Wed October 11, 2017
Post-Harvey, OSHA Resumes Regular Enforcement in Texas, Louisiana
On Oct. 10, OSHA, which had ceased most programmed enforcement actions following Hurricane Harvey, resumed normal enforcement throughout Texas and Louisiana. Following Hurricane Harvey, OSHA provided compliance assistance and outreach to employers and workers in a number of counties and parishes in Texas and Louisiana....
Tue October 10, 2017
Dallas Flat Glass Drivers Use Kenworth T270s To Nearly Double Productivity Per Trip
When windstorms with hail strike the Dallas area, Dallas Flat Glass distributing manager and vice president Robert Varela knows there's going to be some long days and nights ahead at the office. "Whenever we get these sudden storms with marble-sized hail, along with those high winds, I just know it's going to be crazy busy as we get a flood of calls from glass contractors wanting to replace all those broken windows," Varela said....
Tue October 10, 2017
Summit Supply Donates $25K Toward Hurricane Relief Efforts in Texas, Florida
Summit Supply, LLC of Asbury, NJ has donated $25,000 to Rapid Relief Team (RRT), a global organization that provided catering services and support to those directly impacted by these recent disasters, as well as direct assistance to first responders and volunteers....
Wed October 11, 2017
Jeff Martin Auctioneers Holds Permian Basin Absolute Public Auction in Stanton, Texas
Jeff Martin Auctioneers Inc. held a Permian Basin Absolute Public Auction in Stanton, Texas, on Sept. 13. This public auction was held for several consignors including multi-national corporations and single piece contractors liquidating inventory....
Wed October 11, 2017
Ritchie Bros. Features Equipment, Trucks at Fort Worth Sale
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers held a two-day auction at its site in Fort Worth, Texas, selling more than 3,800 equipment items and trucks for more than $52 million. More than 4,900 people from 55 countries registered to bid in the unreserved public auction on Sept....
Wed October 11, 2017
Alex Lyon and Son Welcomes Buyers to Fort Worth Facility
Bidders gathered at Alex Lyon and Son's Fort Worth, Texas, facility on Hicks Field Road for the company's Sept. 26 auction. The sale offered rental fleet equipment from several national rental fleets....
Tue October 10, 2017
David Zachry Named ARTBA Foundation Vice Chairman
David S. Zachry, chief executive officer of San Antonio, Texas-based Zachry Corporation, has been named vice chairman of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) Board of Trustees....
Tue October 10, 2017
Gov. Abbott Announces Commission to Rebuild Texas
The worst of storms has brought out the best of humanity. The outpouring of support from individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations for Texans devastated by Hurricane Harvey has been overwhelming....
Tue October 10, 2017
Norbord Donates $1M to HBI Training
The Home Builders Institute (HBI) is gearing up to help prepare the local workforce for reconstruction in Texas and Florida following the recent hurricanes. Norbord Inc.'s donation of $1 million to HBI will help train individuals in the building industry to rebuild in communities that were hard-hit by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma....
Tue October 10, 2017
Corpus Christi Port Reopens
Post Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts continue at Port Corpus Christi following the Category 4 Hurricane's devastating strike to the Texas Coast. The full 47-ft. (MLLW) draft of the ship channel is open to vessels, and the daylight only transit restriction was removed....
