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 …
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 …
Well, you’ve got an excellent team, efficient organization, and worthy equipment, and people really like your service. You’re ready to scale. But, you need capital. What are your options? What are the steps necessary to attract funding for business growth if you pursue one of those routes to secure funds? What are the caveats? Yes, …
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Amid the numerous KPIs adopted across the industry, it is essential that you identify those that hold the most value for your street-sweeping business. By tracking the right KPIs, you can effectively measure your business’s performance, identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions. We will go over the critical KPIs every street sweeping contractor should …
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Looking for a solution for long chassis lead times? While the US and Canadian chassis shortage has eased somewhat, there are still long lead times for chassis, especially compared to pre-pandemic availability. Municipalities and contractors are still searching for street sweepers, and chassis when they need to replace a sweeper or add to the street …
When you think of road safety, factors such as speed limits, traffic signs and officers who enforce driving regulations come to mind. While these are important, one of the most critical yet overlooked elements in maintaining safe roads is the street sweeper. Street sweepers are employed to clear debris and pollutants from road surfaces, especially …
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