Dealing With Diesel
Whatever the season—summer or winter—most fleet owners’ business and productivity goals make it necessary for them to keep their vehicles working throughout the year....
Crack Sealing Correctly
In the 1990s, the Federal Highway Administration conducted an ambitious test spanning several years at five locations across the US and Canada. The goal...
S.T. Wooten Transformation: Part 2 of 3
For one of the largest heavy construction firm in North Carolina, getting a handle on inventory control and standardizing maintenance procedures are the keys...
Idle Reduction
Saving fuel is not the only benefit
By Justin Smith
Ever wondered why the reduction of idle time is always a hot topic? Have you ever...
Right Part, Right Time: Part 2 of 3
Improving storeroom efficiency netted bottom line results
By Corey Crable
In part one of this article, Superior Paving Corp. made the decision to improve its asset...
Proper Technique
Self-shielded flux-cored arc welding (FCAW-S) offers numerous benefits, including good weldability, high deposition rates, and excellent chemical and mechanical properties. These make the process...
Keep Track
By Herb Brownett
Every golfer I know keeps score each round and can tell you several numbers about their game. These include best score ever,...
Aftermarket Options Set Stage for Customer Retention
Modern contractors require modern solutions when it comes to equipment acquisition. The solutions they seek today extend far beyond the initial purchase and require...
What to stock? What to order?
When it comes to inventory, one of the questions often heard is, “What parts should we keep on-hand versus direct buy?” There are no...
Maintenance Operations
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has established several programs and policies to mitigate the safety and mobility impacts of work zones. One such policy...









