Roadside Maintenance
DPWH-IX completes 353 infra projects in 2011
4 Feb 2012
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in support to President Benigno Aquino III's economic development program for the region, has recorded a 72.43 percent accomp...
Huntingdon Valley bus company ordered to shut down
3 Feb 2012
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a temporary restraining order against Double Happyness Travel Inc., Huntingdon Valley, after it did not...
TravelCenters of America “Bulks Up” with DEF Available at the Pump at More Than 60 Locations
3 Feb 2012
TravelCenters of America LLC has completed the installation of bulk Diesel Exhaust Fluid dispensers at 62 of its TA and Petro Stopping Center branded locations.
Md. municipalities saving money during mild winter
3 Feb 2012
SARAH LAKE The Daily Times of Salisbury SALISBURY, Md. This winter's unusually mild weather bodes well for taxpayers and local government, who stand to save a fair amount of money so long as tempe...
Saginaw County Road Commission announces road work for Feb. 3
3 Feb 2012
According to the Saginaw County Road Commission's Facebook page, crews are performing the following work today:• Ditching to improve roadside drainage on Dixie Highway between Townline Road and ...
News in brief
3 Feb 2012
ASPEN — The city of Aspen's car-share program, Car to Go, now relies solely on hybrid vehicles. The membership-based program recently replaced a Ford Ranger truck with a new Chevy Silverado hybr...
Ken Hall Joins CURE Leasing & Maintenance as Vice President of Maintenance and Call Center Operations
3 Feb 2012
CURE Leasing & Maintenance announces new Vice President of Maintenance and Call Center Operations. (PRWeb February 03, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9160201.ht...
NADAguides.com Names the 2012 BMW 650i Featured Vehicle of the Month for February
2 Feb 2012
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --News Highlights NADAguides.com , the leading online provider of new and used vehicle pricing and information, announces the 2012 BMW 650i sports coupe a...
LMNRA to conduct summer youth program
2 Feb 2012
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area will once again be conducting a youth program this summer. The summer youth work program will be conducted under the authority of the Youth Conservation Corps th...
Small multi-axis industrial robots add new twist to lean manufacturing
2 Feb 2012
Lean manufacturing is a term that has many interpretations. To some, it primarily means low cost. To others, its core is to realize the highest productivity possible while virtually eliminating waste.
Caltrans begins work on Highway 49, Interstate 80
1 Feb 2012
Locals can expect to slow for flashing lights as Caltrans starts on basic roadside maintenance along Highway 49 and Interstate 80. Rochelle Jenkins, a spokeswoman for Caltrans, said motorists ...
Roadside Multimedia Announces the Launch of FastTrak Dental Website Design
31 Jan 2012
Roadside Multimedia is thrilled to introduce FastTrak, a new dental website design option for those who may not be in the market for a fully custom website. These websites will fit the style and budge...
Council to save £250,000 on annual maintenance costs
27 Jan 2012
A COUNCIL stands to make annual savings of nearly £250,000 after a new maintenance service contract was agreed, although this will include a reduction in regular services such as summer bedding and g...
It's all about the journey
27 Jan 2012
With the wind freestyling across his face and the raindrops ice skating along his cheekbones, Gary Kingcade, atop his Victory motorcycle, is in heaven.
Court orders shutdown of Chinatown bus service
27 Jan 2012
Federal officials have obtained a court order requiring a Chinatown bus company to cease all operations after it defied a previous order to shut down.
Arkansas Best Corporation Posts Profit in Fourth Quarter 2011 and Full Year 2011
27 Jan 2012
FORT SMITH, Ark., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Arkansas Best Corporation (Nasdaq: ABFS - News) today announced fourth quarter 2011 earnings of $0.05 per share, compared to a fourth quarter 2010 loss ...
CASSIDIAN Protects Military Vehicles Against Roadside Bomb Attacks
26 Jan 2012
Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, has developed a new-generation Vehicle Protection Jammer that significantly enhances the protection of military vehicles against attacks by...
Election signs don’t go along roads
25 Jan 2012
In an election year, one thing is certain - roadside campaign signs.
TravelCenters of America Installs GPS Technology on All of Its RoadSquad™ Trucks
25 Jan 2012
TravelCenters of America LLC has completed its fleet-wide installation of GPS tracking technology on its RoadSquad™ fleet of more than 400 emergency road service ve...
Branstad says $50 million in highway savings found
24 Jan 2012
Gov. Terry Branstad released a report Tuesday saying state transportation officials have identified $50 million in savings that can be used to bolster highway funding in the state.
Canyon commissioners to decide fate of two roadside parks
23 Jan 2012
Canyon commissioners will decide Monday evening whether to annex two roadside parks located just south of the city on U.S. Highway 87. The annexation would include the portion of U.S. 87 the parks are...
CNET Roadside Assistance 41: Hyundai help and DIY
22 Jan 2012
There's an Easter Egg in Hyundai's color codes, what's the point of all of this advanced engine tech anyway, and where do we go for our DIY car maintenance needs? We get to the bottom of t...
Mild days allow roadwork head start
20 Jan 2012
It’s wintertime, and the highway maintenance was easy. Winter, though, is blustering back into western Colorado today after setting a record for warmth, putting a damper on the early run of roadway ...
One Year After CSA Enforcement, Hermann Maintains Zero Alert Status
19 Jan 2012
Mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) regulations established a new nationwide system for making roads safer for motor carri...
Study suggests tweaks in roadside spraying
18 Jan 2012
An independent report is recommending San Mateo County change how it uses herbicides to kill weeds growing on the sides of rural roads.
Afghan air force learns to fly _ and fix aircraft
18 Jan 2012
Twenty years ago, Afghan Air Force pilot Maj. Abdul Aziz was streaking across the sky in the Soviet Union's deadliest fighter-bomber.
inthinc Customers Rank Among Safest Drivers in the U.S.
17 Jan 2012
SALT LAKE CITY, UT-- - inthinc Technology Solutions Inc. , a global telematics company centered on fleet management and driver safety solutions, announced its enterprise customers average in the top f...
Rest in peace
13 Jan 2012
There was a time when American families piled into their station wagons and headed out to see the grandeur of the country. Roadside parks, rest stops, picnic areas were welcome landmarks for a spot to...
City issues warning for signs
13 Jan 2012
Campaign season is in full swing, evidenced by the volume of campaign signs staked across town. However, Public Works Director Mike Baker said those seeking office, and those out campaigning for them,...
Revamped ‘Move Over’ Law Covers Roadside Assistants
7 Jan 2012
The “Move Over” traffic safety law will be expanded on New Year’s Day to include tow truck operators and other authorized personnel involved in roadside assistance or highway maintenance. read m...