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November 30 2022
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Vol. XXXIV • No. 24
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Caterpillar Industry Sales Representative Promotes Diversity...8
SEACOR Island Lines Uses Konecranes to Handle Cargo...14
In Chattanooga, Tenn., construction crews continue their work on the $32 million I-24 interchange project at Broad and Market streets. The goal is to enhance the safety and operation of the interstate, while improving access to U.S. 27, Broad and Market streets and other points on the south side of the city. By Cindy Riley
CEG CORRESPONDENT
Ruston Paving Restores N.C.’s ‘Longest-Running’ NASCAR Track...39
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-55 Trailers Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57-68 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87-93 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
“The area around I-24 near Exit 178 is often seen as the gateway to Chattanooga from the west,” said Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) spokesperson Rae-Anne Bradley. “The loops and ramps that serve as exits and entrances of I-24 East and U.S. 27 to areas south of the city are outdated. This project will eliminate the loop ramps between Market Street see TDOT page 82
Keeping Iron Expenses in Check Fluid Analytics, Proper Lubrication Can Lengthen Life of Construction Equipment Fleet-Wide By Lucy Perry CEG CORRESPONDENT
Keeping machinery expenses in check is always a challenge for contractors. And as fuel costs continue to rise this year, the challenge seems even greater. Many heavy equipment fleet owners are doubling down on efforts to lengthen the life of their off-road machines, making a concerted effort to operate rigs in their care at top performance levels by utilizing fluid analytics. see MAINTENANCE page 36
Fluid analysis helps in early problem detection to prevent major failures and helps in scheduling machine downtime for a better machine history.