ACPA News

American Concrete Pumping Association Announces New Hours of Service Exemption

The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) is pleased to announce a significant victory for concrete pumpers. On November 1, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted the ACPA’s request for an exemption for concrete pumpers from the requirement that short-haul drivers utilizing the records of duty status (RODS) exception return to their normal work-reporting location 12 hours from coming on duty.

Late Summer Success in Washington

The last couple of months have seen a flurry of successful activity in Washington for the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA). Working diligently with other members of the North American Concrete Alliance (NACA)* we’ve advanced our interests on Capitol Hill. Some of the most recent highlights benefitting concrete pumpers include:

Thwarting Tall Wood

American Concrete Pumping Association Creates Legacy Award

The American Concrete Pumping Association announces its newly instated Legacy Award for past and future recipients of ACPA’s Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement and Pioneer awards. The Legacy Award will give past award-winners and future recipients of these awards lifetime membership in the ACPA upon their retirement from the concrete pumping industry.

ACPA Announces New Safety Resources

"Safety Procedures When Maintaining a Concrete Pump” Manual

Mike Cusack

Mike Cusack passed away on Tuesday December 18th, 2018. He was surrounded by his three loving daughters, two son-in-laws, his dear sister and his best friend of 55 years.

New Members for November 2018

Welcome to the American Concrete Pumping Association!

Certified Boom Repair Services, Inc.
Contact: Tyler Smith

1902 North 38th Street
Tampa, FL 33605
Telephone: 813-247-1963

ACPA Wildfire Relief Fund

The ACPA has several members that live and work in the areas affected by West Coast Wildfire destruction and their employees need our help! Many have lost everything and have nowhere to go. Let's all show support for our concrete pumping community! 

Now Accepting Nominations for Safe Operator of the Year

The American Concrete Pumping Association will honor one outstanding concrete pump operator for the 2018 "Safe Operator of the Year" Award at the Annual ACPA Meeting and Awards Presentation on January 23, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

ACPA Announces Hose Whipping Safety Bulletin

The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) is pleased to announce the completion of the NEW Hose Whipping Safety Bulletin. Please review and share copies of the PDF below with your pump operators and your customers. 

ACPA Announces HOS Exemption

The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) is pleased to announce a significant victory for concrete pumpers. On Nov. 1, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), granted the ACPA’s request for an exemption for concrete pumpers from the requirement that short-haul drivers utilizing the records of duty status (RODS) exception return to their normal work-reporting location 12 hours from coming on duty.

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