ATS Continues The Re

ATS Continues The Re-branding Process
By Mary Besser
Installation of new signs at the ATS corporate headquarters was completed in late
January, 2014. These signs are one of the final steps of introducing the new ATS logo.
The Carnelian granite for the signs was supplied by long-time ATS customer, Cold
Spring Granite and installed by Artistic Stone and Concrete. The three dimensional,
multi-colored portion of the signs were created by Netter’s Welding of Avon, Minnesota.
The metal was powder coated prior to being attached to the granite.
The new identity for ATS was developed and introduced internally on November 16,
2012, and externally on December 7, 2012. The core of the new ATS identity is the
logo. It’s a wheel in motion and leans forward a bit to symbolize how ATS is moving
forward.
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The new logos are built and hung
on our building
Jay Netter’s – Netter’s Welding,
Avon, Minnesota
In This Issue:
Rolling Along
Reflections
Read Me & Win
Dining, Drivers & Dialogue
Spotlight on Safety
Q&A
Recruiting News
Projects Leads the Way
Million Milestones
Photo Contest
Picture Contest Winners
2
4
7
10
14
15
18
19
What’s News:
Promotions
Honor Flight
ATS Logistics Internships
Fuel Card Update
Visit us in Las Vegas
Jacksonville Update
What’s Going on at the Shops
ATS Crane Vans
Equipment Update – Schnables
Equipment Update – OBD
Share the Spirit
Casual Day for Charity
SCSU Honors ATS
United Way Nomination
HazMat Certifications
2014 Scholarships
Workflow Update
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4
5
6
7
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Rolling Along
State Of ATS
ATS Continues The Re-branding Process
By Jake Wood – President of ATS
(continued from page 1)
Welcome to 2014. ATS is
committed to growth in 2014.
Overall, ATS is expecting
revenues to grow by 16% in
2014, and is emphasizing growth
of it’s tractor fleets in 2014.
• Wind-related revenue should
make a substantial rebound in
2014 and should exceed $100
million.
• ATS vans grew its fleet by 9% in 2013 and will grow by 8% in 2014.
ATS vans continues to innovate within its niche business with the
addition of a crane van fleet.
• ATS Specialized will grow its fleet by 7% in 2014.
• Heavy Haul plans to grow its tractor count by 15% in 2014.
• Warren Transport, our largest outside company, completed another
profitable year with $107 million in revenue. Warren is poised
for 7% revenue growth in 2014 and will be implementing a lease
purchase program to expand its fleet.
• SunBelt Furniture Xpress had a successful 2013 with $47 million in
revenues SunBelt plans 5% revenue growth and will be opening a
revenues.
terminal in Atlanta as it continues to diversify into general
commodities LTL.
• Midwest Specialized Transport also had a successful year with $32
million in revenue. Midwest plans 7.2% tractor growth and 7.5%
revenue growth in 2014.
Brent and Scott Anderson will continue to take on more management
responsibilities in 2014. They were recently promoted to the roles of
Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President
President. We have
talented and experienced people throughout the ATS organization.
Our drivers are some of the best in the industry and we have one of
the lowest driver turnover rates in the industry.
We are a family-owned company that values determination, innovation,
responsibility, excellence and integrity. The future is strong because
our people are the best in the industry.
ATS is a strong, performance-based carrier. Our 10 companies are
focused on niches where we have a competitive advantage within the
transportation industry.
Looking back at last year
2013 was a challenging year for ATS operating companies. Windrelated revenues decreased by 163 million and one of our largest
Customers revenues decreased by $29 million. Overall, ATS
Revenues were down by 19% to $745 million.
The good news is the company maintained a healthy level of
profitability and remains debt free. This allows us to continue to invest
in our future. Total capital expenditures for new equipment were over
$60 million. This results in a lower average age of our equipment. The
average age of our trailer equipment is less than five years and the
average age of our tractor equipment is less than 2.25 years.
Another important part of the ATS identity is telling the story of
what ATS does. What ATS does can be described in four simple
words:
Highway – Our specialized, heavy haul and van services
Maritime – Our over-the-water freight services
Projects – Our ability to manage complicated projects from
beginning to end
Logistics – Our brokerage and transportation management
services
These words help tell a clear story and demonstrate the power and
potential of ATS.
As a company ATS, is very proud to have this logo speak for the
organization.
This new identity is backed by the professionalism and
performance of everyone associated with ATS.
Main Driveway Signage
Material: Aluminum
Weight: 500 lbs.
Dims: 5 foot 6 inches
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Building Signage
Material: Aluminum
Weight: 800 lbs.
Dims: Radius of 9 feet
Lighting: LED lights that can be made any color we want, all
controlled by a remote control.
I-94 Signage
Material: Aluminum
Weight: 1100 lbs. (Each Logo Sign)
Dims: Radius of 8 feet
Lighting: Front lighting by flood lights
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What’s News
ATS is p
pleased to announce the following
g title and board changes
g
effective immediately:
Specialized
Promotions
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Brent Anderson
has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) and will serve as an
ATS Board Member.
I am pleased to announce that Josh Patnode will be promoted
to the position of Operations Manager for ATS Specialized,
effective February 1, 2014. Josh joined ATS in 2010 as an
Operations Floater and quickly moved into a Fleet Manager
position. Josh’s background includes a bachelor’s degree in
Management and related experience in management/leadership
positions.
positions
Scott Anderson
has been named Executive Vice President and Treasurer and will
serve as an ATS Board Member
Member.
By Gary Stang
Jake Wood
has been named President of Anderson Trucking Service, Inc. and
will serve as an ATS Board Member.
Rollie Anderson
will remain Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will serve as
Chairman of the Board.
With these changes, Brent and Scott will participate in more day-today and long-range decision-making, cultivate corporate
perspective, and further develop relationships with management and
support teams. Rollie and Jake will continue to guide and influence
the business on a day-to-day basis.
ATS is a leader in our industry. Our talented team of drivers, staff,
and management are,
are in many respects,
respects the reason our success is
possible. As we strategically move this successorship transition
forward, we appreciate your on-going support and patience.
Jake Wood
Josh Patnode
I am also pleased to announce that Tony Corner will be
promoted to the position of Planning Manager for ATS
Specialized, effective February 1, 2014. Tony recently joined
the ATS Operations Team as a Fleet Manager in October
2013. Tony spent the previous 8 years in management/
leadership positions with Best Buy and Enterprise companies.
Rollie Anderson
Tony Corner
Beginning on February 1, 2014, both Josh and Tony will begin
transitioning into their new positions, allowing for appropriate
training, relationship-building, and development
activities. Please join me in congratulating and supporting Josh
and Tony in their new positions.
Scott Anderson
Brent Anderson
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Reflections
What’s News
Truck Drivers Our Most Valuable Asset
ATS Sponsors Honor Flight
Byy Jim Anderson
Trucking has become a very complex industry, requiring vision,
leadership, management, maintenance, innovation, integrity,
determination, responsibility, excellence, safety, insurance, permits,
satellite computer communication, sales, payments, facilities,
loading and unloading trailers and trucks. Did I say “trucks”? Yes, of
course, trucking all hinges on trucks.
But trucks don’t
don t drive themselves
themselves. The trucking industry requires
healthy, capable, courageous, cautious drivers who make enormous
sacrifices delivering all the goods we enjoy to our doors and stores.
Drivers are the most valuable asset to any trucking company,
including Anderson Trucking Service. All of us at ATS need to say it
to ourselves and our drivers until we think it and they believe it:
“Truck drivers, you are the most valuable asset of Anderson
Trucking Service.”
In December, ATS was recognized for its support of our military.
ATS made a donation to Freedom Flight, Inc. for an “Honor Flight”
for 62 veterans to go to Washington, DC.
Freedom Flight, Inc. is a non-profit, educational corporation
established in 1989 that seeks to Honor and increase the
g In Action issues. It is
awareness of Prisoners of War – Missing
made upof dedicated volunteers who give their time, talent, and
funds to fly three POW/MIA hot air balloons at various events
across America and around the world.
It is my intention throughout 2014 to speak openly about the value of
our drivers. As ATS approaches our 60th year of service as a
corporation, the list of excellent drivers who have worked for us
continues to grow. One of those honorable drivers passed away
recently. Kenneth “Knute” Widness drove for ATS from 1964-1992.
He worked for many construction companies over the years but was
proud to be an over-the-road trucker for Anderson Trucking (ATS) in
St. Cloud for 28 years and earned Million Mile Accident-Free
Accident Free
Trucking Awards. He saw and experienced many milestones over
the years such as hauling pieces for the Libby Dam and Vietnam
Veteran Memorial Wall. After his retirement, May 23, 1992, he had
many other jobs, but loved to do woodworking in his basement,
making things for his family. (Glende Nilson Funeral Home and
Cremation Service)
In addition to an excellent
driving
d
i i record
d ffor ATS
ATS,
Knute and his wife, Goldie,
were married for over 62
years. Together they raised
four children and lived to
enjoy seven grandchildren
and six greatgrandchildren. He was a
gunner on the
cook and g
USS Logan during WWII
and was honored to see
not only the raising of the
flag on Iwo Jima (February
23, 1945) but also the
invasion of Okinawa on
March 26, 1945.
Kenneth “Knute” Widness
October 23,1926 - January 28th, 2014
Whoever said that driving a
truck was not a valuable,
productive life? Kenneth
“Knute” Widness was one
valuable asset to his
family, country and ATS.
L-R - John Pearson, Dimitri Brandetsas, Luke Cesnik, Rollie Anderson
(ATS), Dr Jim Tuorila
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What’s News
ATS Welcomes Three Interns To The
Internship Program
By Georgia McCann
Students looking for real work experience… ATS has it!
ATS offers a variety of paid internships throughout our company.
These internships allow students to develop their professional
skills. As a new or future graduate, students are developing the
skills that are in high demand in the transportation industry: the
y
p
g
analytical
focus to devise new solutions to complex
challenges,
the
intelligence to think proactively, and the talent to take their career
— and ATS — to the next level.
Internships are currently available in St. Cloud, MN and Ames, IA,
to both new graduates and undergraduate students. Opportunities
vary by semester, and may include (but are not limited to) the
following: Customer Service, Sales, Operations and
Maintenance.
The ATS Logistics internship program currently includes two
people working in Regional Carrier Rep Support positions and one
as a Sales Intern. They are all seniors in college. Two are from
St Cloud State University, one majoring in Marketing and the other
in Economics. The third ATS Logistics intern is a senior at St
John’s University, majoring in Business Management.
Currently, there is one Technician intern from the St Cloud
Technical College working at the St Cloud ATS West shop.
Internships in other departments and divisions are also available.
ATS seeks great talent from a variety of local and nationwide
schools to help broaden our capabilities and enrich our company
culture. Our internship assignments provide valuable hands-on,
real-world experience. Interns with ATS are more than a student –
they are members of the team!
ATS is proud of our history and as an established leader in the
transportation industry, we are focused on the future. We look to
today's students for fresh perspectives and to be forward-thinking
in creating solutions.
Fuel Card Update
B Mike
By
Mik N
Nesland
l d
ATS will be converting to the new
Electronic Funds Source LLC fuel
card. Company drivers,
Independent Contractors, and
Lease drivers will be assigned a
new card that will include
instructions on how to activate and take advantage of more
functionality.
Among the new options; a smart phone app that will allow
drivers to access real-time discounted pricing in the US and
Canada. ATS Contractors will be able to manage account
transfers and on-line
on line bill pay
pay. The new EFS fuel card platform
will also give ATS Canadian drivers more locations to choose
from in Canada, including acceptance with Petro Canada,
Husky, Imperial Oil and Irving Oil. This will add an additional
350 plus fuel stops to our Canadian network.
At ATS, we take pride in negotiating the deepest fuel discounts
in the industryy - and p
pass ALL savings
g on to our drivers!
Visit Us Next In Las Vegas
ATS will be at Con EXPO in Las
Vegas starting on Tuesday,
March 4 through Friday, March
7. ATS will be located in the
Silver Lot in space 4448. An
information booth and give-away
roulette wheel will be positioned
on a RGN,
RGN pulled by a bright
bright, new
ATS tractor. ATS will host a social
hour from 3pm to 5pm on Wednesday and Thursday, March 5
and 6. We are looking forward to seeing our many customers
there!
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What’s News
ATS Maritime – Jacksonville, FL
Byy Brandon Nelson
ATS Maritime, formerly known as ICE, has been part of the ATS
family since 1992. Over the past 22 years, we have evolved from a
Caribbean freight focused company, to a fully functional
international transportation company.
ATS Maritime offices are located in St Cloud, MN – Jacksonville,
FL – San Juan
Juan, PR – and Bremen,
Germany.
Bremen Germany
In the first quarter of 2012, ATS Maritime opened the new
Jacksonville, FL terminal. The terminal is equipped with a 40-ton
gantry crane, 30,000lb capacity forklifts, and a full trailer
maintenance shop. The terminal offers transfer, securing, storage,
and consolidation of cargo for our customers. The Jacksonville
staff forklift operation and crane/rigging certified.
Jacksonville Terminal
ATS over-the-road drivers have 24/7 access to the yard and
drivers’ lounge. The drivers’ lounge has a laundry facility, showers,
refrigerator, recliners, and a big screen TV. The terminal has
approximately 20 restaurants within a 2 mile radius, so there are
plenty of options for drivers to eat. ATS drivers have priority status
at our shop. We understand the importance of drivers’ down time
and we strive to minimize that by having an inventory of equipment
ready
d ffor use.
Bio Air Reactor Construction
Transformer lift at Blount Island Marine Terminal
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What’s News
What’s Going On At The Shop?
Byy Doug
g Kading
g
Our maintenance action plan for 2014 includes the following items.
First, we need to get better in our identification of repetitive repairs.
Second, we want to improve our mechanic training. Third, we have
to improve our staffing levels so we can provide better service to
the fleet. And finally, we must simplify our work order coding to
make it easier on all the people in the shops and the back office
who have to work with our work orders
orders.
I hate to say it, but the best source of understanding a unit that is
having repetitive maintenance issue, is our drivers. Even with the
reporting capabilities and some pop up enhancements in the work
order system, we sometimes miss connecting all the dots to realize
a unit is having the same or similar maintenance issues over and
over. It is extremely important for the driver to let us know they
have had multiple jump starts,
starts battery replacements
replacements, coolant loss
or usage, regen problems or other issues. It is even more
important to call out an issue if we are to have any chance of
recovering warranty. The opportunity for warranty on a repetitive
repair has the best chance of occurring if we let the shop know to
save the part and we contact the original shop that did the repair.
While we will always need help from our drivers identifying
repetitive repairs, the maintenance team will work on improving
reporting
ti and
d reall titime system
t
notification
tifi ti tto assist
i t us iin catching
t hi
these issues and getting them fixed more quickly.
The maintenance team is committed to improving our mechanic
training this year. The complexity of the electrical system, engine
sensors, and emissions after-treatment system has grown to a
point we must invest heavily in our mechanic training. Our failure to
do so will result in us having to rely more heavily on the dealers.
This lengthens unit down time which we cannot afford. ATS has
access to online training from Freightliner, Detroit, Cummins, and
Peterbilt. We have diagnostic software from CAT, Cummins,
Detroit, Bendix, Meritor/WABCO, Espar, and others. We have the
tools available and this year, we are committed to designing and
implementing a program to keep our mechanics on top of the
technology so we can provide high quality service to the fleet.
Our maintenance service hours at ATS shops have dropped about
10,000 hours in the past two years. There is a real mechanic
shortage in the US. Our plan this year is to close the gap and
produce more hours to get ATS equipment into our company
shops. Opening the Houston shop in March will certainly help this.
We also have to complete our hiring plans and control turn over.
We currently have 2 tractor mechanic and 2 trailer mechanic
positions open in St Cloud
Cloud. We have 2 mechanic positions open in
Houston and a position open in Gary. Please welcome Cyril
Chandler, Tyler Swartz, Cory Jankord, and Greg Wildman as
mechanics in St Cloud, and David Landrum, Dale Moise,
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Jose Majno, and Michael Kahn in Houston, and Kevin Oloughlin
in Gary.
We spent lots of time by lots of people coding work orders so
we can accurately bill the work we perform and correctly
capture our cost. Our mechanics, service writers, foreman and
shop managers all have to understand this complex process at
the shop . In addition, Leasing, Contractor Services, Road
Service, and Accounting all have to be involved in the process.
This year we hope to make some changes to reduce the work
load on all these groups and improve our cost capture and
billing accuracy.
Those are the top four items maintenance is working on this
year. There are many other minor improvements being made
year
also. Please look for future updates on our progress.
Read Me and Win!
The "Read Me and Win" Contest is open to ATS
Employees and Contractors. Correct entries will
receive one of the new ATS Logo
caps (pictured) or a new style when
they arrive.
Thanks and keep on reading
“The Herald.”
And the winners are...
Anthony Kaufmann - Owner Operator
Don Evens – ATS Vans #17517
Eric Ludeman – ATS Heavy Haul #16213
Jay Johnson – ATS Vans
Jenny Thommes – Permits
Jeremy Gladden – ATS Specialized #76100
John Pekarek – Permits
Kevin Boyette – ATS Specialized #82334
Kim Denny - Settlements
Lance Denny – Road Service
Macon Scarborough – Independent Contractor
Michael Fryer – ATS Specialized #82458
Nikki Neumiller - Settlements
R
Russ
B
Berg – ATS S
Specialized
i li d #72254
Sean Dwyer – Recruiting
Todd Williams – ATS Logistics
New questions on page 9
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What’s News
ATS Introduces Crane Vans To Its Fleet
Byy Jeff Potthoff
With the new year comes continued innovation and new technology
for ATS. ATS Vans has taken delivery of their new Crane Vans and
has quickly put them into service. A simple description of this
equipment would be that a crane has been installed into a new,
reinforced trailer, transforming the standard 53’ air ride dry van
semi-trailer from an ordinary freight trailer on wheels to a mobile
material
handling and delivery system.
material-handling
system
Transferring freight and making van deliveries is no longer restricted
to loading docks or walking planks. With just a push of a button, the
internal crane makes it possible to load and unload freight, almost
anywhere. Oversized, heavy and cumbersome items (up to 8,000
pounds) transfer easily from truck to ground level.
N Dock?
No
D k? No
N Problem!
P bl !
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What’s News
ATS Enjoys Success With Newly Designed Schnable Trailer
Byy Mark Keul
In keeping with the ATS value of “Innovation”, ATS now has a new generation Schnable trailer that was delivered January 2014. IT was a
long road to get to this. In 2011 ATS started talking with the trailer manufacturer about a new steering design for our dollies. In October
of 2012 we received our prototype multi-axle steerable dolly. In January of 2013 a team was put together to look at how to reduce weight
on the trailer, review the steering system, and look at driver ease of use. This included a group of drivers, maintenance, site supervisors
and office staff. Many great ideas from this team were implemented by the manufacturer. ATS would like to thank our HH driver Harold K.
for testing, troubleshooting, and providing feedback on the prototype trailer in the year of 2013. ATS took possession of this “first of its
kind
2014. The trailer met all of the goals that ATS was shooting for which was new steering system,
kind” trailer in January 2014
system weight reduction,
reduction
and ease of use.
Because this is a new generation trailer, the work has not ended. 2014 will be a year of TRAINING. This will include every department,
training on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, etc.
The first 3 drivers on these trailers are Mike M., Harold K., and Jesse K. I know that they will be the key to continued improvements on
the trailers, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The design of the trailer was the result of a large group effort and a multi-year project that
is still ongoing
ongoing.
The driver feedback on these trailers has been great and we will be adding more of these trailers to the fleet in 2014.
Read Me and Win Questions
This Issue’s Contest Questions!
1. What new equipment is being introduced into the Van Fleet?
___________________________________________
2 How much does our heaviest new sign weigh?
2.
___________________________________________
3. How much is ATS offering in total for scholarships in 2014?
___________________________________________
Good Luck! The answers can be found within the articles of
this Herald online and offline edition. Send your answers to:
Anderson Trucking Service, Inc.
Attn: Read Me and Win Contest
PO Box 1377
St. Cloud, MN 56302-1377
OR E-Mail your answers NOW to: [email protected].
Remember to include your name, truck number, and division
(if applicable) in the E-mail.
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Dining, Drivers & Dialogue
By Brandon Plautz
Houston (Channelview, TX) Shop Opening in March
Some of the topics that have come up regularly at every driver lunch are “When will the Houston facility be complete?” “What will be at
the Houston terminal?” and “What driver amenities are available at the various terminals?”
The Houston terminal is scheduled to be completed by March 1. What does this new shop offer the Channelview, TX terminal?
The 11,800 sq. ft. shop will consist of 3 drive-thru truck and trailer maintenance bays, along with a Safety Lane Bay dedicated to
inspecting all trucks and trailers entering the yard during the shop business hours. When laying out the shop there was adequate room
provided for a parts bay with mezzanine
mezzanine, which should have the basic truck and trailer parts along with MEC supplies for drivers to pick
up when in the Houston/Channelview area.
What’s in the shop? This shop is set up with user friendly amenities to help the shop mechanics feel comfortable while at work. For
instance the shop has a Break Room, Locker Room, and Shop Manager’s office. To make the shop work area more user friendly, each
bay is equipped with air, oil, and grease reel lines for servicing each truck or trailer that is in shop for either maintenance or repairs. One
way we also made the shop more comfortable for the mechanics is that we fully lined the interior of the shop with white metal liner
panels to make it a brighter atmosphere for doing work on the equipment in the shop. We also fully enclosed the compressor room
which will help the shop area be a little more quiet when the pneumatic tools are being used in the shop.
With the new shop in place, now the drivers will notice that there is a new in-bound gate for entering the yard during non-business hours.
During the shop business hours , drivers will need to enter the yard through the Safety Lane which is lined up with the driveway or old inbound gate that was installed a couple years ago. The out-bound gate will still be in the same location at the terminal. Drivers will have
to wrap around the new shop to get to that out-bound gate.
Please keep in mind the first month or so will be a transition period for both the shop mechanics and drivers using the terminal. Please
be patient when at this facility until the terminal yard gets organized and labeled with the correct signage to help all employees using the
terminal shop and yard
yard.
Along with the new shop facility and updated yard, Houston will have 24/7 EFS card access to drivers’ lounge, TV area with reclining
chairs, vending machines including pop, snacks, microwave and ice machine, laundry area, restrooms, showers and short term driver
parking.
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Equipment Update
2013 OBD Certification (On Board Diagnostics)
Byy Steve Psyck
y
As more of our new semi tractors are placed into service, I want to share with you some details about 2013 OBD.
OBD regulation is a federal mandated system product that monitors the performance of all components that have an
impact on emissions. All engine makes/models for on highway transit are required to meet the updated regulation.
The OBD system monitors items such as fuel, air, EGR, cooling, DPF, SCR, actuators and crankcase ventilation
systems. In the event of a system not performing as mandated, the OBD system will display a Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) to the operator (it will light up). The aspect of checking of systems has been around for some time, but
what came to light last year was the volume of items monitored
monitored, a reduced level of acceptable variances from par
par, an avenue of creating
awareness to the operator, and the ability for a state inspector to view an illuminated MIL. I’ve added a simple visor card below to show
examples of MILs and your prescribed action. This sample is from Daimler/Detroit.
As we are half way thru winter’s harsh grab across most of the country, I’d like to remind all operators about blending of
fuel types as you may travel from one climate to another. Managing your fuel type purchase(s) for the climate you will
be in later today and tomorrow is very beneficial
beneficial. Managing the blend in your tanks will reduce your exposure to costly
expenses related to a failed fuel system via shock treatment to your fuel tank’s contents or being towed to a shop for
heat treatment. The amount of engine heated return fuel to your fuel tanks has greatly reduced from previous years’
engines. In the past, an operator could rely on the heated return fuel to reduce the risk of a gelling event, but with
today’s engines returning less warm fuel to the tank and all of the No-Idling initiatives, you have to plan your fuel
purchase. The type of fuel blend or straight product offering will be labeled at the fuel island pumps. The following
chart identifies the fuel blending requirements to cope with cold weather conditions.
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Equipment Update (continued from previous page)
Definitions:
Cloud Point – the temperature at which wax in the fuel begins to crystallize and form solid particles.
Cold Filter Plugging Point – the temperature at which the engine fuel supply filters become plugged with wax particles.
Pour Point – The temperature at which fuel gels up and will not flow.
What’s News
Sh
Share
The
Th Spirit
S i it
The ATS Christmas tree was adorned with our Gifts of
Giving. Again this year ATS worked with Catholic Charities
to sponsor two families in the annual Share the Spirit
Campaign. Each year, employees take tags from the Giving
Tree and then wrap and return the gifts.
This truly adds to the Joy of Christmas!
Casual Day For Charity
Each month ATS Corporate holds a Casual Day for Charity.
Throughout the month employees can submit charities to be
reviewed. The Charity committee reviews and selects a charity.
The remaining charities are kept for consideration for the following
three months. If employees would like to support the charity that is
selected they donate $3.00 and can dress casual on that day.
The charity that was selected
for January was United Cerebral Palsy
of Central Minnesota.
ATS Raised $899.00!
UCP of Central Minnesota has
been serving people who are meeting
the challenges of living with a
disability in Stearns, Benton and Sherburne counties and, more
recently, throughout the state of Minnesota. They have programs
for public education, assistive technology, financial grants for
specialized equipment and many others. Approximately 90% of the
money they receive helps provide local programs and services.
The balance goes to support research and national programs
through United Cerebral Palsy National.
Learn more at http://www.ucpcentralmn.org/
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What’s News
SCSU Luxury Suite Corridor
Thank You For Your Service!
St Cloud State University recently announced the corridor
outside the private suites at the new Herb Brooks National
Hockey Center will be named “Anderson Trucking Service, Inc.
Luxury Suite Corridor”.
Congratulations to:
Cary Kalb, who retired on January 10, 2014, after working at
ATS for over twelve years. The last position he held was a
flatbed driver.
2014 ATS Scholarships
The ATS Scholarship Program was designed to assist our
employees with education-related costs as they support their
family members in pursuing higher education. In recognition of
their efforts, ATS is offering an annual scholarship program with
awards totaling up to $10,000 each year.
Scholarships:
p
This is in grateful recognition to ATS for their support of the
educational and community opportunities that are provided by
St. Cloud State University. Please see the picture of the plaque
that will hang in the corridor in honor of ATS.
United Way Campaign
Each year ATS holds a United Way Campaign. This year the
Human Resources Department decided to put their own twist on
some popular TV commercials, which were a big hit. ATS ended
the campaign week raising $12,852!!
The staff at United Way has nominated ATS for Best use of
News/Media/Technology! The videos that you made were
outstanding & just a great way to inform people of the needs in
our community. Congratulations on all your hard work during
campaign, you make a difference to our community!
- United Way Representative
ATS HazMat Certification
Our ATS Logistics department, in conjunction with our ATS Safety
department has introduced an electronic Hazmat Certification for
non-driver office personnel.
Those individuals that have any involvement with hazmat handling,
are ssupposed
pposed to be Hazmat
Ha mat Certified (ed
(educated).
cated) This certification
is good for 4 years from the date of successful completion and
testing. In 2013 we issued 399 hazmat certificates to nondrivers. Ultimately, the goal is to have a working knowledge of
hazmat regulations, placarding standards for hazmat loads,
handling hazmat materials and hazmat emergencies.
- Up to three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to:
High school seniors enrolling in an undergraduate program
in the Fall immediately following high school graduation
- Up to $7,000 in additional scholarship funds will be awarded
to:
Students who are enrolled in their second, third, or fourth
year of a post-high school undergraduate program in the
Fall (current year)
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants must be:
- A dependent child and/or spouse of an employee* or
contracted driver* of ATS or the Anderson Family of
Companies
- Pursuing a post-high school 2-year or 4-year degree
program
- Enrolled in an accredited educational institute
*Must be employed or have an active contract with ATS or
Anderson Family of Companies at the time the scholarship is
awarded.
Awarding the Scholarship:
- Scholarship recipients will be chosen by May 1st of each
year. GPA, participation in activities/clubs, employment
experience, and essay content will be factors in
determining the recipients of the scholarships
- A transcript or a letter verifying enrollment in a post high
school educational institution will be required prior to
issuance of the Scholarship
- Scholarship checks will be sent directly to the educational
institute and mayy be used for tuition,, housing,
g, and/or books
Applications:
- Applications will be accepted annually from February 10th
to April 14th.
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Spotlight on Safety
Winter Driving
Pretrip. For the Trip.
Check the weather for where you are at and the route you will be
traveling.
Have a smart phone? Use a weather app that automatically
updates you on the weather in your area.
What type of fuel do you have in your tanks (can it handle the
cold?)
Do you have extra washer fluid?
Do you have supplies for a day or two in case of an emergency?
Do you have extra batteries for safety devices?
Is your dash clear so your defrost vents will work?
Are your brake lights and tail lights clear? LED lights do not get hot
enough to melt snow.
With that being said, we still have some work to do. We cannot
allow ourselves or our safety programs to become complacent so
we’re starting something new. Starting in January, we have
introduced a new driver training program that will replace our
quarterly tests. Drivers now receive an accident scenario or story
of an accident that happened right here at ATS and answer
questions pertaining to that particular type of accident. This will
allow us to adjust our training topics each month in order to stay
current with the opportunities each fleet has at that time.
Thank you for your feedback and support . We look forward to a
prosperous and safe 2014.
During the trip
Plan ahead for extra stops in the event that weather and road
conditions turn severe.
Adjust your speed for the weather conditions; only go as fast as
you are able to stop.
Increase your following distance (a lot!!!)
Be extra cautious of the traffic around you. Identify those driving
erratically or too fast for the conditions and distance yourself
whenever possible to avoid being caught up in a loss of control
accident.
Do you know your safety trigger for when you should get off the
road? What is your comfort zone?
If chains are required, make the decision to park!
New Year, New Driver Testing
Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on
breaking old habits (Darn those New Year’s resolutions). At ATS
we look at the New Year as a fresh start filled with unlimited
possibilities!
Each and every one of you deserves a round of applause for the
hard work and dedication you put into building the safety culture
we have today. We could not have had the success we had in
2013 if it weren’t for you!
(continued at top of page)
Rollie Anderson, CEO
Question: What do you wish you could do over?
Answer from Rollie:
There’s not a lot I would change. Making some mistakes is
partt off learning
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i tto do
d something
thi well.
ll Without
With t those
th
mistakes I would not be who I am today and ATS would not
be what it is today. We try to make decisions one at a time
and make them as a team effort.
As a team we win some and we lose some, but approaching
decisions as a team keeps egos from getting involved. We
win as a team or we lose as a team.
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Recruiting News
A Big Career Step Forward
Shawn Little says he’s always dreamed big. Back in the late 1970s, while other boys were
following a craze for miniature Matchbox cars, five-year-old Little couldn’t get enough of
moving his giant Tonka trucks through the sandy part of his yard. So today, it wouldn’t
come as a surprise to know that he has spent the last dozen years working with oversized
or heavy haul freight, most recently for Anderson Trucking Service (ATS).
“I taught myself to drive a truck; never went to school. After I passed my CDL test, I went to
work doing heavy haul from day one,” Little says. “ The bigger it is, the more I like it!
There’s just a thrill and a rush I get from moving really big stuff down the highway.”
Little explains that he was attracted to ATS early on. “I’ve wanted to work with Anderson
for years. I had been working in heavy haul at another company, but never got to do
anything like Anderson does,” he says. “I would see their trucks out on the road and
every one of their drivers that I’d talked to only had good things to say. I was impressed
with their reputation.”
Finally, in June of 2013, Little achieved his dream of driving for ATS, joining our Flatbed
Specialized Division as a Class 2 driver. Within six months he was already moving up.
“I took the test to become a Class 1 driver and now I can handle even bigger loads. Soon,
I’ll be joining the Heavy Haul division,” says Little. “That’s what’s good about Anderson,
you can really progress in your career. The ladder is there to climb. It’s a good career.”
Shawn Little
“Anderson has offered me the opportunity to do more—to haul much bigger than I’d ever done before. I’ve worked for five trucking
companies, and none of them can touch Anderson.
companies
Anderson Their freight offers you something new and different every day
day.” Little,
Little who leases his
tractor through the ATS Lease Program, says he plans to stay put. “I like it here so much that I want to retire from here. It’s as good
as I’ve ever been treated. They care about their drivers and they show it.”
ATS Projects Leads The Way – Wind Transport Innovation
ATS Transports 59M
Blades for a Major Wind
Turbine Manufacturer
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ATS Vans Introduces Omnitracs
Workflow Update
In 2013 ATS, Inc. implemented the driver workflow in
Omnitracs. The Driver Workflow is an Omnitracs-hosted
application that helps deliver the right information to the right driver
at the right time. This can reduce expenses, improve productivity,
and let drivers focus on safety and customer service. It integrates
with the ATS dispatch systems and fleet management software to
drive operational efficiency.
Next tap on the “Pre-Plan” so that it lights yellow and then you
can view the Info or Details for the load. The arrows allow you
to see any multiple stops. Once you review the offer, select
Reject or Accept.
Efficiency and productivity.
•
Trip planning functions and automated reporting help fleet
managers and drivers plan trips more effectively.
•
In-cab and back-office graphical interfaces are easy to use.
•
•
Trip visibility.
•
Dispatchers are automatically updated with changes to trip
status and load details
details. When plans change
change, they can send
instant updates.
•
Drivers receive the right information at the right time.
•
•
•
•
•
Task completion and driver compliance.
Drivers acknowledge task completion by providing updates at
pre-assigned checkpoints throughout the trip.
Under the “Info” button will be the specifics for the load.
Automated trip workflow.
workflow
Automated work process forms provide a seamless way to
share instructions with drivers and collect data about the work
performed at each stop.
Just-in-time prompts and exception notifications can reduce
driver dependence on back-office staff for key information.
Below is a “Driver Workflow How To” reference guide for driver use.
Any questions should be referred to your fleet manager
manager.
Driver How To?
Workflow – Load Offer Sent
When a new load offer is sent, this is what you will see when you go to
the WorkFlow tab or use the shortcut button on the right side.
Tap on “View”.
If a load is Rejected, you must enter in a reason.
Once completed the Pre-Plan will be removed.
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Driver How To (continued)
Workflow – Load Offer Sent
Once the load is Accepted, it will show Assigned and remain
under the Pre-Plan until it is assigned by your Fleet Manager.
Once it has been assigned, it will transfer to the Trip Plan tab
and be removed from the Pre-Plan.
Tasks related to Trip Plan… Origin
(continued at top of page)
Tasks related to Destination
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Photo Contest
OVER $$22,070
HAS BEEN GIVEN AWAY...
,
HAVE YOU GOTTEN YOUR SHARE?
We’re looking for new photos to be used on our website and in
other corporate advertising and collateral materials. This
includes pictures of any ATS divisions.
Prizes:
1st – $150.00
$150 00
nd
2 – $100.00
3rd – $75.00
4th – $75.00
5th – $75.00
Million Milestones
Every now and then something happens that truly warrants our
attention. At ATS, it is our “Million
Million Mile Drivers
Drivers”.. It is hard enough
for most of us to drive our car yearly without getting a ticket or into
an accident and these drivers do it while hauling up to 200,000 lbs
or more behind a semi truck.
Here are the drivers who received their Million Mile Award in the last
quarter. CONGRATULATIONS !
Photos need to include the ATS truck and/or load. Creativity
is encouraged. All photos submitted will be considered.
Photos may include standard truck shots, action photos,
pictures involving trucks on the road, at a weigh station, or
truck stop, etc.
Rules
This contest is open to all ATS employees and drivers
(Owner Operators, Company and Leased).
Send your color prints with your name and truck number
clearly printed on the back, to:
Jack Dearing
ATS Specialized
Million Mile
Lewy Lehnhoff
ATS Specialized
Million Mile
Anderson Trucking Service, Inc.
Attn: Photo Contest
PO Box 1377
St. Cloud, MN 56302-1377
High resolution digital photos are preferred and can be
submitted, provided they are high resolution (mega-pixels).
These files should be sent via email to: [email protected].
ATS reserves the right to use the photos electronically or in
any printed publication. A representative of the Internet
Committee will judge the photos and their decision shall be
final. All photos will be considered as they are received.
All submitted photos become the property of ATS and will not
be returned. ATS reserves the right to discontinue or modify
the contest at any time.
John Rowinski
ATS Specialized
S
i li d
Million Mile
Todd Dubois
ATS Vans
Million Mile
David Lucey
ATS Specialized
Two Million Mile
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1st Place $150
Eric Ludeman - 16213
2nd Place $100
Frank Garcia - 84031
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3rd Place $75
Marvin D Parker - 11164
4th Place $75
$
Rusty Stender - 82454
5th Place $75
Bobby Hamilton - 72324