October 12, 2026

Weekly Toolbox Talk

Ben Gets Carsick

Would You Let Richard Drive Your Company Truck?

This week's Toolbox Talk is under five minutes, but that's plenty of time for Richard to make Ben carsick.

Somewhere along the ride, they manage to cover distracted driving, work-zone speed limits, and what happens when someone spots you texting behind the wheel of a company truck.

Searching for the Shovel

From the Jobsite in Washington DC:

Diesel Taxes, Dyed Fuel, & the Fine Print

This week's Searching for the Shovel looks at a proposal out of Washington to defer federal diesel taxes and temporarily allow red-dyed diesel on public roads.

Sounds promising, but nothing has changed at the pump just yet. Before anyone starts counting on cheaper diesel, there's a little more to the story.

Read the Q & A HERE

Build Board Magazine: Summer 2026

Featured Article: KBS on Transition Planning

Our friends at KBS have been helping us understand what goes into a successful ownership transition.

Last quarter, they explained why succession planning should be treated as a business strategy, not just a retirement decision.

In this edition of Build Board Magazine, William Keyser, CPA, takes us through the next step of how to put a transition plan together. From choosing the right ownership structure to protecting your company's financial strength and bonding capacity, there's plenty to consider.

KBS has also put together a helpful succession planning readiness assessment to help you see where your company stands today.

Check out the full article below: