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Show what you know: What's the most common season startup issue with the broom? If you don't know or want a broom maintenance checklist, be sure to subscribe to our Toolbox Tips newsletter--because that's next week's topic! Subscribe now: theasphaltpro.com/upgrade-daily-…

While reconstructing 6 miles of the South Unit Scenic Loop in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the team at Northern Improvement Company worked around a unique challenge: protecting a prairie dog town: theasphaltpro.com/articles/badla… | #AsphaltPaving #RoadConstruction #Badlands

Paving the Sunshine State Parkway—now the Florida Turnpike—in Martin County, Florida, circa 1956. A dump truck feeds hot mix into a Barber-Greene paver as the crew works one of the early sections of this major Florida highway. #ConstructionHistory #throwbackthursday

Terex celebrated the official European launch of its MAGNA™ crushing and screening brand at the Coalville facility, welcoming customers and partners for an inside look at large-scale material processing solutions: theasphaltpro.com/articles/terex… | #Crushing

Bison, buttes and a winding road through the Badlands—this paving project was anything but routine. Read the full story of how the crew tackled one of the park’s toughest paving challenges: theasphaltpro.com/articles/badla…

Truck drivers play a bigger role in mat quality than many teams realize. Download the full guide to strengthen your haul practices: theasphaltpro.com/asphalt-mix-de…

For years, RAP usage has had a ceiling. That ceiling doesn’t have to exist when using an effective asphalt rejuvenator like ReLIXER® from @SripathTech sripath.com/products/relix… | #ReLIXER #asphaltrejuvenator #sustainabilityinasphalt #RAP #asphalt #Sripath

In this workforce feature, a Florida paving foreman shares how hard work, on-the-job training and mentorship helped him climb the ladder from laborer to crew leader: theasphaltpro.com/articles/aspha…

Want better ride scores on preservation projects? On Route 66, Haskell Lemon relied on grade and slope automation, consistent material delivery and best-practice rolling techniques to achieve ride quality targets: theasphaltpro.com/articles/route… | #SmoothnessMatters

Want to avoid chasing depth all day? Start with a proper screed setup. Check out the full article for refresher ideas: theasphaltpro.com/screed-setup-f… | #PavingQCQA #ScreedSetup #PavingTraining

In this Focus on Performance feature, a Maryland producer retrofits its burner with a modern dual-fuel system and advanced controls, reducing electrical demand while improving combustion accuracy: theasphaltpro.com/articles/burne…

Starting your asphalt plant the right way sets the tone for a productive paving season. Before firing up for 2026, take time to prioritize safety and thorough inspections. Read the full article for best practices: theasphaltpro.com/articles/aspha… | #AsphaltPlant @admasphaltdrum

Rear mount vibratory screeds are a staple on high-spec paving jobs like highways, airports and racetracks — but they’re not ideal for every situation. In Part 2 of this screed training series, Benjamin Everett breaks down when these screeds shine: theasphaltpro.com/articles/rear-…

Your mix delivery process may hold more savings than you realize. This white paper breaks down practical ways to improve asphalt mix delivery—from routine truck maintenance to smarter fleet management: theasphaltpro.com/asphalt-mix-de…

As Route 66 approaches its centennial, pavement preservation projects are helping ensure the Mother Road remains safe and smooth. Haskell Lemon completed a 12-mile patching, leveling and surfacing project that balanced history with performance: theasphaltpro.com/articles/route…

Achieving consistent compaction in a scenic, winding national park road required Northern Improvement to blend technique, technology and personnel expertise. Without intelligent compaction due to terrain, here's how the team achieved success: theasphaltpro.com/articles/badla… | #PavingQC

What’s your emergency plan if your plant has to shut down fast? Share your methods in the comments and check out the article to improve your safety planning: theasphaltpro.com/asphalt-plant-… | #PlantSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #AsphaltPlant #RFIDTracking #WorkplaceSafety

What if your wear parts lasted four times longer in harsh asphalt plant conditions? At CONEXPO-CON/AGG, AsphaltPro editor Sandy Lender spoke with Brian Handshoe of Kenco Engineering about the company’s tungsten carbide impregnation (TCI) process: youtu.be/J_QvxwDDTXQ?si…

Compact fueling for the field ⛽ The Diesel Pickup Skid from @thundercreekeq packs 230 gallons of diesel and 25 gallons of DEF into a compact, fork-ready skid designed for pickup or service truck beds. #FuelService #ConstructionEquipment #FleetMaintenance #JobsiteSupport

The Day & NiteOwl monitoring system from Stansteel is designed to keep an eye on critical liquid asphalt circuit conditions—even when no one is at the plant. The system tracks tank levels, temperatures, and other key points & can call or text operators when an alarm is triggered