Street Repair
When a pothole appears on the streets of Edmond, Oklahoma, residents expect it to be filled within 24 hours. That doesn’t leave a lot...
Tire Inflation: Tips to Keep Tire Pressure at Optimum Levels
One thing is consistent when it comes to tire maintenance. Tire inflation has been, and always will be, a top concern for fleets.
“It’s been...
Earthmover TLC: Scraper Maintenance
Servicing and maintaining your earthmoving scraper is a necessary, yet unappealing activity. Earthmoving contractors want to be out in the cut moving dirt, instead of doing...
Field Fabrication
Mobile welding typically involves a wide variety of work—from heavy machinery repair one day to fabricating ornamental fences the next.
Having the right equipment and...
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...
Harnessing the Power of CMMS, Part II
This is the second of a three-part series on Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Basically, CMMS helps to:
Improve the reliability and availability of equipment
Increase the...
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...
Tips for Making a Welding Gun Last on the Jobsite
When it comes to MIG or flux-cored (FCAW) welding on the jobsite, selecting the right gun for the application and following some basic maintenance...
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Is the New Flat Tire
Since DEF has been introduced to the construction industry, it has been plagued as an unwanted burden that we all hoped would never happen....
Adding Value: You Can’t Manage What You Can’t See
Have you ever asked yourself, “I wish my organization would just see the value our maintenance operations bring?” It may seem like the maintenance...