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I-5 Columbia River Crossing OK’d
Plans to replace the aging Interstate 5 Columbia River Crossing Bridges and build an interstate transit link can now move forward. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the approval – known as a “record of decision” (ROD). This represents the final clearance of the project’s environmental review and allows Oregon and Washington to begin right-of-way […]
January 9, 2012
Safety
Road Safe America: Why the difference in work schedules for truckers and pilots?
A recent move by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to tighten several rules for commercial truckers’ work schedules drew questions from Road Safe America (RSA) as to why the limits for airline pilots, announced the day prior to the trucking rules, would differ for truck drivers. “It seems to us that fatigue is […]
January 2, 2012
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Safety board urges total cell phone use ban by all drivers
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Dec. 13 recommended banning all U.S. drivers from using mobile phones or sending text messages – even with headsets or portable speakers – to prevent distracted-driving crashes.
December 20, 2011
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LaHood: Funding for 46 innovative transportation projects through TIGER round 3
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Dec. 15 announced that 46 transportation projects in 33 states and Puerto Rico will receive a total of $511 million from the third round of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) popular TIGER program. The announcement comes months ahead of schedule, and will allow communities to move forward with […]
December 20, 2011
Business
TRIP report ID’s ‘The Top 50 Surface Transportation Projects to Support Economic Growth and Quality of Life in Maine’
In order to adequately support Maine’s existing industries and provide for additional economic growth, the state will need to make numerous improvements to its surface transportation system. This is according to a new report released today by TRIP, a Washington, DC based national transportation research organization. TRIP’s report, “The Top 50 Surface Transportation Projects to […]
December 15, 2011
Safety
Safety Watch
In Harm’s Way Avert danger by knowing where moving equipment is at all times The accident: A skid steer operator was backdragging a section of a concrete contractor’s yard used for concrete testing. A cement truck driver approaching the construction trailer failed to use the sidewalk, instead walking through the area behind the skid steer. […]
December 9, 2011
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Call for Nominations: 2012 ARTBA Foundation “Globe” Environmental Awards & ‘PRIDE’ Public Awareness Awards
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) is now accepting nominations for the 2012 “PRIDE” and “Globe Awards.” These annual competitions honor U.S. transportation construction industry excellence in community relations and public education, and in environmental protection, respectively. Established in 1999, the PRIDE Awards program celebrates excellence in community relations and […]
December 9, 2011
Business
World of Asphalt 2012 to provide education opportunities
Industry professionals in the aggregates, asphalt, highway/street, pavement maintenance and traffic safety sectors can attend the 2012 World of Asphalt Show & Conference March 13-15, 2012 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 2012 AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo will be held at the same place and time. World of Asphalt will […]
December 9, 2011
Safety
NHTSA measures distracted-driving deaths
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Dec. 8 unveiled a new measure of fatalities related to distracted driving called “distraction-affected crashes.” Introduced for 2010 as part of a broader effort by the agency to refine its data collection to get better information about the role of distraction in crashes, the new measure is designed […]
December 9, 2011
Safety
On Record
No Competitive Secrets I’ve been a guest of Chevron’s Construction Symposium for several years, a great venue for keeping current with industry equipment concerns. I’ve always enjoyed how each day starts out: with a five-minute safety moment presented by an attendee. This year, the talks underlined how broad based and transferrable best-practices safety can be. […]
December 9, 2011
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Machine Matters
A Big Market More players jump in to a North American HDD market increasingly focused on maxi-rigs   Big opportunities are leading to demands for big equipment in the directional drilling market. At this fall’s International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE), maxi-rigs generated the most attention. HDD Broker’s Bob Martin notes strong demand for […]
December 9, 2011
With Herrenknecht’s new auxiliary Pipe Thruster installed at the destination hole, large horizontal directional drilling units can generate even more push and pull power – up to 500 metric tons’ worth. It is suitable for pipes from 20 to 48 inches in diameter.
Safety
Truck-related fatalities up 8.7% in 2010
While overall highway deaths in 2010 were at the lowest level since 1949, truck-related fatalities increased for the first time in three years, the U.S. Transportation Department announced Dec. 8. Truck-involved deaths rose 8.7 percent last year from 2009 to 3,675, including drivers and passengers. Truck driver fatalities increased 6 percent to 529, with 64 percent […]
December 8, 2011
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
Terry and David Quam Willmar, Minnesota It will take more than snow and the recession to slow these contractors down. Quam Construction Year started: 1956 Number of employees: 44 Annual volume: $14 million Markets served: Sewer, water, excavation, snow removal and demolition When natural disasters force everyone else indoors, Terry and David Quam gear up […]
December 8, 2011
David (left) and Terry Quam
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Attachments 2011 — Sponsored Information Section
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December 8, 2011
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Two new inductees named to the Rental Hall of Fame
The late William (Bill) F. Berry and Gunnar Glifberg will be formally inducted into the Rental Hall of Fame during a ceremony at The Rental Show in New Orleans on Feb. 6. Berry spent his entire life in the equipment rental industry. As a young boy, he tagged along with his father, who owned Berry […]
December 5, 2011
Roadbuilding
Henkel Denmark wins TLC 2012 Landscaper of the Year award
Bill Henkel and Gordon Denmark, owners of Henkel Denmark, Lexington, Ky., have won the 2012 Landscaper of the Year award from Total Landscape Care magazine, a sister publication to Equipment World, Better Roads and Aggregates Manager. Sponsored by Case Construction Equipment, this annual program selects 12 finalists from among the thousands of professionals who work […]
December 5, 2011
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Safety
Handheld cell phone ban: Interstate truck, bus drivers
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood released on Nov. 23 a rule specifically prohibiting interstate truck and bus drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating their vehicles.
November 28, 2011
Business
Second segment of Maryland Intercounty Connector opens
U.S. Transportation Deputy Secretary John D. Porcari on Nov. 21 joined Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and other state and local officials for the opening of the second segment of Maryland’s Intercounty Connector (ICC). This new segment will create a safer and less congested route for people traveling between Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. “The ICC […]
November 27, 2011
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