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Non-CDL Asphalt Patch Truck Operation: How is it Possible?
Asphalt patching is essential in maintaining roadways, parking lots, and other paved surfaces. Patch trucks are the de facto workhorse used by many municipalities and patching operations thanks to their efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The downside to traditional...
Hot Mix vs. Cold Mix Asphalt for Pothole Repairs
Newly formed potholes on roads and highways can make repair crews feel like they’re playing a real-life game of whack-a-mole. Just when you patch one, two more seemingly pop up overnight. In many regions of the country, pothole repairs cost millions of dollars...
Top 6 Reasons You Should Buy a Falcon Asphalt Hot Box
Many municipalities still use flatbed trucks to transport asphalt to repair potholes. This expensive option only provides a temporary solution, as the rapidly cooling hot mix gives workers just a few hours to perform repairs before it hardens beyond usefulness. The...
Reducing Operation Costs for Pothole Repair Work
Repairing potholes in a timely manner can be low on the list of priorities for road agencies and municipalities. This is often due to the high labor, time, and money cost. However, there are ways to significantly reduce multiple operating costs and ensure that the...
Comparing Pothole Repair Techniques
Using the correct pothole patching technique is essential to preventing your work crews from revisiting the same few potholes every season. If performed the first time correctly, pothole repairs can last several years. However, if a newly emerged hole is patched...
Using an Asphalt Hot Box vs. Dump Truck With Cold Asphalt
Dump trucks and asphalt hot boxes are two popular ways of repairing potholes. However, one of the methods offers far greater value and benefits than the other. Read on to learn more about asphalt hot boxes vs. dump trucks and which method can save money, reduce labor,...
Asphalt Hot Boxes vs. Asphalt Patch Trucks
Asphalt hot boxes and patch trucks help work crews make more effective pothole repairs while keeping asphalt material at optimal temperatures. However, that’s where the similarities stop. Read on to learn more about the differences between the two and discover which...
What Are the Biggest Problems With Patching Potholes?
As pavement ages, it tends to distress in certain areas due to traffic and environmental factors. If these minor potholes aren’t remedied quickly, however, they grow into even bigger ones. Ask any mayor or city council member—potholes are one of the most frequent...
How Much Do Asphalt Hot Boxes Cost?
Hot boxes are an indispensable piece of equipment that can help reduce operator fatigue, increase productivity, and keep the asphalt at optimal temperatures throughout the day. Many people often ask what an asphalt hot box costs and the short answer is that it depends...
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