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Staying Ahead of DOT Requirements: How to Boost Your SMS Scores

Join Bobby Anglin, shipping manager for Southern Components, as he explores the Safety Management System (SMS) and what he is doing to boost his company’s SMS score, avoid costly transportation issues, and maintain compliance with DOT regulations and insurance requirements.

Past Presidents

Look through all of SBCA's presidents from over the years.

2020 January/February

Editor's Message: What Are Your Biggest Pain Points?

We asked CMs to identify their biggest opportunities for improvement.

President's Message: It’s Not About Making Trusses Sexy

It’s about knowing your customers’ pain points and solving them.

Implementing SBCA’s Vision for Digital QC & 3rd Party Digital QA

Popstar Lady Gaga was once quoted, “I’m just trying to change the world, one sequin at a time.” This idea of incremental change in an attempt to make a great change embodies the work that has been done recently in the development of SBCA’s Digital QC and 3rd Party Digital QA programs.

Predict a Candidate’s Job Performance Before They’re Hired

Cognitive assessments offer insight into a person’s likelihood of success.

Incentivizing Safety Safely

Best practices for encouraging a strong safety culture.

They Are the Champions, My Friends

Capacity and fair compensation are keys to 30 years of success for Champion Truss.

Diverse Hiring Results in More Effective Training

Wilson Lumber improves training approach after hiring women.

A Fresh Perspective on a Traditional Event

First-time attendees to BCMC gain valuable information.

CM Perspective: Managing Growth, Adding a Truss Plant

When you operate an existing business you forget, or don’t appreciate, all the tasks that go into starting a green field operation.

Parting Shots: Pink with an Attitude

When California TrusFrame’s Ashley Stroder won the annual Lakeside Trailer giveaway at BCMC 2018, she couldn’t believe it.

Video

Ask the Builder: Attic Truss Design

Ask the Builder expert, Tim Carter, shows off the attic truss design of his daughter's new home. Tim highlights the benefits of using attic trusses to create more usable space and focuses on how they can be used to construct a regular staircase to the lower level.