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Here are some essential tips from the Bucher brand’s top industry expert on pavement sweeper truck maintenance. Bucher Municipal manufactures one of the industry’s leading sweeper truck lines, famous for safety, performance, ease of use, and comfort. Recently, Johnny Kidwell, Bucher Assembly Head and premier industry expert on Bucher pavement sweeper truck manufacturing and maintenance …

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As the winter season draws near, it’s crucial for municipalities and contractors to winterize their street sweepers to withstand the coming harsh weather. Effective winterization helps ensure that sweepers stay operational and in peak condition, minimizing downtime and costly repairs. Elgin Sweeper, a leader in street sweeper manufacturing with over a century of expertise, produces …

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At NAS, we are very fortunate to have Costas Cordonis, the industry’s foremost expert on sweeper truck equipment. He has agreed to share here with readers some critical knowledge about maintaining pavement sweeping trucks built by Schwarze, the world’s most famous manufacturer of this class of heavy equipment. Costas Cordonis, Warranty & Training Administrator, Schwarze …

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You probably already know you should contribute to a retirement plan, claim premiums you paid for health insurance, make gifts to your family, employ and pay your children, etc. You also may know you can make changes in your estate and claim gift tax exemptions that will end after 2025, prompting you to be creative …

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Street sweeping is more than just keeping roads free of debris. A big part of it is managing the waste you collect in a responsible way. Handling waste properly is a crucial part of the job for street sweeping and paving contractors. It may not always be glamorous, but it’s a necessary piece of the …

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As winter approaches this year, northern commercial pavement sweeping companies once again face the seasonal challenge of keeping the functional parts of their road equipment working. That includes the hydraulics and the hydraulic motors. These critical components must operate efficiently throughout the winter months. Regional Winter Issues with Hydraulics Motors During the coldest months in …

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Leading with our ears? It’s true, we like to listen and learn about your street sweeping program challenges before we start telling you about us. When you speak with any of our product specialists or sales representatives, our first question is, “What do you sweep 80% of the time?” Why is this our first question? …

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Running a small paving or street sweeping business comes with its own set of challenges, and managing payroll shouldn’t be one of them. With the right payroll software, you can streamline your payroll processes, making sure your employees are paid accurately and on time. Here are some top payroll software options that are perfect for …

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Agreed, all the pavement out there is not going to sweep itself if you become too distracted from your mission by obscure and tedious busywork trying to stay ahead of legal risks. At least, that sounds reasonable. But, unfortunately, it’s an oversimplification of the very extensive range of serious business legal responsibilities for pavement sweeping …

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These days street sweepers are technologically advanced, powerful machines for keeping communities clean. So it’s important to ensure operators are properly trained and prepared to handle these rigs — for their safety and for efficient use of the sweepers. As a manufacturer of industry-leading street sweepers, the Elgin team offers these six tips. Quality training …

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