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By Amy Materson  BIG FEATURES Simplify small scale compaction work with Dynapac’s CC Series 1.6-ton tandem rollers. Available in three models – the CC800, CC900 and CC1000 – the series has drum widths of 31, 35 and 39 inches and are equipped with water-cooled, three-cylinder 23.5-horsepower Perkins diesel engines. Standard features include propulsion and […]
June 28, 2011
Safety
Machine Matters
Not on the Skids Although the spotlight has been on heavier skid steers, manufacturers are not ignoring their littlest radial-lift diggers By Mike Anderson With much of the new product focus on larger vertical-lift models, don’t think skid steer manufacturers have forgotten about the most compact radial-lift machines, which are at the core of skid […]
June 28, 2011
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CA rail grants expected to create jobs, increase safety, reduce congestion
CA rail grants expected to create jobs, increase safety, reduce congestion
June 27, 2011
Safety
Top 10 critical changes needed to reduce transportation accidents, save lives
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on June 27 released its new list of the most critical transportation issues that need to be addressed to improve safety and save lives. The new “Most Wanted List” highlights 10 safety issues that impact transportation nationwide. The announcement of the new list came at a press conference in […]
June 27, 2011
Business
AEM to Congress, Administration: Stop GPS signal disruption
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has called on Congress, Transportation Secretary LaHood, and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to stop the organization says is a "threat" in the U.S. to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) posed by LightSquared, the company planning to deploy a nationwide broadband internet infrastructure of 40,000 ground stations.
June 24, 2011
Safety
National Ground Water Association Conference
Groundwater: Cities, Suburbs, and Growth Areas — Remedying the Past/Managing for the Future Los Angeles • August 8-9, 2011 Conference overview: Greater metropolitan areas throughout the world struggle with a myriad of issues to supply their populations with potable drinking water supplies, as well as manage circumstances and situations that affect public health, safety, and […]
June 22, 2011
Safety
Third Caltrans worker killed since May, agency calls for statewide safety stand down
The third California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) worker in 48 days died on the job after being struck by a vehicle, according to a June 20 press statement from the agency. These fatalities are the most ever in such a short period of time, according to Caltrans. Richard Gonzalez, a 52-year-old Caltrans maintenance worker, died […]
June 22, 2011
Contractor Disaster Resources
Federal aid programs for state of Nebraska Emergency
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's emergency disaster declaration issued for Nebraska.
June 20, 2011
Contractor Disaster Resources
FEMA regional office prepares for 2011 hurricane season
From the Better Roads and Equipment World, sister publication to Better Roads, Disaster Recovery Website for contractors, Departments of Transportation and others in the construction industry who are able to use this resource. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region III office is making preparations for an above-normal hurricane season, which officially began on June […]
June 20, 2011
Business
Maxwell System, American Compliance Systems partner for contractor jobsite safety
Maxwell Systems, Inc., a provider of complete construction business management software solutions, is partnering with American Compliance Systems (ACS) to provide a comprehensive set of safety tools and consulting services for construction professionals. “We understand the importance of jobsite safety to our clients and their legal obligations to adhere to OSHA regulations,” said Jim Flynn, […]
June 17, 2011
Safety
KPI-JCI hosts dealers for onsite factory training
A hands-on, onsite training approach, supported by classroom learning, resulted in enhanced education for national and international KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens authorized dealers during a PRO Service Training event.
June 17, 2011
Safety
Missouri in top five for measuring transportation performance
Missouri is one of the top five states in the nation in using performance measures — such as safety, on-time and on-budget construction projects and improved traffic flow — to show taxpayers how their transportation dollars are being spent.
June 15, 2011
Workforce
U.S. DOT holds inaugural roundtable for women working in blue collar transportation careers
The inaugural roundtable for women working in blue collar transportation careers was held on Friday, June 3 at the U.S. Department of Transportation. This roundtable included representatives of 25 organizations from a broad array of transportation fields, including women who drive trucks and buses, operate ships, trains and pipelines, build roads and bridges, and fix […]
June 15, 2011
Business
Daimler Trucks North America adding employees, production
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) plans to sharply increase production and employment levels at its Mt. Holly, N.C., and Portland, Ore., truck manufacturing plants during the last half of 2011, the company announced on June 9. Production and hiring will also increase significantly at the company’s Saltillo plant in Mexico. Over 1,230 new employees will […]
June 9, 2011
Safety
NJ gets $29 million to repair county-owned bridges
Nearly $29 million has been awarded to New Jersey counties through a state-funded Local Aid program to help repair or replace 31 county-owned bridges. “This program has already enabled counties to remove 53 bridges from a list of nearly 290 bridges that were rated deficient, obsolete or otherwise in need of repair,” said New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner James Simpson. “These new grants will fund state-of-good-repair improvements for another 31 bridges, promoting safety and optimizing traffic flow.”
June 6, 2011
Contractor Disaster Resources
Public assistance applicant briefings set for Minnesota counties, Red Lake tribal nation
Disaster officials in Minnesota will hold applicant briefings to help representatives from state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations in Beltrami, Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau counties and the Red Lake Tribal Nation apply for federal disaster assistance in the wake of the flooding that occurred March 16-May 25.
June 2, 2011
Safety
ARTBA names Peter Embrey director of sales
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has named Peter S. Embrey its new director of sales. Embrey has more than 20 years of experience in sales and association management.
June 2, 2011
Safety
Federal Signal’s FS Solutions now has 3 online training courses
Federal Signal Environmental Solutions Group has announced that FS Solutions now offers three online training courses as part of the company’s comprehensive training programs to help its customers increase job safety, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance in a variety of applications. The courses provide introductory content or serve as prerequisites for advanced classroom and hands-on […]
June 2, 2011
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