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December 21 2024 Vol. XXX • No. 26
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Kentucky Blasting Conference Highlights Blasting Industry...22
Vern Benson, Iowa DOT photo
IAAP Holds Its Annual Industry Convention in Springfield, Ill. ...28
The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is overseeing a $163.6 million project that will widen I-35 from By Cindy Riley
Bunch Brothers Holds Its Annual Fall Sale in Louisville, Ky. ...100
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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Mini & Compact Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-63 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67-83 Snow & Ice Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89-93 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99-105 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
four to six lanes for 9 mi. between Ankeny and Huxley. Construction includes building five new bridges, including two interchanges. “Once construction is complete, this corridor
will be a much safer route, with the increased capacity, full width paved shoulders and the wider median between the lanes,” explained see IOWA page 66
Easing On Down the Highway Trailer Telematics Produce Key Performance Indicators By Lucy Perry
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With telematics and performance indicators, trailers are now an asset that can do far more than just move cargo.
Data-driven decisions are key to the success of any contractor’s business. When it comes to heavy transport, the metrics you value indicate more than just a successful delivery. Analyzing the right data can help you fine-tune your operations for efficient transport management. Deciding which key performance indicators (KPI) to focus on can be tricky, but it comes down to how you want to run your transport business. “The global trucking industry runs on fuel, but it relies on data,” said asset tracking system provider Orbcomm. see TELEMATICS page 88