Street Smarts

Bill Stanley shares how reclaimed asphalt pavement has changed asphalt mixes, why RAP remains essential to the industry and what paving contractors can do to achieve long-lasting results.

Asphalt compaction testing can produce conflicting results when gauge performance, technician experience, mix design variables and field conditions affect density readings.

Haul truck drivers play a critical role in paving operations, where route discipline, awareness and teamwork directly affect safety and production.

Asphalt paving on steep hills requires adjusted techniques for hauling, paving, and compaction to ensure safety, quality, and long-term performance.

Asphalt paving technology only matters if it delivers in the field, and this Street Smarts feature explains which tools truly improved grade, quality, safety and profitability on real job sites.

Learn how to identify high-potential new hires early so your training investment goes to the right crew members who will grow and stay.

A small Connecticut paving crew shares how collaboration with dealers and manufacturers turns everyday jobsite ideas into real factory‑level equipment upgrades that help crews work better, safer, and more productively.

American Pavement shows that smarter paving machines still need smarter crews, with training focused on fundamentals, adaptability, and lifelong learning.