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Expert Tips for Using Road Graders

According to The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Statistics, 30% of all roads in the United States are unpaved as of 2024. That equates to 1.2 million miles of gravel and dirt roads! If you need to know how to grade a road with a grader, the process comes down to controlling speed, moldboard […]

5 Best Practices for Dealing With Road Obstacles

Staying safe when dealing with road maintenance is tough! Whether you are cleaning up potholes form a nasty winter or grading rural roads, hidden obstacles are everywhere! Here are five things to look for tips on how to stay safe when maintaining the roads in your area.

Snow Plow Blade Consultation: 8 Questions That Find the Right Blade.

Every fleet plows a different way. Your roads, your speeds, your salt and your trucks all shape how a cutting edge wears. When the blade doesn’t match the job, you pay in blade changes mid-storm, trucks off the road and spring road repairs. The fix starts with questions, not a catalog. This guide covers the […]

How to Use Less Salt on Roads and Parking Lots

Salt keeps roads and parking lots safe. But you pay for every ton again later: in spring road repairs, in corroded bridges and trucks, and in the water around your routes. You can’t stop using chemicals altogether, but you can use less of them without giving up safety. This guide shows how, whether you run […]

The Snow Plow Bid Process: Getting the Right People at the Table

You’ve found snow plow blades that will outlast what your fleet runs today. The harder part is getting the purchase approved. In a public agency, a blade change can pass through several hands before anyone signs a purchase order, and each desk asks a different question. The way through is to bring those people in […]

3 Problems Contractors Face When Using Low-Bid Blades

While it can be tempting to grab a cheap plow blade, especially if you are mechanically inclined, doing so can cause big problems for your plow business and cost you way more over time. Also known as “low-bid blades,” cheap plow blades give you exactly what you pay for. However, in an industry that can […]

How Plowing Damages Roads, and 3 Ways to Prevent It

Winter is hard on pavement all by itself. The way you plow can make it worse, on a state highway or in a shopping center parking lot. Three things you control decide how much damage the plow adds: speed, blade footprint and salt. This guide explains how ice breaks up pavement and walks through all […]

Glossary of Road Maintenance Terms

Are you new to the industry or just confused by some of the road maintenance terminology? Here is a brief glossary of some of the more widely used terms in the road maintenance industry.

Doubling Up on Blades to Extend Their Life? Yikes!

Wear life is a huge priority during the winter months for plow blades. Having longer wear life means less blade changes in sub zero weather in the middle of a job, lower overall replacement costs, and reduces safety concerns.

Top 5 Reasons to Switch to a Grading System

More than 50% of roads in America have a gravel surface, making them a critical part of our transportation system. A grading system can improve road surface, is easier on equipment, safer with less downtime in the field, more versatile and is more cost-effective. Here are the top five reasons you should switch to a grading […]

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