Ranger Kidwell-Ross

Executive Director, World Sweeping Association
Phone:(360) 724-7355

World Sweeping Association contributor Ranger Kidwell-Ross has been providing information to the power sweeping industry since 1988. He is editor of WorldSweeper.com, an information source for power sweeping, as well as founder and executive director of the World Sweeping Association. 

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Navigating the Sweeping Industry's Educational Landscape for Lasting Success
In the fast-paced world of pavement maintenance, staying ahead means more than just attending a trade show or a handful of seminars.
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Street Sweeping’s Leading Role in Reducing Stormwater Runoff Pollution
Street sweeping plays a crucial role in mitigating stormwater pollution runoff from pavement into waterways.
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Pavement Striping and Sweeping Contractors: Add-on Service or Referral Profit Center?
Sweeping and striping can go together, hand-in-hand, but there's some definite do's and dont's that you should be conscious of.
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Third Party Vendors: Nickel-and Dime-Specialists
When profit margins for sweeping contractors are already razor thin, are third party vendors helping or hurting the bottom line?
January 28, 2023
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The Increasingly Complex Job of Contract Sweeping
As running a business continues to involve juggling more and more things to maintain, the WSA is a valuable resource for its members.
November 5, 2022
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Street Sweeping: The First Line of Defense Against Stormwater Pollution
Effectively integrating street sweepers into busy city-life is crucial to the fight against contaminants
October 10, 2022
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Utilizing Seasonal Downtime
The slower months of the year allow time to investigate ways to run your business better
August 30, 2022
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Is Your Pricing Keeping Up?
If you’re not re-evaluating your existing contracts given today’s rising prices then you’ll soon find yourself behind the proverbial eight ball
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Is it Time to Start Using Battery-Powered Blowers?
More than 100 U.S. cities and towns now ban gas-powered leaf blowers or limit their use.
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Vendor Procurement Systems — Bane or Boon?
WSA explores vendor procurement systems for sweeping contractors.
March 1, 2022
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Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Will Expand Demand for Sweeping Services
Infrastructure upgrade projects will require sweepers to complete, increasing revenue for sweeping contractors.
December 15, 2021
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Innovations in Power Sweeping
From the first line of defense for maintaining water quality to autonomous sweepers, the industry is fast-changing in a variety of ways.
September 23, 2021
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Keeping Your Company 'Safe' From Potential Purchasers
Sweeping contractors have reported numerous contacts from private equity firms. If you receive a call, be sure to protect your business' confidentiality.
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Make the Best of Sweeper Chassis Shortages, Price Hikes
Chassis pricing has increased nearly 20% over the last year, leaving the industry scrambling for the foreseeable future.
May 24, 2021
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Promoting ‘Employee Power’ for Success
One of the best ways you can improve your business is by making sure your employees know you will honestly evaluate any suggestions they bring to you.
May 10, 2021
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COVID-19 Vaccination Helps Maximize the Safety of Your ‘Essential Worker Family’
Your employees continued good health keeps your company operational, talk with them about vaccination for COVID-19
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Contract tips for working with third-party vendors
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Tips for Employee Safety from Coronavirus
World Sweeping Association’s Tips for Contractor Employee Safety from Coronavirus
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Florida Studies Support Sweeping as Stormwater BMP
Studies of 14 Florida communities support sweeping as stormwater best management practice
August 15, 2020
Sweeping contractors need to adapt after COVID 19
Sweeping contractors need to adapt after COVID 19
June 6, 2020
WSA Opens COVID Page to Industry
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March 15, 2020
$1/hr bonus encourages operator excellence
How a $1/hour bonus can encourage excellence in sweeper operators
March 10, 2020