HDD locator works at Yellowstone River

Spring runoff causes the Yellowstone River to swell so performing HDD locate via walkover or boat wasn’t feasible. Ditch Witch A creative approach to the locate The project originated with Triangle Communications in Havre, Montana, as part of a broader regional fibre upgrade. While the scope appeared straightforward on paper, field conditions quickly proved otherwise. […]

Komatsu commissions 1,000th autonomous haul truck

Komatsu has reached a historic milestone in autonomous mining, commissioning its 1,000th autonomous ultra-class haul truck equipped with the company’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System. The milestone reinforced Komatsu’s dedication to autonomous hauling, furthering the reach of its ultra-class trucks.  Komatsu’s autonomous hauling marks a major milestone  The 1,000th commissioned autonomous haul truck is a Komatsu […]

Reclaimed asphalt pavement has near-perfect recycle rate

According to new data released by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), asphalt pavement remains America’s most recycled product.  The industry’s 15th annual recycled materials survey showed that nearly 100 percent of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) was put back into use during the 2024 construction season, saving […]