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Nebraska DOT reopens final flood-damaged bridge on state highway system
Nearly a year after historic flooding and blizzard conditions closed 3,300 highway miles and 27 bridges on the Nebraska State Highway System, the state’s department of transportation announces it has reopened the system’s final bridge that was damaged in the March 2019 disaster. Contractor Herbst Construction of Le Mars, Iowa, has completed most of the […]
February 18, 2020
Construction Equipment
Toro’s Charles Machine Works acquisition leads to 27.9% sales boost in 3Q
Toro reports a 27.9 percent increase in net sales for the third quarter, with this year’s acquisition of Charles Machine Works driving much of that rise. Toro completed its acquisition of Charles Machine Works, parent company of such brands as Ditch Witch, American Auger and Trencor, on April 1 for $700 million. The big jump […]
August 26, 2019
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SnowEx Storm Seeker LED Headlamps illuminate farther, wider for snow plows
SnowEx's new Storm Seeker LED Headlamps for truck plows simulate daylight and feature a heating system to prevent snow and ice buildup. Details on CCJ.
June 26, 2019
Construction Equipment
Astec: Earnings drop, sales flat in 1Q 2019 due to March weather
Due to floods, ice storms and heavy snow Astec saw a 2.7 percent drop in domestic sales for the first quarter of 2019. Details on Equipment World!
May 2, 2019
Roadbuilding
Record-breaking Midwest floods keep DOTs scrambling; NOAA predicts much more water coming
Extensive flooding across the Midwest has left several state DOTs scrambling to reopen roads and prepare for major road repairs. Learn more on Equipment World.
March 25, 2019
Construction Equipment
Deere’s new angle and pick-up brooms available with dust suppression
Clean turf, curbs, and sidewalks with the new John Deere angle and pick-up brooms for skid steers and compact track loaders. Learn more on Equipment World.
December 20, 2018
Pickups
BOSS Snowplow’s Drag Pro puts a folding, multi-position plow behind your truck
The Drag Pro is designed to reduce the number of passes and is available in two hydraulic folding versions and one fixed version. More information on Equipment World!
May 14, 2018
Roadbuilding
VIDEO, PHOTOS: N.Y. sends out army of snowplows to combat nor’easters
New York’s state and local agencies have been pulling out all the stops to keep roads clear after two nor’easters pounded the state in one week, dumping as much of 26 inches of snow in some areas. They’ve been deploying tow plows, which can plow two lanes at a time. They’ve also been sending plows […]
March 12, 2018
Roadbuilding
Ore. expands salt use on roads after 5-year test
The Oregon Department of Transportation has expanded its use of rock salt this winter after five years of testing the snow and ice melting product. With the tests, ODOT said it saw a 27-percent drop in the average number of crashes a year on Interstate 5 and a 23-percent drop on U.S. 95. The ODOT […]
January 15, 2018
Roadbuilding
Wyo. snowplows damaged by careless drivers
Four snowplows in Wyoming have been the victims of wrecks in 2017, causing the state’s department of transportation to urge motorists to be more careful when driving in snow. The agency says motorists should keep a safer distance from the plows, which travel 25 to 45 mph. “A 12-foot plow can create a pretty good […]
January 5, 2018
Roadbuilding
Failing to remove snow, ice from vehicles against the law in some states
It can be a hassle to clean snow and ice off your car, but failing to do so can be deadly. New Hampshire state police in early December received about 20 reports of snow and ice coming loose from cars, trucks and tractor-trailers and striking other vehicles and, in some cases, shattering windshields, reports the […]
January 1, 2018
Roadbuilding
Minn. LED traffic lights have a snow problem
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has found that its efforts to save costs on converting traffic signals to LED bulbs can have safety consequences. Though the lights bring a 90 percent cost savings, they don’t emit as much heat as the former incandescent bulbs. That has left many of the lights covered in snow, preventing […]
December 8, 2017
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