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Running a street sweeping crew during the day is one thing, but managing an overnight crew is a different challenge altogether. From tired workers to limited visibility and public complaints, night shifts demand a different approach. Street sweeping contractors know the value of night work. It avoids traffic and lets crews cover more ground — …

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We see a lot of lists. Do these things, do those things to succeed. Some are basic tips for sweeper truck owners that include advice like — change your oil, etc. Others dig a little deeper to feature ideas like — inspect the hydraulics, and so on. Yet others cover a more extensive range of …

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Bucher Municipal, of globally renowned Bucher Industries, offers an unparalleled variety of street sweeper designs, including truck-mounted sweepers, twin-engine, single-engine hydrostatic, and compact models. From heavy-duty street sweepers for road construction to compact models for optimal maneuverability in congested urban centers, Bucher builds sweepers for all purposes. Todd Parsons, General Manager, Bucher Municipal, shares with …

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The warm weather of summertime brings people out of their homes, so make sure they are met with clean streets. While the summer sun is welcomed by residents, it can take a toll on the cleanliness of a municipality. As outdoor recreational activities resume, the amount of litter and debris in the streets increases. Additionally, …

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Street sweeping contractors know the job’s changing. The old way of doing things — slow sweeps, inconsistent debris pickup, costly downtime — isn’t cutting it anymore. Cities are demanding more. Clients want cleaner streets, faster response times and proof that the work got done. And, with rising fuel prices, tighter regulations and labor shortages, margins …

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Many businesses of all sizes in the pavement sweeping industry offer a full benefits package to their employees. Many others aspire to integrate these programs for their teams and work systematically to bring their employer profiles up to the level of the best nationwide. However, unfortunately, too many others see the costs and inconvenience of …

Driver Policies of the Best Pavement Sweeping Companies Read More »

In today’s business landscape, competition is relentless. Disruptions emerge overnight. Customer expectations evolve rapidly. Talent is harder to retain than ever. Yet, some companies consistently outperform their peers, growing faster, attracting top talent, and building unshakable customer loyalty. What sets these companies apart? An in-depth study was conducted of companies to identify the characteristics of …

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Determining the best hopper size for a cleaner community Debris can overtake the streets as changing seasons bring in new elements. Street sweeping is an essential part of keeping municipalities clean year-round. Elgin Sweeper Company offers a wide variety of street sweepers that utilize different methods to remove debris. When determining what sweeper is the …

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Sealcoating is one of the most effective ways to extend the life of asphalt pavement. Paving contractors know that asphalt deteriorates over time due to traffic, weather and exposure to oils and chemicals. Without protection, small cracks turn into potholes, and oxidation makes the surface brittle. Sealcoating slows this process, keeping pavement in better shape …

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Some owners of small sweeping businesses may think that it’s not even worth their time to track current changes in the industry because the latest upgrades in equipment and/or other capital investments seem too far beyond the budget anyway. But, often, adopting innovations can increase revenues by many multiples of their investment cost and can …

7 Important Advancements in the Pavement Sweeping Industry Read More »