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Two Popular Application Methods for Dust Control Using Earthbind® 100

Earthbind®100 is a quality and environmentally-friendly biopolymer modified asphalt emulsion that is specifically engineered to be a highly-effective dust control product. Earthbind®100 is shipped in a liquid concentrated form and is diluted with water for application. For dust control, the Earthbind solution is then applied to the unpaved surface and allowed to soak in. Once the water in the Earthbind®... read more »

Blue Line: Recognized by the AASHTO Accreditation Program

Blue Line Transportation Co. has been in business and manufacturing products for over 60 years and has been formally recognized by the AASHTO Accreditation Program (AAP) since 2017. We have been a transportation corporation for bulk commodities through three generations with a focus on excellent customer service. Built with the emphasis on a business who focuses on versatility, consistency and... read more »

Why You Need to Say No to H2O

While water may seem like an answer to dust control, it’s not the best when considering long-term solutions. Dust control is something we’ve been dealing for years, decreasing visibility and causing havoc on ecosystems when a non-environmentally friendly solution is used. It can be a nightmare for companies trying to maintain their sites and can result in high costs for... read more »

Earthbind® vs. Asphalt Cutbacks for Dust Control and Stabilization

Earthbind® products are considered to be environmentally-friendly, bio-based modified asphalt emulsions and are designed to control fugitive dust (Earthbind® 100), stabilize road base materials (Earthbind® Stabilizer), and to recycle reclaimed asphalt pavement and alternative paving (Earthbind® EBS-RA). Background – Asphalt Cutbacks Certain asphalt cutbacks have been formally or currently (in limited use) as dust control agents. Asphalt cutbacks are formulated with... read more »

Blue Line Transportation: A History

Blue Line Transportation is a third-generation, family-owned-and-operated business. Sam and Doris Tindall purchased Blue Line in 1978, and it has been growing and moving with the times ever since. While Sam passed in 1984, Doris (Granny) Tindall still comes to the office every day. Her idea of retirement is being able to see her family and talk with our employees.... read more »

BLUE LINE TRANSPORTATION HIRES STEPHEN OLSEN AS ACCOUNT AND FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER

Portland, OR October 1, 2018– Blue Line Transportation, bulk commodities transportation and asphalt manufacturer, announced today the hiring of Stephen Olsen as Account and Field Operations Manager. “I am excited to join such a great organization that focuses on producing a quality product and delivering excellent customer service,” said Olsen. “I know my years of field experience, industry knowledge and... read more »

Tank Cleaning Helps Prepare for Winter or Get Ready for Spring

Throughout the Pacific Northwest road construction companies, municipal systems, mines and gravel pits rely on bulk storage tanks to hold a variety of products. As the peak season of summer wears on these tanks might be used to hold fuel, dust control measures, and asphalt products as well as other industrial materials. Here at Blue Line Transportation Company in Portland,... read more »

ISO 9001:2015 Certified!

We are pleased to announce that both EnviRoad and Blue Line Transportation have received ISO 9001:2015 certification. This certification was awarded to our companies by QAS International Ltd., an established certification company that focuses on ISO standards. This foundation awards those who have gained the trust and confidence of customers and relative business partners. These same associations demonstrate an awardee’s... read more »