S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F Tri - Stater A ROADMASTER GROUP PUBLICATION INTEREST: Our Unsung Heroes VOLUME 1, ISSUE 15 NOVEMBER 7, 2017 Be WINTER Aware Our Unsung Heroes I N S I D E BY: John Wilbur, CEO drivers in the field is a group of local a few years ago. Congratulations to Dan THIS ISSUE: drivers located at military bases and key are in order as he just accepted a promo- customer facilities in States such as New tion to Planner. Chuck Curry handles Insight from 2 York, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Caroli- several duties as a Terminal Manager and the Editor na, Indiana, Utah, Oklahoma, California CSR based at our Richmond, Kentucky and Missouri. These drivers play a critical facility. Chuck handles both Bluegrass and Home-time & 2 role in making our business run more Crane, two of the highest volume DOD Holidays efficiently. We also have shop techni- shippers in the country. Dave Jenner is a cians supporting our equipment including Sales Executive for us based in Boise, Ida- Anniversaries 3 Rodney Payne, Dustin Lear and Logan ho. I’m not sure how often he is home During this month of Thanksgiving, I Chastean in Richmond and Eddie since he constantly travels the country wanted to express my gratitude for Kendrick in our new Loudon termi- calling on his customers which include our Unsung Heroes that we don’t see nal. They do a fantastic job of supple- General Dynamics, ATK Orbital and Para- #Driver 3 every day. Most of our office and menting our primary maintenance opera- mount. Last, but certainly not least we Obsessed shop staff are located in either Glen- tions in Glendale and Joplin. What many have the famous McDermott’s! Twyla has dale or Joplin, but we have people of you might not know is that we have a full time job keeping Mark under control OTR Snap 4 playing important roles all over the several office, sales and support staff that as they run our radioactive business out of Shot country. I thought it might be nice to work outside of our primary facili- their shiny new terminal in Loudon, Ten- take this opportunity to thank all of ties. Kara has been a highly productive nessee! I hope some of you get to visit DeLish 4 them. First and foremost, we have to CSR for us for over 10 years working out them soon because they would love to start this conversation with our driv- of her home office in Ohio. While she show off their new “home”. ers, that now number over 500 strong may not get out of her PJ’s some days including our Owner Operators. They (just kidding!) she does a tremendous job I hope all of our Unsung Heroes feel a bit more appreciated this month. Even represent the most committed, highly handling long time customers including skilled and dedicated drivers in the Clean Harbors and Maxam. Dan Johnson though we don’t see you every day, we know you are out there working industry. Nobody works harder than formerly worked in the Glendale office this group and they don’t hear “Thank and we were fortunate enough to keep hard! THANKS!! You” often enough. Supporting our him as a DM when he moved to Salt Lake Email: [email protected] › Take short steps and walk at a slower pace so you can › Take frequent, short breaks in warm, dry areas react quickly to a change in traction. Wear footwear › Protect potential frostbitten areas and exposed with slip-resistant soles. A boot with a smooth sole will skin By: Dan Stark, Safety & Security Manager increase the hazard of slipping on ice or snow. › Pay attention for signs of frostbite and hypother- › Pay attention to your surroundings. Ice can often be mia Winter is here and cold and icy conditions are pre- hidden under snow. Reddening skin, tingling, pain, swelling, numb- sent. Many Orica North America sites are located in Winter Driving ness gray / white patches of skin › Inspect the vehicle prior to driving areas known for having harsh and austere winters. Loss of coordination, confusion, slurred speech, Winter weather creates a variety of hazards that can › Keep an emergency kit in the vehicle slowed heart rate, slowed breathing significantly impact everyday tasks and work activi- › Plan your route Shoveling Snow and using powered equipment › Pay attention, ice is not often obviously visible ties. These hazards include slippery roads/surfaces, such as snow blowers › Slow down! Keep an increased distance with the vehi- › Warm up before the activity strong winds and environmental cold. Learning how cle in front of you › Scoop small amounts of snow at a time where to prepare for work during the winter, protect work- › If stranded, do not leave the vehicle. Call for emergen- possible ers from the cold and other hazards that can cause cy help if needed. Blowing and drifting snow may cause › Push the snow rather than lifting it illnesses, injuries, or fatalities, is essential to main- disorientation, so you should not attempt to look for › Use smart lifting techniques- keep the back taining a safe work environment and completing help unless it is visible within 100 yards. straight, lift with the legs and do not turn or twist › Wear your seatbelt tasks successfully. the body › Be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep the › Ensure equipment is in good working condition exhaust pipe clear of snow. Walking safely on snow and ice › Never attempt to clear jam by hand Cold Stress › Wear the proper footwear. A pair of insulated and › Refuel snow blowers prior to work, not when water resistant boots with good rubber treads is a › Wear proper clothing equipment is hot must for walking during the winter months. A pair of › Stay dry, change wet clothes over-the-shoe treads also helps! Email: [email protected] P A G E 2 Insight from the Editor It’s already November! And, on be found during that first Thanks- Thanksgiving begins with acknowledg- the fourth Thursday in November, giving. ing God and, earnestly giving Him families across the U.S. gather to thanks, in advance, for His abundant And as far as watching football on feast on turkey, watch football and blessings. During this time we hum- Thanksgiving? The NFL started the bly reflect upon all the gifts (family, gear up for Christmas by looking Thanksgiving Classic games in 1920 friends, and health) that we have in for Santa during the Macy's and since then the Detroit Lions our lives. I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Day Parade. and the Dallas Cowboys have host- Thanksgiving and peace, love and But, guess what! There was no ed games on Turkey Day. In 2006, a happiness for all of you! turkey on the menu at the first third game was added with differ- Thanksgiving: What was on the ent teams hosting. menu? Deer or venison, ducks, And last, The Macy's Thanksgiving Kyla Jewsbury, geese, oysters, lobster, eel and fish. Day Parade began in 1924. There Editor-in-Chief, They probably ate pumpkins, but were 400 employees marching Exec. Asst. no pumpkin pies. They also didn't from Convent Ave to 145th street eat mashed potatoes or cranberry in New York City. No large balloons Email us your comments, ideas or relish, but they probably ate cran- were at this parade, as it featured suggestions to: berries. And no, Turduckens (a only live animals from Central Park turkey stuffed with a duck stuffed [email protected] Zoo. with a chicken) were nowhere to THINK! Paperwork By: Wade Fackrell, Division Manager Reminder: Attention Drivers: with the Holidays fast approaching we need every truck to look at their schedule and decide which holiday takes priority for each of you this year. As you can imagine, our Customers will still When you use have freight through the holidays and obligations that Tri-State is committed to covering. Company poli- cy is to make sure each Driver has either Thanksgiving or Christmas to spend with their families. We Drive Axle to turn know it can be a difficult choice, but unfortunately one that the industry often requires. That being said, in your paperwork if at all possible, we’ll do our best to route each truck by the house on the working holiday. Please get make sure you this done ASAP as each DM will need to manage how many trucks are off for each. [email protected] DOUBLE CHECK clarity of your pictures. If you can’t read it, we can’t either. You went through the process of applying for the 2. Take a picture of the card front/back. Quebec Explosives (QE) Permit—Now what? It 3. Use your Drive Axle app and send in the pic- usually takes an avg. of 2 weeks to hear back. If tures to: [email protected] you have someone that picks up your mail and they notify you that your QE Permit card has 4. Follow up by calling Theresa Porter, Shelly come in here is the process: Williams, or Michael Fisk to confirm. 1. Wait until you get home and actually have Once notified/confirmed we will update your the permit in YOUR hand / Available for use. Load Master profile. Questions? Contact: [email protected] TRI - STATER VOLUME 1, ISSUE 15 P A G E 3 November 2017 10 Years: Daniel Stark 3 Years: Janine Sherrod 1 Year: Zachary Biltz 33 Years: Glen Vinson Trevor Rickard Timothy Cooper 6 Years: Steven Clack Francis Vipond 22 Years: Kyla Jewsbury Howard Jones 2 Years: Michael Fisher Deborah Vipond Janelle Jones Randie Moxley Lucian Anderson III 20 Years: Chalice Page James Able Dana Anderson 5 Years: Kevin Zahn Vassie Wise Brenda Melchor 19 Years: Peggy Hosp Bobby Wise James Clark 3 Years: Michael Sobieski William Jansson 18 Years: Lindy Link Sandra Bates Donna Jansson Christopher Waddle Kai Weary 12 Years: John Williams John Waddle Jennifer Aikens Jacob Kirkpatrick Melodie Waddle Bryan Baker 1 Year: Almira Baker 11 Years: Robert Whittaker Edward Buza Thomas Bennett Jason Sherrod Patrica Bennett cause of his professionalism and abili- ties, Kevin is often trusted to assist in the training of Drivers that need some extra guidance in getting their careers started with us.