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trucking minimum went from 2 hours to 8 hours? Possibly the continually rising fuel prices? Nope, it was keeping good employees. OK, maybe that wasn’ t the biggest surprise you heard today, but I’ ll bet you’ ll agree. This contractor had developed a military style rank system based on tangible actions. Being cross trained got you a higher ranking as did earning your CDL license. Learn to speak another language? Get a higher rank. What if you had 20 years in the business? Sorry, prove yourself here first. My bet is that all of those“ first-timers” at World of Asphalt had something similar at their company. If not, why?
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We are still in unprecedented times. Yes, there is work out there, no, you can’ t do business the same way. This is true for the contractor, manufacturer, laborer, service team or anybody. The opportunity is there for advancement in the industry. I always hope that the full spectrum of the industry reads the trade publications, but I believe that now it is more important than ever. Today’ s“ new guy” could easily become tomorrow’ s foreman with just a little foresight and ambition. Remember, todays owners were yesterdays“ new guy.”
Brian Hall, LeeBoy Territory Manager. He can be reached via email at Brian. Hall @ Leeboy. com.
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