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Freightliner makes cross-country natural gas haul

May 18, 2012

A CNG-powered Cascadia 113 with a Cummins ISX12G natural gas engine will carry a load of paper from LA to DC.

Clark: Alternative fuels key to American economic prosperity

May 16, 2012

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Retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark says the investment in alternative fuel is the most important component in U.S. prosperity.

Presentation: Here’s The Keys, Call If You Need Anything, See You In 12 Hours

May 14, 2012

Matt Dolan and Nathan Geil, both seasoned, Level 3 equipment operators with the City of West Des Moines, Iowa, presented, "Here’s The Keys, Call If You Need Anything, See You ...

How to Implement Sustainable Snow and Ice Control

May 12, 2012

Warren Nicholishen, CRS, supervisor of roads operations and maintenance for Public Works – Transportation in the Regional Municipality of Peel, Ontario, Canada, gave the presentation, "Implement Sustainable Snow and Ice ...

The Impact of Bio Diesel Upon Late Model Diesel Engines: What Fleet Managers, Techs and Operators MUST Know

May 11, 2012

Rich Cregar, instructor and department head of Advanced Transportation Technologies at Wilson Community College in Wilson, N.C., and Jeffrey Tews, fleet operations manager for the City of Milwaukee, presented a ...

How-to: Identify quality air coils

May 07, 2012

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A quality air coil will exhibit good “strength, durability, flexibility, memory recoil and performance in hot and cold temperatures,” say the writers behind parts manufacturer Phillips Industries’ Qwik Tech Tips ...

TIFIA transportation project loan program under fire

May 07, 2012

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Congress will begin reconciling reauthorization bills that contain significantly increased funding for a somewhat controversial loan program.

Class 8 orders continue to fall

May 07, 2012

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FTR Associates released data showing April Class 8 truck total net orders at 16,877 units, the lowest number since September 2010.

SNEAK PEEK FROM OUR DIGITAL EDITION: Commercial Pavers Get on Track

April 19, 2012

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It’s a small group of mostly niche players that supplies commercial-class asphalt pavers to the North American construction market. But even with BOMAG’s recent decision to exit the paver business, ...

In Court: Road contractor’s excavator crushed after blasting

April 15, 2012

“Abnormally dangerous activities” are subject to special legal principles. According to the doctrine of abnormally dangerous activities, some activities, under certain conditions, may be so hazardous they result in strict ...

Climbing Techniques for Bridge Inspection

April 11, 2012

Stephen Sahs of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) explores the use of "Climbing Techniques for Bridge Inspection" in this research paper. To learn more about rope access for bridge inspections, ...

Illinois Tollway, University of Illinois study future bridge design, construction

April 04, 2012

The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors has approved a three-year intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT) at the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana to study ways to ...
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