Published Nationally
Western Edition
$3.00
® December 29 2024 Vol. XXVI • No. 26
“The Nation’s Best Read Construction Newspaper… Founded 1957.” 470 Maryland Drive • Ft. Washington, PA 19034 • 215-885-2900 • Toll Free 800-523-2200 • www.constructionequipmentguide.com
Inside
Capital Express Central Project Ramps Up
$37M Wildlife Crossing Planned in Wyoming...8
Cat Launches Global Operator Challenge...12
A rendering of the Lady Bird Lake East Pedestrian Bridge.
By Irwin Rapoport
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently began work on the $4.5 billion Interstate 35 Capital Express Central Project in Austin, the third seg-
CEG CORRESPONDENT
Metallica Inspires Case Track Loader...48
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Paving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-43 Mini & Compact Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49-67 Auction Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70-73 Business Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Advertisers Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
ment of the transformational project to renovate and upgrade that metropolitan area. The central section, approximately 8 mi., covers the area between U.S. 290 East and State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard. The project
is being funded by TxDOT and the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. Crews started work earlier in October, with project completion expected in 2033. see EXPRESS page 30
Easing On Down the Highway Trailer Telematics Produce Key Performance Indicators By Lucy Perry
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. CEG CORRESPONDENT
see TELEMATICS page 28
Adobe Stock photo
With telematics and performance indicators, trailers are now an asset that can do far more than just move cargo.