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A Highway of Uncertainty

Obama calls for a "clean extension" of the surface transportation bill. Surface transportation may come to a halt if another extension isn’t granted, but when it’s finally reauthorized it’s uncertain what it will entail.

September 7, 2011

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Auburn study: Smoother pavements could save 3.3 billion gallons of fuel per year for U.S.

In a previously reported version of this press release, it was stated that improvements to smoothness of pavements could save 5 billion gallons of fuel. However, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has corrected its previously released press release with these numbers. The corrected numbers, as stated in the NAPA story below, are 3.3 billion […]

July 20, 2011

Technology

Cat exec alleges company demotion to avoid $2 billion in taxes

Former Caterpillar executive Daniel J. Schlicksup, a global tax strategy manager for Caterpillar from 2005 to 2008, sued the heavy equipment manufacturer, alleging that he was demoted so the company could avoid $2 billion in taxes from offshore investments. In Schlicksup v. Caterpillar Inc., et al, 09- 01208 filed in U.S. District Court for the […]

July 12, 2011

Business

$1.58 billion in FTA funds to go to 27 U.S. transit projects

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced $1.58 billion for 27 transit projects nationwide that will improve public transportation access for millions of Americans while reducing our dependence on foreign oil and curbing air pollution. “Investing in a modern transportation network is a key part of President Obama’s strategy to win the future by out-building […]

July 5, 2011

Roadbuilding

LaHood announces $1.58 billion for 27 major U.S. transit projects

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced $1.58 billion for 27 transit projects nationwide that will improve public transportation access for millions of Americans while reducing our dependence on foreign oil and curbing air pollution.,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced $1.58 billion for 27 transit projects nationwide that will improve public transportation access for millions of Americans while reducing our dependence on foreign oil and curbing air pollution.,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced $1.58 billion for 27 transit projects nationwide that will improve public transportation access for millions of Americans while reducing our dependence on foreign oil and curbing air pollution.,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced $1.58 billion for 27 transit projects nationwide that will improve public transportation access for millions of Americans while reducing our dependence on foreign oil and curbing air pollution.,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced $1.58 billion for 27 transit projects nationwide that will improve public transportation access for millions of Americans while reducing our dependence on foreign oil and curbing air pollution.,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced $1.58 billion for 27 transit projects nationwide that will improve public transportation access for millions of Americans while reducing our dependence on foreign oil and curbing air pollution.,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced $1.58 billion for 27 transit projects nationwide that will improve public transportation access for millions of Americans while reducing our dependence on foreign oil and curbing air pollution.,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced $1.58 billion for 27 transit projects nationwide that will improve public transportation access for millions of Americans while reducing our dependence on foreign oil and curbing air pollution.,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced $1.58 billion for 27 transit projects nationwide that will improve public transportation access for millions of Americans while reducing our dependence on foreign oil and curbing air pollution.,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced $1.58 billion for 27 transit projects nationwide that will improve public transportation access for millions of Americans while reducing our dependence on foreign oil and curbing air pollution.,U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced $1.58 billion for 27 transit projects nationwide that will improve public transportation access for millions of Americans while reducing our dependence on foreign oil and curbing air pollution.

June 28, 2011

Roadbuilding

Quick Tips You Need to Know When Starting an Anti-icing or Deicing Program

More technological advancements are becoming available to today’s snowfighters that help lower user costs, allow for more efficient operations, reduce environmental impact, increase safety and enhance commerce. How do you know what to look at when starting a winter maintenance program? What should you look for in a vendor and what kind of support systems are out there to help you with your program?,More technological advancements are becoming available to today’s snowfighters that help lower user costs, allow for more efficient operations, reduce environmental impact, increase safety and enhance commerce. How do you know what to look at when starting a winter maintenance program? What should you look for in a vendor and what kind of support systems are out there to help you with your program?,More technological advancements are becoming available to today’s snowfighters that help lower user costs, allow for more efficient operations, reduce environmental impact, increase safety and enhance commerce. How do you know what to look at when starting a winter maintenance program? What should you look for in a vendor and what kind of support systems are out there to help you with your program?,More technological advancements are becoming available to today’s snowfighters that help lower user costs, allow for more efficient operations, reduce environmental impact, increase safety and enhance commerce. How do you know what to look at when starting a winter maintenance program? What should you look for in a vendor and what kind of support systems are out there to help you with your program?,More technological advancements are becoming available to today’s snowfighters that help lower user costs, allow for more efficient operations, reduce environmental impact, increase safety and enhance commerce. How do you know what to look at when starting a winter maintenance program? What should you look for in a vendor and what kind of support systems are out there to help you with your program?,More technological advancements are becoming available to today’s snowfighters that help lower user costs, allow for more efficient operations, reduce environmental impact, increase safety and enhance commerce. How do you know what to look at when starting a winter maintenance program? What should you look for in a vendor and what kind of support systems are out there to help you with your program?,More technological advancements are becoming available to today’s snowfighters that help lower user costs, allow for more efficient operations, reduce environmental impact, increase safety and enhance commerce. How do you know what to look at when starting a winter maintenance program? What should you look for in a vendor and what kind of support systems are out there to help you with your program?,More technological advancements are becoming available to today’s snowfighters that help lower user costs, allow for more efficient operations, reduce environmental impact, increase safety and enhance commerce. How do you know what to look at when starting a winter maintenance program? What should you look for in a vendor and what kind of support systems are out there to help you with your program?,More technological advancements are becoming available to today’s snowfighters that help lower user costs, allow for more efficient operations, reduce environmental impact, increase safety and enhance commerce. How do you know what to look at when starting a winter maintenance program? What should you look for in a vendor and what kind of support systems are out there to help you with your program?,More technological advancements are becoming available to today’s snowfighters that help lower user costs, allow for more efficient operations, reduce environmental impact, increase safety and enhance commerce. How do you know what to look at when starting a winter maintenance program? What should you look for in a vendor and what kind of support systems are out there to help you with your program?,More technological advancements are becoming available to today’s snowfighters that help lower user costs, allow for more efficient operations, reduce environmental impact, increase safety and enhance commerce. How do you know what to look at when starting a winter maintenance program? What should you look for in a vendor and what kind of support systems are out there to help you with your program?

May 23, 2011

Roadbuilding

Trending Now: Treated Salt Brine

The State of Maine has been pioneering use of treated salt, Vermont has been trying it and New Jersey is starting to take a look at it, says David Wood, president of Sears Ecological Applications Co. (SEACO). Other areas, such Illinois’ McHenry County, has also experimented with treated salt and manufacturing its own brine. “The drivers here are environmental concerns, cost and performance,” Wood points out.,The State of Maine has been pioneering use of treated salt, Vermont has been trying it and New Jersey is starting to take a look at it, says David Wood, president of Sears Ecological Applications Co. (SEACO). Other areas, such Illinois’ McHenry County, has also experimented with treated salt and manufacturing its own brine. “The drivers here are environmental concerns, cost and performance,” Wood points out.,The State of Maine has been pioneering use of treated salt, Vermont has been trying it and New Jersey is starting to take a look at it, says David Wood, president of Sears Ecological Applications Co. (SEACO). Other areas, such Illinois’ McHenry County, has also experimented with treated salt and manufacturing its own brine. “The drivers here are environmental concerns, cost and performance,” Wood points out.,The State of Maine has been pioneering use of treated salt, Vermont has been trying it and New Jersey is starting to take a look at it, says David Wood, president of Sears Ecological Applications Co. (SEACO). Other areas, such Illinois’ McHenry County, has also experimented with treated salt and manufacturing its own brine. “The drivers here are environmental concerns, cost and performance,” Wood points out.,The State of Maine has been pioneering use of treated salt, Vermont has been trying it and New Jersey is starting to take a look at it, says David Wood, president of Sears Ecological Applications Co. (SEACO). Other areas, such Illinois’ McHenry County, has also experimented with treated salt and manufacturing its own brine. “The drivers here are environmental concerns, cost and performance,” Wood points out.,The State of Maine has been pioneering use of treated salt, Vermont has been trying it and New Jersey is starting to take a look at it, says David Wood, president of Sears Ecological Applications Co. (SEACO). Other areas, such Illinois’ McHenry County, has also experimented with treated salt and manufacturing its own brine. “The drivers here are environmental concerns, cost and performance,” Wood points out.,The State of Maine has been pioneering use of treated salt, Vermont has been trying it and New Jersey is starting to take a look at it, says David Wood, president of Sears Ecological Applications Co. (SEACO). Other areas, such Illinois’ McHenry County, has also experimented with treated salt and manufacturing its own brine. “The drivers here are environmental concerns, cost and performance,” Wood points out.,The State of Maine has been pioneering use of treated salt, Vermont has been trying it and New Jersey is starting to take a look at it, says David Wood, president of Sears Ecological Applications Co. (SEACO). Other areas, such Illinois’ McHenry County, has also experimented with treated salt and manufacturing its own brine. “The drivers here are environmental concerns, cost and performance,” Wood points out.,The State of Maine has been pioneering use of treated salt, Vermont has been trying it and New Jersey is starting to take a look at it, says David Wood, president of Sears Ecological Applications Co. (SEACO). Other areas, such Illinois’ McHenry County, has also experimented with treated salt and manufacturing its own brine. “The drivers here are environmental concerns, cost and performance,” Wood points out.,The State of Maine has been pioneering use of treated salt, Vermont has been trying it and New Jersey is starting to take a look at it, says David Wood, president of Sears Ecological Applications Co. (SEACO). Other areas, such Illinois’ McHenry County, has also experimented with treated salt and manufacturing its own brine. “The drivers here are environmental concerns, cost and performance,” Wood points out.,The State of Maine has been pioneering use of treated salt, Vermont has been trying it and New Jersey is starting to take a look at it, says David Wood, president of Sears Ecological Applications Co. (SEACO). Other areas, such Illinois’ McHenry County, has also experimented with treated salt and manufacturing its own brine. “The drivers here are environmental concerns, cost and performance,” Wood points out.,The State of Maine has been pioneering use of treated salt, Vermont has been trying it and New Jersey is starting to take a look at it, says David Wood, president of Sears Ecological Applications Co. (SEACO). Other areas, such Illinois’ McHenry County, has also experimented with treated salt and manufacturing its own brine. “The drivers here are environmental concerns, cost and performance,” Wood points out.

May 18, 2011

Roadbuilding

RoadWorks

Insufficient highway infrastructure maintenance, an aspalt research conference, Caterpillar enters the heavy truck market and more industry news items are featured.

April 1, 2011

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Better Roads, Kobelco: Win a compact excavator for a year

To celebrate the launch of 13 new models in 2011, Kobelco Construction Machinery America is offering excavator operators the chance to win a new Kobelco compact excavator for a year with its “Your Competitive Edge” sweepstakes. Kobelco is an industry-leading excavator manufacturer, and its full range of excavators is found on major construction job sites […]

March 26, 2011

Roadbuilding

Mack debuts medium-heavy duty version of its Granite model

LAS VEGAS—Mack Trucks introduced a series of enhancements to its Granite conventional straight trucks and the heavy-haul Titan by Mack model on March 24 during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011 in Las Vegas. Mack debuted a medium-heavy duty version of its Granite model, which is geared toward truck operators for who lighter specs can accomplish the job, such […]

March 24, 2011

Business

LaHood ‘disappointed’ by Fla. gov’s decline of high-speed rail dollars

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Feb. 16 released an official statement regarding Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott’s decision to decline high-speed rail dollars.

February 16, 2011

Roadbuilding

1.5-mile stretch of the Dallas North Tollway closed Jan. 8-10 to demolish main lane toll plaza

A 1.5-mile stretch of the Dallas North Tollway will be closed Jan. 8-10 to demolish the main lane toll plaza at Keller Springs Road on the Dallas North Tollway. Part of the North Texas Tollway Authority’s move to cashless tolling, the weekend demolition will close all or most lanes in both directions.,A 1.5-mile stretch of the Dallas North Tollway will be closed Jan. 8-10 to demolish the main lane toll plaza at Keller Springs Road on the Dallas North Tollway. Part of the North Texas Tollway Authority’s move to cashless tolling, the weekend demolition will close all or most lanes in both directions.,A 1.5-mile stretch of the Dallas North Tollway will be closed Jan. 8-10 to demolish the main lane toll plaza at Keller Springs Road on the Dallas North Tollway. Part of the North Texas Tollway Authority’s move to cashless tolling, the weekend demolition will close all or most lanes in both directions.,A 1.5-mile stretch of the Dallas North Tollway will be closed Jan. 8-10 to demolish the main lane toll plaza at Keller Springs Road on the Dallas North Tollway. Part of the North Texas Tollway Authority’s move to cashless tolling, the weekend demolition will close all or most lanes in both directions.,A 1.5-mile stretch of the Dallas North Tollway will be closed Jan. 8-10 to demolish the main lane toll plaza at Keller Springs Road on the Dallas North Tollway. Part of the North Texas Tollway Authority’s move to cashless tolling, the weekend demolition will close all or most lanes in both directions.,A 1.5-mile stretch of the Dallas North Tollway will be closed Jan. 8-10 to demolish the main lane toll plaza at Keller Springs Road on the Dallas North Tollway. Part of the North Texas Tollway Authority’s move to cashless tolling, the weekend demolition will close all or most lanes in both directions.,A 1.5-mile stretch of the Dallas North Tollway will be closed Jan. 8-10 to demolish the main lane toll plaza at Keller Springs Road on the Dallas North Tollway. Part of the North Texas Tollway Authority’s move to cashless tolling, the weekend demolition will close all or most lanes in both directions.,A 1.5-mile stretch of the Dallas North Tollway will be closed Jan. 8-10 to demolish the main lane toll plaza at Keller Springs Road on the Dallas North Tollway. Part of the North Texas Tollway Authority’s move to cashless tolling, the weekend demolition will close all or most lanes in both directions.,A 1.5-mile stretch of the Dallas North Tollway will be closed Jan. 8-10 to demolish the main lane toll plaza at Keller Springs Road on the Dallas North Tollway. Part of the North Texas Tollway Authority’s move to cashless tolling, the weekend demolition will close all or most lanes in both directions.,A 1.5-mile stretch of the Dallas North Tollway will be closed Jan. 8-10 to demolish the main lane toll plaza at Keller Springs Road on the Dallas North Tollway. Part of the North Texas Tollway Authority’s move to cashless tolling, the weekend demolition will close all or most lanes in both directions.,A 1.5-mile stretch of the Dallas North Tollway will be closed Jan. 8-10 to demolish the main lane toll plaza at Keller Springs Road on the Dallas North Tollway. Part of the North Texas Tollway Authority’s move to cashless tolling, the weekend demolition will close all or most lanes in both directions.

January 6, 2011