Premier Truck Rental (PTR) Places in NAFA's Top 100 Fleets Competition for Fourth Consecutive Year
Premier Truck Rental (PTR) has been named a National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) Top 100 Fleet award recipient for the fourth consecutive year. The award recognizes fleets that excel across ten performance criteria, such as asset management, technology use, fuel efficiency and sustainability. PTR’s win underscores its commitment to efficient, technology‑enabled fleet operations and high‑quality rental solutions for both public and private customers across North America. The accolade reinforces PTR’s market position as a leading commercial‑fleet provider.
Responsive Fueling Vital to Landmark Excavating
Landmark Excavating, a Utah‑based heavy civil contractor, faces complex fueling logistics across multiple job sites in Utah and southern Nevada. To curb downtime, the firm purchased two Thunder Creek 920‑gallon multi‑tank trailers that carry diesel and DEF on‑site, eliminating the...
Texas FM 1960 Widening Work Nears Finish
Texas Department of Transportation is wrapping up its $128 million FM 1960 widening project in the Lake Houston corridor. The two‑segment upgrade expands the four‑lane road to a six‑lane divided concrete highway, adds a 2,000‑ft overpass, and incorporates raised medians, sidewalks, and...
Wirtgen: Flexibility, Precision Guarantee the Right Material Size
Wirtgen introduced the Vario Impact Sizer (VIS) for its 220 SM(i) 3.8 surface miner, delivering precise, on‑drum control of maximum particle size in opencast mining. The system uses a split baffle plate with five gap settings and four scraper‑hole cover positions, allowing...
We Are Safer Together Coalition Welcomes the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) have joined the We Are Safer Together Coalition to boost safety on concrete pump job sites. The partnership spotlights the newly revised ASME B30.27‑2025 standard, which...
MT 200, MT 24 Projects Begin East of Jordan
The Montana Department of Transportation and Central Specialties Inc. will resume Phase 3 of the MT 200 reconstruction this spring, covering roughly 7 mi east of Jordan. Phase 4 will also start, extending improvements another 7 mi toward Brockway, while a separate 20‑mi resurfacing of...
Granite Works On OCTA's S.R. 91 Improvement Project
Granite Construction is leading the first segment of Orange County’s $779 million State Route 91 Improvement Project, slated for completion in late 2027. The three‑part, 6.6‑mile upgrade, funded primarily by local sources ($668 million) with state and federal contributions, targets congestion, weaving, and merging...
Skanska, Trust for Governors Island Celebrate Topping Out of New Substation On Governors Island in New York, N.Y.
Skanska and the Trust for Governors Island have topped out a new two‑story, 27 kV electrical substation on the island’s southern tip. The facility includes 1.5 mi of underground duct banks, new 27 kV and 5 kV cable systems, and ties into the existing...
Kenworth Announces Availability of New Reinforced Front Frame Option for T880, T880S Models
Kenworth has introduced a reinforced front‑frame structure option for its T880 and T880S trucks. The factory‑installed package includes strengthened castings, crossmembers, kicker braces and an implement plate, providing a robust mounting point for equipment such as hose reels and snowplows....
Nucor Raw Materials Group Takes Delivery of Liebherr LH 60 Industry E Material Handler at ConExpo 2026
At ConExpo 2026, Liebherr delivered its LH 60 Industry E electric material handler to Nucor Raw Materials Group. The machine, built for heavy‑duty scrap and recycling work, features Liebherr’s ERC energy‑recovery system and a flexible battery or cable power option. Nucor says...
HIPOWER Achieves ULc 2200 Third Edition Certification for Heavy Duty Industrial, HS-Stationary Products
HIPOWER Systems announced that its entire line of Heavy‑Duty Industrial and HS‑Stationary generators has earned the ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC STD 2200:220 Ed.3 + R05Sep2025 certification. The third‑edition listing grants a single C‑UL‑US mark that satisfies both U.S. and Canadian regulatory requirements, streamlining product selection for engineers. The...
MB Crusher Announces New MB-T150 Hydraulic Side Shift
MB Crusher unveiled the MB‑T150 hydraulic side‑shift attachment, letting skid‑steer operators slide and rotate tools from the cab. Weighing about 805 lb, it fits loaders in the 6,600‑12,100 lb range and works with demolition pulverizers to break, reduce, and recycle material on‑site....
KOBELCO Introduces the SK1300DLC-11
Japanese heavy‑equipment maker KOBELCO unveiled the SK1300DLC‑11, a demolition‑specific excavator with a 512 hp Isuzu Tier IV Final engine and a maximum reach of 130 ft. The machine’s modular front attachments allow 3‑piece or 4‑piece high‑reach configurations, supporting tools up to 9,480 lb at...
Kubota Breaks Ground On New Kansas Construction Equipment Test Center
Kubota North America broke ground on a $30 million, 57,000‑square‑foot construction equipment test center in Salina, Kansas. The facility expands the company’s compact construction business and will accelerate development cycles while providing locally validated performance. It reflects Kubota’s long‑term confidence in...
Volvo Construction Equipment Starts World's First Serial Production of Electric Articulated Haulers
Volvo Construction Equipment has launched serial production of its A30 electric and A40 electric articulated haulers at the Braå s plant in Sweden. The two models, with payloads of 32 tons and 43 tons respectively, can run up to six hours on a single charge,...
Morgan Truck Body Announces New Leadership
Morgan Truck Body, North America’s largest maker of light‑ and medium‑duty dry freight and refrigerated truck bodies, announced a senior leadership overhaul. Vik Shah was named president, taking over from retiring veteran Corby Stover, and will oversee 14 manufacturing sites...
N.C. Cat Dealer Finds Success By Adapting, Evolving
Gregory Poole Equipment Co. marked its 75th anniversary on April 1, 2026 and used the milestone to highlight rapid growth in its rental business. The Caterpillar dealer now operates 28 branches across eastern North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, including a new...
Sims Crane & Equipment Announces Executive Promotions
Sims Crane & Equipment Co. announced two senior executive promotions to strengthen its sales and operational capabilities across the Southeast United States. Long‑time employee Mike Kuffermann was elevated to chief sales officer, bringing more than 17 years of company experience to...
TDOT Is Widening Tenn.'s Tourism Corridor
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is completing the third phase of a $64 million widening project on U.S. 411 near Pigeon Forge, expanding the corridor to five lanes with a center turn lane and 12‑ft shoulders. The 9.3‑mile effort, funded 80% by the...
Construction Ramps Up On Jaguars $1.4B Stadium Renovation
Construction at Jacksonville's EverBank Stadium has entered a major phase of its $1.4 billion renovation, with roughly 15% of the work completed. The project will see 27,000 seats removed for the 2026 season, including 22,000 from the upper deck, while a...
GDOT's Major SR 400 Express Lanes Construction Set to Begin
Georgia Department of Transportation and SR 400 Peach Partners will break ground on the state’s largest transportation project in April 2026. The 16‑mile SR 400 Express Lanes corridor, stretching from North Springs MARTA Station to just north of McFarland Parkway, will feature two...
National Precast Concrete Association's “Precast Life” Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Precast Life, the National Precast Concrete Association’s advocacy campaign, celebrated its one‑year anniversary on April 6, 2026. In its first year the initiative reached more than five million people and generated 17 million digital impressions, engaging students, specifiers and policymakers. The campaign’s digital...
Where the Work Is This Spring: Revenue-Generating Ideas for Land-Clearing Pros
Spring’s thaw creates a surge in land‑clearing demand from farmers, developers, municipalities and utility crews. Contractors who pair early‑season cleanup with diversified services and the right attachments—brush cutters, drum mulchers, disc mulchers and stump grinders—can capture higher‑value jobs and maintain...
Stellar Introduces Redesigned Large OTR Tire Truck
Stellar Industries has launched a redesigned line of large off‑the‑road (OTR) tire service trucks built in the United States. The new models retain a high‑capacity carrier and tire manipulator while offering body lengths of 15‑20 ft and load capacities from 4,600...
MATS 2026 Showcases Industry Strength in Louisville
The Mid‑America Trucking Show (MATS) returned to Louisville for its 54th edition, drawing thousands of carriers, suppliers and fleet managers. Exhibitors showcased heavy‑duty trailers, advanced driver‑seat ergonomics, wear‑resistant liners and connectivity platforms aimed at boosting efficiency and uptime. Hands‑on demos...
Brent Spence Companion Bridge Begins Heavy Construction
The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project has entered heavy construction, with crews beginning work on a new companion span over the Ohio River. The $4.05 billion contract covers the bridge and roughly one mile of approach work on both the Kentucky and...
How Montana Roadbuilders Can Better Manage Production Costs
Montana roadbuilders are adopting digital solutions such as John Deere’s Operations Center, intelligent compaction, and telematics to counter tighter margins, rising fuel costs, and labor constraints. These tools automate documentation, provide real‑time machine data, and enable digital project modeling, helping...
CDE Welcomes New Vice President of Sales for North, Latin America
CDE announced Chad Greenfield as Vice President of Sales for North and Latin America, joining the firm in March ahead of ConExpo‑Con/AGG 2026. Greenfield brings more than 20 years of senior leadership across mining, aggregates, oil and gas, and prior commercial...
Skanska USA Building Announces General Counsel Transition
Skanska USA Building announced that its long‑time general counsel, Brian Best, will retire on April 10, 2026. Effective March 30, 2026, senior vice president Stefani Bonato will assume the general counsel role, overseeing legal, ethics, compliance, and insurance functions. Bonato joins the senior leadership...
SCA Announces 2025 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Award Winners
The Slag Cement Association unveiled the 2025 Slag Cement in Sustainable Concrete Award winners at the ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont, Illinois. Fourteen projects from across the United States were honored in six categories, including lower‑carbon concrete, infrastructure, high performance,...
ECD NY Inc. Purchases Multiple Liebherr Machines at ConExpo 2026
ECD NY Inc., the largest deep‑foundation contractor in the New York City metro area, expanded its equipment fleet at ConExpo 2026 by purchasing multiple Liebherr machines. The acquisition includes two THS 110 D‑K and two THS 140 D‑K crawler concrete pumps, a HS 8200 duty‑cycle crawler...
Small Machines, Big Technology: An Ongoing Journey with Exciting Possibilities
Trimble is extending its machine‑control platform to compact track loaders and mini excavators, delivering an all‑in‑one workflow that includes layout, guidance, in‑field design and as‑built capture. The solution works on legacy machines and is offered through subscription models that eliminate...
Traylor Bros. Inc. Takes Delivery of the Liebherr LR 1400 SX at ConExpo 2026
Traylor Bros. Inc. received a Liebherr LR 1400 SX crawler crane at ConExpo 2026, adding the machine to a fleet that already includes more than ten Liebherr models. The company highlighted the crane’s load‑chart alignment and class‑level reliability as key reasons for the...
Metso Appoints Jonathan Allen as Chief Growth Officer
Metso has appointed Jonathan Allen as its chief growth officer, effective May 1, 2026. The new role consolidates responsibility for strategy, M&A, AI, data analytics, sustainability, safety, quality, communications, marketing, brand, and corporate procurement. Allen, a Metso veteran of more than two...
American Concrete Pavement Association Announces Research Results
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) released three research reports from the Airport Concrete Pavement Technology Program (ACPTP) covering performance‑engineered mixtures, quality‑control best practices, and diamond‑grinding effects. The performance‑engineered mixture (PEM) framework links laboratory test results to field performance, establishing...
Three's Company
Wisconsin’s Department of Transportation is replacing the aging 1961 bridges on the I‑39/90/94 corridor with new structures spanning the Wisconsin River. Kraemer North America, the primary contractor, enlisted Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental to provide a 550‑ton Liebherr LTM 1450‑8.1 all‑terrain...
Keller North America Purchases Liebherr LRB 23 Piling, Drilling Rig at ConExpo 2026
Keller North America announced at ConExpo 2026 the purchase of a Liebherr LRB 23 piling and drilling rig, expanding its nationwide deep‑foundation fleet. The LRB 23 offers a versatile platform that bridges the capability gap between smaller and larger Liebherr models. Its compact,...
Delaware I-95 Bridges Get UHPC Upgrade
Delaware DOT is refurbishing four I‑95 bridges with a $42 million Ultra‑High‑Performance Concrete (UHPC) overlay. The two‑year effort, now 40% complete, targets deck patches, potholes, and deteriorated joints. UHPC’s steel‑fiber composition offers four‑times the strength of traditional concrete and promises up...
Ohio Concrete to Host 2nd Annual Mixer Driver Competition in Columbus
The Ohio Concrete Industry will host its 2nd Annual Mixer Driver Competition on April 25, 2026, at Rush Truck Centers of Ohio in Columbus. Limited to 25 drivers nominated by producer members, the event blends a written exam, hands‑on vehicle...
SharpGrade Celebrates Successful Launch of GS130 at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2026
SharpGrade has launched its flagship GS130 precision grader blade in the United States, debuting at ConExpo‑Con/AGG 2026 and quickly securing advanced orders. The attachment is engineered for the fast‑growing 100‑135 hp large‑frame skid steer and compact track loader segment, merging six‑way dozer...
KATO Introduces the All-New 110R Rotating Crawler Carrier
KATO Compact Excavator Sales launched the 110R rotating crawler carrier, a next‑generation machine built for North American job sites. The 110R features a full 360‑degree rotating upper structure, allowing dumps in any direction without repositioning. It combines an 11‑ton payload,...