VSS held their Fall Safety Standdown on September 8th. Part of the day was broken out in different sections where employees in groups rotated to different stations for hands-on learning. Some of the topics discussed were: Maintaining Equipment for Safety and Operator Responsibilities Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, 988 Crisis Line, and EAP resources DVIR Pre and Post Trip Inspections including a Hands-on Test for Macropaver, F-550, Tractor and Trailer End of Season Fat

October 2026 Wellable Challenge October is all about gratitude, and we're excited to launch our Wellable Gratitude Challenge! From October 1-31, participants can earn points through walking, exercise, and special gratitude activities designed to help you focus on the positive, build meaningful habits, and improve overall well-being. Throughout the month, you'll have opportunities to complete fun gratitude-inspired activities such as practicing praise, reflecting on what you'

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time to bring attention to a disease that has touched the lives of so many families, friends, coworkers, and communities. While October often brings pink ribbons, walks, fundraisers, and awareness campaigns, the heart of this month is about something much more important: taking care of ourselves and looking out for the people we love. Breast cancer doesn't always announce itself with obvious signs or symptoms. Sometimes, it can be de

As we head toward the end of another busy work season, many of us are feeling it—the long days, early mornings, overtime, busy schedules, and the physical and mental demands that come with keeping things moving. The slower season is getting closer, and while it can be exciting to think about finally getting a chance to catch our breath, there is still work to be done before we get there. This is the time of year when fatigue can really start to catch up with us. After months

At Reed Family Companies, we believe in being a responsible neighbor and doing our part when community concerns are brought forward. Recently, a safety improvement project was completed on a Reed property near the intersection of Snelling Road and Highway 59 in Merced County. The project gained local attention after Merced County Supervisor Lloyd Pareira shared concerns about visibility and safety in the area. Pareira, who serves on both the Merced County Board of Supervisors

The RFC Finance & Accounting Team, including employees from our operational companies, recently came together for a day of learning, collaboration, and team building. The day began with a visit to George Reed's Table Mountain Quarry, where team members had the unique opportunity to witness a quarry blast and gain firsthand insight into an important part of our operations. Following the quarry visit, the team participated in a DiSC communication workshop, exploring different c

Ian Davies and Scott Williams from the RFC Compliance Department lead four Boy Scouts and two Troop Leaders from Troop 488 for the Great Sierra River Cleanup on Sept 19, 2026. The group collected over 100 pounds of trash, including three tires, three floats, a chair, and two bags of garbage. They were part of a larger volunteer effort to clean up California's waterways. The Great Sierra River Cleanup is a Sierra-wide watershed cleanup event coordinated by Sierra Nevada Alli

A New Chapter for Auburn Boulevard! After years of planning and collaboration, the City of Citrus Heights Government celebrated the completion of the Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Phase 2 Project, transforming one of the community's most important corridors into a safer, more connected, and more welcoming destination. The project included wider sidewalks, improved bike facilities, upgraded traffic signals, landscaping, underground utilities, ADA improvements, and a newly

Behind every successful training initiative is someone putting in the work long before employees ever walk into the room. This month, we'd like to recognize Jon Hansen, Senior HR Business Partner, for the incredible effort he has invested in helping teams across Reed Family Companies communicate more effectively through DiSC training. Over the past year, Jon has taken ownership of coordinating, administering, and facilitating DiSC assessments and training sessions across mult

Antonio consistently demonstrates innovation through his dedication to improving our operations and finding better ways to get the job done. In addition to running the press brake, he regularly designs and fabricates custom tooling, jigs, and dies that improve efficiency, accuracy, and safety throughout the shop. When a better solution is needed, Antonio doesn't wait to be asked; he takes the initiative to create one. His creativity extends beyond tooling design. Antonio freq

Watch the videos for a first look in our Thunderhill Raceway Park project series, where we'll take you behind-the-scenes and show how a major racetrack reconstruction comes together from the ground up. Starting with the grading process, before paving can begin, our crew carefully shape and fine-tune the track, establish precise elevations, and prepare the foundation that will support the racing surface for years to come. Every pass of equipment helps build a stable subgrade a

Martin Colmanares has played a significant role in supporting sponsorship efforts for the 2026 C.T. Tutthill Memorial Golf Tournament. Through proactive outreach to vendors and industry partners with whom he regularly works, Martin has helped generate strong support for the event and has secured sponsorship commitments totaling more than $10,000. His willingness to leverage established business relationships and actively promote the tournament has contributed to its success a

This month, we'd like to recognize Bianca Castaneda for her dedication, adaptability, and continued growth within VSS International. Bianca began her journey with the company in August 2021 on a Posting Notification crew and has steadily expanded her skills and responsibilities over the years. Through her strong work ethic and willingness to take on new challenges, she transitioned into a Project Coodinator in the office and has become an invaluable resource for our Project M

Innovation at Reed Family Companies is more than product development; it is a way of working that connects the company’s history, culture, and values to ensure success in the markets we serve. From pioneering hot mix asphalt products, aggregates, emulsions, pavement preservation treatments and fiber-modified systems to developing patented equipment and material technologies, RFC has built a culture that respects experience while continually looking for a safer, smarter, and m

By 1pm Saturday, all our 'swag' give-a-ways where gone! That's 1000 hard hats, 1000 vests, 1000 RFC coloring books and 636 Pet Rock Kits! The sandbox was packed all day. The remote-controlled equipment was always moving. Touch-a-Truck seems to get more and more people every year! Check out the fun! Special shout-out to Stephany S, Amber W, and Donna M for volunteering their Saturday to staff the RFC booth. And a thank you to the guys from GRI who built the sandbox on Friday

Congratulations to September's Just Walk Wellness Challenge! Visit the main page for Wellable Challenges.

Reed Family Companies Steps Up for Heart Health This September, Reed Family Companies employees and their families laced up their walking shoes and joined communities across Northern California in support of the American Heart Association's Heart Walks. Through participation in the September 12 and September 19 events, our teams came together to raise awareness, promote heart health, and support lifesaving research and education initiatives. The American Heart Association's H

2026-27 brings new driver incentive programs. This year incentives are different for each company. Check out your company's Driver Incentives program: GRI VSSI VSSE 711 Latest Safe Driver Recipients: August 2026: GRI | VSSI/VSSE | 711 Materials Past Safe Driver Recipients: July 2026: GRI | VSSI/VSSE | 711 Materials June 2026: GRI | VSSI/VSSE | 711 Materials May 2026: GRI | VSSI/VSSE | 711