Safety is one of our top priorities. We have a comprehensive safety program. All Schuster Concrete employees are required to attend workplace safety meetings and jobsite training. Strict safety rules are enforced to protect every employee. We are proud to say that we have an excellent safety record.

Commercial drivers must complete a comprehensive application and interview which includes DOT reference checks, pre-employment exam, and a DOT physical. Applicants undergo substance abuse testing. We also review the applicant’s driving record. Once the candidate has passed the above, they complete our hiring and onboarding process and attend orientation and training.

We monitor the driving record of all employees who operate our company vehicles. The License Monitoring System is a service of Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles. With this system, we receive an update any time there is a change in driving record for one of our drivers.

Our company Safety Director conducts quarterly safety meetings with plant-based employees. Employees receive continuous training on safe work practices. We have also implemented bi-monthly Tool Box talk articles that further discuss methods for working safely. If an accident or injury occurs, our safety department performs a full investigation.

Every potential employee must complete a full drug screening. Commercial drivers are randomly tested for substances every month. This policy is compliant with DOT regulations. Any employee involved in an accident or injury must complete a substance abuse test. A “positive” test results in termination of employment.

Schuster Concrete offers a robust incentive policy. Drivers who demonstrate excellent safety practices receive a yearly safety bonus. We also conduct a plant safety incentive program. We evaluate the total number of safety incidents at each ready-mix location. All employees of the plant with the lowest stats receive a reward at the end of each quarter.