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Where are Traffic Drums Made?

When I tell people I deal with the traffic safety industry, at first they look in surprise because it is such a strange (or is it) industry to be in.  I explain that I deal with pretty much any product you would see in a road/highway construction project on the side of the road.  Their […]

Traffic Cone

Most people know what a traffic cone is, those orange cones on the side of the road usually involved in some sort of contruction.  Or you may see them on the soccer field, as a drill to dribble between with the soccer ball (called sports cones).  Traffic cones have a few different options, such as […]

Options on Traffic Barrels

There are many different options when you are choosing traffic barrels.  For example, you can choose the density of the plastic on the drum for most brands, like high density or low density.  Reflective tape is also an option (Engineer Grade, HI Intensity Grade, Diamond Grade). Knowing what options to choose usually means checking the […]

Type 3 Barricades

A lot of people commute to work, which means a lot of people sit in traffic.  Chances are they will see all sorts of traffic safety products if they are traveling near construction.  Traffic barricades, including type III traffic barricades, are most likely seen a lot. Type 3 barricades are sometimes set up for road […]

Arrow Boards? What?

Never heard of arrow boards?  An arrow board is a traffic message board or advisory arrow that you would typically see on the highway that informs incoming traffic.  It could say “Ice, slow down” or “DUI checkpoint” etc. There are different forms of arrow boards.  Some are bigger than others, some just show arrows, and […]

Solar Powered Barricade Lights

What is the difference between a solar and a battery powered barricade light?  Well, price for one thing.  It can cost as much as $35 for a solar barricade light, versus $15 or so for a battery powered barricade light. Of course, you don’t end up paying as much in batteries when you go solar, […]