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National Safety Month – Week 3 Building a Safety Culture part 2

Each year, the National Safety Council (NSC) promotes June as National Safety Month. Now, more than ever, safety is crucial both at work and at home. This year,

June 18, 2020

National Safety Month – Week 3 Building a Safety Culture

The National Safety Council (NSC) is promoting June as National Safety Month, as it has for years. Now, more than ever, safety is critical at work and at home.

June 16, 2020

June 16 2020 COVID-19 Update

The transportation infrastructure industry was fortunate to have been deemed an “essential” business sector, which has allowed us to work through the COVID-19 pandemic. Many other industries

June 16, 2020

National Safety Month – Week 2 Ergonomics part 2

Each year, the National Safety Council (NSC) promotes June as National Safety Month. Now, more than ever, safety is crucial both at work and at home. This year,

June 11, 2020

National Safety Month – Week 2 Ergonomics

Each year, the National Safety Council (NSC) promotes June as National Safety Month. Now, more than ever, safety is crucial both at work and at home. This year,

June 8, 2020

National Safety Month – Week 1

Each year, the National Safety Council (NSC) promotes June as National Safety Month. Now, more than ever, safety is crucial both at work and at home. This year,

June 5, 2020

Boating and COVID-19 Tips for National Safe Boating Week

COVID-19 is forcing everyone to navigate uncharted waters, including boaters. For the annual celebration of National Safe Boating Week, held May 16-22, 2020, the National Safe

May 22, 2020

Social Distancing Quarantine and Isolation

Limiting face-to-face contact with others is the best way to reduce the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Social distancing also called “physical distancing” is maintaining space

April 29, 2020

National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 20-24

Safe driving through road construction work zones is the focus of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). This year’s theme is Safe Work Zones for All: Protect workers.

April 19, 2020

Delta Companies Inc Earns Quality In Construction Awards

“The asphalt pavement industry is committed to building high-quality projects that deliver superior performance to the traveling public. All contractors’ projects earning a Quality-In-Construction award

April 17, 2020

Jeff Goss Recognized as 2019 Safety Guardian

Jeff Goss has earned recognition as the “2019 Safety Guardian” for the Delta Companies Inc. in recognition of his outstanding commitment to our journey to

April 10, 2020

Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) knows from recent studies that a significant portion of individuals with coronavirus (COVID-19) lack symptoms and even those who

April 7, 2020

April 6 2020 Message from President Zach Green

Delta Companies Inc. President Zach Green shares a message of staying connected and staying positive during these challenging times. You may view his message by

April 7, 2020

How to Get Your Home Ready for COVID 19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages household members to prepare for the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak in their community. COVID-19 is

April 2, 2020

Deep Nutrient Sampling Necessary Fertilizer Application

The fifth in a series of articles by Neal Kinsey with KinseyAg aimed at helping growers improve both crop and livestock nutrition by improving the

March 27, 2020

March 25 2020 Message from President Zach Green

Delta Companies Inc. President Zach Green provides an update on steps taken for the safety of our employees, our customers, our business partners, and the

March 25, 2020

Clean and Disinfect Against Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

Current evidence suggests the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) may be viable for hours or even days on surfaces depending on the materials. Cleaning of visibly dirty

March 24, 2020

Delta Companies Inc. Earns IAAP Awards

Demonstrating a strong commitment to a sustainable industry, employee safety and health, the environment, communities where they mine, and the industry, Delta Companies Inc. received

March 22, 2020

Delta Companies Inc. Takes Steps To Reduce Spread of COVID-19

The Delta Companies Inc. has elected to have its office staff work remotely, until further notice, to do its part to limit the spread of

March 16, 2020

The Dangers of Using Too Much Lime

The fourth in a series of articles by Neal Kinsey with KinseyAg aimed at helping growers improve both crop and livestock nutrition by improving the

March 13, 2020

Guidelines for RAS Use Publication Updated

EVERY YEAR, ABOUT 13.2 million tons of asphalt roofing shingle waste is generated across the U.S. The asphalt binder, aggregates, and fibers in waste shingles can

March 11, 2020

Coronavirus Disease COVID-19

COVID-19 is a new disease and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health professionals are still learning how it spreads, the severity of illness it

March 8, 2020

Handwashing Clean Hands Save Lives

Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to

February 28, 2020

Low-Volume Road Engineering

The following article was published in the Fall 2019 edition of the Ohio Asphalt magazine and is presented here courtesy of Flexible Pavements of Ohio. There are several references

February 21, 2020

FHWA TechBrief on Asphalt Overlays for Pavement Preservation

The following article was published in the Fall 2019 edition of the Ohio Asphalt magazine and is presented here courtesy of Flexible Pavements of Ohio. There are several references

February 7, 2020

FleetWatcher Explains Customer Success in February E-News

The following article appeared in the February E-News from FleetWatcher. Learn how FleetWatcher has helped Delta Asphalt in AR move from a trucking management system

February 4, 2020

Cold Stress

Workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of “cold stress.” Extreme cold weather is a dangerous

January 31, 2020

2020 Arkansas Transportation Sales Tax Ballot Issue 1

The purpose of the Vote for Roads. Vote for Issue 1. campaign is to ensure that the voters of Arkansas understand the importance of a safe

January 31, 2020

What More Resilient Pavement Than a Flexible Pavement?

“What More Resilient Pavement Than a Flexible Pavement?” By Clifford Ursich, P.E., President & Executive Director of Flexible Pavements of Ohio Last July, the National

January 24, 2020

MFTI Holds FIrst 2020 Legislative Day

Missourians for Transportation Investment (MFTI) held its first “Legislative Day in the Capitol” for the 2020 legislative session on Wednesday, January 15. There are five such

January 17, 2020

Apex Paving Co.Recognized During MAPA 2020 Annual Conference

The Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) recognized the 2019 Award Winners during its Annual Conference. Apex Paving Company (Apex) earned an award for its work

January 10, 2020

Heartland Materials Quarry Process Improvements in 2019

There is an adage regarding process improvement – find the chokepoint, eliminate it, and then find the next one. That is exactly the recipe our

January 3, 2020

Delta Companies Inc. Employee Spotlight Cecilia Cain

Growing up, mathematics came as easily to Cecilia Cain as hard work. Her father was co-owner of a rental company, so her connection to the

December 20, 2019

Improving Yields Reduced by Excess Water

The third in a series of articles by Neal Kinsey with KinseyAg aimed at helping growers improve both crop and livestock nutrition by improving the

December 16, 2019

Adamchik’s Laws of Leadership

Article by Wally Adamchik, President of FireStarter Speaking and Consulting. I have discovered three simple principles that, when properly applied, make your leadership journey incredibly rewarding.

November 14, 2019

For Those Who Utilize Soil Tests

The second in a series of articles by Neal Kinsey with KinseyAg aimed at helping growers improve both crop and livestock nutrition by improving productivity

October 26, 2019

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