Chicago Trucking Company Grows Business with Partnership From serving a few surrounding counties to spanning the entire Midwest, Catom Trucking has grown significantly over the years. But it isn’t catchy advertising or feet-on-the pavement sales efforts the construction and aggregates equipment hauling company credits for its success; they believe their customers led the way.
(WASHINGTON)— The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Foundation’s Industry Leader Development Program (ILDP) hosted 32 emerging leaders in the transportation design and construction industry in an intensive May 16-17 introduction to federal legislative and regulatory advocacy issues.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Seven children of highway workers who were killed or permanently disabled on the job will receive post-high school financial assistance for the 2022-23 school year from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Foundation’s (ARTBA-TDF) “Lanford Family Highway Worker Memorial Scholarship” fund.
GRAND RAPIDS, MN – Yanmar Compact Equipment North Americalaunches a state-of-the-art website dedicated to its lines of compact equipment. The site comes as one of many new investments Yanmar is making in the North American market and corresponds to the company’s initiative to adopt a customer-focused approach in every facet of its business.
PITTSBURGH, PA Equipment Corporation of America (ECA) and ECA Canada Company, leading distributors of specialty foundation equipment, have announced staff changes at several branches in the United States and Canada.
Klocke Inc.’s Kent Richmond advances to regional semifinals in North Carolina On a cold, drizzly day in March, 25 equipment operators from Iowa, Illinois and Missouri converged on Edwards, Ill. to compete in the first Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge dealer event, organized by Altorfer Cat of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The day-long event challenged the skills […]
Volvo Construction Equipment announces new functionality for Load Assist, a productivity program run on the Co-Pilot tablet in the cab of Volvo CE wheel loaders. Volvo Construction Equipment has launched new functions on its wheel loader productivity software, Load Assist. The updates include new modes within the On-Board Weighing app, the Operator Coaching Advanced app and […]
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – The versatile Mazio skid-steer-mounted SKID Paver is ideal for asphalt patching and paving of roads, pathways, bicycle tracks, parking lots, driveways, and utility trenches. With a 1.5 yd3 (1.4 m3) hopper capacity, a paving width of up to 6.2 ft (1.9 m), and a paving speed of 82 ft (25 […]
DELAFIELD, WI — Road Widener LLC., a leading manufacturer of innovative road construction equipment, now offers a spray bar system that increases the versatility of their patented Offset Vibratory Roller attachment. This accessory fits on all Offset Vibratory Roller attachments and aids in suppressing dust particles, compacting aggregates and preventing clumping when rolling hot mix […]
A special offer for Pacific Northwest public works projects and municipalities looking to lower repaving costs and downtime while reducing impact on environment PORTLAND, OR – RePLAY West, a subsidiary of Portland-based Coast Pavement Services, recently announced the kickoff of the RePLAY Pilot Project Initiative, a special offer and program for Pacific Northwest municipalities and […]
GSSI’s ground penetrating radar systems are designed to help you expand your business and save you time and money. The StructureScan Pro is GSSI’s premium, versatile concrete inspection system. This system is based on the SIR 4000 controller with two high-frequency antenna options that are perfect for concrete scanners who want to expand into more […]
Pouring concrete is a complex process. One slight miscalculation on any of the numerous variables can spoil a whole batch. And unfortunately, mistakes aren’t always evident right away, which can put timetables and budgets at risk. Fortunately, advances in robotic concrete removal methods are making them easier to fix — without demolishing everything and starting […]
With fuel consistently at or near the top of your annual operating expenses, it doesn’t really matter if the price of diesel is up or down. Any savings you make in the area of fuel consumption go straight to your bottom line. And the improvements you make now will pay off down the road when […]
DELAFIELD, WI — Road Widener LLC, a leading manufacturer of innovative road and utility construction equipment, recently promoted Todd Dohnal to business development manager and appointed Jack Guebard and Rick Cuozzi as regional sales managers. Dohnal will focus on global sales while Guebard will serve the central United States and Cuozzi will cover the eastern […]
SAUK CENTRE, MN – Felling Trailers will be hosting its 10th annual Trailer for a Cause online auction of an FT-3 Utility trailer to benefit a nonprofit organization. Felling Trailers’ goal is to bring awareness to various nonprofits that are making a difference by donating 100% of the winning bid from the auction to a different […]
Diesel Technology Forum Offers Advice WASHINGTON, D.C. – Drivers of millions of passenger, delivery, and emergency vehicles and off-road machines and equipment in the United States rely on diesel engines and fuel. Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) says it is the most energy-efficient internal combustion engine, getting the best value for each fuel dollar spent.
Webinar Series Part of National Work Zone Awareness Week WASHINGTON, D.C.— The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and its safety allies are hosting a webinar series in English and Spanish next week to highlight the public health dangers and discuss strategies for significantly reducing the number of “struck-by” incidents of workers at transportation […]
At Monroe Tractor our promise to our customers is “we are here to keep you doing your job.” We strive to bring the best products and the best in customer service, which is why we are excited to announce Bryan Chatterton as Rental Manager. Bryan will be responsible for managing the equipment inventory, work hand […]
The 34th edition of the Hard Hat Expo held March 23 & 24 at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse was successful for all involved. Two years of cancellations due to Covid restrictions did not deter exhibitors and attendees connecting at the venerable 34-years-running construction industry event. Exhibitors were very appreciative of the opportunity to […]
TROY, MI – Western Global, a leading provider of transportable tanks and dispensing equipment for the storage and handling of fuels, lubricants and other fluids, is now accepting orders through their website at store.western-global.com to provide customers with readily available information and convenience when purchasing fuel tanks. Western Global’s FuelCube and TransCube Global tanks are now […]
MONROE, WA— Aquajet, a global leader in Hydrodemolition machine manufacturing, offers a lineup of Hydrodemolition robots and attachments for improved surface preparation. Aquajet’s series of Rotolance attachments effectively clean, remove and roughen concrete, leaving a better bonding surface that meets international guidelines for the majority of concrete surface profiles (CSP). Rotolance attachments pair with the […]
The 1915Çanakkale Bridge was officially opened in a ceremony attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday, March 18, 2022. Taking it’s title as the world’s longest mid-span and highest tower suspension bridge, the 1915Çanakkale Bridge was completed 18-months ahead of schedule. Tendered by the Turkish Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, General Directorate of […]
GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground-penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, will be hosting a Florida Showcase in March 2022 focused on GPR applications in the concrete and utility industries. Experts will be on hand to demonstrate GSSI’s StructureScan™ Mini XT all-in-one concrete inspection GPR system and the updated UtilityScan® GPR system, featuring a new user […]
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced a new Head of Brand, Marketing and Corporate Communication for Region Asia and Region China – a key role in delivering the company’s strategic direction across the construction equipment industry’s largest global market.
The Caterpillar Foundation, the philanthropic organization of Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), is donating more than $1 million to support both urgent and long-term needs of the Ukraine humanitarian crisis.