That’s a Good Idea

The last thing you want to find at your job site is a messy work truck with tools scattered among cords and tanks and whathaveyou. Instead, create a safer scenario […]

We’ve talked before about the importance of lining out the job—whether that’s with string or paint—so you pull all the passes correctly. You want to know which lane to pave […]

At the end of the paving shift, when you lift up the screed and pull away, think about what you leave for tomorrow’s take-off. Let’s prepare for a successful start […]

Put the mechanic on the job of upgrading work zone safety with light, tape The team at The Earl Companies, Jackson, New Jersey, takes safety seriously. Its entire fleet of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]