North American Sweeper Magazine

1-800-SWEEPER continually looks for programs and opportunities to help our Partners grow their business as well as grow professionally. We launched the National Pavement Maintenance Leadership Academy in 2019 and graduated 2 classes of 24. The program has since been on hiatus due to the pandemic and is expected to resume in 2022. We are […]

Gutter brooms go by many names with different sweepers using different style gutter brooms. Most gutter brooms are filled with a steel wire while some have a polypropylene bristle for less aggressive sweeping needs or where wire breakage would be hazardous. These brooms are used on mechanical and vacuum sweepers. Whether the sweeper is digging […]

As a street sweeping or paving contractor, it is easy to focus on the everyday operations and aspects of your business. Meeting the needs of clients, ensuring your employees have good working conditions and staying on top of operational expenses are just some of the things you probably think about daily. However, do you ever […]

Labor shortages across the country are creating tremendous challenges, and small businesses have been some of the hardest hit. Now more than ever, a focus on retaining current employees is essential to keeping your business stable and successful. If you are struggling to keep employees motivated and excited, we’d like to help! Over our years […]

Now entering its third and fourth generations, BZ & Son’s Sweeping and Washing Inc. is a Texas company solidly based on the premise of service. Started in 1986 by Bob Stumpf and his wife Zuella, it’s now being managed by the second generation, his son, Bob Stumpf Jr., and his wife Connie, along with their […]

As street sweeping guys, we at NiteHawk know the importance of well-maintained roads. In fact, for thousands of years, paved roads—especially clean ones—have been a critical part of society. And with the Olympics happening this summer, we wanted to share some amazing world records related to this essential industry. Where is the world’s longest street? […]

Let’s face it: payroll isn’t typically the most thrilling aspect of running your street sweeping or paving business. However, by keeping up with the latest payroll procedures, you can keep your contractors and your clients happy, ultimately helping your business grow and thrive. Of course, when it comes to setting up a streamlined payroll system […]

If you are a small business owner, you likely spend most of your time out of the office, running the business. You may not have time or give much thought to your accounting practices. According to Forbes, 60% of small businesses routinely struggle with cash flow. What does this mean for you? If you don’t […]

Heatwaves have hit hard this summer, shattering record temperatures across the US. As we all continue to work through a hot summer, it’s important to be mindful of the effects extreme heat can have on your equipment. Though most sweeping is done at night, even storage in a hot location can create issues with your […]

Marketing your business can be hard to navigate from the start. Likewise, it can be challenging to determine which content marketing tools to use and which tools are suitable for your company. So, where should you start? Here are 5 tips that can help you put your business out there in the community. 1. Do […]