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Freightliner chief engineer to retire

Freightliner has announced that Michael von Mayenburg, the company’s chief engineering officer since 1990, will retire this summer. Elmar Boeckenhoff, who will become senior vice president of engineering and technology and a member of the company’s executive committee, will succeed von Mayenburg, whose retirement culminates a 41-year career in the truck and automotive manufacturing industry. […]

May 15, 2005

Road Check event to educate heavy truck drivers

Most drivers of large, heavy trucks realize the importance of having well maintained brakes. But many neglect another critical aspect of increasing safety and reducing costs: their tires. To combat driver ignorance of proper heavy truck tire care and other safety issues, the non-profit industry regulation enforcement group Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and other federal […]

May 12, 2005

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NES Rentals VP wins traffic safety industry award

The American Traffic Safety Services Association presented its 2004 Pioneer Achievement Award to Kathleen Holst, vice president of NES Rentals’ traffic safety division. ATSSA gives the award annually to a member of the group who has made a significant contribution to the association and the traffic control industry. Holst was president of ATSSA from 2002 […]

April 25, 2005

Composite bridge material tested in Missouri

University of Missouri-Columbia researchers have developed a new composite reinforcement system that could replace steel rebar and significantly cut down on maintenance and safety concerns for bridges. The Farm Road 148 Bridge in Greene County Missouri will be the first real-world test of the composite material, which engineers say is up to five times stronger […]

April 19, 2005

Jobsite books break language barrier

The increasing number of Spanish-speaking employees in the construction industry is building a wall that blocks communication between project managers and laborers. Two new Spanish-English books aim to tear down that wall. The American Road & Transportation Builders Association produced the publications to help improve contractors’ interaction with Spanish-speaking employees. “We think there is a […]

April 15, 2005

Contractor wins engineering award for bypass project

Anyone who has driven through the undulating mountains of southwest Virginia can understand the difficulty of planning and building the region’s roads. Sporadic wetlands and surrounding rural communities must be taken into consideration by engineers and contractors. The Louis Berger Group, an engineering and contracting company based in East Orange, N.J., faced many of those […]

April 12, 2005

Putzmeister to use SmartEquip parts/service support system

Putzmeister America, a maker of truck-mounted concrete boom pumps and telescopic conveyors, announced March 31 it will use SmartEquip’s Web-based electronic parts and service support system. The e-CommercePro product includes electronic parts catalogs, operator manuals, troubleshooting guides, safety notices, equipment specifications and the capability to order parts via the Internet. Dave Adams, president and chief […]

April 11, 2005

Utility contractors recognized for zero accidents

Making it through an entire year with zero reportable accidents isn’t an easy task for most utility contractors. The National Utility Contractors Association is honoring member companies that have perfect safety records with a Zero Accidents Award. “I think zero accidents is not necessarily uncommon, but something that each company could have,” said Jill Glei, […]

April 11, 2005

Educating public aim of Work Zone Awareness Week

Slow down. Stay Alert. Obey the law. These are just a few of the suggestions being made for safe driving during National Work Zone Awareness Week, which began April 3 and concludes April 9. The campaign is attempting to increase public awareness of work zone safety by bringing to the attention of the motoring public […]

April 8, 2005

OSHA addresses high injury, illness rates with employer mailing

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration mailed letters this month to 14,000 workplaces with the highest occupational injury and illness rates urging them to take preventive action. Employers, including some construction contractors, receiving the letters had a “days away from work, restricted work or transfer injury” (DART) rate of 6.5 workers injured or ill for […]

March 28, 2005

Brain injury awareness month a reminder for hard hat use

All it takes is a jolt to the head to damage the most critical organ in your body – the brain. This is the message the Brain Injury Association of America is promoting in March as part of Brain Injury Awareness Month. The potential for traumatic brain injury in the construction industry is the reason […]

March 25, 2005

House, Senate committee approve revived transportation bill

The long-awaited federal transportation bill gained momentum March 16 with passage by the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, but could face a veto from President Bush. The push for a new transportation bill – a successor of a 1998 bill that has been continuously extended since expiring last year – began March 10 […]

March 23, 2005

Diamond Z Manufacturing acquires Rule Steel

Diamond Z Manufacturing, a maker of tub and horizontal grinders, announced March 8 it has purchased Rule Steel, a manufacturer of steel products. The acquisition expands Diamond Z’s product offerings, purchasing power and labor base, the company said. Rule Steel, founded in 1960, focuses on structural steel, tank and waste container products. Its relationships with […]

March 21, 2005

Ingersoll-Rand launches used equipment program

Ingersoll-Rand has begun selling used equipment through the Bobcat and Ingersoll-Rand dealer network, the company announced March 10. Ingersoll-Rand Remarketing inventory includes two used equipment classifications for units that are more than one year old: Quality Reborn (reconditioned equipment) and Job Ready (refurbished equipment). The Quality Reborn classification is for equipment Ingersoll-Rand technicians have reconditioned. […]

March 21, 2005

FCC simplifies excavation damage prevention with nationwide number

Contractors who excavate near utilities have a new number to call before digging. And it’s only three digits. The Federal Communications Commission has designated “811” as the new, free-of-charge nationwide number for contractors and others to call before beginning excavation. The number is currently active in some locations, and will be in full use in […]

March 17, 2005

United Rentals opens contractor supplies center and Wyoming branch

United Rentals has opened a general rentals branch in Casper, Wyoming, and a contractor supplies distribution center in Aurora, Ill. In addition to renting equipment for commercial and industrial construction, renovation and maintenance, the general rentals branch provides new and used equipment sales, repair and maintenance services and a line of contractor supplies. The contractor […]

March 14, 2005

Caterpillar ranks among top employers for minorities

Minority Engineer magazine readers ranked Caterpillar sixth out of 50 companies named in the listed in the publication’s annual list of “Top 50 Employers” for minority groups. Employers included on the magazine’s list were ranked by the frequency with which respondents cited them in a 22-question, 2004 survey. Approximately 220 Minority Engineer readers – primarily […]

March 14, 2005

More robust accounting software specifically for contractors

Foundation Software announced the release of the 4.5 version of its Foundation for Windows construction accounting software. The new version is the result of extensive research and development efforts designed to create features contractors need and desire, but were virtually unaddressed by previous accounting programs. Among the upgrades contained in the 4.5 software package is […]

March 13, 2005

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Yellow and black John Deere articulated dump truck with 460 capacity in urban setting

Deere Previews Autonomous Haul Truck: One Truck, Two Operation Modes

The bolt-on autonomy system would let contractors switch their articulated dump trucks between manual and autonomous operation. Get a first look here.

Black 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD pickup truck towing a flatbed trailer with yellow construction excavator in a wooded area.

2027 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD Get More HP With New Diesel, Gas V8s

Historical factory floor with tracked industrial machinery and equipment at Caterpillar Tractor Company facility

Construction’s Mighty Bull Stands the Test of Time — Dozer Buyer’s Guide 2026

Yellow XCMG 4.8-metric-ton XE45U Pro mini excavator with hydraulic arm and bucket displayed at ConExpo 2026

XCMG Releases 2 New Mini Excavators for North American Market

Green tractor pulling yellow 30-yard scraper loaded with dirt on beach with ocean backdrop

“The Lightest 30-Yard Scraper on the Market” — K-Tec's New 1230

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