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Cat board of directors elects new CEO as Jim Owens retires
Following a previously announced succession plan, the Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. has elected Doug Oberhelman Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of Caterpillar’s Board of Directors, effective July 1. Oberhelman succeeds Jim Owens as CEO, while Owens will remain Chairman of the Board until Oct. 31, when he will retire after more […]
June 16, 2010
Safety
Night pour training added to safety series
As part of its “Summer of Safety” initiatives for national safety month in June, The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) launched a new safety series targeting night pour safety. Safety Series #18: Night Pour Safety for the Ready Mixed Concrete Industry provides CD-based PowerPoint training with instructor notes designed to teach employees the importance of hazard […]
June 16, 2010
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TRIP: Arkansas roads, bridges face increasing deterioration
More than one-third of Arkansas’ major roads are deteriorated, 23 percent of the state’s bridges are structurally deficient or functionally obsolete, urban traffic congestion is mounting and the traffic fatality rate is among the highest in the nation. This is according to a new report released today by TRIP, a Washington, D.C.-based national transportation organization. […]
June 9, 2010
Safety
ARTBA to Obama: National rail plan needs dedicated funding, competitive bidding
A strategic rail plan being prepared by the U.S. Department of Transportation should propose dedicated financing mechanisms outside of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) to support high speed passenger rail, encourage open competition for work on all types of rail projects, recognize that new rail investments can catalyze public support for investment in all modes […]
June 9, 2010
Roadbuilding
TRIP report released tomorrow on Arkansas surface transportation system
TRIP will release a new report that evaluates the current condition, use and funding of Arkansas’ surface transportation system at a news conference in Little Rock tomorrow at 10 a.m. CDT. The report, “Future Mobility in Arkansas: Meeting the State’s Need for Safe and Efficient Mobility,” analyzes road and bridge conditions, traffic congestion, economic development and […]
June 7, 2010
Business
ARTBA chief blasts inaction on highway, transit bill
If Congress and the President do not act later this year or in early 2011 on passage of a new, multi-year highway and transit authorization bill, hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs could be lost and states could face at a 50-percent cut in federal funding, American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President and CEO […]
June 7, 2010
Safety
2010 Attachments — Digital
CLEANUP   Replaceable spreader maximizes productivity SnowEx’s SP-2400 replaceable tailgate spreader is poly constructed to eliminate maintenance and corrosion concerns for year-round dump truck use. • Works with vehicle’s 12-volt DC electrical system • In-cab dual controller independently regulates auger and spinner speeds • Spreads road sand, bulk salt or sand/salt mixture as far […]
June 6, 2010
Safety
Safety Watch
In the trenches One of the most preventable accidents can also be the deadliest. The accident: Three workers were repairing a water main break in a 7-foot-deep, 5-foot-wide excavation. To expose the water main, one worker working with a shovel at the bottom of the trench undercut the roadway. The side of the trench and […]
June 3, 2010
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
Randy Jones, Harrod, Ohio Watching his family and business grow has led to the good years for this excavation contractor. By Glenn DiNella  R.D. Jones Excavating Year started: 1977 Annual volume after first year: $20,000 to $30,000 Annual volume today: $13 million Markets served: Utility, road and public construction.  A lot of companies […]
June 3, 2010
Safety
2010 Attachments
Look over our 11 categories of attachments to help you complete whatever task is at hand. Want to see more? Find dozens more in our online exclusive at www.equipmentworlddigital.com.  CLEANUP  Strong snow blowers Cub Cadet Yanmar’s SB45 snow blower uses reinforced steel augers and heavy-duty blades that won’t back down in heavy snow […]
June 3, 2010
Safety
Dig This to hold “Mega Days” next month
Dig This is super-sizing its sandbox for those who want to play with massive equipment during its “Mega Days” event on Father’s Day weekend in Denver, Colorado. The event allows participants to operate Caterpillar 330 hydraulic excavators and D7 and D8 track-type bulldozers on a giant dirt compound. After an operational and safety orientation, participants will […]
June 2, 2010
Safety
Millions in TIGER II grants available
Following on the success of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Discretionary Grant Program, Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the availability of $600 million in TIGER II grants for capital investment in surface transportation projects. TIGER II grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to projects that have a […]
June 2, 2010
Safety
DCA honors safety director of the year
The Distribution Contractors Association (DCA) presented the 2009 Safety Director of the Year Award to Kevin Werner of MasTech North America, located in Shevlin, Minnesota, during the organization’s 15th Annual Safety Congress. Werner implemented several safety programs in his company designed to decrease on-site accidents and increase worker safety. Accountability programs, defensive driving training and […]
June 1, 2010
Safety
ARTBA honors Sen. Voinovich, contractor Wagman
U.S. Senator George Voinovich (R-Ohio) and Rich Wagman, chairman and chief executive officer of highway and bridge contractor G.A. & F.C. Wagman, located in York, Pa., are the recipients of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) highest honor – the 2009 “ARTBA Award.” The awards were presented May 25 during the association’s Federal […]
May 27, 2010
Business
$3.54 billion capital transportation program proposed for New Jersey DOT, NJ Transit
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced a proposed Transportation capital program for NJDOT and NJ TRANSIT in the amount of $3.54 billion for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2010. The FY 11 spending plan includes a $200 million state-funded local aid component and approaches last year’s $3.6 billion program despite an enormously […]
May 27, 2010
Safety
FHWA wants standards to make roadway markings brighter
To further improve roadway safety by making pavement markings brighter and easier to see, Federal Highway Administrator (FHWA) Victor Mendez has proposed to establish the first-ever standards for maintaining the reflectivity of centerlines, lane lines and edge lines on all roads used by the public. “Safety is our highest priority,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray […]
May 25, 2010
Safety
McCann boasts 1,000+ incident-free days
McCann Associates of Addison, Illinois, passed 1,000 days of no lost day incidents on March 18, 2010, a new company record. The company received a Safey Partnership Award from insurance providers Weible and Cahill and Arch Insurance Group for McCann’s dedication to worker safety and more than 3-year record of no lost day incidents.
May 14, 2010
Safety
Three SITECH dealers established to serve Texas, Oklahoma heavy, highway contractors
Trimble announced today that SITECH Texoma, SITECH Tejas and SITECH Southeast Texas have been established to serve heavy and highway contractors in Texas and Oklahoma. The three SITECH Technology Dealers join the premier network of SITECH dealerships — the first fully dedicated global distribution network offering the most comprehensive portfolio of construction technology systems available […]
May 14, 2010
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