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By Amy Materson   MINIMIZE DAMAGE Michelin Americas Truck Tires’ X Works XDY commercial truck has a robust tread design that offers a 10-percent mileage improvement over the company’s XDY3 tire, and the directional tread improves mud evacuation. The on- and off-road tire features Co-Ex Technology, which combines chip and tear resistant compounds on the […]
September 5, 2011
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5 Questions you should ask before launching an extended drain interval program By Tom Jackson To meet the many new exhaust emissions regulations, diesel engines have undergone more changes in the past eight years than in the previous 50. The good news is the new engines still crank out plenty of torque-heavy power and do […]
September 4, 2011
The new American Petroleum Institute CJ-4 standard meets a higher spec than any other lube oil that came before it, but it does not by itself allow you to extend drain intervals.
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John and Sherri Holbrook Grand Prairie, Texas These safety-minded contractors dug into a new market to survive the recession. By Lauren Heartsill Dowdle The Holbrook Company Year started: 2000 Number of employees: 105 Annual volume: $14 million Markets served: Demolition, excavation, drainage, soil remediation, clearing, lime stabilization and grade work Coach, contractor, father, husband and […]
September 3, 2011
Sherri and John Holbrook, right, plan to hand down the business to their son, Stephen.
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TRIP: Rural roads can’t support economic growth, fatalities triple from other roads
But, according to a new report from TRIP, the roads and bridges that serve and connect the nation’s rural areas face a number of significant challenges, including inadequate capacity to handle the growing levels of traffic and commerce, limited connectivity, the inability to accommodate growing freight travel, deteriorated road and bridge conditions, a lack of desirable safety features, and a traffic fatality rate far higher than all other roads and highways.
August 31, 2011
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Caltrans receives $55 million to reduce congestion, improve Safety on intercity rail corridor
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Aug. 31 awarded three grants totaling $55 million to reduce congestion and increase safety on the Pacific Surfliner intercity rail corridor between Los Angeles and San Diego, according to Caltrans. “More Californians are choosing trains for travel and Caltrans is committed to ensuring a safe ride for all our […]
August 31, 2011
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Completion of $42.5 million project in Colorado adds safety, lessens congestion
Federal Highway Administrator Victor Mendez joined state and local officials for the Aug. 26 opening of the first phase of the Woodmen Road Corridor Improvement project, ending two years of construction and decades of planning on one of the city’s most congested routes. “This project is a perfect example of why investing in local infrastructure […]
August 30, 2011
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AGC: Construction fatalities decline by nearly 10 percent between 2009-2010
The number of construction fatalities declined by nearly 10 percent between 2009 and 2010 and by almost 40 percent during the past five years, according to an analysis of new federal data prepared by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials pointed to an industry-wide commitment to improving workplace safety as a key reason for the safety improvements.
August 30, 2011
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$8 million in grants enable PA state, local agencies to increase roadside inspections, conduct safety audits for trucks
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on Aug. 25 announced more than $8 million in federal grants to improve commercial truck and bus safety across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. FMCSA Deputy Administrator William Bronrott joined city and state law enforcement officials for the announcement at a motorcoach safety inspection checkpoint […]
August 30, 2011
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Appeals court vacates onboard recorder reg
A federal appeals court on Aug. 26 vacated the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s electronic onboard recorder regulation for not addressing how the rule could prevent the devices from being used to harass drivers. A three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit concluded that “the rule cannot stand because the […]
August 30, 2011
Contractor Disaster Resources
Federal aid for D.C. area available from FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) made federal aid available to the District of Columbia to supplement district response efforts in the area because of the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irene. According to FEMA, the aid was aid available starting on Aug. 26, 2011, and continuing forward. The President’s action authorize FEMA to coordinate […]
August 29, 2011
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President declares emergency for New York
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on Aug. 26 that federal aid has been made available to New York to supplement the state and local response efforts in the area due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irene beginning on August 25, 2011, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland […]
August 26, 2011
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Rhode Island DOT to enhance highway safety with installation of reflective markers
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has begun installation of a series of safety reflective markers that will make nighttime driving easier and safer. Known as roadside delineators, the markers will be installed along mostly highways through a $1.5 million contract with RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. of Avon, Mass. Along straightaway sections of highways, […]
August 26, 2011
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Stantec hires Jeff Anderson as senior bridge inspector
Stantec has appointed Jeff Anderson as senior bridge inspector in the company’s Denver, Colo office. Bringing more than 27 years of industry-related experience in bridge safety, design, and maintenance for public and private entities, Anderson will be an integral part of Stantec’s local operational field teams while providing support to expand the company’s local bridge […]
August 25, 2011
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LaHood proposes changes to FRA regs
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has proposed changes to the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) regulations governing the installation of positive train control (PTC) systems. The amendments will provide greater flexibility to railroads and FRA in assessing the need for PTC without adversely affecting the safety of America’s rail lines. “Ensuring the safety of our railroads […]
August 24, 2011
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ACI Fall Convention to Bridge Theory & Practice in Cincinnati
The American Concrete Institute’s (ACI) Fall 2011 Convention will take place Oct. 16-20, 2011 in Cincinnati, OH, USA. In congruence with the Fall Convention’s theme, Bridging Theory and Practice will bring together engineers, architects, contractors, educators, manufacturers, and material representatives to collaborate on concrete codes, specifications and standards. Intended to deliver real world applications for […]
August 23, 2011
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U.S. DOT launches initiative to prevent employee fatigue, increase safety on U.S. railways
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a final rule on Aug.12 limiting the number of consecutive hours passenger railroad workers can be on the job. The new Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulation will reduce risk and improve safety for the railroad industry, and for the first time, differentiate between freight and passenger service. Designed […]
August 22, 2011
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American Concrete Institute releases 318-11 building code
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released ACI 318-11, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary.” ACI 318-11 is a must-have standard for all concrete design, construction, inspection, repair, and research professionals. It contains the latest code requirements for concrete building design and construction alongside the corresponding commentary, and includes many improvements and changes […]
August 22, 2011
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Obama unveils truck fuel standards
President Obama announced new fuel-economy standards for heavy-duty trucks at Virginia-based Interstate Moving Services Aug. 9. The standards will affect work trucks, buses and other heavy-duty vehicles. Diesel use would be cut by 4 gallons per 100 miles traveled, yielding a total fuel savings of $73,000 over a truck’s life, according to calculations used in […]
August 19, 2011
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