The Associated Press - Fri December 15, 2017
In Need of Workers, Maine Hires Contractors to Plow Roads
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Worker shortages in Maine have forced the state Department of Transportation to hire private contractors to plow roads. The Portland Press Herald reported the state Department of Transportation has awarded a contract to the Ohio-based company First Vehicle Services....
SnowWolf - Wed November 15, 2017
SnowWolf Unveils QuattroPlowHD Heavy-Duty Attachment
SnowWolf has introduced the QuattroPlowHD, a highly versatile snow plow for heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, tractors and backhoes. The QuattroPlowHD is a larger version of the QuattroPlow, which SnowWolf introduced in 2016 for skid steers, compact wheel loaders and smaller tractors....
Mon November 13, 2017
VDOT: Rigged and Ready for Winter With $84M Budget
The Virginia Department of Transportation's resources are in place for when winter arrives in northern Virginia. Almost $84.9 million is set aside for snow removal in northern Virginia this winter, and the agency's state and contracted fleet is ready with more than 4,500 pieces of equipment....
Mon November 13, 2017
N.Y. Adds Equipment to Snow Fleet, Prepares for Winter
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced a statewide effort by the New York State Thruway Authority and New York State Department of Transportation to prepare for the upcoming winter season, which includes the addition of more than 100 snow fighting vehicles to help clear roadways and highways....
Wed November 08, 2017
CDOT Introduces New Snowplow Equipment
Two "tow plows" will be used on U.S. Highways (U.S.) 160, 550, 285 and 50, near Durango, Monte Vista, Alamosa, Blanca, Fort Garland, La Veta Pass, Poncha Springs and Salida during winter months. "We will be able to do more with less," said Ronnie Medina, CDOT Alamosa maintenance supervisor....
Buyers Products - Wed November 01, 2017
Buyers Introduces New SaltDogg PRO Series Spreaders
Buyers Products' SaltDogg PRO Series electric spreaders are engineered to reliably and accurately spread bulk salt or a salt/sand mix, according to the manufacturer. The PRO Series comes with either a full-length auger, or 12-in....
Fri October 20, 2017
State Governor Announces New Winter Travel Tool, Administration Outlines Winter Prep
With the winter season approaching, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced Oct. 19 that a new online tool is available to inform the public of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) operations this winter....
Ryan Frey - Mon October 16, 2017
Choosing Efficient, Profitable Snow Removal Blades
Light and fluffy, heavy and wet, or dense and hard; regardless of the snow adjectives facing a contractor they certainly play a role in choosing the most effective and efficient snow removal equipment....
Wed October 04, 2017
General Financial Forms Alliance With SnowWolf
General Financial formed a strategic alliance with SnowWolf to provide a competitive edge for their product lines, including the newly introduced QuattroPlow snow removal attachment. Taylor Moseley, director of national accounts, general financial, said, “Our goals align in that both companies want to streamline processes to increase customer experience, and offering more options and convenience to the snow industry.”The equipment attachments market is very competitive, posing unique considerations....
SnowWolf - Mon October 02, 2017
SnowWolf Introduces Newly Redesigned ProPlowFX
SnowWolf has introduced its newly redesigned ProPlowFX, an all-purpose plow that works equally well for snow removal and light dirt moving or landscaping, according to the manufacturer. The versatility of the Burnsville, Minn.-based company's new attachment is made possible by a semi-floating torsion system that provides infinitely variable down pressure and shock absorption, a trip-lock-out feature and a shorter blade-to-machine distance for greater maneuverability....
