Tag: American Road & Transportation Builders

Roadbuilding

Proposed gas taxes didn’t stop state lawmakers from advancing in primaries

Of the state lawmakers running for reelection in November 2018's general election, 96% in favor of gas taxes and 97% against gas taxes have advanced.

August 16, 2018

Dealers

Business Roundup: Electric trucks will still require skilled mechanics; More manufacturers than dealers worry about metal tariffs; McCann Industries expands territory; 30-year veteran service manager retires

Skilled mechanics still needed for electric trucks and survey finds more manufacturers than dealers worry about metal tariffs. More in our Business roundup.

May 21, 2018

Roadbuilding

CUTC honors educators and students for contributions to transportation research and education

The Council of University Transportation Centers (CUTC) has recognized several individuals including transportation educators, students and industry advocates for their “outstanding contributions to transportation research and education.” The CUTC was formed in 1979 as a forum for educational systems to “interact collectively” with government entities and the transportation industry. Membership includes more than 90 university-based […]

January 22, 2016

Roadbuilding

Multiple states delaying or canceling transportation projects over highway funding uncertainty

The American Road & Transportation Builders Association reports that four states have canceled or delayed transportation improvement projects due to inaction by Congress in providing for the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) beyond the current May 31 funding deadline. Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, and Wyoming have canceled or delayed roughly $780 million in projects. In addition to […]

March 26, 2015