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Delay in reauthorization will hurt small businesses
With the above-the-fold, front-page news story that unemployment has reached 10 percent, it’s extremely disconcerting that Congress wants to delay the reauthorization of SAFETEA-LU 18 months. Today’s testimony from Michael Filipczak, president of Elkridge-based Midasco LLC on behalf of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), reiterated just how devastating this delay could be. Filipczak, a […]
July 16, 2009
Safety
Trucks – July 2009
Propane power With gas prices steadily creeping up again, is it time to consider an alternative fuel for your truck? Although its debut in the automotive industry occurred more than 80 years ago, propane continues to spur interest through products such as Roush Performance’s propane-powered Ford pickup trucks and vans. Lending its clean-burning properties, propane […]
July 16, 2009
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Safety Watch – July 2009
Heavy load Trailer overloading may harm both your load and the traffic around you. The accident: A pickup truck was towing an overloaded trailer when it caused a multiple-vehicle accident, closing one road for several hours and sending four people to the hospital. The trailer, carrying a skid steer, weighed 9,220 pounds, well over the […]
July 14, 2009
Safety
Donaldson’s XRB cleaners offer greater engine performance, fuel efficiency
Donaldson’s XRB family of air cleaners increase engine performance and offer greater fuel efficiency with plastic housing for smaller, lighter air cleaners. The XRB line is useful for off-road equipment operating in medium-dust conditions and engine airflow ranging from 255 to 630 cfm. The air cleaners can tolerate temperatures ranging from -40 degrees to 180 […]
July 14, 2009
Safety
NTEA recognizes MVPs
The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) recognizes companies for their commitment to safety and quality standards through its Member Verification Program (MVP). In total, 386 companies have received MVP status since the program’s beginning in May 2005. New member companies include: ABS Storage products (Detroit, Michigan) Badger Truck and Equipment (West Allis, Wisconsin) Bay Bridge […]
July 10, 2009
Safety
Reporter
On March 31, Navistar, quietly filed a challenge in a federal appeals court to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Feb. 18, 2009, certification requirements for heavy-duty engines using selective catalytic reduction (SCR). On May 4, the truck maker submitted a statement of issues to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia raising the […]
July 9, 2009
Safety
Marketplace
Editor’s Pick STABILITY ON WHEELS Gain the stability needed to manage bigger loads for heavy lifting applications, such as pipelaying, with Volvo’s 20-ton weight class EW230C wheeled excavator. A Volvo D6E EHE3 diesel engine powers the EW230C with 167 net horsepower at 2,000 rpm. A load-sensing hydraulic system features two pumps: one for the attachment […]
July 8, 2009
Business
Machine Matters – July 2009
Enhanced features on 90-to-less-than-135 horsepower wheel loaders give you exceptional performance for your primary jobs; add attachments and you have a true multi-purpose machine. Core basics First, let’s look at the core machine. Mike Murphy, product manager with New Holland Construction, says, “When it comes to carrying loads of material over a long distance and […]
July 8, 2009
Safety
Landclearing & Site
Compact grinder lowers fuel usage Dispose of wood waste affordably with Rayco’s line of compact horizontal grinders, which offer low fuel consumption for reduced operating costs. Available in a towable model or self propelled on a steel tracked undercarriage, the RH1754 operates productively on small jobsites. The unit grinds pallets, brush, green waste, lumber scraps […]
July 8, 2009
Safety
AEM adds Chinese to safety pictorial database
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) developed a Chinese-language version of its Safety Pictorial Database. The database provides pictorial illustrations for use in equipment safety signs, manuals and training materials. There are currently 130 pictorials in the database and more translations are planned. To visit the database, go to the technical section of AEM’s website.
July 8, 2009
Safety
Curtis RCS cabs provide flexibility
Curtis Industries’ new modular cab system, the Rapid-Convertible System (RCS), for the 2009 Polaris Ranger utility vehicle provides flexibility with quick transformation from a closed to open cab in 60 seconds. A ROPS base frame with cab receiver mounts provides safety and easy installation of the modular components. The roof, windshield and rear panel feature […]
July 8, 2009
Safety
Arc Armor PAPR provides comfort and safety
Miller’s Arc Armor Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) provides comfort and safety in high welding fume environments. The product features a lithium ion battery, which has no memory retention from frequent charging that is associated with nickel hydride batteries. The lithium battery can be recharged at any time during its eight-hour charge cycle without reducing […]
July 8, 2009
Safety
ARTBA and CNA seek award nominations
The American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and CNA are seeking nominations for the 2009 Contractor Safety Award. The award recognizes contractors that have implemented outstanding employee health and safety programs. Contractors engaged in the construction of roads, bridges, ports, tunnels and transit operations are eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate an OSHA Recordable […]
July 8, 2009
Business
ICUEE 2009 promises more hands-on experience
The 2009 International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) will feature a “Ride N Drive” track to give attendees the hands-on experience the show is known for. It will provide more than 20 educational programming sessions, more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space for more than 300 featured exhibitors, a field trip to […]
July 8, 2009
Safety
Work Zone Safety website offers multicultural section
The National Work Zone Safety Clearinghouse now features a multicultural section for its website. The new section offers road construction zone safety resources in Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Spanish and Russian.
July 8, 2009
Safety
More than half of highway fatalities related to deficient roadway conditions
More than half of U.S. highway fatalities are related to deficient roadway conditions, according to a study by the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE). The study, titled “On a Crash Course: The Dangers and Health Costs of Deficient Roadways,” identifies ways transportation officials can improve road conditions to save lives and reduce injuries. […]
July 8, 2009
Business
Grote receives Diamond Supplier award
Navistar presented Grote Industries with the 2008 Diamond Supplier Award. The award is the company’s highest honor for suppliers. It is given each year to a Navistar supplier that shows exceptional performance in quality, delivery and cost control. Grote, a family-owned business that manufactures and markets vehicle safety systems products, has earned the award three […]
June 30, 2009
Safety
Pangborn’s Genesis blast wheel offers simplified maintenance
Pangborn’s Genesis blast wheel allows for easy assembly and maintenance through the front-of-housing access to runnerheads, which enables full assembly in less than an hour. It makes setting the pattern length a one-step job and features dual-tapered vanes to eliminate “shot locking.” The blast wheel features tight tolerances that result in less wear by using […]
June 19, 2009
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