What was behind the surprising Deere-Hitachi excavator split announced in August? What will this mean for Deere customers of both brands? PRuccoloJohn Deereerhaps a better question is what it...
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“Death Trap” Chutes Removed from I-85 Work Zone in S.C.
Five miles of concrete barriers that created one-lane chutes on the I-85 widening project in Cherokee County, South Carolina, have been removed after being blamed for a deadly crash...
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Used Truck Prices Skyrocket, But Will the Bubble Burst?
The Class 8 auction market heats up more each month, and retail selling prices continue to crush records as the industry stands at the confluence of a strong freight...
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Why Is Terex Trucks’ Articulated Truck Line Now Called Rokbak?
When Volvo Group changed the name of its Terex Trucks articulated truck line to Rokbak earlier this month, it represented the first time the company had created an entirely...
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1,000-Word Chart: U.S. Initial Jobless Claims – as of September 11, 2021
> Due to its complexity, much of the subject matter concerning the economy requires detailed editorial commentary, often supported by relevant tables and graphs. Did you miss our previous...
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Nonresidential Construction Starts Trend Graphs – August 2021
> Clichés are often true and it is the case that a picture can be worth a thousand words. Did you miss our previous article… https://www.tortowheaton.com/?p=270 Brad Costellowww.tortowheaton.com...
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Collaborate 2021: Construction Technology Conference, Day 2 Highlights
Inspirations from Laila Ali, the latest on key industry trends, technology deep dives and much more! Did you miss our previous article… https://www.tortowheaton.com/?p=259 Brad Costellowww.tortowheaton.com...
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Equipment World Announces Editorial Leadership Transition
After a stretch of more than three decades, Randall-Reilly announces a change at the top of the Equipment World editorial team. Marcia Doyle, Equipment World’s chief editor, is retiring...
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Contractor Faces $1.35M in Fines After 2 Die in Dump Truck Incident
A Boston area contractor faces $1.35 million in penalties following the death of two workers who were hit by a dump truck and then fell into a 9-foot-deep excavation,...
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D.C. DOT Opens Triple-Arch Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge
Vehicles can now travel the new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, D.C., marking the end of the largest construction project in the District Department of Transportation’s history. Work...
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