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Do you know all of your coworkers? Chances are, probably not! With so many of us spread out across job sites, we wanted to make it a little easier to get to know each other. Look for an employee spotlight in every newsletter!

We currently own three LowBoys, varying in size and weight. 2 of the 3 have the capability to add a 4 ^th axle to the end of the trailer to allow us to haul more weight. Each state has different limitations, laws, and guidelines, but the State of Vermont will only allow up to 149,999 lbs. with an 8 axle move. Those 8 axles allow us to safely and efficiently spread the weight of the load out between the truck and trailer.

 

Even though the State will technically allow a total of that much weight, that’s not an every-day thing! Our permits allow us to haul any load that does not exceed 12’ high, 13.5’ wide, 75’ long, and up to 108,000 lbs. Anything more than this, we must apply for an oversize/over-dimension permit. This requires multiple steps: an application to the state in which we want to haul, unit info (make, model, VIN, license plates, etc.), the dimensions of the overall load, and the route we plan to take. Most times, permits are reviewed and approved within a few hours.

 

The largest load our lowbeds have hauled so far is our 45-ton excavators (the John Deere 450 or Cat 349) or our 185 HP Dozers. To haul these loads, the counterweights and attachments must be removed and hauled separately, and an escort is required. This is done to keep the load that sits on the lowbed within the weight limits we applied for on the permit.

 

Believe it or not, our LowBoy trucks spent 3,449 hours last year hauling equipment; that works out to be 144 days!

Kudos to our drivers, without you we wouldn’t have the equipment we need onsite!

It's been a long 10 weeks since the Governor announced his "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order. Everyone at Casella Construction has done a great job of staying the course and keeping our work moving forward, despite the difficult times.

The shift towards re-opening the community was a much-welcomed announcement, and we were thrilled to play a small role in helping an area restaurant find new ways to serve the community under new guidelines.

Thanks to Roots Restaurant for the shout-out, we are always excited to help our communities in any way we can.

AGC/VT member-businesses have set the safety bar high, encouraging their employees to protect Vermonters by implementing the COVID-19 safety procedures they learned in their trainings anytime they’re in public.

Driving through Chittenden and Washington Counties, Matt Musgrave Deputy EVP at AGC/VT, spotted employees at member-companies in action. “While at a gas station, an SD Irelend employee pulled in next to me. He pulled in wearing his AGC/VT face mask even though driving his vehicle solo he didn’t have to wear one.” recalled Matt. “The week before I saw another SD Ireland employee driving a dump truck down the road solo, and he had on his face mask too.”

AGC/VT is launching a #GetCaught #ProtectVermonters campaign to showcase what others across the industry are doing to save lives and keep Vermonters healthy.

Click here to read the full article and find out how to participate.

Our protocol of wearing masks, along with other precautions such as social distancing and frequent hand-washing/clean hygiene, has been an important part of our operations ever since the pandemic hit. It is imperative that we stay vigilant in our efforts, as there is still no vaccine yet. The safety of our employees, and the communities we serve, remains our top priority.

As a refresher, please click here to review our cloth face coverings procedure in full. Your superintendent will be keeping an eye out for compliance across all areas. Maybe someone from our team will get "caught" by AGC/VT.

If you catch someone going above and beyond with compliance measures, snap a picture, and send it to us!

Have you seen a Leader In Safety sticker on someone's hardhat? The next time someone on your team takes the extra step to be industry-leading, call them out as a Leader In Safety.

When we go above and beyond for each other - when we actively care for people - those efforts deserve to be called out and recognized.

We call it being a Leader In Safety.

Leaders In Safety do these things every day:

Uphold Casella Standards

Lead By Example

Actively Care for People

Train and Develop Top Talent

Check out the jobsite photo submissions of the week!

Vote for your favorite jobsite photo below, and check out our facebook page Friday, May 29, 2020 to see the winner!

We can't wait to see them!

Let's see yours! Send your photos here !

Injuries can happen to anyone at any skill level. Every injury is cause for all of us to pause and see what we can learn to prevent it from happening again – Stop, Think, Act.

After an accident, take these steps:

We are hiring for spring!

Do you know someone who could make a positive difference on our team this spring?

Please ask your most talented contacts to apply!

And let's not forget the thank you.

If someone you recommend is hired and stays with us at least 90 days, we will thank you with a $250 referral bonus in your check! (Just make sure they mention your name in their online application. Click here for details.)

Contact Melissa Coltey for details and with recommendations at [email protected] or (802) 774-1375.

DID YOU MISS ONE?

Click below to see what you missed:

Leaders in Safety and Pre-Trip Inspection

May 21, 2020

Employee Spotlight and April Good Catch Winner!

May 14, 2020

The OZ Principle and 'Rona Resourcefulness

May 07, 2020

NEWSVT and Vote for Your Favorite Photo