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Senate passes its own version of Highway Trust Fund patch
With the Highway Trust Fund’s upcoming money shortage on August 1, the Senate surprised many by passing its own version of the Highway Trust Fund patch instead of agreeing on the House’s short-term fix. According to an article by CNN,… Keep Reading
MSHA to publish rule to amend civil penalty regulations
In order to emphasize the importance of safe working conditions in mines, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is going to publish a proposed rule to amend existing civil penalty regulations. The rule, which will… Keep Reading
Philippi-Hagenbuch gives back
Philippi-Hagenbuch is showing its caring side with a new Pink Tailgate Initiative. With a goal of raising money for breast cancer research and prevention, the company will donate 5 percent of all proceeds from sales of its pink tailgates through… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host webinar on mitigation strategies
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is hosting a webinar aimed at developing mitigation strategies for the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) elevated enforcement. The online webinar, titled “Strategies to Mitigate MSHA Elevated Enforcement,” will provide metal/nonmetal… Keep Reading
Mack to open new dealership in Texas
Mack Trucks is set to open its new dealership in Cotulla, Texas, in late August. The center includes 22 service bays and will sell both new and used vehicles. It also will offer parts delivery and road service. “Mack is… Keep Reading
Martin Marietta Materials reports second quarter record net sales
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. reported its second quarter results, which include a 22 percent improvement in the West Group, a 5 percent overall increase of line pricing for aggregate products and a 13 percent increase in aggregate product line volume.… Keep Reading
MSHA update shows increase in mid-year fatality rates
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) released a summary of fatalities in the mining industry that indicates an increase in the mid-year fatality count. Twenty-two miners were killed in the first half of 2014, reversing… Keep Reading
NTEA to host Work Truck Show 2015, 2016
The Association for the Work Truck Industry (NTEA) has announced that it will be hosting the Work Truck Show in 2015 and 2016 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The 2015 show will begin with educational programming and the… Keep Reading
Build America to help develop financing strategies
The Build America initiative, formed after the president announced a government-wide plan to increase infrastructure investment and economic growth, is aimed at offering education, technical assistance, project delivery and innovative policies for state and local governments, public and private developers,… Keep Reading
