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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
Machine Matters
Leveling the Great Grader Debate Joysticks, yes or no? Steering wheel, yes or no? Whatever the preference, equipment manufacturers are serving the market, says Georgia-based contractor By Mike Anderson On an August morning just west of Chicago, a motor grader was driven across an auction ramp, digging up a few bids along the way. Big […]
September 4, 2011
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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
Maintenance
Kawasaki’s new ‘critical power’ engine ratings clarify horsepower output for consumers
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Engine and Power Products Division will begin rating its engines next month in accordance with SAE J2723.
August 28, 2011
Safety
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
Maintenance
$745 million from U.S. DOT slated for Northeast Corridor construction
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Aug. 22 announced nearly $745 million for construction along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) to upgrade some of the most heavily-used sections. The NEC will receive $449.94 million to upgrade electrical systems and tracks between Trenton, NJ and New York City, resulting in improved on-time performance and reliability, and an […]
August 24, 2011
Business
Rochester manufacturer to expand, adding new jobs, investing in aging infrastructure
Germanow-Simon Companies will retain 77 jobs and add 25 new employees, contributing to community revival in Monroe County Empire State Development (ESD) on Aug. 11 announced that Germanow-Simon Companies, an umbrella for two manufacturing operations –Tel-Tru Mfg. Co. and G-S PLASTIC OPTICS – that have existed in the heart of the inner city of Rochester […]
August 22, 2011
Maintenance
KPI-JCI hosts crushing and screening PRO Service training event
KPI-JCI recently held an onsite, hands-on crushing and screening PRO Service Training Event at the Johnson Crushers International, Inc. plant that drew 30 participants from the United States and abroad. Fifteen representatives from eight dealerships attended the training session, including Mine Equipment & Design LLC (Hamilton, Ohio), Tri-State Truck & Equipment (Casper, Wyo.), Goodfellow Corp. […]
August 22, 2011
Maintenance
Astec AggReCon West now part of KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens dealer network
Astec AggReCon West is the newest member of the KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens United States dealer network. The company, headquartered in Eugene, Ore., brings a strong background in the aggregate and mining industries as it begins marketing the KPI-JCI and Astec Mobile Screens product lines in Washington, Oregon, Hawaii and Alaska. Astec AggReCon West […]
August 22, 2011
Equipment
MIT researchers evaluate real costs, environmental impacts of infrastructure
Concrete Sustainability Hub at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has released two studies looking at the life cycle assessment (LCA) of concrete pavements and buildings. A third assessment looked at life-cycling costing for streets and highways. Both studies signify major advancements for construction-related life-cycle assessments. They thoroughly examine the cost and environmental impacts for […]
August 19, 2011
Safety
U.S. DOT makes $417.3 million available for state highway projects, roadway safety
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood on Aug. 17 announced $417.3 million in grants to fund an array of efforts ranging from interstate maintenance to research into innovative bridge materials and construction methods. “Transportation investments like these will create jobs, increase mobility, improve quality of life for all Americans and strengthen our national economy,” said LaHood […]
August 19, 2011
Maintenance
HNTB survey: Americans fed up with crumbling, jammed roads
According to the latest America THINKS survey from HNTB Corp., people are fed up with congested, crumbling roads and are looking for decisions from local and regional officials about how to prioritize fixing them. Many Americans are bothered by the condition of their highways, with slightly more than one in two (54 percent) having a […]
August 10, 2011
Maintenance
Landclearing and Site Prep (Sponsored Information)
Handle all types of landclearing and site prep – including brush clearing, tree removal, stump grinding, mulching, material transport and more – with products designed to boost your productivity and efficiency. CUT OFF THE GROUND Quickly clear brush and trees up to 12 inches in diameter with the Geo-Boy Brush Cutter from Jarraff Industries, which […]
August 3, 2011
Safety
Trucks
What your truck tire treads are trying to tell you Correctly reading and interpreting tire wear can save you money By Jack Roberts Your truck and trailer tires are a virtual wealth of information, and can give you clues on driver behavior, alignment issues, worn components and even improperly spec’d tires. Make sure your truck […]
August 3, 2011
Equipment
Maintenance
Alternative fuels (first of a 3-part series) Natural gas and propane autogas These are truly “green” fuels, all-American, cost competitive and loaded with horsepower. For medium- and heavy-duty truck applications, though, these fuels can’t be beat. By Tom Jackson It used to be simple. There was diesel, and there was gasoline. Now there’s gasoline, E10 […]
August 3, 2011
Equipment
Machine Matters
A loader first and foremost New features, options place the traditional single-purpose wheel loader into more applications, keeping it working in tough times By Mike Anderson The 135- to 174-horsepower wheel loader is often perceived as a throwback: Valued as a highly functional, reliable, yet often single-purpose machine. It’s been a rank-and-file plodder, if you […]
August 3, 2011
Equipment
Marketplace
By Amy Materson EDITOR’S PICK FUEL SAVER Lower fuel use with Caterpillar’s 349E hydraulic excavator, which offers a 5-percent boost in fuel efficiency over the previous Model 345D. A C13 ACERT Tier 4 Interim engine delivers 396 net horsepower and operates on ultra-low sulfur diesel or a blend of ULSD and 20-percent biodiesel. […]
August 3, 2011
Safety
Sens. Boxer and Inhofe release outline for bipartisan transportation reauthorization bill
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), and Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), ranking member, on July 19 released an outline for Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21), a bipartisan proposal to reauthorize the nation’s transportation programs for two years. (Click here for an archived Webcast of […]
July 26, 2011
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