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!
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.
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.
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.
One of the most important issues recently being discussed in transportation circles has to do with “personal conveyance,” a term you’re likely familiar with if you operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). These discussions have been prompted, in part, by the fact that on May 31, 2018, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued new guidance regarding personal conveyance that became effective immediately.
In a few weeks, the International Council of Codes (ICC), the organization which develops model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance of constructing safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures, will vote on proposed code changes which would allow wood to enter into the tall building market up to 18 stories.
