First let’s cover what Rumble Grids are.  They are a manufactured item that is designed is such away to do two things, first, when the Rumble Grids are driven over, they create enough vibration to dislodge dirt and debris from the under-bodies of the vehicles that drive over them, and second, they spread the treads of the tires enough to dislodge any rocks, pebbles or dirt.

So, why do you want to use Rumble Grids?  There are a few reasons, but the first is probably the most compelling, they will save you money.  That’s right, they will save you money.  Rumble Grids can be used in place of crushed stone, they also remove the need for a street cleaner, or broom attachment that cleans up the track-out left by trucks as they leave the job-site. Read the rest of this entry »

Public owners are demanding that contractors keep their roads and storm sewers free of job site mud and debris.  To help contractors with this important and growing issue, Pro-Tec developed the Rumble Grid tire cleaning system.

“We had planned on using the traditional crushed rock for the project’s entrance until Pro-Tec approached us with the Rumble Grids.  Instead, we used a combination of the crushed rock and the Rumble Grid system.  It made a major difference in the cleanliness of the stone before entering the road” said project manager Paul Powell of Clark’s Construction, of Detroit which was awarded the new MDOT facility in Taylor where the system was used.  “This system would be effective on a high profile intersection like this or any site work project,” Powell added. Read the rest of this entry »