On this week’s On the Surface, host Seth Stevens and co-host Brad Marotti welcome Shane Moody, Paving Superintendent at Delta, for an inside look at what it really takes to lead a paving crew and build high quality roads across Arkansas.

Shane walks through his journey from flagging in Missouri to running full paving crews and eventually stepping into the superintendent role. He explains what a paving foreman does each day, including planning tons, coordinating with the asphalt plant, managing trucks, handling traffic control, and staying ahead of challenges in the field. You will also hear how lead men, equipment choices, and strong communication help crews stay productive and hit their targets.

We cover the technical side too, including how mix types, slopes, driveway tie-ins, and road conditions affect tonnage, smoothness, and ride quality. Shane also shares the human side of the job, from developing young operators to building crews that trust each other and hold each other accountable. Safety moments, close calls, leadership lessons, and real-world examples give listeners a clear picture of the responsibility that comes with the foreman role.

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