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TRIP report indicates high fatality rates and deficiencies on rural roads
According to a report by TRIP, a national non-profit transportation research group based in Washington, D.C., crashes and fatalities on rural roads are nearly three times as high than on other roads. The report, titled, “Rural Connections: Challenges and Opportunities… Keep Reading
Kenworth of South Louisiana opens new location in Lake Charles
Kenworth of South Louisiana opened up a parts and service location in Lake Charles, La., the largest community in southwest Louisiana. The new location adds to the four other dealerships in the state, including Carencro, Harahan, Houma and Port Allen.… Keep Reading
House passes 10-month Highway Trust Fund patch
Voting 365 to 55, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 10-month, $10.8 billion Highway Trust Fund patch, extending current highway and transit policy funding through May 31, 2015. The $10.8 billion will be transferred from the General Fund, causing… Keep Reading
Granite appoints Miller as executive VP, COO
Granite Construction Inc. has appointed Christopher S. Miller as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective August 4. Because of Miller's extensive background holding a number of executive positions at CH2M HILL, President and Chief Executive Officer of Granite… Keep Reading
Rain for Rent and HaloSource alliance aims to improve water management
With water management system contractor Rain for Rent and water purifying company HaloSource joining forces, customers are to expect enhanced water filtration solutions, in addition to more cost effective water management systems, the companies say. Since the alliance formed, the… Keep Reading
Dick Cheney criticizes spending on road building
Dick Cheney, former vice president, criticized President Barack Obama’s spending policies, saying that Obama needs to spend more on the military and less on domestic priorities. During an event sponsored by Politico, Cheney claimed that Obama’s main responsibility is to… Keep Reading
Bailey Wood appointed communications VP of NSSGA
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association announces that Bailey Wood is taking on the role of vice president of communications. In this position, he will be a key leader as the association implements Rocks Build America, a three-year strategic… Keep Reading
Vulcan names Hill president as James is now executive chairman
Vulcan Materials Co. named Tom Hill president and CEO and elected him to the board of directors. Hill, the company's former executive vice president and COO, succeeds Don James, who will assume the role of executive chairman. The company also promoted… Keep Reading
W.S. Tyler forms new Innovation Department
W.S. Tyler formed a new Innovation Department in North America that enhances technology and customer service by focusing on innovation, design and engineering. The group works with its global subsidiaries in the Haver & Tyler group, which formed its first… Keep Reading
