As a commercial property manager in Detroit Lakes, you know that winter isn't just a weather event—it’s a liability. When the snow starts falling in Becker County, your top priorities are keeping your doors open and ensuring your customers (and their lawyers) stay safe.

At Miller Yard Care & Construction, we believe that "good enough" isn't acceptable when it comes to winter safety. That is why we have invested heavily in Live Edge snow plows, utilizing industry-leading technology from Metal Pless and Arctic Snow and Ice.

You might see a plow as just a big piece of metal, but the difference between a standard rigid plow and the Live Edge equipment we run impacts your bottom line more than you think.

What is "Live Edge" Technology?

Traditional snow plows have a single, rigid steel blade. When that blade hits a dip in your parking lot, it glides over it, leaving a patch of snow behind. When it hits a high spot (like a manhole cover or speed bump), it jumps, leaving a streak of ice.

Live Edge technology is different. Instead of one long blade, these plows are made up of multiple independent sections that float up and down. Whether we are using our Metal Pless or Arctic pushers, the blade "contours" to the uneven surfaces of your pavement. It moves like a snake over the ground, ensuring constant contact from curb to curb.

The "Cleaner Scrape" Advantage

Our commercial clients often notice that our lots look blacker and cleaner than their neighbors'. That isn't magic; it's the cleaner scrape provided by our Live Edge fleet.

1. Massive Reduction in Salt Usage

This is the biggest financial benefit to you. A standard plow often leaves a thin layer of hardpack snow (the "cookie dough" layer) that turns into ice. To get rid of it, most contractors have to dump massive amounts of rock salt to burn through it.

  • The Miller Yard Care Difference: Because our plows scrape right down to the pavement, we remove that hardpack mechanically, not chemically.
  • The Result: We use significantly less de-icing product to achieve a "bare pavement" result. This saves you money on salt surcharges and protects your landscaping from salt burn in the spring.

2. Increased Safety & Reduced Liability

The number one cause of slip-and-fall accidents in winter is the re-freeze of leftover snow. By removing more snow on the first pass, we eliminate the moisture source that turns into black ice overnight. A cleaner scrape means better traction for your customers' tires and their boots immediately after we leave the lot.

3. Less Wear and Tear on Your Property

Rigid plows are brutal on parking lots. When a solid steel blade hits a curb or a raised crack, it can chip the concrete or damage the plow. The Live Edge plows we use are designed to "trip" and move over obstacles rather than slamming into them. This technology helps preserve your striping, curbs, and speed bumps.

The Bottom Line

We could buy cheaper, standard plows. They are easier to find and cost half as much. But we position ourselves as a premium service provider because we know that reliability and results are what matter most to our commercial clients in Detroit Lakes.

When you hire Miller Yard Care & Construction, you aren't just paying for a truck to push snow around. You are paying for a premium risk-management service. Our investment in Live Edge plows is our commitment to giving you the safest, cleanest, and most cost-effective winter service possible.