Toolbox Tips
Jul 22, 2024
Teach New Workers How to Use the Depth Crank
On the back of the paver, at the left and right of the main screed, the screed operator will encounter a depth crank. This vertical pole with a handle on […]
Jul 15, 2024
What to do if it Rains on Your Tack Coat
It’s rainy season here in Florida. And it’s not uncommon for the afternoon rainstorm to show up early, surprising the crew whose weather app insisted the rain wouldn’t start for […]
Jul 08, 2024
Make Sure Your Roller Operator Has a Good Drum
This month, the toolbox tips from AsphaltPro magazine focus on best paving practices. We’re looking behind the paver again this week at the machine most responsible for compaction, density and pay. To […]
Jul 02, 2024
Make Sure Your Roller Operator Has These Items on Hand
This month, the toolbox tips from AsphaltPro magazine focus on best paving practices. This week, we look behind the paver at the machine most responsible for compaction, density and pay. Let’s look […]
Jun 26, 2024
Become the Plant Everyone Goes to in the Morning
The secret’s in the silo. Are you using your storage silo as part of your business plan? If you have the heat in place to make mix before shutting down […]
Jun 19, 2024
Sample and Test Incoming Liquid Materials
Last week, we mentioned tracking the incoming recycled material to ensure millings from different projects went to the proper stockpiles. Are you using the same care and caution with incoming […]