Blue Line Transportation Company has developed a strong reputation for producing, transporting and applying quality asphalt emulsion products throughout the Pacific Northwest. In 2012, we expanded our asphalt manufacturing plant which also allows us to provide a variety of asphalt emulsions and custom mix design. Our facilities include an AASHTO accredited lab onsite to ensure the quality of our products.... read more »
As time goes on even a high-quality area of pavement can suffer cracks and damage. This is often related to seasonal changes in local weather and temperature. With some older roads, it could also be related to subsoil changes in the stability of previously developed roadbed. In many of these instances, milling or replacing the affected area of pavement simply... read more »
When winter winds howl with sleet, snow, and ice, it can cause paved surfaces to become slick and dangerous. In some instances, the conditions can be so severe that it forces road closures. In many of these situations spreading basic road salt and gravel might not prove sufficient for restoring the safe operation of a road. Here at Blue Line... read more »
Unpaved roads are often an amalgam of gravels, aggregate materials, native rocks, sand, and small soil particles. Changes in weather, dry spells, and long-term drought can cause some of the smaller particles in the unpaved road to disassociate from the roadbed. A vehicle driving down the road, or a strong wind can turn fugitive dust particles into the air. The... read more »
In the early years of road construction and road maintenance, spraying water and other improvised agents on a roadbed was seen as a standard practice for controlling fugitive dust particles. In extremely dry locations or during a prolonged drought, this could mean daily if not multiple trips each day for a water truck. This can tie up the necessary equipment... read more »
The summer season in the Pacific Northwest can sometimes be fleeting. The time after spring road restrictions are lifted and the end of the construction season can sometimes be short. At the same time, local weather can also cause delays and other complications that affect your deadline. In 2012, to answer the call for high-quality asphalt materials in the region,... read more »
Inclement winter weather can cause harrowing road conditions on mountain passes, bridges and other paved surfaces. Conditions can vary wildly depending on temperature, elevation, time of day, and road traffic. Snow and ice on roads, parking lots, sidewalks and other paved surfaces can prove hazardous to motorists and pedestrians. Blue Line Transportation Company offers an Anti-icer that is specially formulated... read more »
The Blue Line Transportation has earned a long-standing reputation for producing and transporting high-quality road construction products throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our fleet also includes a large number of application vehicles and technicians who are trained in applying all of the products we offer. This can help you augment your own equipment or completely outsource to us as a subcontractor.... read more »
Portland, OR, October 25, 2016– Blue Line Transportation, bulk commodities transportation and asphalt manufacturer, announced today the hiring of C. Andrew Clayton as Technical Director. "I am excited to join such a great organization that focuses on producing a quality product and delivering excellent customer service,” said Clayton. “I know my years of technical manufacturing experience and product development will... read more »
