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$336.2 million slated to buy rail corridor trains in five states
California, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan and Missouri will receive $336.2 million to purchase next-generation, American-made trains that will run on rail corridors in those states, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Aug. 3. Including previously awarded dollars, these five states and Washington State now have $782 million for the purchase of 33 quick-acceleration locomotives and […]
August 4, 2011
Workforce
Six year tab: $5.4 billion in lost equipment revenues
Congress’ failure to maintain highway funding could cost the construction equipment industry more than $900 million in lost market opportunity nationwide in 2012 and $5.4 billion over the next six years, a new analysis by Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) finds. Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate are considering how to reauthorize and […]
August 4, 2011
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Safety
Safety Watch
Unsafe openings Don’t risk falling when working above ground The accident: A crew was working in a cement plant that was under construction. A worker climbed on a balcony approximately 50 feet above the ground to retrieve a tank that had been placed on the balcony, and fell through a 48-inch-diameter opening for an air […]
August 3, 2011
Technology
Final Word
Makers of things By Tom Jackson On Saturday July 8, 2011, the day the space shuttle Atlantis launched for its final trip into the cool blue heavens, I found myself wandering amid the dust, din and diesel fumes of some 60 acres of antique construction equipment – all hard at work flinging dirt everywhere. My […]
August 3, 2011
Maintenance
Landclearing and Site Prep (Sponsored Information)
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August 3, 2011
Safety
Product Report
American Augers’ DD-1100RS Short setup time gets drill ready to work in three hours By Amy Materson When American Augers designed their DD-1100RS horizontal directional drill, one design directive was a quick and easy setup process. Although setup time varies depending on the job, the Rapid Setup offers a huge time savings, says Greg Jeter […]
August 3, 2011
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
Thomas “Tommy” Burleson Johnson City, Tennessee This agile firm keeps a sharp eye on trends that can impact tomorrow’s jobs By Marcia Gruver Doyle When Tommy Burleson calls his firm “a typical after-the-war construction startup,” he means World War II, underlining just how long his third-generation firm has been around. But don’t think longevity translates […]
August 3, 2011
Equipment
Maintenance
Alternative fuels (first of a 3-part series) Natural gas and propane autogas These are truly “green” fuels, all-American, cost competitive and loaded with horsepower. For medium- and heavy-duty truck applications, though, these fuels can’t be beat. By Tom Jackson It used to be simple. There was diesel, and there was gasoline. Now there’s gasoline, E10 […]
August 3, 2011
Equipment
Machine Matters
A loader first and foremost New features, options place the traditional single-purpose wheel loader into more applications, keeping it working in tough times By Mike Anderson The 135- to 174-horsepower wheel loader is often perceived as a throwback: Valued as a highly functional, reliable, yet often single-purpose machine. It’s been a rank-and-file plodder, if you […]
August 3, 2011
Equipment
Marketplace
By Amy Materson  EDITOR’S PICK  FUEL SAVER Lower fuel use with Caterpillar’s 349E hydraulic excavator, which offers a 5-percent boost in fuel efficiency over the previous Model 345D. A C13 ACERT Tier 4 Interim engine delivers 396 net horsepower and operates on ultra-low sulfur diesel or a blend of ULSD and 20-percent biodiesel. […]
August 3, 2011
Technology
Reporter
Hire a Vet Taking aim at the current 13.3-percent unemployment rate for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, Congress is considering bills that may help contractors hire veterans. The bills call for a retraining program for unemployed older veterans, would give veterans information on how to find a job, and offer tax credits and other incentives to […]
August 3, 2011
Construction Equipment
On Record
E-ZPass to highway funding? By Marcia Gruver Doyle Hopes for an even adequate highway funding bill were dashed on the rocks of the U.S. House and Senate proposals released last month. How do we move roadbuilding revenues beyond the frozen-in-time gas tax? One thing we can’t do is think our only choice to a gas […]
August 3, 2011
Technology
Daimler Trucks North America’s TruckerNet mobile app now available for Blackberry
Daimler Trucks North America has announced the availability of its TruckerNet commercial driver support application for RIM Blackberry devices in addition to Apple iPhone and Google Android platforms. This announcement comes, as the smartphone app surpasses 6,000 downloads since its March introduction at the 2011 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky. The mobile app allows drivers […]
August 1, 2011
Technology
Heil Trailer International hires new vice president of product development
Heil Trailer International announced that Yassir Shanshal has accepted the position of vice president of product development. Shanshal will be working out of the Global Support Center in Cleveland, Tenn., reporting to Greg Hewitt, president of Heil Trailer International. Shanshal will have overall management and technical responsibility for new product development, research and development activities, and […]
August 1, 2011
Construction Equipment
Volvo Rents “digging” its way into Merced, Modesto
Volvo Rents announced the acquisition of Valley Rental Centers, a two location construction equipment rental company based in Merced and Modesto, California. Previously co-owned by Volvo Rents franchisees Helder Garcia and Brian Silveria., the centers are located at 101 S. Hwy 59 in Merced and 4600 Salida Blvd. in Salida. Anchored by an increase in […]
August 1, 2011
Construction Equipment
Sunbelt Rentals expands into Colorado Springs
Sunbelt Rentals opened a new general tool location in Colorado Springs. Located at 5525 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, the new branch is easily accessible by I-25 and will serve all of central Colorado. The new location will be open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. The 18,000-square foot facility and accompanying four-acre […]
August 1, 2011
Business
Goodyear reports higher Q2 earnings on 24 percent sales growth
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. on July 28 reported record sales and higher earnings for the second quarter of 2011. “I’m very pleased with our outstanding second quarter results, which represent another step on the path toward our 2013 targets,” said Richard J. Kramer, chairman and chief executive officer.  “They present confirmation that our strategies […]
July 28, 2011
Business
Off-road equipment manufacturers talk with Gov. Romney on strengthening the economy and exports
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and leaders of four equipment manufacturing companies today joined former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) at a manufacturing plant in Pataskala, Ohio, to discuss ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing in the global marketplace. AEM member company business leaders from Ohio and Iowa shared their perspectives with Gov. Romney about […]
July 28, 2011
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