Practice Safe Offloading of Rake-Out Hoppers

WSA Member Update 7.10.13

IRS Reiterates Denial of Fuel Excise Tax Rebate for Single-Engine Sweepers

Although a rebate may be obtained on the excise tax on the fuel used by a parking area sweeper’s auxiliary engine, the IRS does not allow such a rebate on single-engine sweepers. This article explains the IRS’ position.

Average Auxiliary Engine Fuel Consumption by Model

Listing of auxiliary engines and fuel usage information for each model

Federal Fuel Tax Rebates: Do You Qualify?

The IRS allows the excise tax portion of the fuel used by a parking area sweeper’s auxiliary engine to be rebated to the user company. Here are the guidelines for doing so.

New York Contractor a Successful Patriot Who Buys American

In 1970, Albanese had been out of the service for a few years and was looking for opportunity. He saw it in the construction field, and after buying a dump truck and a bulldozer he founded the Staten Island, NY, company known today as Quality 800 Asphalt in April of that year.

Wishing You a Safe and Happy 4th of July Holiday!

WSA Member Update 6.26.13

Send Holiday Notices to Customers Via Email

This link provides helpful information on sending holiday e-mails to customers. A sample template is attached, as is information on how to convert your holiday greeting into an image file.

Tips for Transitioning a Sweeping Company From One Generation to Another

Advice from George Hedley, president of HARDHAT Presentations, on how to make working for your parents a worthwhile pursuit. This article includes information on why parents hire their children and what a second-generation employee should be able to answer to before they take ownership of their parents business.

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