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.
John Richard “Dick” O’Dell was born May 8, 1943, in Seward, Nebraska and passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona on July 18, 2018, at the age of 75 years, 2 months, 10 days. Dick was the son of John Robert and Nellie Marie (Kilzer) O’Dell. He was a 1961 graduate of Seward High School. On April 5, 1964, Dick was united in marriage to Karen
John Richard “Dick” O’Dell was born May 8, 1943, in Seward, Nebraska and passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona on July 18, 2018, at the age of 75 years, 2 months, 10 days. Dick was the son of John Robert and Nellie Marie (Kilzer) O’Dell. He was a 1961 graduate of Seward High School. On April 5, 1964, Dick was united in marriage to Karen
