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Roadbuilding

Mo. seatbelt use rises but still below national average

Missouri drivers are wearing their seat belts more, up 2.6 percent from 2016, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. But that percentage is still below the national average. The state does not have a primary seatbelt law. The MDOT reports that 84 percent of drivers are buckled up, compared to 81.4 percent in 2016. […]

October 20, 2017

Roadbuilding

Deer-vehicle collisions concern NCDOT

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is warning drivers to be on the lookout for deer as the animals start to show near roadsides with the return of fall hunting and mating seasons. In 2016, the state posted 17,902 animal-vehicle collisions, a slight drop from 2015, but still too high for NCDOT comfort. In three […]

October 18, 2017

Dealers

Kenworth dealers relocate five locations to new, improved buildings

The bullish news keeps coming from Kenworth, which has opened five new, relocated dealerships in the United States and Canada. The dealerships tout more space for service, parts and sales and more convenience and comfort for drivers. The news follows upbeat statements earlier this month from Kenworth executives in response to better-than-expected demand in the […]

September 11, 2017

Roadbuilding

Columbia County, Georgia DOT make videos to educate drivers about work zone safety

Hoping to lower the 2015 figure of 27 deaths in work zones on Columbia County roads, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and county officials have filmed construction zones around town for a new series of Public Service Announcements, wtvm.com reports. Each week, a new online video will discuss different rules and aspects of what drivers need to know when […]

July 26, 2016

Roadbuilding

Texas launches campaign to urge Spring Breakers not to drink and drive

There were more than 45o alcohol-related crashes involving young people during Spring Break 2015 in Texas, with 16 deaths and 43 serious injuries. But the state’s Department of Transportation is hoping to change that this year. TxDOT is running a “Plan While You Can” campaign during the peak Spring Break period of March 1-19. In addition to […]

March 8, 2016

Roadbuilding

FHWA: Americans drove more than 3 trillion miles in 2014

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) says Americans drove slightly more than 3 trillion miles last year, which represented the second-highest amount in the 79 years that this data has been collected and the highest amount since 2007. The agency’s monthly “Traffic Volume Trends” report indicated Americans drove 3.015 billion miles in […]

March 18, 2015

Roadbuilding

WisDOT issues deer warning

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is worried that there will be an increase in deer and vehicle crashes this fall. WisDOT is asking drivers to be extra cautious of deer, especially during October and November which is mating season for deer. Since it’s mating season, WisDOT expects deer to increase their activity, particularly at dusk […]

October 17, 2014

Roadbuilding

Failed construction signs confuse drivers, causes traffic jams

Drivers heading northbound on Interstate 95 in Baltimore, Maryland, found themselves confused and sitting in traffic after the Maryland Transportation Authority failed to do its job. The state didn’t update signage to tell drivers how to navigate a new construction pattern. Officials changed a lane split to one right lane and three left lanes, […]

September 3, 2014

Roadbuilding

Roads and bridges in Pennsylvania fail to make the grade

Long story short: Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges need a lot of work. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), the state has the worst transportation infrastructure in America. ASCE gave the state a D-minues grade, the worst of any other state, citing 44 percent of the roads in Pennsylvania are in poor condition. Without […]

August 27, 2014

Construction Equipment

TEST DRIVE: Peterbilt’s new Model 567 is a head-turner and a breeze to maneuver

Given the realities of truck design today, Peterbilt’s Model 567 simply did not spring into existence all on its own. The truck is derived from the company’s Model 579 tractor, which debuted two years ago. The focus of the Model 579 was to create an entirely new and modern cab/driver environment. In order to do […]

March 2, 2014

Roadbuilding

10 States with the Worst Drivers

When I’m driving, if someone cuts me off, I’ll momentarily think, “These are some of the worst drivers!” Now, that’s a bit melodramatic. But for drivers in 10 states, that statement isn’t too far from the truth. CarInsuranceComparison.com released a report on Monday on the worst drivers by state. Here are the top 10: 10. […]

December 19, 2013

Safety

Wisconsin DOT launches 511 website, Twitter accounts to keep drivers informed on construction projects

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is taking a pro-active stance in keeping construction workers safe by doing what it can to ensure as many drivers as possible know about the various active construction sites around the state. Wisconsin 511 is a new website  that WisDOT hopes will be a “one-stop-shop” for travelers and commuters to […]

June 3, 2013