There has been a recently disturbing rise in construction site injuries and deaths. They rose 34% from 2014 to 2015 alone! According to the US Department of Labor the construction industry has the highest rate of drug users. A whopping 15.6% of construction workers are using drugs or alcohol. The New York Chapter of Associated …
Month: May 2017
Lessons Learned from Modular Builders
Modular and prefab homes are a lot more common now that their stigma is gone. Home builders have come to see the benefits. Modular building saves time and money, reduces mistakes and increases accuracy, and you can build the home the same time it is being prepped! Furthermore, it increases worker efficiency. Part of why …
The Electric Truck: From Tesla to Sweden
There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the possibility of autonomous trucks. Trucks with no driver? That possibility, if it will even happen at all in our lifetimes, is much loftier than say, electric powered trucks. Instead of worrying about the unlikelihood of your trucking job being taken over by robotics, you should be more …
New Truck Unveils from Volvo, International, and more!
Newer doesn’t always mean better, but oh boy, these new trucks! Recently Volvo Truck North America and International Trucks unveiled new regional trucks. Both makers have listened to their client base and made new trucks they feel will improve goods transportation. This includes improved fuel efficiency. They’ve also kept their drivers in mind when making …
The Canadian Softwood Lumber Tariffs’ Impact on Construction
The Softwood Lumber Agreement between the U.S. and Canada expired back in October 2015. For several months, there has been speculation as to what the Trump administration would do with its renewal. On April 24th, 2017 it was announced that a 20% import tax would be placed on Canadian softwood lumber. More than one-third of …
Double Check Your Resume!
We recently discussed those over used and cringe worthy words that people tend to use on their resume. Now, it’s time to check and double check your resume! There are some common mistakes everyone has made at least once on their resume. Recruiters go through possibly hundreds of resumes a week. When we see these …
Talking-Car Safety Technology Has Hit a Snag
Driver safety is always a top concern. When your occupation is driving your risk of accident increases significantly, usually because of external factors. Therefore, the safety of all vehicles on the road is important. If we take measures to increase the safety of regular commuting drivers, CDL Driver safety will increase by proxy. On how …
Millennials and Trucking: It’s Going to Happen
We’ve talked a lot about the truck driver shortage the United States is currently suffering. We’ve talked about women filling the gap, since less than 10% of drivers are women. However, there is a huge demographic that everyone likes to complain about, but some in the trucking industry are beginning to see as the ultimate …
Protecting Workers from Elements out of Your Control
There are many aspects of a job site that can be controlled. You can control what safety gear (PPE) workers wear, you can ensure all your workers complete safety training and know how to work safely before even setting foot on the site. However, there are some aspects and elements out of your control. That …