A major roadway widening in the heart of Jacksonville, Ark., will address traffic congestion, as well as high crash rates on Highway 67/167 and associated interchanges and frontage roads, when it’s completed in late 2027. The more than $145 million project is funded through the Connecting Arkansas Program, which receives revenue from a temporary half-cent sales tax.
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“This is one of several projects that contribute to the six-lane widening of Highway 67/167 between Interstate 40 in Little Rock and Cabot,” said Tom Fisher, alternative project delivery manager of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT). “The project supports better local traffic across the controlled access facility with a new wider bridge replacing the James Street bridge; a new bridge over Highway 67/167 connecting
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The vehicle-to-everything (V2X) concept, on the DOT’s drawing board for approximately 30 years, is being touted as a cutting-edge mechanism for U.S. highway safety and efficiency.
The technology enables vehicles to communicate with each other as well as pedestrians, cyclists and roadside infrastructure. It’s being compared with vintage technology still appreciated by truckers around the world. see COMMUNICATION page 30
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12 WRIGHT BROTHERS TO BEGIN REPAIRS ON HURRICANE-DAMAGED I-40
The highway is closed in both directions, severing the busiest connection between North Carolina and Tennessee, used by about 26,000 drivers a day. An alternate route, Interstate 26, also is closed.
20 RJV EQUIPMENT OPENS ITS NEW KUBOTA STORE IN LA VERGNE, TENN.
A Tennessee equipment dealer made a bold move over the summer to improve its capabilities by adding a second facility at its La Vergne location, just southeast of Nashville.
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WELCOMES LANDSCAPING INDUSTRY TO 2024 EQUIP EXPO
The 2024 Equip Expo was held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 15 to 18. Equip Expo is one of the largest events for professionals in the landscaping, hardscaping and outdoor power equipment industries.
26 JOHN MIELKE JOINS ABC AS SR. DIRECTOR OF APPRENTICESHIP
The former ABC Wisconsin chapter president will provide strategic direction, transformational leadership and innovative education solutions to ABC’s 67 chapters and 23,000 members and their apprenticeship trusts nationwide.
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EXPRESS STOPS AT WACKER NEUSON FACILITY
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) Manufacturing Express paid a visit to Wacker Neuson America Corporation in Menomonee Falls, Wis., on Oct. 15.
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ARTBA HONORS SPERLING WITH NATIONAL S.S. STEINBERG AWARD
Named after the founding president of ARTBA’s Research & Education Division, the Steinberg Award recognizes “an individual who has made remarkable contributions to transportation education.”
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BOARD CANCELS I-73 EFFORT; U.S. 220 UPGRADE MAY BE ALTERNATIVE
Virginia’s portion of the Interstate 73 project is dead following the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s vote to end the oft-discussed but never appropriated chapter in the state’s highway infrastructure planning.
35 AED OUTLINES TAX PRIORITIES TO WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE
On Oct. 15, Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) submitted its priorities to the House Ways & Means Committee’s Republican Tax Teams that are charged with studying key tax provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
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CROWDS TURN OUT FOR ANNUAL SUNBELT AG EXPO IN MOULTRIE, GA.
Large crowds turned out on all three days as construction and Ag equipment dealers and manufacturers and service providers from all over the Southeast showcased their products and services.
40 BOMAG’S NEXT-GEN BMP 8500 DELIVERS RADIO REMOTE CONTROL
Robust, powerful and reliable, the new generation BOMAG BMP 8500 multi-purpose compactor features an improved radio remote control design that allows the controller to be used on every BMP 8500 in the fleet.
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NEW VI GENERATION USES LARGE MODEL
The CC2200 VI belongs to a series of new rollers from 8 to 10 ton with drum width 59 to 66 in. It comes with numerous features that ensure optimal paving results, operational efficiency and operator comfort, the manufacturer said.
State DOTs Helping Florida in Wake of Hurricane Milton
The Howard Frankland Bridge crews worked around the clock to prepare the project for Hurricane Milton. The barges were chained together and then securely anchored to the sea floor. “Barge Island” included 24 cranes, 72 barges and covered nearly 10 acres.
Several state departments of transportation in the southeast joined National Guard units and other state agency personnel in helping Florida deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton; the second major hurricane to strike the Sunshine State and the southeast United States as a whole within just three weeks.
Hurricane Milton struck the western coast of Florida below the city of Tampa Bay on the evening of Oct. 9 and subsequently crossed the state and headed out into the Atlantic Ocean by Oct. 10. The Category 3 storm, which generated wind speeds of up to 120 mph, also spawned several tornadoes, which inflicted further damage in communities along the west coast and in central parts of the state.
According to a from the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the state activated its emergency shoulder use or ESU corridors to help speed up the evacuation of some 3 million people ahead of the storm’s landfall, with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) staging personnel and equipment close to Hurricane Milton’s path to help speed up recovery operations.
The agency currently has more than 2,000 team members working directly on storm response, 328 “cut and toss” crews active in the field with more than 350 pieces of heavy equipment and trucks.
The Florida DOT also tapped private road and bridge contractors to assist in its “cut and toss” debris-clearing operations, which adds additional crew members and more than 500 pieces of heavy equipment to accelerate efforts on this mission.
Meanwhile, the agency has deployed more than 150 bridge inspectors to check structures in areas impacted by the storm to ensure they are safe for normal usage.
Those actions occurred even as Florida DOT continues to clean up from the impact of Hurricane Helene; to date, the agency said it has removed 270,947 cu. yds. of debris statewide resulting from Helene.
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Wright Brothers to Begin Repairs On Hurricane-Damaged I-40
Of all the roads that need fixing in western North Carolina, none will pose a bigger challenge than Interstate 40 in the Pigeon River Gorge.
As a result of Hurricane Helene, the swollen river scoured the earth below the four-lane highway and washed away the eastbound lanes in several places. The largest section, about 4 mi. from the Tennessee line, gave way around noon on Sept. 29.
Remarkably, no cars or trucks tumbled into the tumultuous river, according to the North Carolina Highway Patrol.
But the highway is closed in both directions, severing the busiest connection between North Carolina and Tennessee, used by about 26,000 drivers a day. An alternate route, Interstate 26, also is closed due of severe flooding on the Tennessee side that crumbled two bridges near the town of Erwin.
Initially, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) said the major thoroughfare through western North Carolina into east Tennessee would remain closed for up to a year as repairs were made.
However, the Asheville (N.C.) Citizen Times reported Oct. 13 that NCDOT officials have hedged their bets a little and now believe I-40, between exit 20 in North Carolina and exit 432 in Tennessee, may only be shut down until at least January, if all goes well.
The state secured Wright Brothers Construction, located in Charleston, Tenn., on a $10 million contract with incentives to stabilize the westbound lanes to open to some traffic by Jan. 4, NCDOT spokesperson Tanner Holland told the Citizen Times.
NCDOT engineers visited the damaged sections of I-40 shortly after the incident, along with officials from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
get any worse, NCDOT spokesperson David Uchiyama told the Raleigh News & Observer in an email.
Freeway Difficult to Build, Maintain
They returned the next day to begin to determine how they would shore up and stabilize the eroded sections, so they do not
But agency engineers are only beginning to try to figure out how to rebuild I-40, Uchiyama said. The two eastbound lanes are “either gone or partially gone,” he added, and there are three other damaged places spread over the next 11 mi.
“There are engineers and design firms working on long term repair plans for that stretch of I-40. About the time the shoring operation concludes, we should have a more definitive idea on how to either use the remaining westbound lanes or head straight into construction and reconstruction of those lanes,” Uchiyama told WNCN-TV in Raleigh.
The project involves driving reinforced steel nails up to 20 ft. long into the side of the gorge to prevent further erosion along four different sections destroyed by Helene.
Uchiyama explained that the road collapse cut off not only passenger travel but also severed the only commercial truck route from western North Carolina’s Haywood, Madison, Yancey and Mitchell counties to Tennessee.
It took 15 years to build the section of I40 that connects North Carolina and Tennessee. The highway snakes alongside the Pigeon River, perched on a shelf blasted from the side of the mountains. When the road first opened in 1968, N.C. Gov. Dan Moore is reported to have said, “The genius of modern man has shown itself to be superior to the adversities of nature.”
But nature has never conceded, and I-40’s path through the gorge has always been precarious. Usually the threat comes from above, as rocks slide down the steep cliff walls onto the highway on both sides of the state line.
One such rockfall on the North Carolina side in October 2009 closed the interstate in both directions for six months, as crews cleared debris and stabilized the cliff face.
The latest incident has caused many people on both sides of the border to renew calls for relocating I-40 to a less dangerous and remote area.
One News & Observer reader noted on the Raleigh publication’s online site that the
The road collapse cut off not only passenger travel but also severed the only commercial truck route from western North Carolina’s Haywood, Madison, Yancey and Mitchell counties to Tennessee.
As a result of Hurricane Helene, the swollen river scoured the earth below the fourlane highway and washed away the eastbound lanes in several places.
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RJV Equipment Opens Its New Kubota Store in La Vergne, Tenn.
A Tennessee equipment dealer made a bold move over the summer to improve its capabilities by adding a second facility at its La Vergne location, just southeast of Nashville.
In late June, RJV Equipment opened a new dealership adjacent to its existing building to better represent the interests of its two major vendors, Kubota and Ditch Witch, along with its other lineup of equipment brands.
According to Brian Parker, the general manager of RJV, the company decided the time had come to separate the two brands into their own facilities on the dealership’s property so it could operate them better and more efficiently.
The new building, at 122 Charter Place, one block south of Interstate 24, was repurposed to be the new Kubota facility. It sits just yards away from the more established RJV dealership at 140 Charter Place that is continuing to operate as a more expansive Ditch Witch location.
In all, RJV has 5 acres of property for its new facility. That allows the company to have more outdoor yard space for both RJV’s Kubota line, as well as the other brands it represents, including Mecalac compact construction machines, and equipment made by Mauldin, FAE, Blue Diamond and Felling Trailers, just to name a few.
Parker said that 10-12 months passed from the Kubota facility’s earliest conception to its opening.
The building had existed as a freight depot when RJV acquired it, but when it came time to convert it to the Kubota facility, the equipment dealer hired Baron Construction in Nashville to make what Parker called “a major remodel” to the structure that would also include a product line showroom, offices and space for a new shop, parts department and equipment rental center.
RJV Equipment first opened its doors in Tennessee 13 years ago before it was purchased in October 2022 to be a subsidiary of Hills Machinery, a Charleston, S.C.-based construction equipment dealership that has locations in the two Carolinas, Georgia and Virginia.
RJV Designs New Facility for Better Customer Support
RJV’s Kubota building in La Vergne totals approximately 18,000 sq. ft., Parker said, with approximately 10,000 sq. ft. exclusively devoted to its service department.
Within the new Kubota facility’s shop area are six full-size
service bays, with a pair of 3-ton overhead jib cranes on hand for bigger jobs.
In addition, three service trucks and a field service lubrication van will operate out of the Kubota building, as well as four road technicians, although Parker said that RJV was looking to add two more techs to its roster.
Two parts specialists also are in the new Kubota store, bringing the total number of RJV personnel working there to 18.
“By expanding into this new facility, we have the opportunity to better support our customers,” Parker said. “Given the cramped shop space we were in previously, we could not hire any more technicians, so our lead times were longer than we like and from the customer’s standpoint, so the separation allows us to bring in more techs and have more job space to get quicker turnaround times and address customer needs with service and support after the sale.”
When asked if RJV is better able to keep its shelves stocked with Kubota parts now that the dealership has given the product line its own facility, he said it has definitely “gotten better” than before.
“The new facility also allowed us to increase our Kubota parts inventory to better meet customer needs,” he added.
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Handling parts needs are Sam Simmons (L) and Mike Prentice.
(L-R): Brian Parker, general manager; Doug Stephens, sales; and Chris Toupin, sales.
Seen here is the company’s new shop addition.
Louisville Welcomes Landscaping Industry to 2024 Equip Expo
The 2024 Equip Expo was held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 15 to 18.
Equip Expo is one of the largest events for professionals in the landscaping, hardscaping and outdoor power equipment industries.
The annual trade show attracts tens of thousands of attendees, including landscape contractors, dealers and construction professionals. It showcases outdoor power equipment, landscaping tools, demonstrations, networking opportunities and educational sessions. With a massive exhibit area and outdoor demo area, vendors can showcase new equipment and products.
The Equip Expo also offers a series of workshops and seminars to help attendees improve their business. The welcome receptions and cocktail mixers offer a variety of networking opportunities. The Equip Exposition is held annually in Louisville, Ky., and is dedicated to growing and connecting landscapers, hardscapers, manufacturers and dealers.
Next year’s show will be held Oct. 21 to 24.
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Caterpillar’s Trevor Chase (L), senior product specialist, and Morgan Timiney, product specialist, brought the new Cat 285 XE CTL.
Stephan Odum (L), national marketing manager of Takeuchi, Pendergrass, Ga., with Brandon Johnson, brand ambassador. Johnson spoke with attendees about his experiences with the Takeuchi product line.
Kubota’s Jimmy Jones (L) and TJ Meals were there to demonstrate the company’s SVL75-3 compact track loader.
(L-R): Michael Oliver, John Dotto and Jeff Jilling, all of Wacker Neuson, were ready to show attendees the ST50 compact track loader.
Frank Maenpaa (L) and Craig Sandmann gave details about the Hilltip Icestriker salt spreader.
Sean Cullen (L) and Isaac Roth of Ventrac were at Equip Expo with the Ventrac 4520N compact tractor.
The 2024 Equip Expo was held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 15 to 18.
John Mielke Joins ABC as Sr. Director of Apprenticeship
Associated Builders and Contractors has named John Mielke as its senior director of apprenticeship. The former ABC Wisconsin chapter president will provide strategic direction, transformational leadership and innovative education solutions to ABC’s 67 chapters and 23,000 members and their apprenticeship trusts nationwide.
In this key role, Mielke will lead education programs that develop construction’s next generation of craft professionals, including government-registered apprenticeship programs with Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 — or ERISA — compliance requirements and flexible, competency-based and market-driven education methodologies. He also will defend the principles of merit shop construction before regulatory and legislative bodies and represent ABC before the media, external agencies, corporations, partnerships, trade associations and regional and national workforce groups.
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“John has been a champion of construction education for more than 30 years at ABC’s Wisconsin chapter, which boasts one of the association’s most ambitious and successful apprenticeship programs,” said Greg Sizemore, ABC vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development.
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“He’s the ideal leader to help ABC chapters’ 800 existing education programs — including more than 450 government-registered apprenticeship programs across 20 different occupations — deliver value to the contracting community. And he will help ABC members continue to build their own innovative, merit-based craft education programs to address a workforce shortage that currently tops half a million.”
Mielke’s career at ABC Wisconsin spanned 32 years, beginning as apprenticeship coordinator in 1992 and culminating with 12 years as president of one of ABC’s largest chapters. He grew the chapter’s membership to more than 1,000 and its government-registered apprenticeship program to 2,400 apprentices annually in 13 trades. Under his leadership, the chapter achieved major legislative victories protecting worker choice, including repealing Wisconsin’s prevailing wage law, passing right-to-work legislation and banning government-mandated project labor agreements. He was named an Icon of Construction by the Wisconsin Daily Reporter in 2019.
“When I joined ABC of Wisconsin 32 years ago, I was an apprenticeship manager,” said Mielke. “Fast forward to today, and ABC of Wisconsin’s apprenticeship program is now one of the largest in the country, so this is a full-circle moment for me. I look forward to taking on this new challenge to grow ABC apprenticeship programs nationally.”
For more information, visit abc.org.
Manufacturing Express Stops at Wacker Neuson Facility
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) Manufacturing Express paid a visit to Wacker Neuson America Corporation in Menomonee Falls, Wis., on Oct. 15. AEM has been touring the country since July 1 to “tell the story of the U.S. equipment manufacturing industry and celebrate the 2.3 million men and women who help build, power and feed the world,” according to an AEM press release.
“We appreciate AEM for organizing the ‘Made in America’ tour because it’s important for us to showcase what we do here for the industry,” said Gert Reichetseder, president and CEO of Wacker Neuson America Corporation. “We’re very proud to be here in Wisconsin. We have been in the U.S. for almost 70 years, and our company globally celebrated 175 years last year. We are proud to design and build products here for the U.S.
market and that’s why we’re happy to host this event here today.”
Those helping celebrate included Reichetseder; Wisconsin’s Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez; Megan Tanel, president of Association of Equipment Manufacturers; Joe Miller, vice president of sales and marketing of Wacker Neuson; and Jim Elliott, CFO of Wacker Neuson.
“It’s a good thing to showcase the men and women who are building America, and as the slogan says, we are proud to celebrate ‘I Make America,’” said Reichetseder.
Each stop featured AEM’s interactive Manufacturing Challenge, designed to test players’ knowledge of the latest technology, innovation, processes and more related to American manufacturing. Also, giveaways, food and entertainment were provided.
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Gert Reichetseder, president and CEO of Wacker Neuson America Corporation, welcomes everyone to the Wacker Neuson America headquarters in Menomonee Falls, Wis.
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The Wacker Neuson logo is placed on the AEM bus.
Megan Tanel, president of Association of Equipment Manufacturers, addresses the employees of Wacker Neuson America.
The Wacker Neuson EZ36 mini-excavator was on display during the AEM Manufacturing Express stop at Wacker Neuson.
Wacker Neuson displayed some of its product line, including this ET 42 mini-excavator.
Wisconsin’s Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez spoke during AEM’s stop at Wacker Neuson America’s manufacturing facility in Menomonee Falls, Wis.
(L-R) are Gert Reichetseder, president and CEO of Wacker Neuson America; Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez; Joe Miller, vice president of sales and marketing, Wacker Neuson; Jim Elliott, CFO Wacker Neuson; and Megan Tanel, president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, with the Wacker Neuson logo on the AEM bus.
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ARTBA Honors Prof. Daniel Sperling With Prestigious National S.S. Steinberg Award
Daniel Sperling, a professor of civil engineering and environmental science and policy and founding director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis (ITS-Davis), is the 2024 recipient of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s (ARTBA) prestigious S.S. Steinberg Award.
Named after the founding president of ARTBA’s Research & Education Division, the Steinberg Award recognizes “an individual who has made remarkable contributions to transportation education.”
Sperling has been a researcher and educator for over 40 years, conducting research and teaching transportation at UC Davis, leading ITS-Davis to global leadership in sustainable transportation. He has authored or co-authored 13 books and over 250 papers and reports and launched a series of influential centers and programs at UC Davis, including the awardwinning interdisciplinary graduate program on Transportation Technology and Policy.
Outside of academia, Sperling has had many leadership roles at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine Committee, including chairing the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Executive Committee and the alternative fuels and sustainable transportation standing committees, as well as serving on 15 study committees of the National Academies, mostly on energy, environment and sustainability. For 16 years he also was a transportation board member of the California Air Resources Board, chaired the California Fuel Cell Partnership, and currently serves as coSecretary General of World Conference on Transportation Research Society.
Sperling also has served on a large number of advisory committees for companies, agencies, universities, NGOs, and national laboratories, and testified to Congress eight times.
Among his prominent awards and honors are the Lifetime Achievement in Research and Education by the US Council of University Transportation Centers (2024); induction into National Academy of Engineering (2022); Roy Crum Award for research and service (2018) by the TRB, its highest research award; Asahi Glass Foundation Blue Planet Prize Laureate (2013) for being “a pioneer in opening new fields of study to create more efficient, low-carbon, and environmentally beneficial transportation systems”; and the Heinz Award in the Environment category (2010) for his “achievements in the research of alternative transportation fuels and his responsibility for the adoption of cleaner transportation policies in California and across the United States.”
Sperling also has had a tremendous impact on transportation by nurturing and producing new generations of researchers and leaders for academia, government and industry, and inspiring many students who have gone on to become some of the leading figures in transportation.
For more information, visit artba.org.
USDOT Unveils National V2X Deployment Strategy
In August, the DOT unveiled its National V2X Deployment Plan, which the agency said sets the launch vision, goals and milestones for the next 12 years.
“Excitement is building around V2X,” said Egan Smith, managing director of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) joint program office.
“As deployments become more widespread, we are going to see the safety benefits multiply,” he told DOT’s Public Highways magazine.
With the launch, DOT is calling on public agencies and private-sector stakeholders to take action on 12 specific interoperable deployments, all by 2036.
“Interoperability is the key,” Govind Vadakpat, the ITS JPO program manager of smart infrastructure told Public Highways. “Vehicles, devices and infrastructure all must … communicate … seamlessly across jurisdictional boundaries for V2X to reach its full potential.”
The FHWA has stepped up to advance interoperability. The agency is providing technical assistance and resources to V2X deployers, for one thing. It’s also working to resolve regulatory uncertainty, establishing a V2X peer group and identifying proven V2X applications.
Finally, FHWA is investing in research, development and deployment of V2X technology, according to the article.
More than 800 comments prove stakeholders support the draft deployment plan, many enthusiastic about its key features.
Citizens Band radio technology, first popular in the 1950s, continues to be a vital communication tool in the trucking and heavy transport sector.
It is an early example of “a ubiquitous communication system that was, and is, used both by citizens at home and … in any type of vehicle or boat,” said hackaday.com. “For truckers in particular it provides a means to obtain constant updates on road conditions [and for] truck-to-truck communications should the need arise.”
Car drivers, who connect and inform via smartphone technology, still want access to a communication network for crucial information, said hackaday. Cruise control and collision avoidance systems (CAS) monitor activity around the vehicle as well as potential traffic rule violations.
“The number and types of CAS and other forms of advanced driver-assistance systems [ADAS] in modern cars keep increasing,” said the publication.
Everything “from LIDAR and cameras to radar systems” prevent collisions, keep the car in the current lane and detect braking cars ahead. These systems also integrate data obtained via a data link on upcoming traffic lights and other notable features long before they become visible.
“It raises the question of whether … V2X … would do more than standardize and expand upon much of the technology that is already out and about on the roads today,” said hackaday.com.
Titled Saving Lives with Connectivity, the deployment plan will guide DOT’s V2X implantation and the agency’s goal of zero highway fatalities. The plan was released in draft form about a year ago, detailing the technology that would enable vehicles and wireless devices to communicate.
“These technologies can enable a more safe, secure and efficient transportation system while maintaining privacy and consumer protection,” said DOT.
The agency also said that the technologies will contribute to the Safe System Approach adopted by the USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy. The Safe System
Approach is a comprehensive plan launched in January 2022 to address the crisis of roadway deaths.
The national plan “has the power to save lives and transform the way we travel,” said Pete Buttigieg, secretary of transportation. “The department recognizes the potential safety benefits of V2X, and this plan will move us closer to nationwide adoption of this technology.”
Robert C. Hampshire, principal deputy assistant for research, said the plan was drafted in collaboration with pubic and private partnerships.
“The plan will accelerate investment, research and deployment in V2X ‘market certainty,’” he said.
And, Shailen Bhatt, FHWA administrator, said the plan provides a framework for the acceleration of V2X deployment. Along with the deployment, FHWA announced nearly $60 million in grants to three entities to promote deployment.
The goal is to advance V2X communication, ensuring connected technologies communicate securely without interference across a variety of devices and platforms.
The launch represents a “significant milestone,” said Laura Chace, Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS) president and CEO.
“USDOT’s enthusiastic support for V2X adoption provides clear guidance to stakeholders for continued V2X development, investment and deployment.”
In June, DOT awarded $60 million in grants in Arizona, Texas and Utah to advance connected and interoperable vehicle technologies. The awards are intended to serve as national models to accelerate and spur new deployments of V2X tech-
nologies.
Connected vehicle technology like V2X “has potential to make roads safer and save lives,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in announcing the awards. “The grants we’re announcing today are helping accelerate the development and adoption of potentially life-saving V2X technology nationwide.”
“The funding … will help accelerate the technology so that we can deploy it on a national scale,” said Bhatt.
That in turn means the agency can “provide new tools to reduce deaths on our nation’s roads and highways,” he added.
In Arizona, the Maricopa County DOT will receive $19.6 million for largescale deployment of V2X technologies.
Arizona’s plan is to connect 750 physical and virtual roadside units to an estimated 400 vehicle onboard units targeting transit, emergency and freight fleets via emergency vehicle preemption, vulnerable road user (VRU) detection, transit signal priority and freight signal priority applications.
Those applications will be in Phoenix, Tolleson, Avondale and unincorporated Maricopa County, as well as along ADOT’s U.S. 60.
Texas A&M Transportation Institute will receive $19.2 million to deploy in Houston, College Station and corridors connecting the two cities.
The project serves to enhance safety, efficiency and overall mobility for VRU at signalized intersections and traffic-navigating emergency responders It also serves transit operators seeking efficient routes, workers operating within construc-
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The USDOT’s V2X technology enables vehicles to communicate with and alert not only with each other but pedestrians, cyclists and roadside infrastructure.
Virginia Transportation Board... Board Cancels I-73 Effort; U.S. 220 Upgrade May Be Alternative
Virginia’s portion of the Interstate 73 project is dead following the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s vote in Roanoke in late September to end the oft-discussed but never appropriated chapter in the state’s highway infrastructure planning.
Lawmakers are now hoping the decision could give way to renewed support for another two-pronged project — one that would offer upgrades to the existing U.S. Highway 220 and effectively link Martinsville, Va. to the economic hub of Greensboro, N.C. through the construction of 8 mi. of new roadway.
State Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin County, said that that project, known colloquially as the Southern Connector, would be much more reasonable in terms of cost — about $745 million to complete — compared to billions of dollars for Virginia’s portion of I-73.
“It’s hard under the SMART scale that Virginia operates under for us to get that kind of funding for I-73,” Stanley told Cardinal News, an online news site that serves Southwest and Southside Virginia.
The SMART scale is a formula used by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and lawmakers to determine which critical infrastructure projects can be addressed with limited tax dollars.
Trip Pollard, senior attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), based in Charlottesville, said that he also supports the transportation board’s decision to put an end to Virginia’s involvement in
the I-73 project and is in favor of efforts to upgrade existing parts of U.S. 220.
However, while Pollard and the SELC support one aspect of the two-pronged Southern Connector project, they have raised concerns regarding the social and environmental impact of building the new 8-mi. stretch of road needed to connect Martinsville to the North Carolina border.
Thirty Years of Discussion, But Zero Dollars Allocated
Talks concerning the I-73 project first began about three decades ago, Cardinal News noted Sept. 25. It would have provided upgrades to existing infrastructure, or built new roads altogether, to connect Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Since then, the cost to update existing roads and build new ones to create I-73 has fallen to each state. Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina and Ohio had made progress on their parts of the project, while Virginia’s portion languished without any money being allocated. If funding had been provided, improvements to roads that connected Roanoke to the North Carolina border would have been made, the interstate’s supports said.
Although the project has been scrapped, Stanley argued, if VDOT were to decide to later decide to complete the Southern Connector, it could still become I-73 in the future.
“If we start out by reasonably saying we need the Southern Connector to connect Southside Virginia and the
[U.S. Highway] 58 bypass to three deep-water ports in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and the cost is not prohibitive, I think that’s the way to go,” he added. “I see us being more realistic now, [since] I-73 is cost prohibitive.”
“It’s hard under the SMART scale that Virginia operates under for us to get that kind of funding for I-73.”
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Support Building for U.S. 220, Although Questions Remain
Virginia House Delegate Wren Williams, R-Patrick County, also threw his support behind the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s decision to rescind I-73 and welcomed the Southern Connector project as a viable alternative.
“I have been a massive proponent of construction projects to complete the final section of [U.S.] 58 and connect Southwest and Southside [Virginia] to the coast,” he said in a Sept. 23 statement. “All options need to be explored to ensure that our region has the resources necessary to bring opportunity and investments into our communities.”
The SELC, however, issued a stark rebuke against the construction of the new road needed to complete the Southern Connector project after VDOT issued its report in July 2021 on the environmental impact for that portion of the project.
In a November 2021 letter to VDOT, Pollard and the SELC wrote that building the short stretch of connector road through undeveloped land south of Martinsville would cause destruction to natural resources, relocate many homes, and induce further development in the area. Additionally, he wrote, it could increase traffic and vehicle emissions.
A study to determine the cost and environmental impact of operational improvements and upgrades to U.S. 220 is due to reach the Virginia General Assembly later this year. Both Williams and Stanley said they “absolutely” support the allocation of state funds to complete the Southern Connector project.
“I put the budget amendment in every year to pay for that, and it’s not made it in the budget yet,” Stanley told Cardinal News. “So, our localities have to think creatively, how we get this built. It’s going to take, I think, a combination of state money, maybe some
money, and some local money.”
RJV’s New Store Keeps Focus On Customer Support
Beyond the services already mentioned, RJV also operates its equipment rental division in the new facility, Parker added.
“Through RJV Rentals, we rent big excavators, dozers and articulated dump trucks in addition to all the other product lines we carry,” he said. “We leveraged our relationship with Hills so that we have some of their Hitachi and Case excavators and dozers for rent, along with our Rokbak all-terrain trucks. We’ve also got telehandlers, trenchers, rock saws, vacuum excavators, air compressors, dirt rollers, compaction equipment available through that division.”
The air compressors that RJV carries are the Sullair and Airman brands, while the lineup of paving equipment available includes Sakai rollers, Mauldin pavers and BOMAG compaction machines.
Open House Announcement Coming Soon
With Kubota having been moved next door, the RJVowned Ditch Witch of Tennessee store is now the main occupant of the original building, along with space for some of the other brands carried and serviced by the dealership.
As a result of the new location in La Vergne, along with RJV’s Knoxville location, the company covers most of the needs for contractors in Central and East Tennessee. The Knoxville store will continue to function as a dual Ditch Witch/Kubota location, Parker said.
“We will hold an open house in January or February of 2025,” he said. CEG
(All photos courtesy of RJV Equipment.)
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RJV Equipment’s new conference and training room.
Weaver-Bailey Contractors Works On $145M ARDOT Project
lenge on this project.
Gregory Street; plus a Texas-turn-around at Vandenberg Boulevard to help local side road traffic access both sides of Highway 67/167.”
Construction began in April 2023 and is tracking ahead of schedule. Weaver-Bailey Contractors Inc., based in Conway, Ark., is the contractor for the project.
“Weaver-Bailey Contractors has been successful in winning multiple other projects along the Highway 67/167 corridor,” said Fisher. “Their familiarity with the area, the traffic, soil conditions, the utility owners, etc. has proven to be a significant advantage to help accelerate construction.”
According to Fisher, maintaining the current two lanes of traffic both northbound and southbound on Highway 67/167 while building the required extra capacity is the biggest chal-
“This project fully replaces four lanes of highway with six lanes. To accomplish this, the contractor must utilize every foot of the right-of-way for roadway and bridge construction. Final configuration of the frontage roads includes two-lane, one-way frontage roads with safer slip ramp configuration. The contractor must completely remove and rebuild the sideroads with new geometric configurations, while maintaining traffic to each business along the frontage road.”
New temporary lanes have been built in the previous median to allow traffic to be shifted so new lanes on Highway 67/167 can be built. By early summer, the new southbound lanes were being established with final earthwork being cut to grade in preparation for paving.
The James Street bridge is currently under construction,
with a one-year commitment to be open to local traffic. Sideroad construction continues with most sideroads being rebuilt to a single lane on new roads, so the old roads can be removed and a second lane added.
Fisher noted the switching of the local frontage roads from two-way to one-way was a major accomplishment for crews.
“This allowed the traffic to be channeled to one lane, allowing for the roadway to be built in stages. Southbound traffic has been shifted onto temporary pavement, allowing for the existing roadway to be removed and new roadway construction to start. Also, the complete removal and reconstruction of the necessary retaining walls and bridge substructure for James Street bridge were significant milestones.”
ARDOT photographer Rusty Hubbard photo Construction began in April 2023 and is tracking ahead of schedule.
ARDOT photographer Rusty Hubbard photo Due to
variety of construction equipment must be used.
ARDOT photographer Rusty Hubbard photo
bridge construction,
large earthmoving machinery.
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AED Outlines Tax Priorities to Ways & Means Committee
On Oct. 15, Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) submitted its priorities to the House Ways & Means Committee’s Republican Tax Teams that are charged with studying key tax provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and preparing for next Congress’ expected reform debate.
“With much of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expiring, it’s imperative that Congress make pro-growth, capital investment incentivizing provisions a permanent part of the tax code,” said AED’s President and CEO Brian P. McGuire.
“In 2017, AED was at the table during the TCJA debate and significantly impacted the final product to benefit equipment dealers. Once again, AED and its members will lead the way to ensure the equipment industry’s priorities are fully considered and lawmakers understand the importance of tax policy that propels economic growth, investment, and job creation.”
In its comments, the association focused on five key areas:
• Permanently reinstating 100 percent
bonus depreciation
“In 2017, AED was at the table during the TCJA debate and significantly impacted the final product to benefit equipment dealers.”
Brian P. McGuire Associated Equipment Distributors
• Making permanent the 199A passthrough deduction
• Protecting the deductibility of business interest
• Maintaining current estate tax exemption levels and stepped-up basis
• Addressing the Highway Trust Fund shortfall that threatens transportation infrastructure investments
Crowds Turn Out for Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Ga.
The 46th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo was back at Spence Field from Oct. 15-17, 2024, in Moultrie, Ga.
Large crowds turned out on all three days as construction and Ag equipment dealers and manufacturers and service providers from all over the Southeast showcased their products and services. The show boasts more than 1,000 exhibitors and well more than 100,000 visitors every year.
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A huge exhibit of Volvo machines and Bergmann trucks was at the Ascendum booth and many representatives to showcase the machines. (L-R) are Grant Arnsdorff, Alan Arnsdorff, Wade Henderson, Jim Trowbridge of Ascendum and Toben Snow of Bergmann Americas.
Representatives of National Equipment Dealers (NED) had an impressive display of Hyundai and Manitou machines at their exhibit and reps from all over Georgia to promote them. (L-R) are Draisen Carey, Hunter Cole, Clay Harper, Wesley Hester, Craig Chaffin and their Hyundai district sales manager, Shaun Galligan.
Prinoth and its dealer, Quality Equipment & Parts, based in Lake City, Fla., worked the show to demonstrate an array of mulching machines and heads. (L-R) are Dallas Zeller of Prinoth; and Rylee McKenzie, Ryan McKenzie, Randy McKenzie and David Koon of Quality Equipment & Parts.
Enjoying their time meeting with customers and prospects at Sunbelt Ag were the folks from Purple Wave Auction. (L-R) are Joyce Rivera, Greg Fuqua, Savannah Shugart and Michael Braun.
The mini- and mid-size SANY products at the Perry Brothers Equipment Company exhibit drew a lot of attention. Representing the product line at the show (L-R) are John Aspinwall, Branden Smith, Patrick Fay, Karen Harrod and Mike Maguire of SANY America.
Grady Carson (L) and Billy Friis of Thunder Creek, Pella, Iowa, were very busy promoting their fuel and service trucks to the ag market at Sunbelt.
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Crews Move 500,000 Cu. Yds. of Dirt for Highway Project
Fisher said widening 2.5 mi. of Highway 67 to six lanes between Main Street and Vandenberg Boulevard is a tremendous undertaking.
“There are multiple construction steps needed to complete a project of this size and scope. In simplistic terms, the project involved temporarily converting the existing grass median between the two existing lanes so traffic can be shifted onto it while the old roadway is removed and reconstructed. However, the existing median wasn’t wide enough to accommodate two full lanes, so the existing lanes must be temporarily widened, and traffic shifted to provide the additional width the temporary lanes needed.”
Due to the traffic volumes on the roadway, all major widening on Highway 67/167 had to be performed at night.
“Once the temporary widening on Highway 67/167 was completed, work on the median could begin. Once the median temporary paving was completed, traffic was shifted to begin existing Highway 67/167 roadway removal. These temporary lanes will be utilized multiple times during construction, as all temporary and old Highway 67/167 roadways must be removed entirely to rebuild the new wider Highway 67/167 roadway. The sideroads have followed a similar order of construction, except the two-way, two-lane roads have been switched to one-way, which allowed the contractor to build the new side roads one-lane at a time.”
Regarding improvements being made at the James Street interchange, the Gregory Street Interchange and the Vandenberg Boulevard Interchange,
“Exits for James Street are being improved to safer slip ramp type configurations, plus the new James Street bridge will be a five-lane bridge,” said Fisher. “Exits for Gregory Street are being improved to allow traffic to move over Highway 67/167. Primary improvements to the Vandenberg interchange are a reconfiguration of the lanes, the addition of the Texas U-turn and new traffic signals.”
In partnership with ARDOT, the conversion of the frontage roads from two-way to one-way was accomplished during spring break 2023. This endeavor included installing one-way signs at all intersecting side roads, removing conflicting pavement markings, adding new pavement markings, placing directional arrows on the roadway, using multiple message boards and taking the roadway to one-lane.
Fisher explained that during ongoing construction, traffic must be shifted, altered and possibly stopped on a day-today basis.
“ARDOT and the contractor work continually to find areas where work can progress in large areas with little to no interruptions. Sometimes there is simply not enough room to construct all the needed improvements safely and effectively, and the citizens of Jacksonville have been especially patient when impacted.”
Approximately 500,000 cu. yds. of dirt will be moved on the project. Due to the size and complexity of the work, a wide variety of construction equipment must be used. Depending on the tasks being performed, there is usually at least one large crane needed for the bridge construction, plus assorted large earthmoving machinery.
Because of the significant drainage improvements within the project, a 2.5-mi. project as measured along Highway 67/167 contains nearly 8 mi. of drainage pipe. Highway 67/167 is being reconstructed with 6 in. of cement stabilized crushed stone base course, a 1-in. asphalt bond-breaker and 12 in. of Portland Cement concrete pavement.
Fisher said installing and constructing all the drainage components is the single most time-consuming part of the project. Removing three existing bridges and reconstructing four new bridges is the second.
He added, “It’s very satisfying to see not only this project, but also the adjacent projects, either complete or under construction, transform the Highway 67/167 corridor to a safer roadway contributing to the interconnection of the region and nation.” CEG
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ARDOT photographer Rusty Hubbard photo
ARDOT photographer Rusty Hubbard photo
Approximately 500,000 cu. yds. of dirt will be moved on the project.
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Robust, powerful and reliable, the new generation BOMAG BMP 8500 multi-purpose compactor features an improved radio remote control design that allows the controller to be used on every BMP 8500 in the fleet.
The remote control’s unique “teach” function quickly and intuitively pairs the unit to the machine to save contractors time and money. Should the controller be misplaced, a new one can be paired to any machine in the fleet quickly and without special knowledge or tools.
With the BMP 8500, there is a secure, 100 percent connection between the remote-control unit and machine. Multiple trench rollers can be operated simultaneously at the job site without the need to coordinate or adjust individual radio frequencies, increasing operational flexibility, according to the manufacturer.
Now, two batteries are standard for the remote control, delivering a continuous combined worktime of up to 40 hours for more operating time. The twobattery solution allows one battery to charge while
the other powers the controller, so the BMP 8500 is always ready for work.
Battery charge status is displayed on the remotecontrol unit’s screen, alerting operators when the battery needs to be changed. Integrated into the trench roller’s storage compartment, an optional charger allows the second battery to be topped off during machine operation.
The lightweight remote controller features a new ergonomic design with paddle-style joysticks to simplify compactor travel and multiple indicator lights for intuitive control. BOMAG’s radio remote control offers reliable operation, even in direct sunlight.
Modern Design, Reliable Operation
Built for dependable operation in confined applications like trench and pipeline construction, the BMP 8500 also is ideal for landscaping, compacting backfill and foundation work.
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FleetWatcher announced its participation in the Work Zone Data eXchange — a partnership with ICone that offers a breakthrough in work zone safety for the paving industry.
This nationwide initiative brings together technology partners, state, local and federal transportation agencies, and all consumer vehicle navigation systems (Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps, Trimble and others) to raise awareness of work zones and the reduced speed limits through them. The program is designed to improve work zone safety and limit injuries and fatalities by alerting drivers to the presence of work zones so that they can slow down appropriately.
This is a free service to FleetWatcher users, they merely opt-in to enable the sharing of their data.
“Tragically, work zone deaths occur far too often, but this initiative can help save lives,” said FleetWatcher President Larry Baker. “Alerting drivers to the presence of work zones and the reduced speed limits within them will help to keep paving crews safe. We’re excited to be a part of this life saving program.”
How It Works
photo FleetWatcher location data on pavers, shuttle buggies and mills is updated at frequent intervals on all major smartphone navigation apps and some in-car navigation systems.
FleetWatcher location data on pavers, shuttle buggies and mills is updated at frequent intervals on all major smartphone navigation apps and some incar navigation systems. The system sends lat/long location data and location accuracy information to these systems for pavers that are actively running. The navigation apps will use that information to identify work zones and display those zones with the adjusted construction zone speed limit.
This system will apply to all active roadway jobs including city, state, county and federal interstates. The Work Zone Data eXchange is expected to have an immediate impact by increasing safety within the work zones and saving lives.
Several state DOTs are mandating the technology, and some are helping to subsidize the cost of the technology that enables it.
For more information, visit www.fleetwatcher.com/work-zone-safety.
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Dynapac’s New VI Generation Uses Large Model Tech for Optimal Paving
Dynapac has introduced the new 8-ton tandem asphalt roller CC2200 VI.
The CC2200 VI belongs to a series of new rollers from 8 to 10 ton with drum width 59 to 66 in. It comes with numerous new features that ensure optimal paving results, operational efficiency and operator comfort, the manufacturer said.
New Range of Rollers
The new range includes three articulated models (CC2200VI, CC3200VI, CO2200VI) and an additional two fixed frame pivot steer split drum models (CX8 and CX9) from 59 to 66 in. drum widths. Combination versions also will be available in select models of this range.
The New VI Generation midrange roller uses several technologies from its larger counterpart CC4200VI-6200VI, like 180degree seat rotation, an efficient eccentric system combined with active ECO mode to reduce fuel consumption and carbon footprint, and full backup water sprinkler systems. A newly upgraded simplified operator control panel for this series with a full-color seven-inch touchscreen display provides more machine controls for the operator.
More Comfort, Control
The Dynapac CC2200 VI has been designed for maximum operator comfort and safety. Its ergonomically designed interior comes with a new operator interface, including a full-color seven-inch touch display and easy access to all controls.
the required vibration power and energy consumption during compaction. The resulting lower noise levels and vibrations within the cabin provides the operator with greater comfort while delivering optimal compaction on the job site, according to the manufacturer.
Smart Communication, Compaction
The Dynapac CC2200 VI can be equipped with the optional unique Dyn@Lyzer system. As a state-of-the-art compaction control and documentation system, Dyn@Lyzer records and maps the stiffness and compaction progress of
The optional 360-degree pedestrian detection camera provides operators with a continuous “bird’s eye” view while working, offering more comfort and safety on the job site.
The corrosion-free water tank is mounted low in the front frame, which contributes to the 1x1 m view and full visibility of the drum surface and drum spray nozzles. The seat and steering module welcome drivers with 180-degree rotation and full sliding function.
The CC2200 VI also can be equipped with various extra features designed to best fit local conditions including an operator’s platform with CAB, Automatic Climate Control, Full 255-degree seat rotation and more.
SEISMIC Sensation
The Dynapac CC2200 VI comes with SEISMIC asphalt technology that offers benefits for both optimal compaction and operator comfort. SEISMIC asphalt automatically determines the optimal frequency for any compacted material, constantly monitoring the variations of the asphalt layer, and automatically adjusts to temperature conditions. The SEISMIC asphalt system is active on both drums to help reduce
the compacted asphalt layer in real-time, as well as measures the asphalt temperature and number of completed passes. It additionally functions as a quality control and assurance device, as well as a productivity tool to optimize the compaction effort.
Seamless communication is key during any compaction job, which is why operators can also look forward to an open interface for 3rd party compaction control systems.
Savings, Sustainability
As with all Dynapac products, the CC2200 VI meets the strictest environmental regulations including automatic idling to reduce fuel consumption and lower noise emissions. Additionally, the unique active ECO mode can save up to 20 percent more fuel and comes standard for the Tier IV final and Stage V engines. Biodegradable hydraulic fluid is an optional alternative. The SEISMIC asphalt system will improve upon these to further increase fuel savings even more.
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Contractor Employs Cold Recycling Train With Vögele SUPER 2100-5i Paver
The project was to renew the agricultural road near the Dutch village of Ferwert quickly and economically using low-emission machinery.
The contractors decided to use the in-place cold recycling method, preparing the reclaimed material on site immediately and then reuses it for the paving process. They used a tried and tested combination of Wirtgen Group machines: the W 240 CRi cold recycler from Wirtgen and the new SUPER 2100-5i Highway Class paver from Vögele.
The environmental performance of road construction projects is becoming more and more of a focus. In-place cold recycling has become established as a resource-saving technique which also delivers economic benefits as a result of the time and expense saved.
The Dutch companies KWS and Freesmij opted for this rehabilitation method on the 0.8 mi. long and 10.2 ft. wide asphalt road near the village of Ferwert. The paving crew used the Wirtgen Group cold recycling train to mill off the existing asphalt layer and also to prepare the material on site (also called “in situ” or “in-place”) and make a new base course of bitumenstabilized material (BSM) by mixing in binders and other aggregates.
“In-place cold recycling is the response to the ecological and economic demands of modern road construction,” said Raymond van de Stadt, managing director asphalt at primary contractor KWS.
“In just two days, we renewed the entire stretch of road using 100 percent recycled material, thereby significantly reducing CO₂ emissions and, of course, saving time and costs compared to conventional methods.”
Another benefit of cold recycling was key in this application on a narrow agricultural road: the entire recycling train takes up the width of just one lane. To rehabilitate the 10.2 ft. wide road in one pass, the team first used a W 100 Fi compact milling machine from Wirtgen to pre-mill at a width of 3 ft. and a depth of 5.9 in.
This was followed by the cold recycling train, consisting of water and bitumen tank wagons, the Wirtgen W 240 CRi cold recycler and the new SUPER 2100-5i large paver from Vögele. As this process prepares the reclaimed material in situ and uses it for the paving process immediately,
both the recycler and the paver had to achieve a high output.
The W 240 CRi can produce up to 882 tons of material an hour at a maximum pave width of 7.7 ft., while the SUPER 2100-5i can take up to 22 tons of material with an extra material hopper and pave up to 1,213 tons per hour.
On the job site in Ferwert, the cold recycler milled out the old road material to a depth of 5.9 in. in one pass, and in the mixing chamber prepared the material to form homogeneous BSM by adding foamed bitumen using an integrated Vario spray bar.
The W 240 CRi then transferred the material to the following Vögele paver, which paved the 5.9 in. high base course at a speed of around 13.1 ft. per minute. After completion of the recycling work, the SUPER 2100-5i sealed the base course with a 1.6 in. thick asphalt surface course.
The contractors relied on environmentally-friendly technologies, both for the machines used and for the rehabilitation process itself. The Vögele large paver of the new “Dash 5” generation features a particularly sustainable drive concept, for example: with a 6cylinder John Deere engine, the SUPER 2100-5i meets European exhaust emissions standard stage 5 and still achieves 178 kW at 1,700 rpm, even in ECO mode.
The intelligent engine management system and Vögele EcoPlus optimized low-emissions package also reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by up to 25 percent. The splitter gearbox, the controlled hydraulic oil temperature circuit, the energy-optimized tamper stroke and the speed-controlled fan all contribute to the reduction.
Another new feature of the “Dash 5” pavers — the updated material handling
control system — also was beneficial in terms of the environmental performance and quality of the construction project. The auger and conveyors now communicate with one other, ensuring that material feed is even more consistent and precisely coordinated. This avoids load peaks, saves fuel, enables an optimum head of mix, and so uninterrupted paving.
The new hydraulically extendable limiting plate for the auger tunnel, called the Power Tunnel, additionally ensured an optimum material height in front of the AB 500 TV extending screed used on the job site.
Equipped with tamper bar and vibrator compacting systems, the screed also achieves a high degree of pre-compaction. With the hydraulic tamper stroke adjustment, the paving team was able to adjust the tamper stroke at the touch of a button from 0.16 in. to 0.32 in., optimally setting it within seconds for paving the base course and then the surface course. This significantly shortens set-up times compared to mechanical adjustment. The adjustment method also ensured optimum pre-compaction, good screed floating behavior, and consequently an ideal paving result.
After only two days, the entire 0.8 mi. stretch of road was completely rehabilitated. This successful test run convinced the contractors of the economic and environmental benefits of the method. The resource-saving use of material, the high quality of the prepared material, the reduced transportation required and the drop in CO₂ emissions — as well as rehabilitation in one pass — make a significant contribution to greater climate protection and efficiency in road construction.
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Private Road, Bridge Contractors Aid Cleanup Following Hurricane Milton
Meanwhile, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster authorized and directed the deployment of National Guard Soldiers in response to the state of Florida’s request for emergency assistance. That deployment included high water vehicles, helicopters, and search and rescue teams.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) also deployed its State Highway Emergency Program or SHEP #trucks to aid with Hurricane Milton evacuation efforts as well as other storm recovery needs, such as clearing highways of debris.
“Hurricane Helene reminded us of the power of neighbors helping neighbors, and South Carolina is ready to stand with Florida in their time of need,” said McMaster in a statement. “The National Guard resources being deployed will not interfere with our own recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene and will still allow for our National Guard to deploy in South Carolina to prepare for potential impacts from Hurricane Milton as well.”
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves also deployed National Guard soldiers, helicopters, search and rescue teams and other resources to assist Florida in the anticipated aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
“Our state is no stranger to hurricanes, and we’ll always be grateful for the assistance we’ve received in the past from people across the country,” Reeves said in a statement. “It’s only right that we now help our fellow Americans in their time of need.”
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John Deere Premieres New Portfolio
Featuring Next Phase P-Tier Dozers
Improving its product portfolio of large dozer offerings, John Deere introduces the 950 P-Tier and 1050 P-Tier dozers as part of its performance tiering strategy.
Previously in market as the 950K and 1050K, these robust machines are the next generation of models to join the increasing lineup of John Deere P-Tier dozers.
The new 1050 P-Tier dozer boasts an increase in engine power and a redesigned hood and front-end design. In addition, both the 950 P-Tier and 1050 P-Tier offer enhanced visibility and improved safety features, positioning them as an ideal solution for operators aiming to boost productivity and protection on the job site, according to the manufacturer.
“John Deere is dedicated to providing its customers
Taking safety to the next level, the Operator Presence System ensures that an operator is present in the seat of the cab, with the seat belt fastened, before the park break can be released. This ensures a critical layer of safety, preventing accidental movement or operation before the operator is buckled in. The P-Tier system also integrates the park brake switch into the system status monitor, eliminating the need for traditional park lock levers. This integration not only streamlines the operation process but also enhances the overall safety mechanism of the machine.
Enhancing operator comfort and functionality, both models now feature a premium heated and ventilated seat option, which is air-suspended with adjustment controls for optimal ergonomics. The seat design remains at a 15degree angle to provide optimal comfort when operating the rear ripper. The updated cab features new ergonomic controls, neutral counter rotate, and an integrated forward neutral reverse switch. This ergonomic focus ensures operators can work for extended periods with reduced physical strain, helping to enhance productivity on the job site.
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The 950 P-Tier and 1050 P-Tier models boast advanced visibility and safety features as part of the transition to P-tier.
with large dozer options that fit the needs of every job site, and the new P-Tier machines offer the durability and reliability our customers demand from machines of this size class”, said Matt Costello, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry.
“The 950 P-Tier and 1050 P-Tier dozer models were updated with the customer in mind, helping them increase efficiency, visibility and gradeability in even the most demanding conditions.”
The strategic design enhancements of the new P-Tier dozer models aim to improve operator safety, visibility on the job and uptime. Now equipped with standard LEDs, operator efficiency has been significantly improved during night-time or low-light operations. Also helping to improve uptime, the cold weather hydraulic lines are specially tailored for cold climate operations. These hoses, which replace the standard option, are rated for lower temperatures, ensuring smooth hydraulic function in harsh winter and weather conditions.
The cab of the 950 P-Tier and 1050 P-Tier can be tilted for easy serviceability access under the cab.
Remaining the largest PowerAngle-Tilt (PAT) dozer in the market, the 950 P-Tier dozer features SmartGrade, John Deere factory integrated mastless 3D grade control. This machine has the power for heavy cuts and the finesse to finish grade.
Receiving a significant increase in operational advantages upon its entry to the P-Tier portfolio, the newly upgraded 1050 P-Tier dozer boasts a range of features and enhancements that boost overall functionality and efficiency. One notable upgrade is the tag link and blade design that brings the blade 10 in. closer to the frame.
Along with the tag link, inverted tilt and pitch cylinders were added. The inverted tilt and pitch cylinders, lowered hood and larger front window help improve operator visibility to the blade. The repositioning of the 168-in. blade, due to the updated tag link design, paired with doublebogie undercarriage provides operators with a more balanced machine and a clearer view of the blade corners, which is a critical factor for precision work.
In terms of power, the 1050 P-Tier dozer features a revamped JD14 (13.6 L) engine which replaces the 13.5 L engine in the 1050K. The JD14 enhances durability, reduces fuel consumption and uses a single canister in the aftertreatment system to meet emission regulations without the need for a diesel particulate filter.
Lastly, on the 1050 P-Tier, the new cooling system has been redesigned with a single plane layout, positioning coolers side-by-side instead of stacked. This new design not only improves cooling efficiency but also simplifies access for cleaning.
For more information, visit www.deere.com.
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Cat Medium Dozers Receive Technology Package Upgrades
Caterpillar announced two technology package upgrades for its medium dozer line.
Formerly ARO with Assist, Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of features will be included as a standard feature on Cat D4, D5, D6, D6 XE and D7 models, starting in early 2024. Additionally, a new Cat Grade with 3D Ready option provides more flexibility for customers upgrading to Cat Grade with 3D on D4, D5 and D6 dozer models.
Now standard, Cat Assist with ARO ensures that every new Cat D4 to D7 dozer comes equipped with the suite of Assist features that can be easily upgraded to Cat Grade 3D. These features include:
• Stable Blade — Make finish dozing easier
• Traction Control — Reduce track slip to minimize wear
• Auto Carry — Maximizes blade loads
• Blade Load Monitor — Operator coaching for productivity
• ARO — Sensors (IMUs) on machine for GPS capability
Cat Grade with 3D uses a GPS signal to automatically adjust blade lift and tilt movements, so operators can get to design faster, save time and reduce the cost of rework, labor and materials.
The new Cat Grade with 3D Ready option consists of all the hardware required for the 3D system and comes installed and tested from the factory. The option includes onboard sensors, GNSS antennas and receivers, and a 10-in. touchscreen display. This allows the 3D Ready hardware to be quickly updated to a complete Grade with 3D system with the purchase of necessary licenses through the Cat dealer.
For more information, visit www.cat.com.
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Caterpillar photo
Now standard, Cat Assist with ARO ensures that every new Cat D4 to D7 dozer comes equipped with the suite of Assist features that can be easily upgraded to Cat Grade 3D.
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New Tech Enables Safer, More Secure Transportation
tion zones and everyday motorists.
The Utah DOT will receive $20 million toward deployment sites in Utah, Colorado and Wyoming. Each state represents a broad variety of population densities, demographics, jurisdictions, topography and transportation facilities.
All of Utah, I-80 through Wyoming, and major portions of Colorado including Denver, I-70 to the Utah border, and I-25 through Colorado are included.
The applications focus on safety, mobility and environment and support the ability to demonstrate measurable impact. They address critical needs including connected intersection, weather impact, curve speed warning, traveler information, VRU and other safety technologies.
Wireless communication would transmit road and traffic conditions more directly and independent from signs near or on the road, reported hackaday.com.
The publication likened the technology to airplane transponders, saying it would give vehicles “awareness of where other traffic is hanging out.”
The V2X technology also would include communication regarding infrastructure (V2I), pedestrians (V2P) and vehicle-to-network (V2N).
“Is this the future of road traffic?” asked the article. “The DOT seems to think that its deployment will be a good thing” — except for tricky regulations.
“V2X has been stuck in regulatory hurdles,” noted the publication. “This may now change, with the DOT releasing a roadmap for its deployment.”
As ITS explains, V2X-enabled cars also would be able to
communicate with V2X-enabled bicyclists and pedestrians with V2X-enabled devices on themselves or a bike.
“This would then communicate with the vehicle’s ADAS, ideally preventing collisions between the vehicle and these much squishier traffic participants,” said hackaday. “These personal V2X devices could be integrated into smartphones at some point, for example.”
ITS’ deployment plan envisions V2X-enabled cars with 5.9 GHz-enabled radios communicating with roadside units (RSU). An exchange of relevant information would build upon the knowledge gained so far from cellular-V2X (CV2X) trials, according to hackaday.
“The RSU would be placed at intersections, where it could
eliminate many crashes.”
This while also providing the driver with information on when a traffic light will turn green and prevent the running of red lights. While it sounds wonderful on paper, said hackaday, there’s the chance that spoofed V2X messages will affect traffic or cause casualties it seeks to avoid.
The ITS cybersecurity research program wants trusted communications between vehicles, infrastructure and other parties in a V2X-enabled system.
“This would seem to involve some secure way to signing messages while guaranteeing some level of anonymity,” noted hackaday.
To avoid collision, “you only need to know where the vehicle, bike or pedestrian in question is roughly located before any onboard sensors can detect it.”
“If V2X wants to succeed, it should be implemented and handled in a way that works with … biases, rather than against them,” said the article. “If lives are saved due to V2Xenabled cars …then those are convincing arguments.”
The publication maintains that implementing V2X might be easier than self-driving cars. That’s because it doesn’t change or replace anything more than do ADAS features in today’s cars.
“It might even be quite realistic to retrofit V2X into existing vehicles, significantly promoting kinetic hesitancy in close traffic situations,” said hackaday.com
But the publication takes a cautious approach to the concept of V2X standardization: “We will have to wait and see what happens.” CEG
Wacker Neuson Expanding Wisconsin Facility, U.S. Production
Wacker Neuson showed off this “Made in America” ST31 tracked skid steer.
WACKER from page 28
Reichetseder also shared that Wacker Neuson is expanding its footprint in Wisconsin. He said the company plans to bring more manufacturing to the United States, including the production of 3- and 4-ton excavators. The company hopes to begin production at the end of next year.
“We’re very proud to expand our manufacturing footprint in the U.S.,” he said. “One of the major reasons why we are
expanding is our growth in product areas, the majority of which are built in the U.S.
We’re not only selling what we build, but what we import from our sister companies in Europe. So, ‘Made in America’ is expanding, which is a good thing.” CEG
(All photographs in this article are Copyright 2024 Construction Equipment Guide, except where noted. All Rights Reserved.)
AEM’s Manufacturing Express stopped at the Wacker Neuson facility in Menomonee Falls, Wis., to celebrate American-made products.
Wacker Neuson America Corporation’s Gert Reichetseder (L), president and CEO, and Joe Miller, vice president of sales and marketing, welcomed AEM’s Manufacturing Express to its Menomonee Falls, Wis., production facility.
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Like citizens band radio technology invented in the 1950s, today’s V2X concept would provide constant communication about traffic situations and driver concerns in an instant.
POWER MORE P
“failure-prone Interstate 40 west of Asheville reminds us that the highway’s steep and narrow route along the Pigeon River has been the scene of recurring rockslides and scouring by floodwaters since its construction in the wrong place more than half a century ago.”
The reader added, “The crucial east-west transportation artery should never have been built along the wild, jagged, remote Pigeon. Instead, I-40 should curve gently along the French Broad River valley [further to the east]. Yes, that river also flooded in Hurricane Helene, but its valley is wider, its elevation lower, and its slope more gradual, making the route into Tennessee far more accessible and repairs easier. It’s time to re-route vital I-40 more sensibly along the French Broad.”
Interstate 16 Travel Also Cut Off
During the I-40 closure in 2009, westbound drivers were encouraged to take I-26 north from Asheville to I-81 at Johnston City, Tenn.
Now, however, that is not a viable option.
NCDOT Hopes to Stabilize, Open Parts of I-40 By Jan. 4
Helene’s heavy rains also caused floodwaters to knock down twin bridges that carried I-26 over the Nolichucky River in Erwin, about 40 miles from the North Carolina line.
Mark Nagi, a TDOT spokesperson, told the News & Observer that no timeline has yet been scheduled for when those structures will be rebuilt and reopened.
For now, Raleigh-area motorists wanting to travel between the two states are being advised to go west toward Knoxville and Nashville via I-40 to Statesville, N.C., where they can access northbound I-77 to I-81 west near Wytheville, Va., and onto the junction with I-40 near Dandridge, Tenn., well north of the roadway collapse site.
Drivers leaving Charlotte are advised to take U.S. 321 north to I-40 west to U.S. 25/70 in Asheville and north through the mountains to I-40 just west of Newport, Tenn. A lengthier alternative for Charlotte residents, although it is interstate all the way, involves accessing I-77 north to I-81 and onto I-40 westbound.
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Dealers, Manufacturers Showcase Equipment at Sunbelt Expo
Mason Tractor Company was joined by manufacturer representatives to promote some of its premier product lines. At the company’s exhibit area (L-R) are Thomas Lee, DEVELON; Nolan Haley, Mason Tractor; Kyle Hobbs, Bandit Industries; and Korey Goss, Mason Tractor.
Seppi M, Dipperfox and Brushfox were well represented at the show by ABRA Equipment Supply, based in Ft. Myers, Fla., and representatives (L-R) Alex D’Agnillo, Lane Scroggins, Lee Barnes, Ben Carlson, Richard Weekley and Tom Ledin.
Customers and manufacturers come together at the Supertrak exhibit. (L-R) are Mike Stanek; Dave Evans of Supertrak Inc., Punta Gorda, Fla.; and Tripp Stacey and his dad, Chip Stacey of Stacey Farms, Evergreen, Ala.
show’s premier
a
A regular stop for many at Sunbelt Ag is the Briggs JCB exhibit area where there’s always a lot of giveaways, prize drawings, activities for the kids and displays of the newest construction and ag equipment technology from JCB and ASV.
A truly unique exhibit item at the show was the first Merlo mulching machine in the United States equipped with a high production FAE mulching head. The Merlo TreEmme MMX250X painted in yellow was heavily promoted by (L-R) Francesco Brodnino, Merlo S.p.A., Italy; Art Jenkins, J&B Tractor, Waynesboro, Ga.; Tom DuRant, FAE USA, Flowery Branch, Ga.; and Cole Renken, Merlo America, Rock Hill, S.C.
The
mulching exhibitor, FAE USA had
slew of mulching heads and tracked carriers to showcase at its exhibit area and under the big top tent with representatives (L-R) including Adrian Majka, Bo Utley, Bradley Wiseman, Joe Duszynski, Kevin Warstadt, Isabella Evans and Tom DuRant.
SUNBELT from page 36
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Vendors Show Latest Equipment, Technologies at Equip Expo
Mike Smith (L) and Jim Hunt of Premier Attachments debut the mini-skid mount attachment.
Nathaniel Zumhagen checks out the new Case TV370B compact track loader wrap by Dirty Graphics.
Dave Toresci (L) and Eric Elek of Buyers Products showcase the VGX 85 II snowplow.
Andrew Mailiss (L) of Brown Equipment Company informs attendee Ashray Hanasoge of Ashray Property Services about the Mulch Mule capabilities.
(L-R): Quincy McKinney of Williams Lawn Care, Clarksville, Tenn., checks out the engine compartment of this DEVELON DX 62 R excavator, with DEVELON’s Tim Gerbus, equipment specialist, and Billy Williams, owner of Williams Lawn Care.
Allen Engineering, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, was at Equip Expo. (L-R) are Casey Vaughan, business development manager; Johnna Rogers, marketing manager; and Daniel Allen, sales manager.
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WANTED (US): CUMMINS GENERATORS, ALL MODELS. LARGE PORTABLE OR STATIONARY GENERATORS IN ANY CONDITION — CAT, CUMMINS, DETROIT, MTU, PERKINS, VOLVO (DIESEL OR NATURAL GAS) CAN REMOVE IF NEEDED. EMAIL: MICHSURPLUS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 201-679-6437
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): KOMATSU WHEEL LOADERS, MODELS WA 600-3 AND WA 600-6 2014 OR UP MODELS. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: +923331234598
WANTED (WORLDWIDE): CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS, MODEL 12G,14G,14OG,14OH ETC. RUNNING OR NON RUNNING UNITS. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +92-333-1234598
WANTED (PA): CAT OR CASE BACKHOE LOADERS, ANY CONDITION. EMAIL: DEALER.SALES11@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 717-621-3470
WANTED (IL): CATERPILLAR MODEL 416D BACKHOE LOADERS. LOOKING FOR ANY BACKHOES, CAT, CASE, JD –IN WORKING CONDITION OR WITH ISSUES. IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO GET RID OF IT, SEND ME. EMAIL: JANDWINS@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 657-549-3619
WANTED (US): KAWASAKI WHEEL LOADERS 85ZV , 90ZV , 90ZIV , 95ZV. ALSO SEARCHING FOR KOMATSU WA470-3 , WA600-3 , WA600-6. RUNNING OR NON-RUNNING CONDITION. EMAIL: ALADNANENT@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: +923445757577
WANTED (NC); CLARK ECX 25 FORKLIFT.
EMAIL: JBSSERVICES37@GMAIL.COM
WANTED (IL): CASE 580M III BACKHOE LOADERS; LOOKING FOR CAT, CASE AND JOHN DEERE BACKHOE PARTS/SALVAGE MACHINES. RUNNERS AND NON RUNNERS, ANY CONDITION.
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 140G MOTOR GRADERS - NEED TO BUY CAT MOTOR GRADER 140G/H, 14G,14M. ALSO LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU WHEEL LOADER WA-600 AND WA-900. EMAIL: IKCEQUIPMENTS@GMAIL.COM
WANTED (US): MISCELLANEOUS CATERPILLAR ATTACHMENTS. LOOKING FOR RELIABLE IT COUPLER ATTACHMENTS AND JOHN DEERE 644K FORKS (JRB COUPLER) TO ENHANCE OUR CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. ITEMS REQUIRED TO BE IN GOOD, WELL-MAINTAINED CONDITION. THE MOST DESIRED ATTACHMENTS ARE SIDE DUMP BUCKETS (LEFT AND RIGHT), BROOM ATTACHMENT, EXTENDABLE BOOM ATTACHMENT FORKS. PHONE: 484-781-2958 EMAIL: JWALSH@JAMESTOHARAINC.COM
WANTED (US): CLARK M371 SKID STEER LOADER EMAIL:ANDYGRANGER30@GMAIL.COM
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR D10N CRAWLER DOZER. PLS PRICE FOB OR CIF ALEXANDRIA PORT EGYPT. EMAIL: ELEKTESADCO@YAHOO.COM; PHONE: 00201005311220
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 336 EXCAVATOR - MUST HAVE A HYDRAULIC QUICK COUPLER, AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS AND GPS EQUIPPED. UNIT SHOULD HAVE BETWEEN 4-6000 HOURS.
WANTED (WA): BOMAG BW 172 PADFOOT COMPACTORS | LOOKING FOR PARTS, SPECIFICALLY DRIVE TRAIN, OR WHOLE MACHINE TO USE FOR PARTS. EMAIL: DYLAN@COLF.COM PHONE: 360-798-5847
WANTED (TX): CATERPILLAR MODEL 14H MOTOR GRADER. EMAIL: NORTHHEAVYEQUIPMENTS@ GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 2816945478
WANTED (WI): JOHN DEERE 200C EXCAVATOR - WANT TO BUY 5000065000 POUND EXCAVATOR WITH HYDRAULIC THUMB UNDER 6000 HOURS, UNDER $90K, ANY MAKE. EMAIL: IUKANDCO@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 0092-333-123-4598
WANTED (TX): KOMATSU PC3000 EXCAVATOR – LOOKING FOR A KOMATSU PC3000 ENGINE. EMAIL: EQUIPMENTDESTINY@GMAIL.COM; PHONE: 832-244-1897
WANTED (US): WANTED FOR A JCB RUBBER TIRE BACKHOE LOADER 214 – A QUICK DISCONNECT DETACHABLE ADAPTOR FOR A SET OF FORKS. CAN NEED REPAIR. EMAIL DEANDRS@VERIZON.NET OR CALL 610-417-5123
WANTED (US): ALL MODELS ALLMAND BACKHOE LOADERS. EMAIL: SCRIBEDM@ZOOMINTERNET.NET
WANTED (OK): INTERNATIONAL H100C WHEEL LOADER - I HAVE A 1978 GREEN ARMY HUFF MODEL#H100C WHEEL LOADER VIN#IH2073. LOOKING FOR A COMPLETE 6 CYLINDER TURBO DIESEL INTERNATIONAL ENGINE DT-466. EMAIL: CELMORE@RONSPBS.COM PHONE: 918-385-1623
WANTED (US): CATERPILLAR 420D BACKHOE LOADERS – WE ARE LOOKING TO BUY FOR THE FOLLOWING BACKHOES: CASE (580K, L,
Dates: Monday, December 2, 2024 (2:00 PM)Tuesday, December 10, 2024 (5:00 PM)
Online, Virtual
Training/Professional Development
AMERICAN CONCRETE CONVENTION (ACI)
ACI Concrete Convention 2024
Dates: November 3 – 6, 2024
Place: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 625-2900
The American Concrete Institute (ACI, formerly National Association of Cement Users or NACU) is a non-profit technical society and standards developing organization. ACI was founded in January 1905 during a convention in Indianapolis. The Institute’s headquarters are currently in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA. ACI’s mission is “ACI develops and disseminates consensus-based knowledge on concrete and its uses.” Website: www.concrete.org
Current Convention – Fall 2024
ACI is pleased to be hosting its ACI Concrete Convention in-person, in Philadelphia, PA USA, on November 3 – 6, 2024. The convention will have a robust schedule that includes traditional in-person activities. Select programming will also be available on-demand to attendees who choose to participate remotely. All committee meetings and all social events will be limited to inperson attendees. In-person convention registration includes access to all committee meetings, sessions (live and ondemand), special events, and the exhibit hall.
For more information, contact ACI World Headquarters: 38800 Country Club Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3439
Phone: (248) 848-3800
DIRT WORLD SUMMIT 2024
Dates: November 4 – 6, 2024
Place: Grand Hyatt
600 East Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Learn, grow and connect with 1,000+other top-notch leaders from around the industry. You will head home with fresh ideas and proven strategies to attract, hire, train and retain great people. Together, we will overcome workforce challenges.
Why Attend this Year’s Summit? Justify Your Trip Network: Build relationships with 1,000+, have impactful decisions, and learn how to overcome your workforce challenges alongside other great civil and infrastructure construction leaders.
Get Inspired: This event has been carefully crafted to not only inspire you to overcome your workforce challenges but equip you with strategies and tactics you can apply.
Enjoy! Each Dirt World Summit sponsor shares a mission and purpose: To help contractors build a better Dirt World. Said, another way, you’ll be in good company.
Learn: The 2024 Event has a diverse lineup of excellent speakers from both inside and outside the industry to share their perspectives, success stories, and tested strategies they’ve used to lead, attract, train and retain top talent.
Agenda Highlights: Off-Site Experiences – Free Pre-Event Breakouts – Morning PT – Dinner and Entertainment – 12+
General Sessions – Three (3) Agenda Tracks – Morning Fellowship Coffee – Exhibit Hall
For more information on the Dirt World Summit 2024: Website: https://dirtworld.com/summittalks
CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN (CAM)
One Industry – One Resource – One CAM Meet the Expert: Build Your Business
Unlock Success: “Speed Dating” for Business Owners
Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Where: Schoolcraft College VISTATECH Center 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI Wednesday, November 6, 2024
3:00 PM – Networking
4:00 PM – Sessions with Experts 6:00 PM – Dinner
Are you a business owner eager to elevate your enterprise to new heights?
Join us for Meet the Expert, a dynamic and innovative event designed to connect you with industry experts and empower you with essential business knowledge. It’s a mini-business conference tailored to provide you with actionable strategies to thrive in today’s competitive market. Engage with a curated lineup of industry experts who will each offer a 15-minute power-packed presentation. Each session is crafted to deliver valuable advice and practical solutions in key areas like cybersecurity, human resources, insurance, tax planning and more.
This is a FREE event for CAM MEMBERS!
Not a member? Register for just $30. For more information, contact:
Construction Association of Michigan (CAM)
43636 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: 248/972-1000
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA (AGC)
Construction Financial Management Conference
AGC/CFMA Construction Financial Management Conference
(AGC) and the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). This Conference is specifically for financial professionals in the Construction Industry to dialogue and address situations unique to the industry.
Topics Covered: This Conference is filled with the latest industry topics, including: Construction Market Trends - Contract ComplianceConstruction Taxes - Accounting and Auditing - Cyber RiskFinancial Fraud - ESG – Environmental, Social, Governance –Financial Markets and Political Update – Mental Health –Diversity & Inclusion Who Attends?
At this Conference, you will see a variety of decision-makers from the construction industry: Construction Business Owners –CFOs – Controllers – Treasurers – CPAs – Auditors – Consultants – Bankers
For more information, contact: The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) 2300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: (703) 548-3118 Fax: (703) 842-8817 Email: info@agc.org
WOMEN OF ASPHALT
Women of Asphalt Executive Seminar Sponsored by ASTEC Date: November 7 – 8, 2024
Join us for the Women of Asphalt Executive Seminar, sponsored by ASTEC on November 7 – 8, 2024, at the ASTEC Headquarters in Chattanooga, TN. This exclusive event will feature keynote presentations from industry leaders, technical discussions, a tour of the ASTEC ROADTEC FACILITY and opportunities to network with fellow professionals.
This exclusive event features:
. Keynote presentations from industry leaders . Technical Discussions on the latest innovations . Tour of the ASTEC ROADTEC Facility . Networking with top professionals in the industry Registration is FREE and available to the first 50 women (limit 3 attendees per company).
Attendees are responsible for their travel expenses. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect and grow. Contact Information: Women of Asphalt, 2233 Park Avenue, Suite 200U, Orange Park, FL 32073
