The Contractors Best Friend Podcast Season 5 Episode 13: Uptime - How Pavecon Enlists Dealer Support to Keep Its Fleet Earning

Chris Seger of Pavecon explains how his pavement maintenance company integrates equipment-dealer service to maximize the productivity of a hard-working machine fleet

Sep 8, 2021

Caterpillar - Cat

Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts are joined by Chris Seger, fleet manager with Pavecon. Seger provides a user's perspective on leveraging support, parts, sales and services from your equipment provider.

Moderated by: Brad Humphrey, The Contractor’s Best Friend, Pinnacle Development Group - Founder

With special guests: Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Inc, Global Market Professional – Quarry & Aggregates Industries

Lonnie Fritz, Caterpillar Inc, Senior Market Professional - Construction Industries

Chris Seger, Fleet Manager, Pavecon

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Learn how to prioritize equipment service and preparation for durability, operational safety and reduced downtime on the construction jobsite.

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