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State governments moved forward with nearly 111,000 new federal-aid highway and bridge projects during the past five years under the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law, new research from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) shows. “Our research illustrates tangible success stories of the federal highway program,” said ARTBA President and CEO […]

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is making a major investment in technical training facilities and programs with the addition of a $4.3 million training center in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. Upon its planned opening by the end of 2022, the facility will provide a space to develop and deliver in-person and virtual trainings and will be at […]

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) officials today announced 49 new designations to the America’s Byways® collection, including 15 All-American Roads (AAR) and 34 National Scenic Byways (NSB) in 28 states. This increases the number of America’s Byways® to 184 in 48 states. “Through their many unique qualities, each of these new additions to the National Scenic […]

AsphaltPro has shared the most important items mechanics need to have in the maintenance truck for making emergency trips to the jobsite for those unplanned downtime moments. Right now, you may still be in the off-season where you’re located. Do you know what all your mechanic must have in the garage to perform winter maintenance […]

Do you know of an exceptional young engineer who is on the rise and poised to lead the way to a bright future for their industry? Nominate him or her for the 2021 SAE/AEM Outstanding Young Engineer Award. Established in 1996, this award recognizes outstanding young engineers in the off-highway or powerplant industry. Qualified candidates should […]

During the budget reconciliation floor proceedings, the Senate passed an amendment offered by Environment & Public Works Committee Ranking Member Capito (WV) supporting the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR). This amendment is similar to the efforts of Sen. Ernst (IA), who last week reiterated her support of NWPR via a resolution in advance of Michael […]