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Roadbuilding

Polar vortex forces transportation changes across U.S.

The extremely cold temperatures that began over the weekend in most parts of the U.S. is forcing some state departments of transportation to rethink their winter weather plans. The frigid weather — which, according to a Huffington Post report, is called a “polar vortex” — could break wind chill records in many states as far […]

January 6, 2014

Construction Equipment

Winter Fluid Check: How to double check the health of your coolants, lube oils and DEF

The fluids essential to the operation of heavy diesel equipment are engineered to work in almost any temperature or climate on the face of the earth. But winter’s cold temperatures can turn prior neglect of these fluids into a current problem. And with short days and cold temperatures outside, drivers, mechanics and operators can be […]

December 30, 2013

Roadbuilding

Ohio DOT, municipalities to save big on road salt this winter

The Ohio Department of Transportation and municipalities across the state can expect to save about $5 million on road salt costs this winter. That’s because, according to a Columbus Dispatch report, the cost of road salt dropped this year to an average of $35.83 per ton — down from $40.91 per ton last year and […]

October 11, 2013

Roadbuilding

Using cheese to clear roads

Where’s the cheese? It’s on the road! Wisconsin is known for its tasty cheese and its football fans wearing large, foam cheese hats — making them “cheese heads.” But now the state is taking its love of cheese and using it to help keep roads clear. Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski’s resolution directing the Milwaukee Department of […]

September 20, 2013

Roadbuilding

7 Tips for Successfully Jump Starting Heavy-Duty Vehicles

As frigid weather conditions continue, it is good to review some best practices for jump starting your heavy-duty vehicles and construction equipment.

September 9, 2013

Success Stories

Construction heritage runs deep with Jonathan Lane, JML Trucking & Excavating

By Mike Anderson     Jonathan Lane Errol, New Hampshire   JML Trucking & Excavating Year started: 2001 Number of employees: 35 Annual volume: $5 to $7 million Markets served: Site prep, road building, winter maintenance, forestry, underground utilities     Up in the North Woods of New Hampshire, a cool, crisp 25 degrees constitutes […]

October 4, 2012

Roadbuilding

How Wyandot County, Ohio, added salt storage for the entire winter season

Location: Wyandot County, Ohio Challenge: Additional space for road salt storage Solution: ClearSpan Hercules Truss Arch Building Size: 72-feet-wide by 60-feet-long Application: Salt storage The Wyandot County’s Bridge and Highway Maintenance Department is responsible for maintaining 350 miles of roadways and bridges throughout the district. Maintenance includes snow and ice removal, repair and construction of […]

September 20, 2012

Roadbuilding

Highway Contractor

Alternative fuels can power your winter operations fleet; why one Iowa city has confidence in its winter operators;“sustainability” is an increasingly influential factor in developing winter maintenance programs.

June 9, 2012

Roadbuilding

Illinois Tollway ready to mobilize full fleet of snowplows

The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response. ,The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response. ,The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response. ,The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response. ,The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response. ,The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response. ,The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response. ,The Illinois Tollway is prepared to mobilize its full fleet of 183 snowplows in response to the snowfall expected to begin this afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. The Tollway’s Snow Operations Center opened this afternoon to manage the agency’s systemwide response.

March 2, 2012

Roadbuilding

Cargill’s ClearLane deicer earns EPA’s ‘Design for the Environment’ designation

Cargill has received the “Design for the Environment” (DfE) designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Granted to ClearLane enhanced deicer, a green-colored deicing product is produced by the Cargill Deicing Technology (CDT) business unit. In correlation with CDT’s new mission statement declaring a more prominent focus on reducing environmental impact, and Cargill’s overarching […]

September 28, 2011

Roadbuilding

Web Exclusive: Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Editor’s Note: This coverage is a continuation from the June 2011 cover story in Better Roads on the latest in winter maintenance technology. Developed 20 years ago in Germany, the blade was just introduced to the U.S. market two years ago for testing. Being marketed as the Küper GK-5, transportation agency personnel say this blade […]

June 4, 2011

Roadbuilding

Web Exclusive: Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Editor’s Note: This coverage is a continuation from the June 2011 cover story in Better Roads on the latest in winter maintenance technology. Developed 20 years ago in Germany, the blade was just introduced to the U.S. market two years ago for testing. Being marketed as the Küper GK-5, transportation agency personnel say this blade […]

June 4, 2011