Effective training is one of the strongest drivers of new employee retention. At the same time, keeping veteran team members up to date with the latest tools, technologies, and best practices boosts both job satisfaction and overall performance. With more online and remote options available today, companies can provide education at lower costs while still addressing critical skill gaps. In a labor market defined by shortages and competition for qualified workers, investing in training has never been more essential. The resources you commit now may be the deciding factor in your company’s success in the year ahead.
Here's the training opportunities available for the asphalt industry in fall of 2025 and the first half of 2026:
These dates and schedules were accurate as of press time but are subject to change. Please contact each company directly for the most up-to-date information.
Astec Inc.
Website: https://www.astecindustries.com/service/training
Phone: 423.827.1899
Space is limited. Seats are first come, first serve.
Contact Email:
Shanon Heath: [email protected]
Misty Green: [email protected]
Michael Robinson: [email protected]
The Astec Inc. Customer Schools
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Expect to enhance your grasp of key aspects of plant maintenance and operation through a unique combination of lectures and extensive hands-on classes. Instructors include Asphalt and Industrial Heating Engineers and Service Technicians with decades of experience. Breaks offer the opportunity to exchange information with fellow students, as well as with Astec service professionals and engineers.
Training Dates:
Week 1: Jan 12 - 15, 2026
Week 2: Jan 19 - 22, 2026
Week 3: Jan 26 - 29, 2026
Week 4: Feb 2 - 5, 2026
Week 5: Feb 16 - 19, 2026
Week 6: Mar 2 - 5, 2026
The goal is to provide the most valuable experience for all school attendees. During four full days of training, instructors and attendees together will cover topics including:
PLC Hardware
Calibration
Segregation & AC Content
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Trunnion Adjustment
Drum Flighting
And all plant components including:
Weighbridge
Drums
Heaters
Burners
Drag Conveyors and Silos
Baghouse and Airflows
Plant Controls
Blue Smoke
Students will have class time at the Industrial Heating training facility to focus on heating and storage maintenance. Industrial Heating Topics Include:
Electrical Drawings
Limit Devices
Burner Management
Hot Oil Flow
Modulation Motors
Pump Seals and Alignment
LOCATION: Chattanooga TN
The Asphalt Burner Schools are being held at Astec's Training Center:
Astec is offering a 2-day educational course on Astec Asphalt Burners at our facility in Chattanooga, TN. This course brings you together with experienced instructors to explore the best practices and techniques for safely operating Astec branded burners used in aggregate drying. This course is specifically intended for owners/operators of Astec branded burners with Astec controls (Whisper Jet, Versa Jet, Phoenix, and Fury burners). Operators of other brands would not find as much value in this training course.
Training Dates:
Week 1: Oct 14 - 15, 2025
Week 2: Oct 21 - 22, 2025
Week 3: Nov 4 - 5, 2025
Week 4: Nov 18 - 19, 2025
Week 5: Dec 2 - 3, 2025
Cost per attendee: $1,700
Hands On Training Classes:
- Relay and PLC based controls (3300 console, BC3, PM3, TC2)
- Hands on linkage set-up and stroking
- Burner safety device setup and testing
- Fuel and gas supply and pressures
- Common component electrical diagnostics and control faults
- Pilot testing, setup and removal
- Oil nozzle removal, adjustment and setup
- General burner maintenance
- Common burner failures
- Honeywell programming and setup
- EA57, EA71 and Siemens mod motor setup
- Your electrical drawings on your burner
- Electrical explanation of each individual component and their purpose
- Coverage of Fireye and Honeywell flame safeguards
Location:
4101 Jerome Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37407
423.827.1899
Asphalt Heater School:
Astec is offering a 2-day educational course on Asphalt Heaters and Heating Systems at our facility in Chattanooga, TN. This course brings you together with experienced instructors to explore the best practices and techniques for safely operating heating systems at your plant.
Training Dates:
Week 1: October 7 - 8, 2025
Week 2: October 28 - 29, 2025
Week 3: November 11 - 12, 2025
Week 4: December 9 - 10, 2025
Week 5: December 16 - 17, 2025
Astec's goal is to provide the most valuable experience for all attendees. During the training sessions, instructors and attendees together will cover topics including:
- Heater Preventative Maintenance
- Safety Controls Testing Procedures
- Thermal Fluid Application and Filtration
- Reading Electrical Schematics
- Gas and Oil Burner Operation
- Power Flame Burner Basics and Maintenance
- Fireye Flame Monitor Error Messages and Troubleshooting
- Heatec Manufacturing Tour
Hands On Training Classes:
- Damper/Linkage Control Adjustments
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Fluid Flow Basics
- Honeywell Modulating Damper Motor
- Modulation Controller Configuration
- Fireye YB110 Monitor
- Fuel Gun Maintenance
- SIHI Pump Rebuilding
- Basic Electrical and Relay Wiring
- Asphalt Storage Tanks Best Practices and Maintenance
- Level Indication Systems including Seimens Pressure Transmitter and Vega Radars
Cost per attendee is $1,700
Location:
5200 Wilson Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37410
423.827.1899
BLAW-KNOX Corporation
Website: https://www.blawknox.com/training/paver-operation-and-maintenance
The Blaw-Knox University is dedicated to training paver operators and foremen on proper Paver Operation and Maintenance as well as applied Best Paving Practices through expertly designed classroom and hands-on application courses. Their expert instructors, who bring decades of invaluable field experience, are here to enhance your technical skills and problem-solving abilities, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve with the latest DOT requirements. Blaw-Knox offers multiple dates to satisfy the demand for its popular courses. Don't miss out reserve your spot.
TRAINING DATES:
Week 1: January 12 – 15, 2026
Week 2: January 19 – 22, 2026
Week 3: February 26 – 29, 2026
Week 4: February 2 – 5, 2026
SPACES ARE LIMITED!
All details can be found at www.blawknox.com/training or contact at (407) 290-6000 ext. 342 or [email protected]
Who: Any individual interested in, or responsible for the laydown of HMA, WMA, SMA, or Thinlays.
Duration: 4 days
Location:
5201 N. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32810
BOMAG
Website: https://www.bomag.com/us-en/services/support-and-training/training/
Registration open for online school
Email: [email protected]
BOMAG offers you the chance to learn from the experts! BOMAG provides technical and product training on their website for free!
BOMAG application training is notable for the wide range of topics covered. The specially designed courses are targeted equally at members of construction crews, site managers, and owners of construction companies. The application trainings cover a wide range of topics from actual construction site situations. In addition to content relating to the possible applications and operation, relevant regulatory requirements are also addressed.
Caterpillar Inc.
Phone: 763.315.5510
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.cat.com/en_US/by-industry/paving/real-world-training-solution.html
Caterpillar offers both operator and technician training on Cat asphalt pavers, cold planers and rotary mixers. Register today online, and find the courses that work best for you and your teams. The 2025-2026 training schedule will be announced soon.
Clarence Richard Company
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 952.939.6000
- Design your own training schedule!
- Classes fill on first come basis
- Choose 1-6 Workshop Days in any order
- Each Participant must be individually registered
- If unable to make one day, Zoom in on another available day
Zoom Training Dates: Feb 02-Mar 13, 2026
In Person Training Available: CO, TX, AZ, TN, FL, SC
Cost: $395-$1,590 per person + manuals
*Private Training Options Available -Additional Fees Apply
Plant Operation Training
Improve: Safety, mix quality, production, energy efficiency, and operating costs.
Who: New and veteran plant operators, maintenance, management, and quality control personnel.
Clarence Richard has been using his asphalt plant operation and engineering expertise to train plant operators and personnel throughout the country for more than thirty years.
Electro-Mechanical Systems
Who: Electricians, mechanics, and maintenance professionals.
Learn to safely troubleshoot and maintain very complex control systems. Operators learn about electrical safety and basic electricity including trouble-shooting procedures and test meter usage.
Safety Director Workshop
Designed to address issues affecting plant operation and maintenance personnel. Plant safety curriculum includes 2 of 14 modules tht plant managers and operators are trained on in the Plant Operation Workshop. This curriculum makes it very easy for a company to implement this program into their existing program.
Quality Control Workshop
Addresses issues affected by Plant Operation. The curriculum is made up of 5 of the 14 modules included in the Plant Operator Workshop. The curriculum addresses issues at plants that affect mix quality and provides solutions. These modules are concerned with the proper blending of all materials from the stockpiles, tanks, feeder bins, ad baghouse fines delivery all the way through the silo and into the truck.
Command Alkon
Registration closes October 24th!
TRAININGdays offers dedicated time away from the office or plant to focus on learning - allowing system users to take their knowledge and skills to the next level.
Whether you are a new employee or seasoned employee needing to freshen up your skills and best practices, TRAININGdays provides an in-depth, in-person classroom experience where you can stay up-to-date on our product features, collaborate with other users, and ensure you have the best possible foundational knowledge to help your operations be successful.
Dates: November 3 - 6, 2025
Mix and Match Product Learning
Mix and match half-day sessions across product lines to meet your specific training needs. Session outlines for all workshops available on the Schedule Page.
- COMMANDbatch*+
- Marcotte Batch*
- COMMANDseries*
- Apex*
- Digital Fleet
- TrackIt+
- Command Cloud for Ready Mix - Dispatch+, Billing & Invoicing+, Customer Portal, Dashboards & Analytics
- Command Cloud for Bulk - Scale Ticketing & Dispatch, Billing & Invoicing
- Command Cloud Preview Workshops: Batch & Batch AI, Material Supply, Sales & Quoting, Accounts Receivable
Location:
Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown
Atlanta, GA
Command Alkon is also excited to remind the industry that its bi-annual Elevate Conference will take place in the Fall of 2026, November 13 – 16, in beautiful San Diego, providing a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together and connect next year as well.
Gencor Industries
REGISTRATION CLOSES DECEMBER 15, 2025
Details can be found at www. gencor.com/training or call us at 407-290-6000 ext. 342.
Improving overall plant production and efficiency are all common concerns for plant owners and operators. Having a well-trained technical crew is vital to maintaining plant performance and efficiency.
Gencor and its training staff represent the biggest concentration of knowledge and expertise in all the sciences and technologies involved in the production of asphalt plants. Customers who attend these seminars benefit by having the support and focused attention of the best specialists in the asphalt industry.
Using Gencor’s state-of-the-art control simulators and actual equipment, our experts take you step-by-step through a comprehensive & intensive concentrated hands-on training program providing the latest techniques on optimizing production efficiency
Training Dates:
- Week 1: January 12 - 15, 2026
- Week 2: January 19 - 22, 2026
- Week 3: January 26 - 29, 2026
- Week 4: February 2 - 5, 2026 [SOLD OUT]
Cost Per Attendee: $2000
Duration: 4 days
Location:
5201 N. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32810
Space is limited, please register early.
National Center For Asphalt Technology (NCAT)
Website: https://eng.auburn.edu/research/centers/ncat/education/training-courses/index.html
Email: [email protected]
NCAT offers hands-on, industry-relevant training courses developed specifically for the asphalt pavement industry. Our programs cover the latest advancements in materials, mix design, testing procedures, and quality control practices. Whether you're a contractor, DOT employee, consultant or engineer, our workshops are built to enhance your knowledge and skills in a collaborative learning environment.
Courses:
- Performance Graded Binder Technician: October 6 – 10, 2025
- Asphalt Engineers Workshop: January 26 - 30, 2026
- Specialty Asphalt Mix Design: February 16 - 18, 2026
- Asphalt Technology Course: March 2 - 6, 2026
- Asphalt Mix Design (Superpave): March 16 - 20, 2026
- Balanced Mix Design: March 31 - April 2, 2026
TransTech Systems, Inc.
Phone: 1.800.724.6306 | 518.370.5558
Website: www.transtechsys.com
TransTech welcomes individuals to our facility in New York for training, free of charge. Please call toll-free 1-800-724-6306 to arrange dates and for any additional training information.
COURSE: Online Training
Mobile friendly and at your convenience, you may review any number of TransTech Systems videos to assist with learning more about the PQI (non-nuclear asphalt density gauge) or the SDG (non-nuclear soil density gauge).
These videos are great for new customers or as a refresher once your season gets under way. These videos are available at your fingertips anytime you are ready! It’s as easy as going to our website or searching for “TransTech Systems Inc” within YouTube.
COURSE: Density Clinic
TransTech Systems, Inc. offers FREE density clinics. Their team provides a class that covers overall density, as well as operation and use of the non-nuclear density asphalt or soil gauge. Please call TransTech Systems if your company is interested in scheduling a date!
Clinics are by appointment, and dependent upon social distancing protocol, may be in person (at our office) or virtual. When your team completes the TransTech Density Clinic, each member will receive an Operator Training Certificate. Call today!
Troxler Electronic Laboratories
Phone: 1-877-TROXLER (1.877.876.9537) | 1.919.549.8661
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.troxlerlabs.com
Free Online Training Site: www.troxlerlearningcenter.com
Nuclear Gauge User Training - 3400 Series
Online training course on the proper use of Troxler’s 3400 series nuclear density gauges.
Radiation Safety Officer Certification Course
All attendees must first complete a Nuclear Gauge Operator Safety and Hazmat Course. A packet of handouts will be provided for assistance during the course and for future reference, please print and / or save this file. Participants are encouraged to take notes during the lessons. A short quiz will be given at the end of each lesson to test for comprehension of the information. A certification of successful completion can be printed and/ or saved to your computer.
Topics:
- Review of radiological fundamentals
- Radiological protection regulatory requirements
- Gauge Storage
- Transportation regulations
- Personnel monitoring
- Record keeping
- Leak testing
- Accident response
- Gauge Maintenance
Nuclear Gauge Operator Safety Training Course with Hazmat
This course is for nuclear moisture density gauge operators. This course provides the certification required to operate and transport nuclear moisture density gauges. A quiz will be given at the end and a certificate issued with a passing score.
Topics:
- Radiation safety fundamentals and principles
- Regulatory requirements
- Portable gauge theory, design and operation
- Gauge maintenance and troubleshooting
- Operating, emergency, maintenance and transportation procedures
- Leak testing
- Storing, packaging and transporting gauges
Hazmat Certification / Recertification Course
This course is for Hazmat transportation certification/ recertification. It can be taken to renew your Hazmat certification (every 3 years) or for individuals who may need to transport nuclear gauges, but not operate them.
This course satisfies US DOT training requirements of 49 CFR 172, subpart H (Hazmat) for individuals shipping or transporting hazardous materials. Recurrent training is required every 3 years.
Radiation Safety Refresher Course for the Nuclear Gauge Operator
This course is designed as an annual safety refresher for nuclear gauge operators who are in a state where an annual safety recertification is required by the licensing agency. This should not be taken by new nuclear gauge operators. The Nuclear Gauge Safety Training Course with Hazmat is the initial course for new operators.
Topics:
- Radiation safety refresher
- New regulatory requirements
- Operating, emergency, maintenance, and transportation procedures
Compaction and Density Testing Course
This course is designed to teach you the basic principles of compaction and density testing methods, with emphasis on nuclear testing methods.
Topics:
- Why we compact asphalt, soil, sand, aggregate, etc.
- Factors to consider when compacting
- Terms related to density testing of soil and asphalt
- Overview of the various methods used for measuring compaction
- Theory behind nuclear gauge measurements of moisture and density
- Proper methods of nuclear gauge operation
Wirtgen Group America Inc.
Phone: (615) 501-0600
Location: Nashville, TN
Register online at https://www.wirtgen-group.com/america/en-us/customer-support/know-how/training-program/
Wirtgen Group Center for Training and Technology (CTT)
The state-of-the-art training facility is located just outside of Nashville, Tennessee. During the year, numerous hands-on classes are offered to enhance the abilities of operators and technicians regarding road construction and mineral processing. The 40,000+ sq. ft facility includes a 5-acre test track, four-bay training shop, multimedia classrooms, a gourmet cafeteria, and a dedicated team of experienced professionals to assist in learning and development.
WIRTGEN - W 100 CFi / W 130 XFi Cold Milling Operation
Throughout this two-day course, students will learn the necessary tools to safely and effectively operate W 100 CFi – W 130 XFi cold milling machines. An in-depth look at the machine and applications will be discussed to better understand Wirtgen cutting technology, operator controls, Level Pro Plus, and daily routine/maintenance. Hands on training as well as assessments will be provided on all objectives during this class.
Cost: $1,000 per person
WIRTGEN - W 100 Fi Series Cold Milling Operation
This two-day course teaches the necessary tools to safely and effectively operate W 100- W 130 Fi cold milling machines. An in-depth look at the machine and applications will be discussed to better understand Wirtgen cutting technology, operator controls, Level Pro Active, and daily routine/maintenance. Hands on training as well as assessments will be provided on all objectives during this class.
Cost: $1,000 per person
WIRTGEN - W 100 Fi Series Technical Service for Customers
This two-day course offers an in-depth look at troubleshooting & diagnosing symptoms of the W 100 – W 130 Fi milling machines. Through hands on trainingand assessments, you will learn how to reference factory-recommended procedures regarding electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical service repairs.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Diagnose and clear machine operating state messages.
- Reference and know what to do when an engine code occurs.
- Interpret and navigate Wirtgen schematics to locate devices and trace circuitry and hydraulic lines.
- Recall the various CAN Buses and with which systems each communicates.
- Replace control panel buttons, switches, levers, and hydraulic components to identify which can be swapped.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose machine operational malfunctions to determine the root cause.
Cost: $1,000 per person
WIRTGEN - W 200 Fi Series Cold Milling Operation
During the course of 2 days, experience an in-depth look at Wirtgen cutting technology & best practices for the cold milling machine. Learn about machine operator controls, Level Pro Active, and daily maintenance for efficient operation.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Follow safe work practices on and around W 200-250 Fi cold milling machines.
- Identify Wirtgen cutting technology including drum styles, usage options, and wear items.
- Reference the Wirtgen Instruction Manual for machine component functions, as well as application & maintenance best practices.
- Perform basic machine setup, operation, & maintenance for both travel & milling including using Level Pro Active to set up auto grade controls and changing out the drum.
Cost: $1,000 per person
WIRTGEN - WR 200 i Series Cold Recyclers Technical Service
3-day course
Cost: $1,500 per person
WIRTGEN - WR 200 i Series Cold Recycling Operation
2-day course
Cost: $1,000 per person
KLEEMANN - MSC EVO Series Mobiscreen Classifier Operations - Maintenance - Technical Service
This class provides an in-depth look at daily operation of the Kleemann MSC EVO Series Mobiscreen classifier screening systems by teaching factory recommended best practices for machine operation and maintenance. During this two-day course, you will learn how to troubleshoot components using electrical and hydraulic systems that control functions of the MSC EVO Series Mobiscreen classifier screening systems as well as how to troubleshoot components using electrical diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and other Kleemann resources. This class is beneficial to understand what items require regular servicing and maintenance.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Follow safe working practices while working on or around MSC EVO Series Mobiscreen classifier screening machines
- Operate Kleemann MSC EVO Series Mobiscreen classifier screening systems in a safe and efficient manner.
- Reference the operator’s manual to identify machine controls and components as well as machine operation and maintenance information.
- Perform basic setup to prepare machines for work.
- Perform basic machine setup in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations to prepare the machine for work.
- Reference and perform maintenance on jaw crushers.
- Interpret Kleemann-specific electrical and hydraulic schematics and symbols.
- Troubleshoot, calibrate, and setup components and systems.
Cost: $1,000 per person
KLEEMANN - MSS EVO Series Mobiscreen Scalper Operations - Maintenance - Technical Service
During this two-day course, you will be given an in-depth look at daily operation of the Kleemann MSS EVO Series Mobiscreen scalper screening systems. This includes factory recommended best practices for machine operation and maintenance as well as electrical and hydraulic systems that control functions of the MSS EVO Series Mobiscreen scalper screening systems. You will also learn how to troubleshoot components using electrical diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and other Kleemann resources. This class is beneficial to understand what items require regular servicing as well as maintenance.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Operate Kleemann MSS EVO Series Mobiscreen scalper screening systems in a safe and efficient manner.
- Follow safe working practices while working on or around MSS EVO Series Mobiscreen scalper screening machines.
- Reference the operator’s manual to identify machine controls/components as well as machine operation and maintenance information.
- Interpret Kleemann-specific electrical and hydraulic schematics and symbols.
- Troubleshoot, calibrate, and setup components/systems.
- Perform basic machine setup in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations to prepare the machine for work.
- Reference and perform maintenance on jaw crushers.
Cost: $1,000 per person
KLEEMANN - MC 110 EVO2 Jaw Crusher Operations & Maintenance
2-day course
Cost: $1,000 per person
VÖGELE - 8ft SUPER 3i Technical Service
4-day course
Cost: $2,000 per person
VÖGELE - 10ft SUPER 3i Technical Service
4-day course
Cost: $2,000 per person
VÖGELE - Paver Operations & Application
2-day course
Cost: $1,000 per person
