Tag: Indiana: Page 6

Roadbuilding

Outfitted with Cummins 5.0L V-8, Nissan Titan to be first light-duty diesel with V-8

Nissan and Cummins announced Tuesday that the two have formed a partnership that will soon result in a turbocharged diesel option for the next-generation Titan, making the pickup the first light-duty diesel with a V-8 engine, according to our sister site, Equipment World. “Truck owners told us there’s a demand for the performance and torque […]

August 23, 2013

Roadbuilding

(VIDEO) INDOT shows trucks striking Virginia Avenue Bridge, plans to lower roadway

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) has released a video showing multiple trucks striking a Virginia Avenue Bridge underpass, according to a report from NBC News. Transportation officials installed a camera at the underpass because large trucks have repeatedly hit the 40-year-old bridge for years. Bridge inspectors have been called to the site at least […]

August 6, 2013

Roadbuilding

INDOT, state agencies team up for veteran-focused job fair

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is joining several other state agencies today to sponsor a job fair for military veterans, National Guard or Reserve members and their families. The job fair takes place today, July 23, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the National Guard Armory, 2909 Grant Line Road, New Albany, Indiana. […]

July 23, 2013

Roadbuilding

States combat low gas tax revenues with hybrid-, electric-vehicle fees

In an attempt to battle lost taxes due to increased hybrid and electric car use, six states are working to create laws to tax fuel-efficient vehicles, Automotive News and Bloomberg reported. Electric and hybrid car sales have continuously risen in the last decade, while state and local gas tax revenues have fallen. In fact, inflation-adjusted […]

June 10, 2013

Roadbuilding

A Private Bridge Funding Success Story

Apparently it can be done. It is possible for states to find and work with private partners for transportation infrastructure projects. Just look at this case from Indiana. Governing magazine noted that Indiana stated trying to find private partners for part of its Ohio River bridges project last spring. Now, says the magazine, full of […]

April 29, 2013

Roadbuilding

Indiana focuses on work zone safety

The State of Indiana is participating in two statewide initiatives this month to develop work zone safety. The Indiana Department of Labor (IDOL) is promoting worker safety with its statewide safety initiative with a goal of reducing workplace transportation-related deaths, while the Indiana Departement of Transportation (IDOT) is focusing on work zone safety with National […]

April 12, 2013

Business

John Deere’s Nortrax acquires Holt Equipment Company

Nortrax announced today that it has acquired fellow John Deere Construction and Forestry equipment dealer Holt Equipment Company and has begun leasing Holt’s dealerships. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Holt’s dealership footprint covers 78 counties across Kentucky and Indiana with locations in Louisville, Richmond, London and Bowling Green. Nortrax is based in Tampa, Florida and is […]

February 4, 2013

Workforce

AEM hosts Customer Support Seminar

The 2012 Customer Support Seminar of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) will be held September 17-19, 2012, at the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Customer Support Seminar is AEM’s annual industry forum for off-road equipment manufacturing parts, service, training and warranty professionals. The focus is on adapting to ever-changing technology, challenges […]

August 23, 2012

Construction Equipment

Deister selects Process Machinery as new dealer

Deister Machine Company has appointed Process Machinery as its exclusive representative for the territory of Indiana, Kentucky, and the Ohio region south of I-70. The Shelbyville, Kentucky-based company has more than 30 years of industry experience and offers new and used equipment sales; parts and service support; fabrication; fabrication; turnkey project management; concrete, structural and […]

July 30, 2012

Construction Equipment

Job Equipment Rentals, Sales becomes Takeuchi dealer

Job Equipment Rentals and Sales became a member of the Takeuchi dealer network and will represent the full line of compact earthmoving equipment. Located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Job Rentals and Sales is a full-service construction equipment rentals, sales and service-oriented company. For more information, visit takeuchi-us.com.

November 22, 2011

Technology

Southeastern Equipment becomes distributor for Terex

Southeastern Equipment was named a distributor for Terex Roadbuilding, including the manufacturer’s full line of asphalt mobile, concrete and landfill equipment, in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. Strengthening Terex Roadbuilding distribution in these states, Southeastern now offers contractors and producers local sales and after-the-sale parts and service support for concrete pavers and plants, landfill compactors, asphalt […]

January 4, 2011

Construction Equipment

IMT Diamond Authority distributor opens new facility

Iowa Mold Tooling (IMT) announced that Diamond Authority distributor Elpers Truck Equipment of Evansville, Indiana, opened a new facility to serve IMT customers in three midwestern states. The new Evansville facility serves customers within a 150-mile radius across southern Indiana, southern Illinois and western Kentucky. The new facility offers 16,000 square feet of avialable space and is […]

July 21, 2010