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Among the new branch locations opened recently are: • Bottom Line Equipment’s new Aledo facility west of

Fort Worth, which compliments the recently opened Greenville branch on the east side of the DFW metroplex.

The company rents equipment of all sizes with a focus on specialty attachments for demolition. Story on page 8.

• A new branch for BOSS JCB in the Austin area, the third location for BOSS in Central Texas. BOSS is one of three JCB dealers that comprise the Texas Triangle group – serv-

icing the DFW, Houston and Austin/San Antonio markets.

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• Compact Construction Equipment’s Temple location, filling a void between Round Rock and Waco for the growing Bobcat dealership.

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Clockwise from top left: Compact Construction Equipment’s newest branch is Bobcat of Temple. BOSS JCB’s flagship facility is now open in Austin. Branches in Greenville and Aledo recently joined the Baytown branch (pictured) in Bottom Line Equipment’s growing Texas footprint.

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BOSS JCB Expands, Constructs Newest Facility in Austin A new facility supporting the JCB line of equipment has opened in Austin — an important step in the company’s growth strategy in the Lone Star State.

BOSS JCB, an independent dealer that opened its first branch in San Antonio in 2019, recently completed construction of the new branch along a busy stretch of Interstate 35 in far north Austin.

The facility sits on 4.3 acres along the capital city’s version of Equipment Row. The 13,000-sq.-ft. building houses a huge service area, parts warehouse and ample office space to allow for BOSS’s planned growth.

“In just four years, we’ve become one of the largest JCB dealers in the nation,” said David Record, BOSS’s general manager. “JCB has been a great manufacturer to partner with, and we could not be more excited about the market’s potential.”

ed, capture nearly a 50 percent market share globally,” he said.

Compact track loaders have also proven to be popular, with some customers preferring the unique side door entry, which JCB maintains improves safety for the operator.

“Climbing over an attachment to get in a traditional front door loader can be dangerous, so a lot of our customers see value in the improved safetyit,” Record observed. “Plus, they feel like the single boom gives better visibility and easier access.”

In Austin in particular, alternative power is in demand. JCB is addressing that need with fully electric telehandlers and a 2-ton electric excavator.

Hydrogen solutions also are being prioritized by the manufacturer.

Customer is BOSS The equipment fits like a glove with BOSS’s business philosophy, The BOSS commitment to support is on display in its modern, spacious service area. In addition which is also their name —Built On Right Equipment to maintaining equipment it has sold, the facility will service JCB equipment currently in the fleet Superior Service (BOSS), according An ownership group with years of of major rental companies throughout Central Texas. to Record. experience and connections in the “Our very first employee was a equipment industry was looking for a busimechanic,” he pointed out, adding that the ness opportunity in 2018 while JCB was company already has six field techs to serve simultaneously looking to expand their dealthe needs of their customers, with more comBOSS General Manager er network in Texas. ing soon.

David Record has had a long career in the equip“It was the right time for both parties,” “Service is our focus,” he said. “We take ment industry and was noted Record, who went on to say that JCB’s care of the equipment we sell. We keep it rundrawn to BOSS and JCB by ning and proactively help our customers ability to meet the market’s needs was what the commitment of the clinched the deal. avoid downtime.Our techs are very highly dealer’s ownership group trained, and when equipment does go down, “From telehandlers to skid steers, backhoe and the ever expanding loaders, mini excavators all the way up to full they get to the customer quickly.” line of quality equipment size excavators, we really have the products At BOSS, service extends to the sales side offered by JCB, including the market is asking for,” Record said. He of the business as well. Record is proud that the 150X tracked excavasingled out several machines that had already all their salespeople drive 1-ton trucks with tor, a 15-ton version of proven to be popular in his Central and South trailers.

JCB’s popular 20-ton machine.

Texas markets.

Salesmen typically leave the yard each “The JCB telehandler is a huge seller for morning with a piece of equipment loaded on us,” he said. “It really is the premier telehanthe trailer. dler on the market. It does a great job, “We’re all about providing soluworks hard and is adaptable to so tions,” Record said. “We do a lot of many different markets. Also, the demos and our salesmen are able to JCBTeleskid, telescopic skid steer is bring smaller machines right out to very popular in the landscape market the job site. We’ll do about anything and is really four machines in one: to help the contractor accomplish forklift, telescopic handler, compact what he needs to do.” loader and a skid steer.

When BOSS opened in 2019 it put “We’re also very excited about the a branch in San Antonio and a temponewly revitalized 3.5-ton mini excarary facility near Marble Falls. Austin vator,” he added. The machine feaproperty was purchased at the time, but tures zero tail swing for tight work getting the branch up and running areas, and 100 percent steel body conturned out to be a four-year project. struction for durability.

Meanwhile, the “temporary” branch in “On the larger side, we are selling a Marble Falls did so well the company lot of 22-ton excavators and wheel decided to keep it open permanently, loaders with up to 15,000 lb. payaccording to Record. load,” he said. “And of course, our (L-R): The sales staff at BOSS JCB is represented by Cole Mobley, Jake Jackson, Logan Colunga, see BOSS page 18 backhoe loaders, which JCB invent- Grayson Meyers, Shane Fortenberry (sales manager), Jordan Weeks, Carson Fite and Troy Helle.

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Officials Break Ground On Port of Brownsville Project The nation’s only deepwater seaport located on the U.S.-Mexico border, the Port of Brownsville, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its latest economic development project, a 118-acre shovel-ready business park.

This new industrial project leverages the port’s logistical advantages to support manufacturing companies and industry clusters with a base of operations that combines access to efficient multimodal transportation and robust storage capabilities. This development will provide a dynamic ecosystem for companies to collaborate, innovate, and flourish.

“The business park at the Port of Brownsville is a critical component in our mission to attract new industries and busi-

According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ most recent annual report ranking 150 maritime ports nationwide, the Port of Brownsville rose to 55th position in the country for the movement of waterborne cargo.

prime location for companies looking to establish a presence along the U.S.-Mexico border.”

In 2022, the Port of The Port of Brownsville broke ground on the site of Brownsville moved 15.2 milthe future 118-acre business park located inside the lion tons of cargo, a remarkable port. (L-R): Brownsville Navigation District amount expected to increase Commissioner Sergio Tito Lopez, Brownsville thanks to the growing success Navigation District Commissioner John Reed, of port tenants and customers.

Brownsville Navigation District Chairman Esteban According to the U.S. Army Guerra, Brownsville Navigation District Secretary Corps of Engineers’ most John Wood, and Port Director and CEO Eduardo A. recent annual report ranking Campirano.

150 maritime ports nationwide, the Port of Brownsville rose to nesses to the area, creating jobs, and driving 55th position in the country for the moveeconomic growth,” said Brownsville ment of waterborne cargo in 2021, recording Navigation District Chairman Esteban 8.9 million tons of commodities transported Guerra. “On behalf of our Brownsville via the port’s ship channel, representing a Navigation District Board of 30% increase from 2020’s 6.7 million tons.

The business park will complement the Commissioners, we are proud to lead this endeavor to provide modern infrastructure, port’s successful efforts to support a thriving access to transportation and logistics and a business hub, offering crucial connections

for companies to gain a competitive edge, expand their market reach, improve supply chain efficiency, and contribute to sustainable and resilient operations.

Other current capital projects at the port include expansion of patios, rehabilitation of docks and the Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project, which will deepen the Brownsville Ship Channel from its current draft of 42 to 52 ft. The increased draft will accommodate the movement of heavier cargo resulting in major cost savings for businesses and provide navigational safety improvements for commercial shipping in South Texas.

The port continues to attract international private investments, such as Mexican company Forza Steel, currently building a $60 million manufacturing facility. Additionally, NextDecade’s multi-billion-dollar proposed project, Rio Grande LNG, has garnered attention and anticipation as the largest pri-

vately funded infrastructure project in the state of Texas.

This new industrial project leverages the port’s logistical advantages to support manufacturing companies and industry clusters with a base of operations that combines access to efficient multimodal transportation and robust storage capabilities.

The business park will complement the Port of Brownsville’s successful efforts to support a thriving business hub, offering crucial connections for companies to gain a competitive edge, expand their market reach, improve supply chain efficiency, and contribute to sustainable and resilient operations.

About Port of Brownsville The Port of Brownsville is the only deepwater seaport directly on the U.S.-Mexico border and encompasses 40,000 acres — the largest land-owning public port authority in the country. The port transships more steel into Mexico than any other U.S. port. As the major multimodal transportation hub serving the Rio Grande Valley and northern Mexico, the Port of Brownsville supports investment opportunities and jobs.

Activity at the port is responsible for adding more than $2 billion to the regional economy, $3 billion to the Texas economy, and the creation of more than 51,000 jobs statewide. For more information, visit www.portofbrownsville.com  (All photos courtesy of Port of Brownsville.)

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Bottom Line Equipment Doubles Presence in DFW Area

Bottom Line Equipment is bringing its huge fleet of rental equipment and specialty attachments to the DFW area with its newest location at 6300 East Interstate 20 in Aledo. The Aledo branch will serve the western side of the metroplex, while a recently opened location in Greenville serves the east side.

Bottom Line Equipment LLC — heavy About Bottom Line Equipment equipment and specialty attachment rental Bottom Line Equipment was founded and sales resource for all types of conin 2005 in Lafayette, La., with a mission struction, demolition, pipeline, land manof building better communities by raising agement and debris removal equipment — the standards of quality and safety for all. recently opened its second DFW Over the years, Bottom Line Equipment Metroplex Service Center in Aledo, Texas. has expanded business operations Along with the existing Bottom Line throughout Louisiana and Texas, opening Equipment Service Center in Greenville, service center locations in St Rose, La., Texas, this new location at 6300 East Baton Rouge, La., Broussard, La., Interstate 20 in Aledo will support the Sulphur, La., Beaumont, Texas, DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas.

Baytown, Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas, Bottom Line Equipment’s DFW footGreenville, Texas and now in Aledo, print now spans the entire Metroplex from Texas.  end to end. The two locations provide access to top-quality equipment and specialty attachments for contractors, builders, excavation professionals, demolition companies and other trades working in the region.

Company operations in Aledo, Texas, will include Bottom Line Pro-Fit Solutions. The Pro-Fit Solutions team is comprised of highly qualified and dedicated specialists focused on delivering unique equipment and specialty attachment solutions to Bottom Line customers.

“Our new Aledo, Texas, service center gives us the ability to provide the exceptional level of service and support we’re known for to customers across in the entire DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas,” Bottom Line Equipment CEO, Owner, Founder Kurt Degueyter stated.

“It’s a very large geographical area and a Bottom Line Equipment’s DFW footprint now spans the entire Metroplex from end to end. The two locations provide access to critical component of our company’s top-quality equipment and specialty attachments for contractors, builders, excavation professionals, demolition companies, and other trades working in the region. strategic growth strategy.”

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Compact Construction Equipment Opens Temple Facility

Compact Construction Equipment Representatives Whit Perryman and Chip Thomas are joined by CCE employees and Temple Chamber of Commerce personnel to officially open the company’s 15th Bobcat branch location on June 15.

Compact Construction Equipment LLC (Bobcat CCE) officially opened its newest location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house at 520 North General Bruce Dr. in Temple, Texas.

The Temple branch is the company’s 15th location in Texas.

Officials from the Temple Chamber of Commerce participated in the ribbon cutting, along with local Bobcat CCE employees and senior management of the company, including CEO Whit Perryman and COOs Brian Harris and Jason Rush.

“This is an important addition to our growing family of Bobcat locations,” said Perryman. “In the past we’ve had to service the Temple-Killeen area either from our Round Rock [Austin] location to the south or our Elm Mott [Waco] location to the north. With the growth the Temple area has seen, it really made sense to open this branch.”

Chip Thomas, a Temple native, will serve as branch manager and has assembled a full staff of parts, service, sales support and rental personnel.

Customers and dignitaries were served lunch and went away loaded with Bobcat “swag.”

Bobcat CCE will open a branch in Marion later this year, adding to the footprint of what is already one of the largest Bobcat dealers in the region. The Marion branch will serve the northeast suburbs of San Antonio.

Additional locations may be announced in the future according to company officials.

About Bobcat CCE With 15 convenient locations in Abilene, Alamo, Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Kerrville, Lubbock, Marble Falls, Midland-Odessa, Pleasanton, San Antonio, Temple, Waco, Wichita Falls and Victoria, Compact Construction Equipment is positioned to serve Bobcat customers throughout Texas.

It offers a full line of new and used Bobcat skid steers, compact loaders, excavators, utility vehicles and more. It offers equipment for sale as well as on short or long term rental.  (All photos courtesy of Construction Equipment Guide.)

The Bobcat of Temple branch sits along I-35 at 520 N. General Bruce Dr. During the event, CCE officials announced the planned opening of the company’s 16th location in Marion, outside of San Antonio.

Whit Perryman (R), CEO of Compact Construction Equipment, is joined by Temple Branch Manager Chip Thomas at an event, which officially opened the new Bobcat of Temple branch.

Whit Perryman hosts a tour of the new facility for Chamber of Commerce officials.

Lunch was served to Bobcat of Temple employees, Temple Chamber of Commerce officials, customers and other visitors at the ribbon cutting.

Bobcat of Temple is easy to locate, directly across I-35 from Temple High School’s Wildcat Stadium, a Temple landmark.

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CMAA Awards Dallas-Fort Worth Airport With Five Stellar Construction Awards Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has received five Project Achievement awards from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) North Texas. Among these recognitions, DFW was named Owner of the Year, commending the Airport’s commitment to advancing the construction management industry, supporting professionals and fostering investment in construction programs.

DFW also also celebrated across multiple other project categories: High C Gates The reconstruction of the “High C” Gates secured the Transportation Construction Project of the Year Over $150 million award, which also recognized the collaboration among DFW, American The Northeast End Around Taxiway project was named Transportation Construction Project of the Year under $100 million.

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The gates were built utilizing the latest innovation in modular construction and engineering. The gates were constructed offsite, then transported overnight into place to allow for the inside finishes to begin. Modular construction reduced the time needed to build the gates, reducing the impact on customers. Due to the collaborative approach with DFW constructing the shell and core of the terminal and American Airlines constructing the finishes of the Modular construction reduced the time needed to build the gates, reducing the interior, the High C gates were impact on customers. completed under budget and four As part of a package funded by the U.S. Department of months ahead of schedule. Gate C33 will be renovated as part of this project and will open as C35, once renovations Transportation, this project focuses on infrastructure to enhance the customer experience and safety while traveling are complete this summer. into and out of DFW. North East End Around Taxiway Aiport Digital Tower The Northeast End Around Taxiway project was named Finally, the Airport Digital Tower project garnered recogTransportation Construction Project of the Year under $100 million. The Southwest Campus project was honored in the nition in the newly introduced Project Controls category for Innovation. Firms AECOM and DFW Controls and water/wastewater category for projects under $50 million.

The Northeast EAT project is a key part of DFW’s overall Analytics also were recognized for their efforts with these 10-year infrastructure capital plan, which includes enhancing projects.

“The DFW Airport team, working in close collaboration or rebuilding runways, roadways, bridges and other major with partners like American Airlines, consistently raises the infrastructure needs.

End-around taxiways enhance safety by allowing arriving bar for efficiency and design,” said Mohamed Charkas, aircraft to taxi around DFW's active runways rather than wait DFW’s executive vice president of infrastructure and develto cross them and eliminating runway crossings. The taxi- opment. “The High C gates project stands as a shining examways also increase operational efficiency, generate aircraft ple of our commitment to transform travel for our passengers while leveraging innovation and imagination to deliver operating cost savings, and save on passenger travel time.

“At DFW, we are focused on the future,” said Khaled world-class projects.”

The CMAA North Texas awards recognized projects Naja, EVP Infrastructure and Development. “While we continue to evolve, our commitment to our customers and our based on their innovative use of technology, sustainability community hasn’t changed. We have invested not just in our practices, construction efficiency and the quality and funcinfrastructure, but in our future, ensuring you have the best tionality of the completed structures.  (All photos courtesy of DFW Airport.) experience on your journey through DFW Airport.”

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Alpha & Omega will bring both the RA30 and RA40 to its customers in Lubbock and Midland-Odessa, Texas, who work in industries including construction and mining.

Rokbak Partners With Texas’Alpha & Omega Rokbak has further expanded its U.S. dealer network by partnering with Alpha & Omega Equipment Sales and Rental — one of Texas’ leading providers of construction equipment. This new partnership supports Rokbak’s expansion plans, reinforces its commitment to customers and strengthens its presence in this important market.

Alpha & Omega will bring both the RA30 and RA40 to its customers in Lubbock and Midland-Odessa, Texas, who work in industries including construction and mining.

“Rokbak haulers complement our current construction equipment lines,” said Jackie Johnson Sr., CEO of Alpha & Omega. “The trucks look great and there's a real quality to the build.

“In Texas, there is more than $35 billion of infrastructure projects that will be awarded in the next two quarters,” she added. “We’ve already had multiple requests for these haulers and we're confident that the RA30 and RA40 will contribute to the success of our customers' projects and allow us to enter new markets — such as the infrastructure industry.”

USA Leads Demand Approximately 60 percent of the machines that leave Rokbak’s Motherwell factory head across the Atlantic to customers in America. The United States is leading articulated hauler demand with huge infrastructure spend and significant construction activity around house and road building. The total articulated hauler market for North America is approximately 3,500 units, with 2022 closing out with an expectation-defying 4,000 units.

North American customers currently account for nearly half of the total market, which was just over 9,000 units in 2022.

“As we’ve seen in multiple territories, the Rokbak rebrand has led to accelerated demand in North America,” said Rokbak Regional Sales Manager Dan Meara. “And with that level of interest in our products, expanding our dealer network and partnering with reputable dealers like Alpha & Omega is key to getting our haulers working for even more customers.

“Like Rokbak, the Alpha & Omega team is committed to excellent customer service and support,” he added. “Rokbak customers will benefit from the complementary product lines Alpha & Omega provides, such as excavators, as well as the company's high standards and dependability.”

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State Asks for Public Input On $100B Transportation Plan “It’s important to work with our transportation partners and hear from the public to guide transportation improvements that address congestion and enhance safety.”

The draft 2024 UTP totals $100 billion, which is $15 billion more than the 2023 plan.

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There are multiple ways to comMarc Williams ment throughout the process and they can all be found on the public involveTxDOT ment section of TxDOT.gov, along with recordings and presentations from each meeting and hearing.

As the Texas population continComment forms are also available in ues to boom, TxDOT is drafting a English, Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi, record-breaking 10-year transportaMandarin, Spanish and Vietnamese. tion plan and now the public is invitThe UTP is updated annually and ed to weigh in on the projects proTxDOT works with its transportation posed in their communities.

To help guide transportation proj- The draft 2024 UTP public comment period began Friday, July 7, 2023, and ends Monday, Aug. 7, partners to identify projects to be included. Public comments and feedects over the next decade, TxDOT is 2023, at 4 p.m. (CDT). back are a very important part of seeking public input on the draft “The UTP is TxDOT’s road map to devel- The UTP also addresses public transporta- developing the plan.

2024 Unified Transportation Program The Texas Transportation Commission (UTP), the state’s 10-year transportation oping projects across the state,” said TxDOT tion, maritime, aviation, rail, freight and Executive Director Marc Williams. “It’s international trade, and bicycle and pedestri- approves the UTP annually in accordance plan. with Texas state law at its August commisThe draft 2024 UTP totals $100 billion, important to work with our transportation an connectivity.

The public is invited to learn about the sion meeting and publishes the approved which is $15 billion more than the 2023 partners and hear from the public to guide plan. The increase primarily comes from transportation improvements that address UTP and participate in a virtual public hear- UTP on TxDOT.gov. ing on July 25 at 2 p.m. The public may join For more information, contact growth in revenues from Proposition 1 congestion and enhance safety.”

Projects included in the UTP will improve the meeting and hearing by phone or online mediarelations@txdot.gov or 512/463(passed in the 2015 legislative session) gen8700.  erated by oil and gas severance fees dedicat- safety, address congestion and connectivity, via TxDOT Public Involvement. and preserve roadways for Texas drivers.

The draft 2024 UTP public comment peri(All photos courtesy of TxDOT.) ed to highway improvements.

TxDOT is seeking public input on the draft 2024 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), the state’s 10-year transportation plan.

The public is invited to learn about the UTP and participate in a virtual public hearing on July 25 at 2 p.m.

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Gavin Cole, vice president of sales of KSM, believes Phillips is a true professional that will provide strong leadership as the company finds new and creative methods to work more closely with the pipeline industry.

“Kris brings a wealth of experience to his new position related to equipment sales, product support and sales training,” said Cole. “He has worked closely with the pipeline industry in various roles throughout his career, and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps where he worked as an equipment mechanic. I am excited for KSM’s future in this area under Kris’ care.”

Excited for his new opportunity, Phillips finds motivation in the words of his late grandfather — ‘Don’t let the family down.’

“I am honored every day to be a part of the Kirby-Smith family, which has been such a huge part of both my career and life,” said Phillips. “I have no intention of letting Granddad down and won’t let any of my 1KS family down, either. I am so proud to be part of this team and look forward to the challenges ahead.”

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New Truck Parking Facility Gets $23M DOT Funding Boost The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a combined $33.5 million to build new truck parking facilities in Texas and Louisiana as project sponsors find ways around a lack of dedicated funding pools for such projects.

A truck travel plaza in Caldwell County, Texas, was awarded $23 million from DOT’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, a competitive grant program used to fund freight and passenger transportation projects.

The truck plaza in Texas will be between Austin and San Antonio, near the intersection of state highways 130 and 80.

It will include approximately 20 short-term and 100 longterm truck parking spaces, entry/exit gate control, lighting, fencing, a rest stop with restrooms and showers, and 24-hour monitored security.

“Safety will be addressed by constructing truck parking that will help reduce crashes and fatalities involving trucks parked in unauthorized locations,” according to DOT. “The project also aims to encourage truck drivers to use SH 130 rather than I-35 to diversify the traffic load and reduce crashes on the interstate. Innovation was addressed throughout the development of a mobile application to help truck drivers find and reserve available parking at a safe facility.”

Another truck parking facility in northeast Louisiana was awarded a $10.5 million RAISE grant.

The parking expansion was included in the RAISE program’s FY2023 grant awards announced recently — 162 infrastructure projects totaling $2.2 billion. The latest round of funding received an $800 million boost from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “This round of RAISE grants is helping create a new generation of good-paying jobs in rural and urban communities alike, with projects whose benefits will include improving safety, fighting climate change, advancing equity, strengthening our supply chain, and more,” stated DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

The grants for the two projects follow similar truck parking expansion grants awarded last year through another DOT program — Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) — in Florida and Tennessee totaling $37.6 million.

The four projects are evidence that state and local governments are heeding Buttigieg’s call last year to apply for truck parking expansion funding from within existing DOT programs absent a dedicated grant program for truck parking.

RAISE grants (formally known as TIGER grants) and INFRA grants were both created under the Obama administration, in 2009 and 2015, respectively.

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has been backing legislation on Capitol Hill for several years to create a grant program dedicated to truck parking. The latest bill, which would set up $755 million in funding over three years, passed through committee in the House in May and awaits a floor vote. Companion legislation in the Senate is still in committee. 

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Accomplished women, such as these engineers in the Atlanta District, were celebrated across the world on June 23, International Women in Engineering Day.

TxDOT Celebrates Lone Star State Women in Engineering The number of women in key leadership positions at TxDOT is on the rise as TxDOT celebrates International Women in Engineering Day. The agency’s rural Atlanta District is home to a number of women who are licensed professional engineers — and just last year — Rebecca Wells was selected as the first woman to lead district operations.

Accomplished women such as these engineers were celebrated across the world on June 23, International Women in Engineering Day. Their stories are all filled with hope and encouragement for others to simply do what they love.

Wells’ talent in science and math was discovered by a high school counselor who told her she would make a great engineer.

“As a teenager, I made up my mind to pursue the career that she recommended to me,” Wells said. “It made sense for me. I knew I would enjoy it and that I would make a good living, and I’ve never looked back.”

Atlanta District Director of Transportation Planning and Development Katie Martin said her love for math also led her to a career in engineering. She feels blessed to have a great job in the town where she grew up.

“I have always loved being involved in hands-on projects,” Martin said. “I love solving problems, finding answers and reaching solutions.

Engineering Assistant Juthika Golder immigrated to the U.S. from Bangladesh.

She wanted to be an engineer as a young girl but didn’t immediately pursue it. She has since received her master’s degree in civil engineering and plans to soon take the exam for her professional engineering license.

“When life gave me a second chance, I took that opportunity,” Golder said. “I went back to school, got my engineering degree, and here I am today.”

As a child, Atlanta District Director of Construction Kim Garner remembered riding from job to job with her father, who owned a construction company.

“I love to see a project come full circle,” Garner said. “We get to see it in the planning process, design and then ultimately in construction.”

Garner added that among the many reasons she enjoys working for TxDOT is that her job allows her to balance work and family. Martin and Wells agreed.

“The work life balance with TxDOT is great,” Martin said. “I have two very active children that are involved in many activities and I’m able to pursue a professional career, but also raise them and be a part of everything that they do.”

“TxDOT provides an amazing opportunity for work-life balance,” Wells added. “It has allowed me the flexibility to develop my career as an engineer while still being involved with my daughters as they were growing up.”

These women are grateful to those who paved the path before them and they are hopeful that their work will inspire other young women to join the exciting field of engineering.

“If it’s something you’re interested in, if it’s something that makes you feel good about going to work every day, and if it’s something you enjoy doing, then do it,” Martin said. “Don’t let anything stop you.”.  (Photo courtesy of TxDOT.)

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