WASHINGTON (Nov. 1, 2024) — The construction industry added 8,000 jobs on net in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 223,000 jobs, an increase of 2.8%.  

GARNER, Iowa (Nov. 1, 2024) — Stellar Industries, a 100% employee-owned and -operated manufacturer of mechanic and service trucks, cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers and service truck and van accessories, announced the acquisition of Elliott Machine Works Inc., a family-owned manufacturing company based in Galion, Ohio.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Oct. 31, 2024) — Fleetio, a fleet maintenance management software company, announced the expansion of its embedded integration with Ford modem-equipped vehicles and Ford Pro plug-in device technology. The integration, which is Fleetio's first embedded original equipment manufacturer (OEM) integration, now supports a more comprehensive exchange of data with the Fleetio platform, open to all Ford Pro Telematics subscribers.

Oct. 24, 2024 — PCF Insurance Services, a top 20 U.S. insurance brokerage, announced that it is rebranding to Trucordia, effective immediately. The name Trucordia combines the words “trust” and “accord,” which reflect the integrity, harmony and collaboration the company considers the cornerstones of its business.

To guide Trucordia’s future growth, Trucordia CEO Felix Morgan also unveiled the organization’s new business strategy.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Oct. 23, 2024) — Garney, a national provider of water and wastewater construction, announced a partnership with RodRadar, a technology company specializing in real-time underground utility detection during excavation. This collaboration advances excavation safety, efficiency and utility strike prevention through RodRadar's Live Dig Radar (LDR) technology.