As I’ve mentioned previously when I introduced Fusion, our anti-stick drum treatment, I am excited to share so new information about this technology and revolutionary product that will not only protect your fleet but you will see a significant drop in your bottom line. With further testing, we have found that Fusion will adhere to…
DetailsThis article is from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the forecasts for this winter which we all know can affect our industry. This article from them was written on 10-19-17. Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center released the U.S. Winter Outlook today, with La Nina potentially emerging for the second year in a…
DetailsFor years companies have told Ready Mix companies they need multiple products to clean their mixer trucks. Everything from a harsh acid to clean the concrete, yet the harsh acid will dry out the electrical, oxidize the paint on the drum, and cause corrosion which you won’t see for months or years. Chemical companies…
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Per the NRMCA, the average mixer truck gets 3.14 mpg and that’s not with any extra weight on the truck. Of course how hard the driver drives the truck, the wear on the tires, sitting in traffic can all affect the mpg, but the biggest factor that affects the mpg is the additional weight on…
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It’s an all too familiar challenge ready mix companies have. They want to keep their aluminum and chrome looking bright and shiny only to use an aluminum brightener that ends up etching their equipment and ends up making the aluminum and chrome look dull and grey. This happens because all aluminum brighteners on the market…
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When Ready Mix companies make $200,000 – $300,000 investments in their trucks, their vital piece of equipment to run their business, they have to trust their vendors and suppliers are looking out for the best interest in taking care of their investment. But is that really happening? What I have seen in the last year,…
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Last week I was in Las Vegas visiting clients and while I was riding in my Uber I thought about how nice and convenient it is that Uber is available to ride in and visit clients. If Uber was never founded and started, we all would still be riding around in taxis. Heck, I might…
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Without the correct team in place, fleet managers often don’t know what equipment is needed. Taking advantage of process improvements can drive positive and profitable change in many organizations. Fleet managers benefit by designing a healthier and more efficient fleet. Several strategies are available to achieve this goal, leading to significant cost savings. Start by…
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For years, everyone knew the only way to clean concrete off a truck (ready mix truck) was with an acid, more specifically, a hydrochloric (muriatic) acid. That trend went on for many years. Although it worked, yes it absolutely takes off the concrete off the truck; drivers hated cleaning the trucks due to the odor,…
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The materials used in the construction industry are changing. For instance, sales of construction aggregates in the U.S. are forecasted to expand at a 2.9% annual pace through 2019 to 2.8 billion metric tons, continuing to recover from the steep declines that occurred as a result of the country’s 2007-2009 economic recession and outperforming both…
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