Better Roads

WE WORK WITH THE MOST OPINIONATED CUSTOMERS ON EARTH. AND IT SHOWS. Jerry Pate, Gregg Perrett, Marty McGough. Just three of the many experienced operators who worked for years to help design the G-Series. They brought no shortage of strong opinions, and zero tolerance for compromise — especially when it came to the steering wheel. These guys are the reason our new controls are not only laid out in a familiar pattern, but also conveniently placed in the armrest. Meaning there's nothing to relearn, a great view to the blade, and reduced fatigue at the end of the day. You can also thank these guys for demanding we incorporate Interim Tier 4 technology without diminishing power, performance, or visibility. See your dealer or our website to nd out more about the customer-designed features of our G-Series Graders. YOU'RE ON. TM www.JohnDeere.com/YoureOn Text INFO to 205-289-3789 or visit www.betterroads.com/info

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• HIGHWAY CONTRACTOR: Rap in the Mix- High RAP mixes demand special care and attention. The technical skills of the asphalt plant engineers have to work with the gut instincts of the do it by feel guys. A look at how some of the best mixes are made.
• ROADSCIENCE: All Together Now- Intergrated Roadside Management is becoming increasingly popular. Its a strategy that combines vegetation management, roadside beautification, motorist safety, erosion control and roadway appurtenance maintenance into one p
• FINANCIAL DISTRICT: The Hand-Off: A guide for construction company owners planning the handover of their company as they retire or throttle back their workload. There are a number of strategies and one major piece of advice: Start now.
• APPLICATIONS & INNOVATIONS: Ice, Ice, Baby : Winter work never ends, be it road work or snow clearing. A Colorado school has lessons for pickup drivers hauling equipment loaded trailers over ice and snow.
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