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Mendez reviews progress one of $423 million trio of projects
Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez and North Carolina Transportation Secretary Gene Conti have reviewed progress on the widening of I-85, one of the state's $423 million trio of high-priority projects that will improve safety and reduce traffic congestion along the Charlotte area's major east-west commercial route.
February 29, 2012
Safety
Safety Watch
Compaction cautions Never bypass a machine’s safety features By Amy Materson The accident: Using a borrowed compactor, an operator was compacting soil for a new road. The machine had a faulty starter system – when used on rough terrain, the engine would die, requiring a manual jump start. When the machine died yet again, the […]
February 28, 2012
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Roadbuilding and Ancillary Equipment (Sponsored Information)
ASPHALT PLANTS FEATURE COUNTER-FLOW TECHNOLOGY Lower asphalt temperatures with warm mixes from Milemaker Series asphalt plants by Asphalt Drum Mixers. The plants, which are available in portable, relocatable or stationary versions, mix in a 160- to 425 tons-per-hour range and use counter-flow technology. The Milemaker handles large amounts of recycled asphalt pavement without reducing the […]
February 28, 2012
Safety
Daimler trucks meet 2014 greenhouse gas regs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has certified Daimler Trucks North America’s complete portfolio of model year 2013 on-highway, vocational and medium-duty vehicles as fully compliant with the new greenhouse gas 2014 regulations, Daimler said today, Feb. 23. DTNA’s GHG14 compliance came a year ahead of the mandate for certification by the EPA and the National […]
February 28, 2012
Safety
Intermat Preview
Intermat 2012 Pre-show introduces innovative machines and a sneak peek at SCR-equipped equipment By Tom Jackson  Innovations Award winners were showcased in an Intermat pre-show reveal for construction journalists. The show, on a three-year cycle with U.S.-based ConExpo-Con/Agg and the Bauma show in Germany, will take place April 16-21 in Paris, France. Volvo’s on-board […]
February 27, 2012
Business
AEM: Shale energy is good for economy, small business and equipment industry
“Equipment distributors in Ohio and Pennsylvania overwhelmingly believe that the shale energy sector has the potential to be an economic game-changer,” Dennis Heller, president and CEO of Stephenson Equipment in Harrisburg, Pa., told a congressional committee Feb. 27. Heller was testifying at a U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee Energy & Mineral Resources Subcommittee […]
February 27, 2012
Safety
Stantec principal appointed to exec roles in two transportation organizations
Rock Miller, principal of the Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering practice in Stantec’s Irvine, Calif. office, was recently appointed to executive roles in two leading industry organizations devoted to transportation issues and policy development at the state and national level. The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) – an international educational and scientific association of transportation […]
February 23, 2012
Safety
U.S. Supreme Court refused to widen the scope of the federal Clean Water Act
All nine justices on the U.S. Supreme Court agreed with the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and refused to widen the scope of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA). In PPL Montana, LLC v. Montana, the Court Feb. 22 unanimously declined to expand the definition of what is considered “navigable” under federal law. […]
February 23, 2012
Safety
Demolition Academy precedes NDA’s Annual Convention
The National Demolition Association will offer its 17th Demolition Academy at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio, Texas, March 9-10, immediately preceding the NDA’s Annual Convention. The Demolition Academy is an intensive safety and management training program aimed at professionals involved in all aspects of the demolition process. On both days, NDA Board Member Mike […]
February 23, 2012
Safety
Stop, Drop and Load your cargo faster and more efficiently with a new 16,000 lb Capacity Lo Riser Inclining Platform Trailer.
The updated Lo Riser Trailer features a 74″ x 16′ load carrying platform that can be hydraulically lowered to ground height. With just a flip of the control switch, you control the raising and lowering of the trailer. The built-in ramp then allows smooth, drive-on access without any crown point to fight for quickly loading […]
February 22, 2012
Driver/operator coaching/training
TRIP report: U.S. transportation system insufficent to meet mobility, safety needs of older drivers
As the Baby Boom Generation begins to turn 65, the number of older Americans and their share of the overall population will swell dramatically. But, according to a new report, although these older Americans will be more mobile and active than any previous generation, they will face a transportation system that is inadequate to offer […]
February 21, 2012
Business
United Rentals acquires Coble Trench Safety assets
United Rentals has acquired the assets of Coble Trench Safety, which has 11 locations in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region. “We are delighted to expand our trench safety rentals business through the acquisition of Coble Trench Safety,” said Paul McDonnell, senior vice president of United Rentals’ operation, trench, power and HVAC. “We’re attracted to Coble’s […]
February 16, 2012
Safety
GreenRoad to honor drivers for performance, safety
GreenRoad, a provider of driver performance and safety management technology, announced a driver recognition program called “GreenRoad Fleet Elite” that is designed to recognize the best fleet drivers on the road and provide internal motivation and recognition for best driver performance. GreenRoad also announced a new website at Greenroad.com, and a new blog featuring driver […]
February 16, 2012
Business
Trucking groups oppose future tolls
State trucking associations and national trucking groups have sent a letter to the Senate opposing an amendment to the surface transportation bill that would allow interstate tolls. “Tolling existing Interstates is extremely inefficient,” the letter stated. “Even using the most advanced technology, toll collection costs are at least five times higher than the cost of […]
February 16, 2012
Business
United Rentals acquires Coble Trench Safety assets
United Rentals Inc. on Feb. 15 acquired the assets of specialty rental company Coble Trench Safety, which has 11 locations in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region. "We are delighted to expand our trench safety rentals business through the acquisition of Coble Trench Safety," said Paul McDonnell, senior vice president - Operation, Trench, Power & HVAC, in a written statement. "We're attracted to Coble's mix of government and industrial customers with very little branch overlap in strong markets. We were looking forward to working with Tom Coble, and were deeply saddened by his sudden and tragic passing. He was instrumental in developing innovative new technologies and customer safety training programs in support of the underground construction Industry. Tom was a pioneer in the industry and we intend to build on his legacy."
February 15, 2012
Safety
NSSGA announces Safety, Environmental and Community Relations Excellence Awards
National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) on Feb. 14 announced the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners of NSSGA’s Safety, Environmental and Community Relations Excellence Awards, in addition to the association’s top honor – The Stars of Excellence for operations that accumulate Gold Awards in Safety, Environmental or Community Relations during a five-year period. The […]
February 14, 2012
Safety
U.S. DOT proposed budget invests $74 billion for transportation
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Feb. 13 praised President Obama’s $74 billion budget for the U.S. Department of Transportation. These funds will lay a new foundation for economic growth and competitiveness by investing in our national infrastructure network, building on recent safety achievements, and modernizing our transportation systems through research and innovation, the U.S. […]
February 13, 2012
Safety
Johnson Crushers International Inc. promotes Pendergrass to service director
Johnson Crushers International Inc. (KPI-JCI) has promoted longtime employee Ian Pendergrass to Service Director. Pendergrass, who previously served as the company’s Service Manager, will continue in his leadership role for customer service efforts, in-shop service and rebuild program, as a member of JCI’s safety committee and warranty committee. Jeff Elliott, president of Johnson Crushers International […]
February 13, 2012
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