America’s interstate and highway system has often been described as the lifeblood of our nation’s commerce. Upwards of 75 percent of America’s freight by weight is transported by trucks. The trucking industry earned almost $876 billion in revenue in 2021, and, as of 2020, there were about 900,000 employed truck drivers in the U.S. But […]
One of the fundamental aspects of transportation infrastructure maintenance is the regular, or routine, inspection of highway bridges. And an essential element are the various bridge inspection programs that are in place or being initiated by transportation departments across the country. In addition, bridge inspections are conducted on new construction as well as for various […]
As we’ve noted in previous articles, construction work can be one of the most dangerous industries in terms of injuries and work-related fatalities. And road construction can be the most hazardous. While it can seem like a bleak topic to consider during the holiday season, as any highway construction worker knows, the work doesn’t stop […]
One of the great things about aerial access equipment, such as bucket trucks and bucket vans, is their wide-ranging utility. While they are commonly used for tasks such as work on power lines, overhead signage, and streetlights, for example, they can be used for much, much more. During certain times of the year, businesses, small […]
When you think of railroad bridge inspections, you might envision inspectors in hard using big trucks and other railroad bridge inspection equipment to test the structure’s integrity. While that accurately represents what these inspections entail, there is a lot more work that goes into it than that. Inspectors must be knowledgeable about different types of […]
Bridge deck inspections are a significant component for many DOTs or the firms they employ for that purpose. And there are over 610,000 highway bridges in the United States, and most of these bridges’ construction, repair, rehabilitation, and inspections are funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Responsibility for the regular inspection of these highway […]
