Asphalt Contractor

Maintain your MTV for Optimal Performance

Preventative maintenance on a material transfer vehicle can help prevent costly breakdowns

To help contractors put asphalt down faster, the use of Material Transfer Vehicles (MTVs) has been increasing as a way to use less trucks while reducing material and thermal segregation

Can You Sweep the ‘Pavement of Tomorrow?’

World Sweeping Association

sweeping permeable pavement

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[VIDEO] Hitachi Oil Sensor is a First for the Construction Industry

New oil sensors extracts data from two unique sensors that monitor the quality of an excavator’s engine and hydraulic oil, 24/7

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Is It Time for an Asphalt Plant Consultation?

Sometimes these visits can save you big money in the long run

I can fix most things and get it running, but this TM 40 Stansteel on Wake Island was a bit too far gone.... I was out there for International Bridge. The owner, Bill Toelkes was a bit of a comedian, I learned. On the way out to this plant he told me we needed to be running in two weeks. I assured him I would do my best. Imagine my surprise when we drove up to this thing.....

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[VIDEO] How to Stop 175,000 Pounds of Steel and Rock

Nate and Double Clutch tear down and repair a brake assembly on a B30E Bell articulated dump truck in this episode of DECONSTRUCTION at Newman Tractor

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Certified Dealers Slash Work Truck Downtime

The telematics information and manufacturer product support certified truck dealers offer can help drive construction vehicle uptime

Freightliner’s target with Elite Support is to average 72 hours per truck to get in the door, get diagnosed and get repaired.

ACPA Names Recipients of 2018 “Excellence in Concrete Pavements” Awards

American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA)

The American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) has named recipients of its 29th Annual “Excellence in Concrete Pavements” awards, which recognize quality concrete pavements constructed in the United States and Canada.

Six Ways to Minimize Waste on Your Construction Site

Reducing waste on your projects is a sustainable building practice that can help contractors save both money and time

No Waste

EPA Announces $1.5 Million in Funding for Four-State Region to Reduce Diesel Engine Emissions

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Funding is aimed at reducing emissions from the region’s existing fleet of older diesel engines

[VIDEO] Caterpillar 440 and 450 Backhoe-loader Walkaround

The latest-generation Cat backhoe-loaders include a Cat C4.4 ACERT engine, six-speed transmission, redesigned loader arms, increased dig and lift capacities, 100% differential lock and more.

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[VIDEO] Caterpillar 440 and 450 Backhoe-loaders Deliver Ease of Operation

Caterpillar product experts share the biggest changes in the cabs of the new 440 and redesigned 450 backhoe-loaders

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[VIDEO] Intel Commercial Drones Speed Up US Bridge Inspections

Intel collaborated with two Departments of Transportation to improve bridge inspections, supplementing manual inspections of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge connecting Ohio and Kentucky and the Stone Arch Bridge in Minnesota.

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