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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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