Twenty-nine thousand transportation improvement projects are moving forward thanks to year-one Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) President and CEO Dave Bauer told Senators Nov. 30 during testimony before the Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee. “Though each project has a unique story of need and solution, they are all tangible illustrations…
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CES: Cat Focuses on Leadership in Technology, Autonomy, Sustainability
Walking the aisles of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall during CES 2023, the sight of the big, 100-ton Cat 777 off-highway truck will be a new and welcome addition to the automotive technology area. Beyond its distinctive yellow iron, there is also innovative Cat MineStar Command for hauling technology inside the truck that allows it to safely haul…
Read MoreSRM Concrete Acquires USC-Atlantic
SRM Concrete acquired USC-Atlantic LLC, a subsidiary of U.S. Concrete Inc., which is wholly owned by Vulcan Materials Co. Included in the acquisition are 28 ready-mix locations in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. CEO Jeff Hollingshead stated, “We are excited to expand into this incredible market. Our newly acquired team possesses great experience, and we look forward to bringing…
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Rises for Third Consecutive Month
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 3.8% (2000=100) in November to 207.2 from the revised October reading of 199.6. During the month, the DMI continued its steady ascent, with the commercial component rising 4.3%, and the institutional component ticking up 2.7%.
Read MoreVolvo Trucks Names First Certified EV Dealer in British Columbia
Volvo Trucks North America expanded its certified electric vehicle (EV) dealer network into a third Canadian province to support continued market adoption of its Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric model.
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