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asphalt distributor truck

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/ˈæsfɔlt dɪˈstrɪbjətər trʌk/
Forms:asphalt distributor trucks
1

a vehicle equipped with a tank and sprayer used to evenly distribute asphalt onto roads during construction or maintenance

An asphalt distributor truck is a vehicle used to spray a layer of liquid asphalt onto a road surface during road construction or maintenance. The truck has a large tank that holds the asphalt and a nozzle system that evenly spreads the material onto the road. Asphalt distributor trucks are often used for tasks like sealing, patching, or preparing a surface before adding new layers of asphalt. The truck allows for precise control of the amount of asphalt applied, ensuring a smooth and durable road surface.

  • The asphalt distributor truck arrived early in the morning to begin resurfacing our neighborhood streets.
  • Workers loaded the tank of the asphalt distributor truck with hot liquid asphalt before starting the paving process.
  • The driver carefully maneuvered the asphalt distributor truck along the designated route, ensuring an even coat of asphalt was applied.
  • Residents were informed of the road closure due to the presence of the asphalt distributor truck, which was essential for improving the road conditions.
  • After completing its task, the asphalt distributor truck moved on to the next section of the city, continuing its role in infrastructure maintenance.