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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.

09/08/2026

What kind of ROI are asphalt producers seeing from foamed asphalt? 🤔

In this free webinar, Rick Rees and Tyler Murphy discuss how foamed asphalt works and share real-world examples of plants using the technology. The conversation covers its effects on workability and coating efficiency, potential fuel cost reductions and considerations for implementation without disrupting production.

Access the full webinar: https://www.cfmediaview.com/forms/formdisplay.aspx?d=E4B10AB6-3363-46C8-A755-34BA3F8DE8CA&frmID=da239f80-22f4-4a66-b854-92e18de2f759&k=WB202609

Stansteel and Hotmix Parts & Service

09/07/2026

“The highest reward for a person’s work is not what they get for it, but what they become by it.” — John Ruskin

There’s something to be said for work that builds more than roads. It builds skill. Pride. Self-respect.

This Labor Day, we recognize the people who bring their knowledge, craftsmanship and dedication to the asphalt industry every day. Thank you to the crews and professionals whose hard work keeps the industry—and our roads—moving forward.

Happy Labor Day from The Asphalt Pro!

True or false: A 30-inch accessibility stencil in one market might be 42 inches somewhere else.This is TRUE, but PLSIC w...
09/07/2026

True or false: A 30-inch accessibility stencil in one market might be 42 inches somewhere else.

This is TRUE, but PLSIC wants to bring more consistency to the trade!

The Parking Lot Striping Industry Council launched in June 2026 with a goal of bringing contractors, material suppliers and equipment manufacturers together to develop parking lot striping standards.

Its first Uniform Pavement Marking Standard addresses surface preparation, materials, ADA compliance, workmanship tolerances, inspection and seasonal application.

For contractors, the effort reinforces practical habits: confirm applicable requirements before mobilizing, make sure the crew understands the layout during the pre-job meeting, and verify finished work rather than treating markings as cosmetic.

Read the article for more on PLSIC and its standards initiative: https://theasphaltpro.com/articles/parking-lot-striping-standards-plsic/ |

Our AI asphalt expert, The Pro, has been out for a month now. Have you asked it a question?Your peers are—and they’re as...
09/04/2026

Our AI asphalt expert, The Pro, has been out for a month now. Have you asked it a question?

Your peers are—and they’re asking about real challenges they encounter on the job: how to phase a sealcoating project, best practices for a beginner roller operator, how to feed mineral filler at the plant, and plenty more.

The Pro was built specifically for the asphalt industry. Ask a question in plain language and it searches AsphaltPro’s library of vetted editorial content to provide an answer, along with links to the original source material so you can dig deeper.

So, what do you want to know? Visit ask.theasphaltpro.com to ask your question today.

What separates a good paving project from an award-winning project?For contractors, preparation matters. Document the pr...
09/04/2026

What separates a good paving project from an award-winning project?

For contractors, preparation matters. Document the project as work progresses, capture detailed photos and maintain organized QC records rather than waiting until the submission deadline approaches, says the Plantmix Asphalt Industry of Kentucky.

Also known as PAIKY, the organization launched it’s Quality Paving Awards to recognize strong asphalt work while creating another opportunity for industry and KYTC representatives to focus on pavement quality.

When it comes to submitting your project for awards, PAIKY also recommends a clear project narrative because judges use the written submission to determine which projects advance to field evaluation. For more tips, read the article here: https://theasphaltpro.com/articles/kentucky-paving-awards-paiky/

Applications for PAIKY's 2027 awards are open Sept. 1-Oct. 16, 2026.

Plantmix Asphalt Industry of Kentucky

When truck routes face congestion and restrictions, moving aggregate by water can offer another way to increase delivery...
09/03/2026

When truck routes face congestion and restrictions, moving aggregate by water can offer another way to increase delivery capacity.

That’s why Braen Stone has added a new mode to its material delivery operation: barges.

The fifth-generation company acquired six barges and is using waterways in the New York-New Jersey region to move aggregates, including material destined for asphalt production.

For producers evaluating alternative logistics, consider more than carrying capacity. Look at how docks, quarries and distribution points connect, and identify opportunities to reduce material transfers and control more of the supply chain. Braen’s Newark dock and Whitehall quarry help create that connection between water and land transportation.

Read the article for more on Braen Stone’s expansion: https://theasphaltpro.com/articles/aggregate-barge-transport/

Braen Stone

A plant shutdown rarely starts with the biggest piece of equipment—it can begin with a small controls issue that was vis...
09/03/2026

A plant shutdown rarely starts with the biggest piece of equipment—it can begin with a small controls issue that was visible WELL BEFORE production stopped.

Asphalt plants already collect extensive operating data, from motor amperage and bearing temperatures to valve response and cycle times.

This free white paper explains how recognizing changes in those values can help turn routine workarounds into maintenance opportunities and address developing problems before they become production-stopping failures: https://www.cfmediaview.com/forms/formdisplay.aspx?d=E4B10AB6-3363-46C8-A755-34BA3F8DE8CA&frmID=eb784d80-4bd7-4d12-a2be-e07c6093e692&k=WP202609

WEM Automation

Asphalt lab automation doesn’t have to mean removing technicians from the process. In fact, it shouldn’t!It can mean ass...
09/03/2026

Asphalt lab automation doesn’t have to mean removing technicians from the process. In fact, it shouldn’t!

It can mean assigning repetitive sampling, testing and data-handling tasks to equipment while keeping experienced people focused on judgment and analysis.

Automated truck samplers can improve consistency while reducing manual handling of hot mix. Automated extraction equipment can limit solvent exposure, and automated loading sequences and data collection can reduce human error during performance testing.

The key is maintaining checks and balances. Technicians still need to understand the underlying test so they can recognize questionable data or equipment problems.

Read the article for more on automating asphalt QC/QA: https://theasphaltpro.com/articles/asphalt-lab-automation/

Let us know: What lab task would you most like to automate?

Last week, we asked: How quickly does chip seal aggregate need to be rolled after it’s spread? If you said less than two...
09/01/2026

Last week, we asked: How quickly does chip seal aggregate need to be rolled after it’s spread? If you said less than two minutes, you were right.

The chips are placed almost immediately after the emulsion goes down, with the roller following closely behind to knead them into position before the emulsion begins to set. A pneumatic-tired roller traveling about 3 mph helps achieve proper embedment, and the roller should complete at least three passes before sweeping.

How does your crew keep chip seal timing on track? Share your approach in the comments, then read the full Toolbox Tip for more on proper seating and brooming: https://theasphaltpro.com/time-the-chip-seal-for-proper-seating/

An older batch plant may have years of productive life left if upgrades target the right bottlenecks.So, we asked the ex...
09/01/2026

An older batch plant may have years of productive life left if upgrades target the right bottlenecks.

So, we asked the experts… what are those bottlenecks? Read what they had to say in our latest cover article: https://theasphaltpro.com/articles/batch-plant-upgrades-rap-efficiency/

Start with a field assessment to identify the equipment creating the greatest production and support risks. Worn material-handling components, inaccurate scales, obsolete electrical equipment and undersized screens can all limit performance.

For producers seeking more RAP, options range from dedicated RAP systems to converting a batch plant into a combination batch/continuous operation. Before making changes, review the existing permit and communicate equipment, fuel or production changes with the appropriate regulatory agency.

What's the first component you would upgrade at an older plant?

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