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How much material you place on a commercial job usually depends on what the owner can afford for the project. That means you may be limited to one lift to get a new surface right. As always, make sure you follow your best practices and line out the project before you start. Then we can […]

Whether paving or milling, your straight edge is a vital tool for double-checking grade, slope, mat height and more. You can carry your folding ruler in the pocket of your safety vest or on a loop on your tool belt, but the straight edge needs a safe place to nest out of the way yet […]

When the paving crew takes a haul truck into a congested city work zone, overhead traffic lights, signs and power lines become a hindrance to lifting the truck body to charge the hopper. You can overcome that safety hazard by using a live-bottom haul truck that moves material along a conveyor from the front of […]

To get the head of material right, the paver operator will set the paver speed and auger rotation so that mix reaches the center of the augers as it feeds under the tractor. You won’t want the material to run low, starving the augers, or run too high, filling the auger box while you’re trying […]

Strategically placing signs makes for easier material moves, less chance for mistakes Even new truck drivers who have been subcontracted to work your milling or paving job for one shift can operate in a safe manner if you give the drivers signals and signs they already understand. From something as complex as a stoplight that […]

We can’t spritz release agent on everything. While the push rollers can get a wipe-down with a rag full of release agent before paving begins, other parts of the paver could transfer the agent’s breakdown properties to your mix if you over-apply or get carried away with the spray wand. Instead, perform routine maintenance to […]