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Roadbuilding
Judge: USDOT Can't Block State Funding Over ICE Cooperation
Attorney generals from 20 states secured a preliminary injunction to stop immigration cooperation requirements.
June 26, 2025
Judge McConnell stated the 20 suing states would face “irreparable and continuing harm” if Duffy’s immigration requirements continue.
Business
Kubota Tractor Names New President to Replace Stucke Who is Headed to Japan
Todd Stucke will focus on global business operations, while Alex Woods will rise to president.
June 25, 2025
Todd Stucke will begin his new roles in Japan on July 1.
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Business
Volvo CE to Sell China-Based SDLG Nearly 20 Years After Purchase
After Volvo acquired SDLG in 2006, the brand expanded globally, and entered the North American market in 2013.
June 24, 2025
An SDLG compact excavator displayed at the 2025 ARA Show in Las Vegas. Volvo CE is selling its 70% stake in the company it acquired in 2006 to minority owner Lingong Group.
Roadbuilding
Contractors File Counterclaim in Suit Over Emergency Closure of I-195 Washington Bridge
Two defendants in the state's lawsuit regarding the failed bridge say RIDOT neglected to perform an inspection recommended over 30 years ago.
June 23, 2025
Rhode Island's attorney general sued 13 companies involved in the design, construction and inspection of one of the state's busiest bridges, which had to be closed in December 2023 after the discovery of a 'critical failure.'
Pickups
Ram Boosts Warranty on 2026 Pickups, Vans to 10 Years/100K Miles
The new warranty becomes the longest in the industry for full-sized pickup trucks.
June 23, 2025
The new warranty becomes the longest in the industry for full-sized pickup trucks.
Business
Yanmar CE NA President Charts Bold Vision for Growth – And it Starts in the Field
With a full line of compact equipment and a new customer-centric strategy, Sgro expects North America to contribute 38% of Yanmar CE’s global sales and $2 billion in revenue by 2030.
June 20, 2025
Anna Christine Sgro, president of Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, addresses the media during a private event at the company's Evo Center in Acworth, Georgia.
Roadbuilding
Teens Drive on Uncured Concrete Bridge in Nebraska Trying to Get to Coffee Shop
The county had to wait seven days before one of the vehicles stuck on the bridge could be removed.
June 20, 2025
The three teenagers drove around the barriers to reach the nearby Scooter’s Coffee shop.
Safety & Compliance
Worker Dies After Collapse of 5-Foot-Deep Trench in Connecticut
He was rescued from the trench collapse but later died at a local hospital.
June 19, 2025
Michael DiRocco leaves behind four children and eight grandchildren after his death June 13 in a trench collapse in Norwich, Connecticut.
Roadbuilding
SCDOT Reopens I-20 Just 36 Hours After Fiery Overpass Crash (Video)
On the morning of June 14, a tractor-trailer struck an overpass for Old Vaucluse Road over I-20.
June 18, 2025
By the evening of June 15, crews had successfully milled and repaved damaged portions of the interstate.
Safety & Compliance
1 Worker Dies, 1 Injured When Hit by Excavator Buckets in Trenches in CA, WA
Within a month, two workers in trenches were struck by excavator buckets. One in California died, while one in Washington was severely injured.
June 16, 2025
A worker was in a 15-foot-deep trench June 3 in Woodland, Washington, when an excavator bucket landed on him, causing traumatic injury, according to fire department and media reports.
Roadbuilding
RIDOT Awards $427M Contract for I-195 Washington Bridge Rebuild
Work is set to begin in July with surveying, material ordering and the mobilization of workers.
June 16, 2025
Demolition on the original Washington Bridge, seen here, has been ongoing since last fall.
Dealers
Industry Roundup: Fayat Group Completes Acquisition of Mecalac
The deal will leave Mecalac to operate autonomously. Plus, news from VitalEdge, BOMAG and IronConnect.
June 16, 2025
Mecalac, which was founded in France in 1974, manufactures a full line of excavators, loaders, backhoe loaders, site dumpers and compactors.
Roadbuilding
White House Instructs USDOT to Ignore GAO Opinion on Frozen EV Charger Funds
Mark Paoletta, OMB’s general counsel, said the GAO’s opinion was “wrong and legally indefensible."
June 13, 2025
The White House sent a memo to USDOT on June 3 instructing the department to disregard the GAO’s opinion on the frozen NEVI funds.
Safety
How to Prevent Death by Trench Collapse – Stand Down Set for June 16-20
Last year, 24,198 employees participated in the Stand Down on 2,143 jobsites. Here’s how to participate and how to protect workers in trenches.
June 12, 2025
Last year, 24,198 employees participated in a Trench Safety Stand Down training event held by 507 companies on 2,143 jobsites.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Allison buys Dana's off-highway business
Allison Transmission acquired Dana's off-highway business in a $2.7 billion deal announced Wednesday.
June 11, 2025
Dana Allison
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How B&T Drainage Went from Farm Fields to a Utility Construction Powerhouse
The Illinois contractor has grown by taking on the tough jobs others avoid – powered by grit, cutting-edge equipment and a legacy of hard work passed down through three generations.
June 11, 2025
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Business
How Contractors Can Get Disaster Cleanup Work During 2025 Hurricane Season
Being in a position to win work takes advanced planning – before a disaster strikes.
June 10, 2025
front end loader emptying hurricane debris
Roadbuilding
$1.5B in Federal Road and Bridge Repair Funds Headed to Disaster States
This new round of funding goes to communities impacted by storms and other catastrophic events.
June 10, 2025
Western North Carolina seen after Hurricane Helene arrived in September 2024.
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