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November 25 2023 Vol. XXIX • No. 24
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Iowa DOT, WisDOT Replace Iconic Bridge Iowa DOT photo
Star Equipment’s Brett Bowman Retires After Half Century...12
Liebherr USA Holds Earthmoving, Material Handling Seminar...18
Close to a century ago, foundation work began on an iconic Midwestern bridge that’s served motorists through the decades. Now the structure that’s carried drivers
By Cindy Riley
CEG CORRESPONDENT
MUSKOX Snowblowers Designs Tools for Snow Removal Professionals...97
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-53 Trailers Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79-92 Snow & Ice Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97-99 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103-115 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
across the Mississippi River from Lansing, Iowa, to rural Crawford County, Wisconsin, is facing the wrecking ball. “The bridge has stood since 1931, and is nearing the end of its life cycle,” said Pete Hjelmstad,
Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) District 2 field services coordinator. “A study was done in 2019 to see if it was possible to rehab the bridge. It showed replacing the bridge see BRIDGE page 110
Diesel Strategies for Bottom Lines The Simplest Changes Can Mean the Most Efficient Solutions By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
Contractors know diesel fuel costs can kill the bottom line. Fleet operational budgets take a hit when business owners are hit with changes in supply and demand, seasonal fuel usage, transportation costs and unexpected operational costs. Simple changes in vehicle maintenance, safe driving practices and fuel fraud prevention can save significant amounts on your fleet fueling costs. “In 2022, the cost of operating a commercial vehicle surpassed $2 per mile for the first time,” said Hemant Excessive speeding burns the most fuel. Simply Banavar, head of financial products of Motive. see DIESEL page 112
paying attention to the road and the speedometer can alleviate that issue.