DIVERSE SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT:
Traffic Management, Inc. Infrastructure is the driving foundation of society throughout our nation. It leads to roads, bridges, buildings, water supply, and more that empower business operations every day. These structures need to be regularly fortified, which leads to road closures and complex construction sites. To achieve a high level of safety and efficiency, traffic management is a necessity during these critical times. Traffic Management, Inc.—a business started out of Long Beach, California—has rapidly expanded to become the largest minority-owned traffic control business in the country by prioritizing safety in response to these growing needs. Traffic Management, Inc. (TMI) was founded in 1995 by two brothers of Latino descent, Jonathan and Chris Spano, in their great grandmother’s garage. The brothers started out with a couple customers and continuously expanded their offerings over the years, introducing a variety of work zone equipment as well as engineering and permitting services. TMI now has 40 branches spanning across 13 states. As the largest minority-owned business in the traffic management industry, TMI prides itself in having a diverse staff and highlighting its focus on safety training. “We make an effort to innovate the traffic industry,” explains Amy Patton, marketing content specialist for TMI. “Our goal is to make a career for people who want to get involved. We pride ourselves in having trained employees and the right equipment and technology in hand.”
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“Our slogan is that we’re ‘Serious About Safety,’” Patton continues. “Our employees spend several days in courses and then three days shadowing in the field to build confidence and a safety-focused mindset. We also provide emergency response services to help local utility companies repair electricity issues during storms. Our road closures ensure safety for the community and surrounding areas.” TMI is heading toward its one-year anniversary for the opening of its first Delaware branch, located at 314 Bay West Boulevard in New Castle. During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020, TMI managed traffic control for a two-month water pipe replacement project on I-95. This project highlighted opportunities working with Delaware businesses, opening the doors for continued growth in the state. Since its start, the New Castle location has expanded to offer its services across the state.
Patton reflects on future opportunities for TMI. “We are committed to innovating how people think about traffic management in the community and construction industry,” she states. “As the new infrastructure bill continues, we’re expecting a large amount of development projects in the future. Our products and services play a critical role in establishing safe road closures for these constructions. We’re looking forward to contributing to this huge overhaul for American infrastructure.” The New Castle branch of Traffic Management, Inc. is currently searching for new talent to join its rapidly growing team. Individuals interested in investing in themselves and the community can discover more information at www. trafficmanagement.com/careers/.
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