up to the show we’ll be providing a series of sneak peeks to give you an idea of what to look for at the show. To check out the rest of the ICUEE […]September 29, 2017DealersIEDA issues guide for best prices on used equipment in Tier 4 eraWith prices on pre-Tier 4 machinery rising as much as 20 percent, contractors can face a difficult time in determining how much to pay for used equipment. So the Independent Equipment Dealers Association (IEDA) is providing some free advice. The association is offering a free white paper called Advice from the Experts: Getting the Best […]September 29, 2017RoadbuildingFHWA sends $40 million to Puerto Rico for road and bridge repairsThe Federal Highway Administration will send $40 million in “quick release” emergency relief funds throughout Puerto Rico to help restore roads and bridges damaged by Hurricane Maria. “It is critical to get the island’s infrastructure in working condition as soon as possible so relief supplies and other assistance can be delivered to the people of […]September 29, 2017RoadbuildingColo., Idaho projects take top prizes at 2017 America’s Transportation AwardsA multimodal project in Colorado and the removal of dangerous intersections in Idaho won top honors at the 2017 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The Colorado Department of Transportation’s $487 million U.S. 36 Express Lanes project earned the Grand Prize and the Idaho Transportation Department’s $11.2 million U.S. 20 Thornton Interchange project was voted the People’s […]September 29, 2017RoadbuildingCoDOT to install weather, speed monitoring on I-70The Colorado Department of Transportation plans to install interconnected weather and road sensors and other devices on a particularly dangerous section of the Interstate 70 Glenwood Canyon corridor to improve driver safety. Three weather monitoring stations will be installed along a 15-mile stretch of east and westbound lanes to give drivers advanced warning of dangerous […]September 29, 2017Construction EquipmentCase provides equipment for Harvey disaster responseThe nonprofit Team Rubicon, a group of volunteer military veterans that provides disaster response, is getting some help from Case Construction Equipment in its emergency recovery efforts for Hurricane Harvey victims. Case has been providing heavy equipment and onsite support in Texas since September 14 for Team Rubicon, which deployed 768 volunteers to the state. […]September 28, 2017DealersMacaskill to serve as managing director of Ritchie Bros. FinancialBlake Macaskill has been named managing director for Ritchie Bros. Financial Services. Prior to joining RBFS, Macaskill was president and managing director of CIT Canada; he also served as regional vice president, office technology, for De Lage Landen, and held leadership positions with General Electric’s Capital Fleet Services and Capital Vendor Finance divisions. “With more […]September 28, 2017Previous PagePage 239 of 258Next PageTop StoriesPickupsToyota Reveals 2026 Tundra with Engine Choices, New Standard FeaturesThe new pickup offers two engine choices, as well as new standard features and off-road upgrades.Compact ExcavatorsBull Equipment Charges Into U.S. Market with Low-Cost Mini Excavator LineupWheel LoadersA Closer Look: Volvo’s New Next-Gen L260 Wheel LoaderThe DirtKubota’s Next-Gen Excavators: Why are They So Popular?Featured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
