ARIZONA

Tue February 27, 2018

Nikola to Spend $1B on New Arizona Manufacturing Facility

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Nikola Motor Company announced the company has selected Buckeye, Ariz., for its Nikola Motor Company hydrogen-electric semi-truck manufacturing headquarters facility. The new 500-acre, 1 million sq....

Tue January 30, 2018

Ex-Inmates May Help State Weather Labor Shortage

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (AP) An Arizona county on the U.S.-Mexico border is hoping former inmates can help with a labor shortage amid a federal immigration crackdown. The Arizona Republican reported Cochise County developer Rick Coffman said developers have complained that the labor shortage is slowing down production and hurting home sales....

Tue January 30, 2018

ADOT's Commercial Truck Course Increases Safety

Drivers in Mexico who have completed innovative safety instruction offered by the Arizona Department of Transportation are proving far less likely to be flagged for safety violations when their vehicles arrive at international ports of entry....

Tue January 30, 2018

Employee Innovation Helps ADOT Reopen Freeways Faster

After asphalt lanes get a rejuvenating seal designed to reduce cracking and extend the life of pavement, an innovation by Arizona Department of Transportation employees allows crews to reopen freeways faster....

Tue January 30, 2018

Museum Displays Old Plank Road Between Yuma, San Diego

Arizonans think nothing of a quick weekend drive from Phoenix to San Diego's beaches in about six hours. But a century ago, that trip could take the better part of two days across primitive roads and nearly impassable sand dunes....

Chuck Harvey - Tue January 30, 2018

Phase 2 Construction Moves Forward on Tucson's Grant Road

Calling Grant Road just another road in Tucson, Ariz., would be a gross understatement. Crews are widening the much-used thoroughfare — referred to as an urban arterial road — from four to six lanes....

Tue January 30, 2018

RDO Equipment Co. Becomes New Wirtgen Dealer for State of Arizona

RDO Equipment Co. announces the company has become a Wirtgen dealer in the state of Arizona. Effective immediately, Arizona joins RDO Equipment Co.'s existing Wirtgen territory that includes North Dakota and South Dakota....

Emily Buenzle - Tue January 09, 2018

Construction Workers Find Collection of Buried Explosives on Site

Construction crews uncovered a large amount of stolen military explosives while clearing land on a residential property for a horse corral in Pine, Ariz., in October. Now, the government is asking for help from the public to find out who buried the stash, the Daily Miner reported....

Thu January 04, 2018

Arizona Aggregate Hauler Benefits from Kenworth T880s, PACCAR MX-11 Engines for Weight Savings

Insearch Corp. had an interesting start. The company that began life in the vending machine industry, later changed direction and has achieved success in the world of moving construction material. Founded by Jim and Penny Beito in 1992, Insearch, based in Tempe, Ariz., was launched as a business directly tied to the vending machine industry....

Mon January 01, 2018

AU Equipment Hosts Demonstration of OilQuick USA System

AU Equipment LLC, a regional dealer of Sandvik Mining crushing and screening equipment, Portafill crushers and screens, MB Crusher crushers and OilQuick couplers, held an open house demonstration day at Rio Salado Landfill Dec....