Statement of Purpose

It is our commitment to advance and support the safety of the traveling public by improving the transportation industry.  As contractors, material producers and consultants, we compete in an industry where the ability to consistently achieve quality, cost effectiveness, team performance and customer satisfaction is essential.
In order to excel, we must:

  • Perform our business with integrity, safety, and quality in order to satisfy and protect our customers’ interests.
  • Be an industry leader in state-of-the-art technology, research and applications.
  • Maintain a working environment that promotes respect, trust and fairness among all employees.
  • Be good corporate citizens.
  • Continue to be customer-focused and responsive to their evolving needs.

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Our Company

Vision & Values

We take pride in being part of an enterprise that includes ourselves, families, customers, suppliers, partners and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to give this enterprise our best.
These values govern our behavior:

Safety
We protect ourselves, our customers and facilities and the surrounding communities by operating in a safe and environmentally sound manner, and by producing reliable products.

Excellence
We are dedicated to excellence in ourselves, our technology, our processes, our systems, and our products.

Quality
We are dedicated to the highest standard of quality in everything we do.

Integrity
We are dedicated to integrity in ourselves, our processes, our records our systems and our products.

People
We are the key to our success. We treat each other with dignity and respect in an environment that fosters contribution, growth, diversity and teamwork.

Customers
We provide value to customers by clearly understanding and meeting their needs. 

Ethics
We adhere to uncompromising ethical standards.

Communication
We are committed to honest, timely and open communication.

Financial
We operate in a fiscally sound manner to be competitive and promote financial growth for the organization.

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Personal Commitment

WE WILL:

  • Obey the law.
  • Treat others with respect, trust, honesty, fairness and dignity.
  • Produce quality products and services delivered on time at a fair price.
  • Maintain our individual integrity.
  • Never tolerate unethical activity.
  • Know what is expected and take the initiative.
  • Always remember we have choices.
  • When in doubt, seek help immediately.
  • Be confident that ethics and compliance issues raised will be addressed promptly and pursued to a proper resolution.

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Work Environment

The Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
The Company is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination, harassment and illegal drugs. Each person shall have equal access to employment opportunities and the Company will make reasonable accommodations and access to facilities for disabled employees.

The climate in which employees work must be free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or other factors unrelated to the Company's legitimate business needs. The Company will not tolerate sexual advances, actions, comments or other conduct that creates an intimidating, threatening or offensive work environment. Use of religious or ethnic slurs, jokes or other demeaning conduct that would be considered offensive by a reasonable person will not be permitted.

The possession, use or distribution of non-medically-approved drugs and the possession or use of alcohol is strictly prohibited on company premises, in company vehicles or on company job sites. The possession of weapons is prohibited on company premises, in company vehicles or on company job sites unless an exception is made by the President of the Company.

Any employee who becomes aware of conduct inconsistent with these standards should report it immediately to appropriate management. Appropriate remedial action will be taken by the Company up to and including termination of employment for offending parties.

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Our Commitment to Ethical Conduct

The Company is committed to the highest standards of business conduct. These standards reflect our core values. We believe that adherence to these standards ensures our long-term success.  We will never sacrifice these long-term goals for some perceived near term business opportunities.

Regardless of their positions with the Company or their locations, we expect the business behavior of all employees to conform to these standards:

  • We provide quality products and services, delivered on time and at competitive prices.
  • We are sensitive to all forms of conflict of interest.
  • Our employees, consultants, and representatives are all held to the same high standards.
  • Our communications and records are accurate, complete and timely.
  • We handle Company assets prudently.
  • We ensure that all Company operations and products are safe and environmentally sound.
  • We communicate with competitors only under appropriate circumstances and in strict accordance with the law.
  • We conform to the Standards of Conduct discussed herein.
  • We have an obligation to report suspected illegal or improper conduct pursuant to the procedures of the Corporate Compliance Program

Our commitment to ethical conduct can also be expressed in these commitments to those we serve:

Our Customers
We are committed to providing high quality products and services at competitive prices. We constantly strive for technical excellence. We are forthright and honest in our communications and transactions with customers.

Our Employees
Our employees are the Company's most precious resource. As such, we are committed to treating one another fairly and providing a challenging work environment. We respect each other's privacy and treat each person with dignity and respect regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion or nationality. We are committed to providing safe and healthy working conditions and an atmosphere of open communication. 

Our Suppliers
We deal openly and honestly with our suppliers. We encourage competition and, at the same time, value long-term relationships with our suppliers.

Our Communities
We are a good corporate citizen and we encourage all of our employees to be good citizens.  We respect our neighbors, the environment and natural resources.

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