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T Trusted IN THE R Responsible Safety Zone™ A Awesome Dedicated to Truck Driver Safety Awareness and Wellness JUNE 2020 n VOLUME 13 n ISSUE NO. 3 N Necessary D Dedicated S Safe R Warriors Congratulations to Douglas King, F Frontline Heroes I Indispensable TransForce Driver of the Year! O On the Road for Us V Vital n exceptional driver and an employee that all companies would like to have when it comes to R Respected E Efficient “A his work ethics!” Those words were used by our customer, Fourteenth Cartage to describe Douglas C Conscientious R Reliable King, our Driver of the Year, who we are proud to feature in this issue of In the Safety Zone.™ E Essential S Selfless Winning the Driver of the Year Award here at TransForce is a big deal. Pitted against thousands of drivers, the competition is fierce. Doug has been with TransForce since 2002 and has been working with Fourteenth TransForce Driver Avenue Cartage since 2005. During Referral Program! those years, he has rarely missed a day and has been accident free. What TransForce needs more good drivers a remarkable achievement. When From left to right: David Broome (President and to fill local, regional and OTR openings. asked what his key to success was, CEO, TransForce Group), Paul Braswell (VP, Field he says he just follows the rules, tries Operations and Recruiting), Doug King (Driver of to stay safe and do everything right. the Year), Kimberly Castagnetta (EVP Marketing and Division President Compliance and Safety), We should all follow his lead. Tom Olsen (VP, Sales), Andrew Burr (Director, If you know a driver who would like: For each driver Compliance and Safety), Julie Sippel (General Doug tells us his career as a driver Manager), Rae Anne Beckius (Operations Supervisor) Flexibility in work you refer, earn came along by chance. While he was assignments working in a warehouse for a prior $ * employer, they offered a program that 500 would let him earn his CDL license. valuable asset to TransForce and to Good, steady weekly pay It was a good opportunity to advance the Fourteenth Avenue Cartage team *$250 after driver works 200 hours; his career, and he’s been he works with in Dearborn, Michigan. and company benefits $250 after driver works 400 hours. ever since. Referral bonus is available only to drivers “Doug is the epitome of a professional To work for the biggest currently employed with TransForce. When we asked Doug what he likes commercial driver. Not only is his

employer in town ® most about working at TransForce, safety record exemplary, but his he says it’s the people and how well concern for his customers is top of they treat him. And the feeling is mind,” said Joe Dolan, President of Tell the driver about employment mutual! Doug gets positive feedback Employment Solutions for TransForce with TransForce. Give the across the board. His willingness to Group. “Our Driver of the Year go the extra mile and never complain selection committee couldn’t have driver your name and your local Driver of the Year: Douglas King June Is National Safety Month Road Avoiding Well Work Live Well, IN THIS ISSUE: 2020 TransForce, Inc. 2020 TransForce, is part of what makes him such a chosen a more-deserving driver.” transforce.com/safetynews © 6363 Walker Lane, Suite 410 Alexandria, 22310 VA Connect with TransForce TransForce office phone number. ■ ■ ■ ■

continues next page Driver of the Year (continued from page 1) Avoiding Road Rage Health and Wellness Live Well, Work Well for Your Work and Life A special reception was held Congratulations, Doug! The team at During the Covid-19 on March 2 to celebrate Doug’s Fourteenth Avenue Cartage is lucky success and achievements over to have such a reliable and safe driver Pandemic and Always the last 17 years with TransForce. among them and we are proud to have At the ceremony, Doug responded you as part of our TransForce family. OVID-19 has taken so much to receiving the award by saying We too hope you stay here for the rest from so many. People have Feeling Stressed? “I thank everyone at TransForce for of your career and look forward to your died, gotten very sick, lost jobs, recognizing my contributions. I’ve continued success with TransForce! C as becoming a Frontline Hero made your life more enjoyed my time here and hope to and/or are experiencing significant In addition to Doug, we would like stressful? Are you worried about being able to stay here for the rest of my career.” financial concerns. Some are missing to recognize the following regional follow all the new safety rules? Is your customer Doug’s commitment to doing things winners: Ronnie Harris (Alexandria, out on everyday opportunities or even H right also spills over into his personal VA), Jennifer Burgess (, GA), long-awaited experiences they had one of the ones that had to temporarily shut down and life. He shares that when he is not Chester “Lee” Coombs (Columbia, been eagerly looking forward to. you’re feeling stressed because you don’t know when working, he spends time working SC), Gene Eisenberger (Harrisburg, RESOURCES FOR your route will start back up? Are all the changes to your out and staying fit. He enjoys lifting PA), Kenneth Johnson (Kansas City, You or other drivers on the road may be ASSISTANCE weights, running and playing basketball MO), Ferdinand Ambat (, suffering from stress, fear, grief, sadness or normal routine making you sad, anxious or depressed? with his brother and friends. Yet CA) and Ruperto Soto (, FL). anger which could in turn lead to one of these another place where we should follow These drivers are all outstanding common behaviors causing road rage: Anyone experiencing severe or You’re not alone. Stress is how ■ Try to maintain a healthy diet. Doug’s lead by maintaining a safe and ambassadors of the TransForce brand long-term, unrelenting stress the brain and body respond to any ■ ■ Aim for 7 to 8 hours of sleep Not using a signal when turning; can become overwhelmed. If healthy lifestyle. and we thank you all. demand and it affects each and each night. ■ Not keeping pace with ; you’re overwhelmed by stress every one of us. Any type of demand ■ ; seek help immediately by (driving, exercise, work, school, ■ Exercise regularly. Did you know ■ Cutting a driver off; calling your doctor, a mental major life changes, traumatic events, just 30 minutes of walking can boost ® ■ Using mobile devices while driving. health professional or one of etc.) can be stressful. While your mood and reduce stress? June Is National Safety Month the resources below: As drivers, we each have the responsibility to be stress is a normal part of ■ Stay hydrated and ow, more than ever, safety is crucial both inside and outside life and not all stress as safe as we can on the road and as professional ■ If you or a loved one is minimize your use the workplace which is why the National Safety Council (NSC) drivers, it’s critical that you keep your head in the having thoughts of suicide, is bad, continued of caffeine and recognizes National Safety Month® in June. Observed game at all times. The best offense to road rage call the toll-free National long-term stress alcohol. N can be harmful annually by NSC, National Safety Month focuses on saving lives and is to drive defensively. Err on the side of being Suicide Prevention ■ Stay socially courteous to your fellow drivers. Maintain proper Lifeline at to our physical preventing injuries, from the workplace to anyplace. and mental connected speeds. Keep a safe distance between 1-800-273-TALK (8255), so you can available 24 hours a day, well‑being. Show your commitment to safety, not your vehicle and the one in front of you. get and give 7 days a week. The service just this month, but always by taking the Always signal before changing lanes. There are as support. is available to anyone. NSC SafeAtWork Pledge to: many reasons Use one of We can’t control other drivers’ All calls are confidential. that can cause a the many free ■ Never compromise my own safety behaviors but road rage is a suicidepreventionlifeline. person stress as or the safety of my co-workers to controllable event. We have a video calling org there are people get the job done choice over whether to engage technology apps ■ If you or a loved one is facing and just as we like FaceTime or ■ Actively look for hazards, in aggressive behaviors or mental and/or substance use each have different Zoom to stay in touch promptly report them and retaliate against an insult whether real or perceived. disorders call SAMHSA’s things that stress us with friends and family. take appropriate action to out, our symptoms can be The wisest choice is always National Helpline, ■ Workplace fatalities are unacceptable. warn others Try a relaxing activity like yoga, tai to ignore the aggressor. 1-800-662-HELP (4357) different too. Some signs of stress are According to Bureau of Labor ■ Be a good safety role model chi or use meditation techniques like Don’t let yourself be drawn or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 difficulty sleeping, increased alcohol Statistics data, total U.S. workplace for my friends and family, deep breathing. into a confrontation. The service is a confidential, and other substance use, eating fatalities reached 5,250 in 2018, the even when off the job free, 24-hour-a-day, too much or too little, being easily ■ Don’t obsess over the news. third consecutive year surpassing The next time someone 365-day-a-year, information angered, digestive problems, difficulty TransForce’s top priority is for ■ Practice positivity and gratitude. 5,000 deaths. Preventable work cuts you off or honks at every single one of our drivers service providing referrals concentrating and making decisions, Did you know taking five minutes a deaths continue an upward trend, you, keep your cool and set to make it home safely each to local treatment feeling fearful, fatigued or depressed. day to write down the things you are increasing from 4,414 in 2017 to a good example by cutting facilities, support groups, and every day! As the NSC Fortunately, there are many ways to grateful for has been proven to lower 4,493 in 2018. For every worker lost, them some slack. Remember, they may and community-based reminds us: You are someone’s reason manage stress. Here are some simple stress levels? countless loved ones, co-workers and for staying safe! Who’s your reason? be going through a rough time! Always be organizations. Callers can friends are affected. Please do your the one to do the right thing so everyone also order free publications ways to start: part to help reduce these statistics! nsc.org/nsm #NSM remains safe on the road! and other information.