W. L. French Excavating Corporation

06/25/2026

To the trucking companies, contractors, suppliers, and businesses that rely on trucks and truck drivers every day:

We need your support for the 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐬 (𝐓𝐀𝐌), formerly the Trucking Association of Massachusetts.

The reality is that trucking is the backbone of our economy. In Massachusetts, 95% of manufactured freight tonnage is moved by trucks, and nearly 87% of communities depend exclusively on trucks to receive their goods.

Yet our industry has very few organizations advocating on its behalf, and only one organization dedicated exclusively to being our voice at the State House: TAM.

One of the many critical ways TAM has helped our industry was leading the effort against the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) / CARB regulations, which would have had significant impacts on truck availability, costs, fleet operations, and the economy across the Commonwealth. This is just one example of the important work they do every day on behalf of our industry.

But TAM's effectiveness depends on participation. We need your involvement before there is another crisis like ACT on our hands. We need to stay ahead of policies and regulations being developed by people who often do not fully understand the operational challenges, costs, and realities of running trucking businesses or the industries that depend on them.

We need a seat at the table. We need a voice to ensure the needs of our industry are understood, that regulations are practical and achievable, and that trucking remains a valued partner in keeping Massachusetts moving.

TAM is truly the ONLY organization dedicated exclusively to the trucking industry in Massachusetts, and it needs our support. Membership is cost-effective and can often be offset through the incentive programs and benefits available to members. https://masstrucking.org/member-benefits

Whether you operate a fleet, own a trucking company, manage logistics, or rely on trucks to keep your business moving, your membership matters.

For more information, please email [email protected].
To learn more about TAM membership or to join, please visit: https://masstrucking.org/join-tam.

Trucking Association of Massachusetts- TAM
American Trucking Associations

06/24/2026

One of the best charity Golf Tournaments of the year is put on by Haley & Aldrich. This year marks their 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting Boston Children’s Hospital.

WLF is proud to sponsor and participate in this tournament. Pictured here last week is Pat Milmoe from WM, Dan Walsh, Mike Rock, and Sean Evaul all from WLF.

06/23/2026

Looking forward to this weekend! Join us and some amazing fleets from across New England at the Wicked Big Truck Show! Date, time, and details can be found below. It is !

W. L. French Excavating Corporation is bringing one of the largest fleet commitments to the Wicked Big Car & Truck Nationals!

Come check out their impressive 15+ truck fleet, heavy equipment, and more on display at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Known for their work across the region and their powerful message — WE MOVE BOSTON — W.L. French is showing up in a big way for a Wicked Big Weekend.

From big rigs to equipment, this is a display you won’t want to miss.

📍 New Hampshire Motor Speedway
📅 June 27–28
🔥 Wicked Big Car & Truck Nationals

Get ready for trucks, equipment, burnouts, drifting, stunt shows, show cars, show trucks, vendors, and more — all in one place.

06/23/2026

🚛 Trucking Safety: The Space You Don’t See Matters Most 🚛

When you're driving near a commercial truck, what you don't know can put you at risk.

Most drivers are surprised to learn that large trucks need significantly more space to maneuver, stop, and turn than a passenger vehicle. One of the biggest misconceptions? How much room a truck needs to make a turn.

🔄 The Trucking Radius
A tractor-trailer can require multiple lanes and a much wider turning radius to safely navigate intersections. When a truck swings wide before a turn, it isn't cutting corners—it's creating the space needed for the trailer to clear curbs, vehicles, pedestrians, and obstacles.

⚠️ What Every Driver Should Know:
▪️ Never try to squeeze between a turning truck and the curb.
▪️ Stay out of a truck's blind spots ("No Zones").
▪️ Give trucks extra following distance—they need much longer to stop.
▪️ If you can't see the truck driver's mirrors, they likely can't see you.
▪️ Be patient. A few extra seconds can prevent a life-changing accident.

At W. L. French, safety is at the core of everything we do. Our Director of Transportation Diarmuid Gallagher is sharing this important reminder because every driver, passenger, cyclist, and pedestrian plays a role in keeping our roads safe.

🎥 Watch the video below to learn more about truck turning radius, blind spots, and how we can all share the road safely.

06/19/2026

A trench that was safe yesterday can become hazardous overnight.

Rainfall, groundwater, nearby equipment, vibration, changing soil conditions, and weather can all impact excavation stability. That's why every trench must be inspected by a competent person before each shift and whenever site conditions change.

Before anyone enters an excavation, take a fresh look:
✔️ Are soil conditions still stable?
✔️ Is the protective system functioning as intended?
✔️ Are there signs of cracking, sloughing, or water accumulation?
✔️ Have nearby activities introduced new hazards?

Complacency has no place in excavation work. Every trench deserves a new assessment, every shift, every day.

Take a moment to watch this video and remember:

🔍 Inspect the excavation.
⚠️ Evaluate changing conditions.
🛡️ Verify protective systems.
🏠 Ensure everyone goes home safely.

Safe yesterday doesn't mean safe today.

06/18/2026

One of the most common trench safety violations is also one of the easiest to prevent: placing spoil piles too close to the edge of an excavation.

When excavated material is piled at the trench edge, it adds weight and pressure to the trench wall, increasing the risk of a collapse. It can also create struck-by hazards if material falls back into the excavation.

OSHA requires spoil piles and other materials to be kept at least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation—but compliance isn't the goal. Protecting workers is.

Before work begins, ask yourself:

- Are spoil piles positioned a safe distance from the excavation?
- Is there a risk of material rolling or sliding back into the trench?
- Have we accounted for equipment, surcharge loads, and changing site conditions?

Small details can have serious consequences when working around excavations.

06/17/2026

When it comes to trench and excavation safety, a few simple checks can prevent a life-changing incident.

Before anyone enters an excavation, take a moment to verify:

✔️ Is the excavation properly protected?
✔️ Has a competent person inspected the trench and surrounding conditions?
✔️ Is there a safe way in and out?

These questions may seem basic, but they address some of the most common factors involved in trench-related injuries and fatalities. Conditions can change quickly due to weather, vibration, nearby equipment, or soil instability, making continuous evaluation critical.

Safety isn't about slowing down the job—it's about ensuring everyone goes home at the end of the day.

Take a minute to watch this video and share it with your crew. Sometimes the simplest reminders are the ones that save lives.

06/16/2026

One of the most important controls in trench and excavation safety is having a qualified, competent person overseeing the work.

A competent person is responsible for identifying existing and predictable hazards, inspecting excavations, evaluating changing conditions, and taking immediate corrective action when unsafe conditions are found. Their decisions can make the difference between a safe workday and a tragic incident.

Every trench is different. Soil conditions change. Weather impacts stability. Equipment, vibration, water accumulation, and nearby structures all introduce additional risk. That's why daily inspections—and inspections throughout the shift—are critical.

A competent person doesn't just check a box. They protect lives.

06/15/2026

Excavation and trenching remain among the most hazardous activities in construction. A cave-in can occur without warning, and just a few cubic feet of soil can weigh enough to trap, crush, or kill a worker in seconds.

Too often, workers enter trenches because "it will only take a minute" or "we've done it this way before." Unfortunately, the ground doesn't care about experience, schedules, or good intentions.

The safest trench is the one where hazards are identified and controlled before work begins.

Take a moment to watch this video and remember: No task is worth risking a life.