APWA presents ODOT with Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award 2013

Amanda Bayhi - Apr 04, 2013

The American Public Works Association (APWA) has given the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) its Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award for 2013. ODOT is the first state department of transportation in the country to receive the award. The APWA selected ...

Western giving away WIDE-Out adjustable-wing snow plow

Tina Grady Barbaccia - Sep 11, 2012

Western Plows says it is offering a chance to win one of its WIDE-OUT adjustable-wing snow plows. To enter, go to www.winawideout.com. When you get to the website, Western is asking people to compare the efficiency of your current plow to ...

Highway Contractor

Better Roads Staff - Jun 09, 2012

Green as the Driven Snow Alternative fuels can power your winter operations fleet Can you fight the white with the green? As the push to make fleets greener continues to build up steam, alternative fuel power options are coming under increased scrutiny. Questions are ...

New Road Products

Better Roads Staff - Jul 07, 2011

By Tina Grady Barbaccia Bonnell Industries Minimizes number of plow passes The Front-Mount Patrol Wing from Bonnell Industries is designed to enhance snow removal effectiveness by expanding the total plowing width and allowing plow operators to minimize the number of passes they make ...

Applications and Innovations

Brooke Wisdom - Jan 01, 2011

Balancing Act: snow and ice free roads/environmental responsibility By Tina Grady Barbaccia Practicing responsible winter maintenance can bring to mind Newton’s Third Law: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. It’s no secret that salt and chemicals aren’t great for ...