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Managing Chippers, Stumpers and Crews for Efficiency

Because we live in an age where every second counts and, to employ an old business axiom, time is money, why on earth would a tree care company want its most skilled crew members on cleanup, running chippers and stump cutters? That’s the question posed to a group of TCIA member companies. The idea, we […]

Storm Work – Part 2: Tree Care Makes Way for First Responders

Once the dust (or snow or mud or rain) settles following a storm, who are the first first responders? Ask anyone who’s worked a storm or other natural disaster, and they will tell you that the true first responders are tree care crews. Without them police, fire and other emergency workers, oil, gas and electrical […]

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WARNING: Aerial-Lift Attachment Systems in Use!

“I have not met anyone in the business who does not want more safety.” Those are the words of Bob Dray, vice president for sales and marketing for Custom Truck One Source, during a recent interview to discuss aerial-lift safety and the lanyard warning system his company recently adopted. From the advent of bucket trucks […]

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