Maintaining the Line of Defense
In highway work zones and along high-speed corridors, impact attenuators and crash cushions often serve as the last line of defense between a vehicle...
A Pygmy’s Journey: Part 2 of 2
In part one of this article, we shared a primer on cost containment and looked at reducing the cost of maintenance without losing the...
Equipment Repair Evolution Revolution: Part 1
While the skilled technician gap continues to widen, the downtime and repair cost rates for equipment operators continues to climb. This is a constant...
The Impact of the MixCoat System
In the roofing industry, application methods are limited for applying rapid cure materials. To start, rapid curing sealing membranes are delivered in 200-liter drums....
Tire Selection and Proper Maintenance Lead to Long Tire Life
Long tire life starts with selecting the correct tires for your vehicle and maintaining them throughout their life. The type of tires contractors need...
“The Viking” Uses Blue to Mine for Gold: Part 2 of...
They call Tony Beets “the Viking,” and as his nickname suggests, the veteran gold miner is a tough, determined character for whom failure is...
Chevron Rykon Heavy-Duty Grease
On February 1, 2024, Chevron announced the introduction of Rykon, a new calcium sulfonate complex-based grease. Designed for heavy-duty and extreme pressure applications, Rykon...
The Right Truck for Maintenance
Trucks customized to a contractor’s specific application can help crews and equipment work at full capacity while avoiding missed deadlines, voided warranties, and unnecessary...
7 Strategies to Help You Reduce Maintenance Management Costs
The cost of equipment and facility management can run pretty high in businesses of every size, and managers or supervisors are always looking for...
What to Consider When Adding Mobile Lube Equipment to Your Fleet
If your equipment isn’t working, you’re not making money, so it can be a real challenge to shut a machine off for routine service...









