Joy Powell (EQW)BusinessAmid building boom, Universal Forest Products posts 13th straight quarter of record sales, earningsUniversal Forest Products reports record sales and earnings for the 3rd quarter of 2018, making this its 13th straight quarter of increases. Learn more here.October 25, 2018RoadbuildingReport: Testing accelerates as autonomous trucking heads for open roadFederal guidelines regulating autonomous trucks could lead to an acceleration in autonomous truck testing and competition between companies. Learn more here.October 25, 2018DealersVacuworx appoints Hayes VP of business development, strategic accountsRandy Hayes has been promoted to vice president of business development and strategic accounts at Vacuworx. Learn more about his promotion on Equipment World.October 24, 2018RoadbuildingThe screed makes the mat. Choosing the right mount boils down to preference, trainingWhen choosing between front-mount, rear-mount, or fixed-mount screeds, contractors tend to choose based on preference and crew training. Learn more here.October 24, 2018DealersCat 3Q sales up 18%; tariffs and other costs spurring new price hikesCaterpillar's Q3 sales numbers are up significantly. Get other heavy equipment industry news on how tariffs are impacting the heavy equipment market here.October 23, 2018RoadbuildingGroups working to recruit more women to transportation workforceARTBA and the WTS have formed an alliance to support and advance women in the transportation infrastructure sector. Get more heavy equipment industry news here.October 23, 2018DealersVolvo Construction Equipment posts 24% sales surge for 3QVolvo Construction Equipment saw a 24% increase in sales during the third quarter of 2018 compared to the same time period during 2017. Learn more here.October 22, 2018RoadbuildingAfter the Boom: N.D. faces $2.5B funding shortfall for transportation projectsAccording to key findings in a report from TRIP, North Dakota faces a $2.5B shortfall in transportation funding needed to improve infrastructure in the state.October 22, 2018DealersKomatsu integrating construction, mining sales and service in new $47M Nev. facilityKomatsu will be building a new customer support and service center in Elko, Nevada. It's estimated to cost $47M and set to open in 2020. Get the details here.October 19, 2018RoadbuildingReport: One-third of major U.S. urban roads deteriorated, work backlog growing as traffic increasesAs urban roads continue to deteriorate and vehicle traffic increases, governments are looking for solutions to keep roads in good conditions. Learn more here.October 19, 2018Previous PagePage 15 of 61Next PageTop StoriesCompact equipmentA Closer Look: Toro Debuts its First Tracked, Electric Dingo & Ultra BuggiesAn all-electric jobsite is now a reality, enabling contractors to ditch sledgehammers, shovels and wheelbarrows on indoor and outdoor jobs.Graders/ScrapersLiuGong Enters North American Motor Grader Market with the 4215DOff-Road TrucksA Closer Look: Deere’s New Operator-Friendly Articulated Dump TrucksCompact Track Loaders"Send in the The Rook!" – The Crime-Fighting Cat Compact Track Loader (Video)Featured SponsorStop Wasting Time on Grade Checks
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