--- title: Camion Blog | Ice Control | Daniel Gilliland description: With over 25+ years of Anti/Deicing experience with liquids, Dan Gilliland is Camion's in-house Certified Snow Professional. From reducing the amount of chlorides in the field to making contractors more profitable, Gilliland has broad expertise in the snowfighting profession. --- [![Camion_Horizontal_Logo_Blue](https://blog.enduraplas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Camion_Horizontal_Logo_Blue.png?width=205&height=59&name=Camion_Horizontal_Logo_Blue.png "Camion_Horizontal_Logo_Blue")](https://www.camionsystems.com/) # Ice Control Blog **[Start New MASTER TRAINING Here](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/master-training-liquids-series) ▶️** ## Daniel Gilliland ![Daniel Gilliland](https://blog.enduraplas.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1646918755327.jpg?width=35&name=1646918755327.jpg) With over 25+ years of Anti/Deicing experience with liquids, Dan Gilliland is Camion's in-house Certified Snow Professional. From reducing the amount of chlorides in the field to making contractors more profitable, Gilliland has broad expertise in the snowfighting profession. ## Recent Posts [![](https://blog.enduraplas.com/hubfs/Photographic-Proof-That-Brine-Works.jpg)](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/photographic-proof-that-pretreating-with-brine-works) ## [Photographic Proof That Pretreating With Brine Works](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/photographic-proof-that-pretreating-with-brine-works) **\[fa icon="book"\] 3 Minute Read** \[fa icon="calendar'\] Sep 18, 2023 8:18:14 AM / by [Daniel Gilliland](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/author/daniel-gilliland) posted in [Benefits of Liquids](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/topic/benefits-of-liquids) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/photographic-proof-that-pretreating-with-brine-works#comments-listing) There are numerous ways to deal with snow and ice. Snowfighters nationwide are constantly experimenting with different chemical mixtures and methods to find what works best for them and stick with it. However, as snowfighters, we know there is always room for improvement, and brine is the ultimate tool to achieve that. Take a look at these photos that show a comparison between roads with and without brine pretreatment. [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/photographic-proof-that-pretreating-with-brine-works) [![](https://blog.enduraplas.com/hubfs/3-Ways-Only-Using-Rock-Salt-is-Killing-Your-Business4.jpg)](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/3-ways-only-using-rock-salt-is-killing-your-business) ## [3 Ways Using Only Rock Salt is Killing Your Business](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/3-ways-only-using-rock-salt-is-killing-your-business) **\[fa icon="book"\] 5 Minute Read** \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jul 14, 2023 9:30:06 AM / by [Daniel Gilliland](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/author/daniel-gilliland) posted in [Benefits of Liquids](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/topic/benefits-of-liquids) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/3-ways-only-using-rock-salt-is-killing-your-business#comments-listing) For decades, rock salt has been a popular solution for snow and ice control on roads, sidewalks, and parking lots. But as the snowfighter industry has evolved, so has our understanding of the negative impacts that rock salt has on our business and the environment. By primarily using rock salt in your snow and ice control business, you’re keeping yourself from a safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective snowfighting operation. In this article, we’ll tell you how to fix that. [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/3-ways-only-using-rock-salt-is-killing-your-business) [![](https://blog.enduraplas.com/hubfs/Can-You-Season-A-Surface-With-Liquid-Brine.jpg)](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/can-you-season-a-surface-with-liquid-brine) ## [Can You “Season” A Surface With Liquid Brine?](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/can-you-season-a-surface-with-liquid-brine) **\[fa icon="book"\] 3 Minute Read** \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jul 12, 2023 9:32:18 AM / by [Daniel Gilliland](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/author/daniel-gilliland) posted in [Benefits of Liquids](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/topic/benefits-of-liquids) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/can-you-season-a-surface-with-liquid-brine#comments-listing) Every day, snowfighters nationwide find new and innovative ways to use brine for their snow and ice control operations. One method that has been growing in popularity is “seasoning” surfaces with liquid brine before the first snowfall of the storm season. In this blog post, we’ll tell you how it’s done, why it’s done, and the pros and cons for snowfighters across the nation so far. [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/can-you-season-a-surface-with-liquid-brine) [![](https://blog.enduraplas.com/hubfs/What-Every-Snowfighter-Should-Know-About-Climate-Change-2.jpg)](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/what-every-snowfighter-should-know-about-climate-change) ## [What Every Snowfighter Should Know About Climate Change](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/what-every-snowfighter-should-know-about-climate-change) **\[fa icon="book"\] 5 Minute Read** \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jun 26, 2023 11:34:00 AM / by [Daniel Gilliland](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/author/daniel-gilliland) posted in [Using Liquids](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/topic/using-liquids) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/what-every-snowfighter-should-know-about-climate-change#comments-listing) Each year, it seems that more people are growing concerned with climate change’s potential to affect various industries, and snowfighters are no different. The threat of shifting weather patterns and increasingly unpredictable winter conditions are enough to get even the hardened snowfighters worried for the future. All the information on climate change out there can feel like information overload, so here’s how climate change will affect our industry from a snowfighter’s perspective.  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/what-every-snowfighter-should-know-about-climate-change) [![](https://blog.enduraplas.com/hubfs/11-Snowfighting-Terms-You-Should-Know.jpg)](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/11-snowfighting-terms-you-should-know) ## [11 Snowfighting Terms You Should Know](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/11-snowfighting-terms-you-should-know) **\[fa icon="book"\] 8 Minute Read** \[fa icon="calendar'\] Jun 20, 2023 8:13:12 AM / by [Daniel Gilliland](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/author/daniel-gilliland) posted in [Using Liquids](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/topic/using-liquids) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/11-snowfighting-terms-you-should-know#comments-listing) There's no time to mince words when it comes to keeping the roads open for people who depend on you. That’s why learning the snowfighting lingo is essential to efficient snow and ice control. Whether you’re an experienced vet or a rookie just starting out, knowing these 11 snowfighting terms are as essential as your coat and boots.  [Read More \[fa icon="long-arrow-right"\]](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/11-snowfighting-terms-you-should-know) [![](https://blog.enduraplas.com/hubfs/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Making-Salt-Brine-in-2023.jpg)](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/the-ultimate-guide-to-making-salt-brine-in-2023) ## [The Ultimate Guide to Making Salt Brine in 2023](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/the-ultimate-guide-to-making-salt-brine-in-2023) **\[fa icon="book"\] 5 Minute Read** \[fa icon="calendar'\] May 1, 2023 10:54:28 AM / by [Daniel Gilliland](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/author/daniel-gilliland) posted in [Using Liquids](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/topic/using-liquids) [\[fa icon="comment"\] 0 Comments](https://blog.enduraplas.com/ice-control/the-ultimate-guide-to-making-salt-brine-in-2023#comments-listing)   While rock salt has been the standard for pre-treating and deicing roadways, many contractors are turning to liquid salt brine for its economic and time-saving benefits. However, making your own brine solution can be daunting when you don’t know where to start. Don't let the next storm get the upper hand. 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