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  • CDL medical certification
    June 10, 2025

    Changes to CDL Medical Examiner’s Certification

    By Kristoffer Rasmussen, CTSP

    For tree-service companies, the open road is as much a workplace as the treetops. Operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), such as chip trucks, aerial lifts and log loaders, demands strict adherence to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations – [...]

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  • Removing storm-damaged trees
    May 1, 2025

    On the Job After Natural Disasters, Part 1

    By John Ball, Ph.D., BCMA, CTSP

    During the past year, natural disasters rippled across the country, from hurricanes in the East to wildfires in the West. These disasters destroyed properties, disrupted essential services and, tragically, resulted in the loss of lives. They also left a trail [...]

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  • INDUSTRY TRENDS in tree care
    May 7, 2025

    The State of the Association and Industry: Where Are We Going?

    By David White

      The following is the text of the “2025 State of the Association” speech presented by David White, TCIA president and CEO, during the Association’s annual business meeting, held during Winter Management Conference on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, [...]

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  • Grow tree care business
    February 1, 2025

    One Look at How to Grow a Business

    By Michael Roche

    A Fisher's crew performs a technical tree removal at Moss Lake, in Shelby, North Carolina. All photos courtesy of Fisher's Tree & Crane Service Inc. This is a story about how to get ahead in life while doing [...]

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  • tree care digital marketing
    January 6, 2025

    Grow Your Own Business’s Digital Landscape

    By Brian LeDonne

    In the tree-service industry, particularly for TCIA members, the challenges of managing a successful business extend beyond physical labor and service quality. The digital landscape can feel overwhelming, with countless tools and platforms that demand your time and attention. [...]

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