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AsphaltPro is a magazine serving the asphalt industry with a regular rotation of high-quality content integral to running a successful asphalt plant or paving operation. Published 11 times each year, AsphaltPro delivers the information you need to improve safety, efficiency and performance. Whether that’s information on upcoming legislation, training opportunities, ideas and best practices from in

dustry experts, the latest technology, and the newest equipment, AsphaltPro has you and your crew covered.

Show what you know! What are the five types of lights you should have on every night paving train?Next week’s Toolbox Ti...
06/16/2026

Show what you know! What are the five types of lights you should have on every night paving train?

Next week’s Toolbox Tip newsletter covers this exact topic. If you don’t know the answer—and you want to maximize safety on night paving jobs for workers, work vehicles and the traveling public—it’s a must-read.

Subscribe now so you don’t miss it: https://theasphaltpro.com/upgrade-daily-toolbox-talks/ |

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Ammann is rolling out a new machine color scheme for North America.The updated appearance will gradually be applied acro...
06/16/2026

Ammann is rolling out a new machine color scheme for North America.

The updated appearance will gradually be applied across Ammann’s North American product lineup, including soil and asphalt compactors, trench rollers and pavers. The company also highlighted recent investments in facilities and operations throughout the United States.

Read the full article for more on the rollout and Ammann’s regional expansion efforts: https://theasphaltpro.com/ammann-north-america-color-scheme/ | Ammann Group

If your crew struggles to see critical paver indicators, a can of bright paint may solve the problem.Adding bright paint...
06/15/2026

If your crew struggles to see critical paver indicators, a can of bright paint may solve the problem.

Adding bright paint to tow point indicators, guide bars and hopper reference points helps operators and truck drivers quickly locate important visual cues. These small changes can reduce confusion during truck exchanges and improve consistency when making paving adjustments.

Clean equipment also helps crews spot worn components, read gauges more easily and maintain a professional appearance in front of customers and the traveling public.

Read the full Toolbox Tip: https://theasphaltpro.com/paver-visibility-high-visibility-markings/

Subscribe to receive future Toolbox Tips by email: https://theasphaltpro.com/upgrade-daily-toolbox-talks/

Asphalt contractors have faced market volatility before—and adapted every time. In this June Editor’s Note, Sandy Lender...
06/15/2026

Asphalt contractors have faced market volatility before—and adapted every time.

In this June Editor’s Note, Sandy Lender looks at how the asphalt industry responds to volatile pricing, funding uncertainty and rising production costs.

The article highlights how previous market disruptions led contractors to increase RAP usage, improve recycling practices and rethink project approaches. It also discusses the role of contract escalators, preservation strategies and communication between contractors, agencies and owners when budgets tighten.

Rather than focusing on factors outside the industry’s control, the piece encourages contractors to evaluate practical adjustments that keep projects moving while protecting long-term value.

Read the full editorial for perspective on adapting to changing market conditions: https://theasphaltpro.com/asphalt-market-volatility-escalators-pivoting/ |

A can of high-visibility paint may solve a frustrating paving problem.John Ball shares a simple field tip for improving ...
06/12/2026

A can of high-visibility paint may solve a frustrating paving problem.

John Ball shares a simple field tip for improving visibility around the paver tow point guide. By painting hard-to-see indicators with bright, high-contrast paint, crews can more easily monitor gauge positions during paving operations.

The article also highlights the value of keeping gauges clean and positioned where operators can quickly see them without obstruction from grease, tools or material buildup.

Sometimes the simplest changes can help crews work more consistently and avoid unnecessary confusion during paving.

Read the full article for additional paver visibility and training tips: https://theasphaltpro.com/articles/paver-tow-point-guide-visibility/

What small equipment modification has made the biggest difference for your paving crew? Share below. |

Show what you know! What can you recognize in this photo?This photo shows Geneva Construction’s Barber-Greene BatchPac...
06/11/2026

Show what you know! What can you recognize in this photo?

This photo shows Geneva Construction’s Barber-Greene BatchPac at its Aurora, Illinois, plant in 1956. Back then, this seven-acre site along Indian Trail was helping supply the asphalt that built and maintained the roads carrying Aurora’s growing population and economy.

The trucks may look different, the controls were a lot less digital, and nobody was checking tickets on a tablet—but one thing hasn’t changed: everybody in line wanted hot mix, and nobody wanted to be waiting.

Read more about Geneva Construction’s 100-year history: https://theasphaltpro.com/articles/geneva-construction-company-100-years/ |

Small delays at the scale house can quietly affect plant efficiency all day long.This article explores how modern cloud-...
06/11/2026

Small delays at the scale house can quietly affect plant efficiency all day long.

This article explores how modern cloud-based dispatch and scale ticketing systems are helping asphalt producers reduce manual processes and improve coordination between the plant, dispatch and the office.

The piece explains how connected systems allow ticket data, fleet activity and operational information to move through workflows without repeated manual entry. It also highlights how customer-facing portals reduce routine phone calls while improving visibility into order status and load activity.

Platforms such as Command Cloud aim to help operations standardize workflows and reduce interruptions across dispatch, ticketing and loadout.

Read the full article for insight into improving operational flow at the asphalt plant: https://theasphaltpro.com/articles/asphalt-dispatch-scale-ticketing-command-cloud/

What process creates the most friction between your plant and office operations today? Share below.

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Balanced mix design is helping advance airfield asphalt testing and reliability.This article explores how the Airport As...
06/10/2026

Balanced mix design is helping advance airfield asphalt testing and reliability.

This article explores how the Airport Asphalt Pavement Technology Program (AAPTP) is using balanced mix design (BMD) principles to improve rutting evaluation for airfield asphalt mixes.

Researchers evaluated multiple rutting performance tests, including the Hamburg Wheel-Track Test, APA, HT-IDT and IDEAL-RT, while developing recommendations for standardized air voids, climate-based test temperatures and specimen preparation procedures.

The study also connected laboratory testing to field performance using pavement cores and mechanistic modeling, helping agencies and contractors better predict long-term pavement behavior under aircraft loading.

Read the full article for details on the proposed BMD framework and its implications for FAA specifications: https://theasphaltpro.com/articles/balanced-mix-design-airfield-asphalt/

Which asphalt performance test has been most valuable in your QC/QA program? Share below.

06/09/2026

How do you customize your paver to make it safer, more visible, and easier to operate?

That's the topic of next week's Toolbox Tip.

From tow point gauges and hopper targets to guide bars and chains, simple paint markings can help crews quickly identify critical reference points and improve visibility on the paving train.

Subscribe now so you don't miss next week's tip from The Asphalt Pro's paving experts: https://theasphaltpro.com/upgrade-daily-toolbox-talks/

Feeling “off” mentally can affect jobsite safety long before anyone says something.This Safety Spotlight article explore...
06/09/2026

Feeling “off” mentally can affect jobsite safety long before anyone says something.

This Safety Spotlight article explores practical ways asphalt professionals can recognize mental health strain and take the next step toward support.

The piece explains why many workers hesitate to seek help and why the process can feel frustrating at first. It also highlights practical tools such as EAPs, local providers, online counseling and the 988 support line available in both the United States and Canada.

The article encourages crews and supervisors to pay attention to changes in behavior, communication and reliability before problems escalate.

Read the full article for practical guidance on mental healthcare wellness in safety-sensitive industries: https://theasphaltpro.com/articles/mental-healthcare-wellness-asphalt-industry/
What’s one thing your company does to support employee wellness and communication? Share below.

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