Paving Toolbox Tips

Not all members of the paving crew are at the same experience level. During this week’s toolbox talk, introduce the new guys (or everyone) to the starter plate and why […]

Not all members of the paving crew are at the same experience level. During this week’s toolbox talk, introduce the new guys (or everyone) to the measuring wheel and the […]

When you get a new screed plate from an OEM, it should be about half an inch to 5/8 inch thick. When it wears down to less than a quarter […]

We’ve discussed the advantages of using the popular “Pave by the Numbers” method of starting the paving shift in the pages of AsphaltPro magazine and in these toolbox tips. It’s a step-by-step method […]

You can call this what you like, but scuff marks, drag marks, bald spots or areas of segregation behind the screed require investigation. Obviously, you want to get the correct angle […]

For our paving tips this month, let’s look at the back of the paver for a minute. One of the back-to-basic tips for your crew is to balance the screed when […]