Joint Effort

Exit 17 at Clark Avenue is the first exit on California State Highway 135. The interchange serves the community of Orcutt, California—an unincorporated town...

Engine Maintenance

By Brian Hatch and Susan Doyle Where would we be without reminders? For machinery, it’s those pesky lights, that show up on the dashboard, and...

S.T. Wooten Transformation: Part 1 of 3

For one of the largest heavy construction firms 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...

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...

Optimizing Your Truck Tire ROI

Contractors who are looking for a sure-fire way to optimize the return on their commercial truck tire investment should start with inflation. Quite simply, maintaining...
value

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...

Road Repair

The Clark Avenue interchange is a highly traveled, four-lane road serving as a primary access point to California State Route 135 in Santa Barbara...

Right Part, Right Time: Part 1 of 3

Improving storeroom efficiency netted bottom line results By Corey Crable Superior Paving Corp. has stood as an industry leader for years—since its founding in 1976, to...

Geotechnical Innovation

By Michael Close, M.S., P.E. Frequently, an owner agency releases a letting for a bridge replacement or rehabilitation utilizing tried-and-true solutions without knowing that more...