Wed October 19, 2016
Four Students Take Top Honors in 6th Annual National Video Contest on America's Transportation Infrastructure
High school students from Washington state and Massachusetts, an undergraduate at New York University and a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon were all named winners of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) 6th annual “Student Transportation Video Contest.” The selections were announced during the Oct....
Mon November 28, 2016
Giant Earthmovers by the Book
A very cool book I rediscovered on my shelf is Giant Earthmovers: An illustrated history by Keith Haddock. The book is a good one to pull out any time you are frustrated with a modern day technologically-advanced piece of heavy equipment's inability to achieve exacting grade, brew a perfect cup of espresso, and walk your pooch all at the same time....
Thu October 13, 2016
TSTC Graduates Helping to Fill Mechanical Technician Needs in Texas
An Oklahoma City-based company has found a hiring pipeline for diesel equipment technology majors at Texas State Technical College in Waco. Kirby-Smith Machinery Inc. has hired 10 graduates so far this year....
Wed October 12, 2016
ADOT Internships Prepare Transportation Professionals
Arizona's network of highways requires transportation professionals specializing in areas as wide-ranging as planning routes, repairing bridges and creating beautiful landscaping along roadways. To help ready the next generation of professionals to plan, operate and maintain a safe and efficient transportation system, the Arizona Department of Transportation employs nearly 40 interns whose work touches projects in every corner of the state....
Wed October 12, 2016
Industry Launches New Safety Program
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has launched a groundbreaking professional certification program developed by safety leaders from some of the nation's top transportation infrastructure firms, the insurance industry, organized labor and government....
Thu October 06, 2016
Field Testing the New API CK-4 and FA-Oils
In a recent blog post, Chevron discussed the importance of varied field testing, across a wide variety of equipment types and operating conditions, to ensure that the new API CK-4 and FA-4 oils will perform as needed in any real-world environment....
Mon October 03, 2016
Extreme Sandbox's Newest Adventure Offers People the Chance to Work the Land
Have you ever wanted to know what it's like to use farm equipment or harvest crops? Extreme Sandbox's newest adventure, Extreme Harvest Experience, will get people away from their day job and onto the farm....
Mon October 03, 2016
ODOT Bridges Gap Between Students, Construction Industry
High school students recently learned more about future career opportunities in the construction industry by getting hands-on experience with industry experts. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation Civil Rights Division, in partnership with several industry leaders, hosted a Construction Career Day for students in the Oklahoma City metro area in an effort to bridge the gap between students and the construction industry....
Sam Wade - Mon October 24, 2016
Seven Maintenance Tips to Extend Equipment Life and ROI
Every manufacturing industry comprises of heavy machinery and equipment. Machine breakdowns can severely harm your company. This is why it is extremely important that manufacturing business owners should focus on their equipment maintenance to prolong its life and ensure that your system runs smoothly....
Fri September 23, 2016
CAMTEC Signs Agreement to Serve as Host Site for Courses
CAMTEC, the training and education center of the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), Bloomfield Hills, announced that it has signed a formal agreement with the Mid-America OSHA Education Center (MAOEC) to serve as a host site offering OSHA-authorized courses....
