Tue January 16, 2018
Ritchie Bros. Acquires Collector Car Auctioneer Leake Auction Company
Ritchie Bros. has announced the acquisition of Leake Auction Company, an Oklahoma-based collector car auctioneer, established in 1972. "Ritchie Bros. continues to expand and bring its professional auctions to other sectors and asset categories," said Greg Owens, group president (New Sectors & Ventures), Ritchie Bros....
Emily Buenzle - Tue January 09, 2018
Oklahoma DOT to Close I-235 to Move New Railroad Bridge Spans
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said it will close I-235 for three days starting on Jan. 20 so crews can move railroad bridge spans into position. During the closure, workers will move two 44-ft....
Wed January 03, 2018
Oklahoma's Dam Road at Lake Hefner Closes for Construction
Lake Hefner Drive along the north side of Lake Hefner will close to motor vehicle traffic beginning Jan. 2 while the Utilities Department improves the water intake tower at the dam. The road is scheduled to re-open March 15....
Wed January 03, 2018
Oklahoma Freight Plan Receives Federal Approval
Freight movement is vitally important to Oklahoma's and the nation's economy. More than 800 million tons of freight with an estimated value of $1.3 billion are transported in Oklahoma annually by truck, rail and waterway....
Wed December 20, 2017
Oklahoma Officials Update Progress on Capitol Project
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma has spent more than $63 million on a restoration project of its Capitol building that's expected to be completed in five years. The project includes the restoration of the Oklahoma Capitol's interior and exterior features, along with infrastructure, The Oklahoman reported....
Wed December 20, 2017
OTC Awards Nearly $155M in Contracts at December Meeting
Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission's Dec. 4 meeting include approval of contracts for Oklahoma Department of Transportation projects completing the final sections of the Oklahoma City Boulevard and SH-74 in Oklahoma City and an update on the recent special legislative session and recognition of an award-winning ODOT bridge project in Stephens County....
Wed December 13, 2017
ACPA Names Recipients of Annual 'Excellence in Concrete Pavements' Awards
The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has named recipients of its 28th Annual "Excellence in Concrete Pavements" awards, which recognize quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and Canada....
Tue November 21, 2017
Kruse Energy Conducts Largest Auction of 2017
Kruse Energy Auctioneers, a Ritchie Bros. solution, conducted its largest auction of the year the week of Nov. 13, selling more than 1,500 equipment items and trucks for $25+ million in Odessa, Texas. The two-day auction (Nov....
Tue November 21, 2017
OTC OKs Roads, Bridges Plan, Awards $30M in Contracts
Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission's Nov. 6 meeting include adoption of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's updated County Improvements for Roads and Bridges plan, an update on temporary impacts to I-40 Crosstown traffic in Oklahoma City and approval of a financing mechanism to partially fund construction of the Gilcrease Expressway in Tulsa in partnership with other state and local entities....
Mon October 30, 2017
Bandit Announces New Authorized Dealer for Texas, Oklahoma
Bandit Industries recently announced Custom Truck and Equipment a Utility One Source company as an authorized Bandit dealer serving Texas and Oklahoma. Utility One Source will carry a full line of Bandit hand-fed chippers and stump grinders, as well as provide sales, service and support....
