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Going Electric: How the Adoption of EVs Will Effect Funding for Road Construction

As technology and efficiency continue to advance, the use of fossil fuels in our vehicles will decrease as a result. How will we compensate for this loss of funding moving forward, ensuring that our infrastructure is well maintained?

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Acquiring Concrete: Expanding Into New Industries

For years, concrete was a dirty word in the asphalt business. That is because concrete is an option when paving a road, creating potential competition between the two materials. With this natural separation in industry, The Gerken Companies has recently ventured into concrete.

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National Work Zone Awareness & Construction Safety Week: Prioritizing the Lives of Our Essential Workers

Imagine horns honking, people yelling and gesturing to you from inside their vehicles, and cars blowing past you at 55+ mph. Now multiply this by hundreds of instances over 8 to 12-hour days for an entire workweek. That is the life of a road construction worker.

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The American Roadway: History of Asphalt Pavement and Our Country’s Highway Infrastructure

The history of the American Road is more the story of the American automobile. In the early 1900s, cars became increasingly popular among Americans seeking transportation freedom.

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The Ohio Turnpike: Working at Night to Maintain One of Ohio’s Major Roadways

Crew working on the Ohio Turnpike at night

The Ohio Turnpike is a 241-mile highway that runs east and west along the state’s northern corridor, directly linking Chicago in the west and Pittsburgh in the east. Many travelers use it as the fastest and most efficient way to cross the northern part of Ohio.

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Going Electric: How the Adoption of EVs Will Effect Funding for Road Construction

Acquiring Concrete: Expanding Into New Industries

National Work Zone Awareness & Construction Safety Week: Prioritizing the Lives of Our Essential Workers

The American Roadway: History of Asphalt Pavement and Our Country’s Highway Infrastructure

The Ohio Turnpike: Working at Night to Maintain One of Ohio’s Major Roadways

Obtaining a CDL and Becoming a Truck Driver: A Path to an In-Demand Job with Great Pay

What Position Fits You: Job Options in the Heavy Highway Construction Industry

A Solid Job Right Out of High School: Great Opportunities Without a College Degree

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