April 2016 - Paschall Truck Lines, Inc.
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April 2016 - Paschall Truck Lines, Inc.
April 2016 • VOL 25 • NO 4 Jane Farley, Editor Judy Ingersoll, Advisor Trainer Clyde Johnson • 900,000 Safe Miles VP of Safety John Hayman VP of Operations Dennis Burkeen Trainer Ordie Conrad, left, and former student, now a Trainer himself, Joshua Sipes Trainer Martin Tolver Trainer Terry Kersey John Gwizdak Trainer Nick Scanlon Owner Operator Devious Hipp • 1,900,000 Safe Miles Bubba Billingsley West Memphis Ops Jonathan Brashear in 16568 Driver Jonathan Brashear is a talented photographer. He takes advantage of any down time he has to capture amazing images. These photos are just a sample of his work 2 April 2016 James Chastain in 19925 WHAT TO DO WITH BONUS MONEY FROM TRAINING Trainer James Chastain had no trouble figuring out what to do with all of his bonus money as a Trainer. He made some memories with his kids! The extra money from training recently enabled him to pay for accommodations for a 4 day, 3 night stay in Orlando and admission to Universal Studios for he and his two children, Sam, 12, and Jamie, 9. They are already planning their next family adventure. James has been with PTL since 2013. He rolls happily through the day with his signature positive attitude which he passes along to his trainees. James says “I enjoy training and love the support I receive from all of the staff.” James believes that the Trainer’s first impression upon a Trainee sets the tone for their employment with PTL. He believes you must have a positive attitude. There are negatives about every job, especially starting out, and you must focus on the positive. His trainees keep up with him afterwards and he is always there to answer their questions. James is a US Army veteran, having served in Germany, Texas and Missouri. Thank you James, we are proud to have you on the PTL team! THE BENEFITS OF BEING A TRAINER • You get paid your normal single rate of pay for all the dispatched miles when you have a trainee in the truck. NOT TEAM PAY! • The average active trainer runs approximately 3,000 more miles per month than the average solo driver. • You and your Trainee can run as many miles as possible. The trainer is not required to sleep while a trainee is driving. It is not forbidden either. It is up to the trainer. The main thing is that the trainee must run more than half of the daily miles. • After the Trainee has driven 5,000 miles, passes his upgrade test and takes his first dispatch you will receive a $100 bonus. • After the Trainee has run 40,000 miles as a team with another trainee, we upgrade the trainee to first seat and pay the trainer a $400 bonus at that time! • As an Employee-Owner you can ensure our future success by training our new drivers to drive a fine line, correctly and safely. If you would like to become a trainer: Send MSG 21 “Trainee Request” or send an email to [email protected] or call Driver Assignment at Extension 285. April 2016 3 Safe Driving Awards Congratulations! Job well done! 3,800,000 Safe Miles William G. Ford 2,000,000 Safe Miles Gerald Porschakin 1,000,000 Safe Miles Livia Coaxum 800,000 Safe Miles Jose L. Jimenez 600,000 Safe Miles Paul D. Adams 500,000 Safe Miles Curtis D. Drudge Jerry Goodwin 400,000 Safe Miles Dennis R. Boyd Alfonso Colbert Dexter L. Tyler 300,000 Safe Miles Rex H. Bradley Kyle R. Long Brandon J. Markham David W. Nelson Timothy S. Wilson 200,000 Safe Miles Cesare A. Davis Jeffery N. Escamilla Brandon A. Golden Ronald G. Hays James M. Hill Donald W. Humbert Gloria J. Morgan Theron E. Patrick Darrell T. Webb Mark D. Wrhel Team Keith and Achsah Cole • 300,000 Safe Miles 100,000 Safe Miles Walter A. Adkins Eldon J. Alexander Bryan J. Blake Sylvester Blackwell Michael D. Brown Larry J. Burgess Billy W. Butler Rogelio Cabrera Matthew J. Caldwell Randall S. Cheatwood India B. Clay Keith A. Davis Russell A. Elliott Lonray D. Hill Terrence D. Huff Jaydee Hughes Jeffery L. Ingram Mario A. Johnson Andrew J. King Jeroderick L. Lawson Justin A. Martin Richard H. May Stephen R. Middleton Raymond E. Newland James A. Palevich Corey J. Parks Alan R. Robinson Perry Rochall Ross James M. Rudolph David R. Shinabery Philip Q. Stokes Rachel C. Tanner Anthony L. Thomas Kirk J. Thomas Reginal T. Thomas Brooks N. Ward Mary Liz Hill of Recruiting Darrell Webb 200,000 Safe Miles Erroll Jimerson 100,000 Safe Miles 4 Tona Massengale Fleet Manager Mason Lusk Business Improvement April 2016 Safe Driving Awards Phillip Stokes 100,000 Safe Miles Bubba Billingsley West Memphis Ops Bubba Billingsley West Memphis Ops April 2016 Dan Hughes Fleet Manager Amber Litchfield Fleet Manager Bubba Billingsley West Memphis Ops Gareth Walker 100,000 Safe Miles Marcel Harrell 100,000 Safe Miles Dale Torsak Fleet Manager 5 Jamaar Smith 100,000 Safe Miles Mufutau Anifowose 100,000 Safe Miles Jeffrey Ingram 100,000 Safe Miles Haul of Fame FEBRUARY TOP FLEETS Perry Ross 100,000 Safe Miles TOTAL MILES ED YORK DALE TORSAK OSCAR REYES OUT OF ROUTE % ED YORK PAT SKOWRONEK DANIEL HUGHES PAID MPG PAT SKOWRONEK ERIC HICKS DALE TORSAK Remah Lee Fleet Manager IDLE Bubba Billingsley West Memphis Ops Kenneth Enstrom 100,000 Safe Miles 509,992 465,609 442,818 6.40% 7.00% 7.20% 6.30% 6.30% 6.23% OSCAR REYES AMBER LITCHFIELD ED YORK 10.10% 10.50% 10.50% Stephanie Baxter 100,000 Safe Miles Les Jarrell West Memphis Ops Brandon Markham 300,000 Safe Miles 6 Dan Hughes Fleet Manager April 2016 Haul of Fame ROBERT O’HARA • 19864 FEBRUARY COMPANY DRIVER OF THE MONTH Robert is one of my very best drivers, he is always willing to help out to run the extra mile if needed to get the job done. He is always polite, courteous and fun to talk to. He is one of those drivers who knows what he is doing and what it takes to get the loads picked up and delivered on time. - Joyce Barnea, Fleet Manager Bubba Billingsley West Memphis Ops Jaydee Hughes 100,000 Safe Miles RODNEY SHANKLIN • 19721 FEBRUARY TRAINER OF THE MONTH Bubba Billingsley West Memphis Ops Jason Beal 200,000 Safe Miles April 2016 Rodney always keeps a positive attitude no matter who he is training and no matter how tough the job gets. He always trains numerous students in a row before going on home time and is always willing to train those who need a little extra help. Rodney came through the training program himself so he knows and can relate to what these new drivers are experiencing. Rodney cares so much about PTL, is very grateful to be a Trainer for us and we are very happy to have him with us. - Spencer Baldwin, Driver Assignment Rachel Tanner 100,000 Safe Miles Doug McGregor Fleet Director Cesare Davis 200,000 Safe Miles 7 JD Dodson Fleet Director Haul of Fame RASHODD CHEEK IN 15170 Special thanks to Rashodd for his professionalism and patience in dealing with one of our national accounts on a rejected load in Romeoville IL. Rashodd hung in there with us while we waited for approval of rates to return the load to Memphis. He maintained a very professional attitude while we worked with the customer to get the trailer unloaded. Great job and many thanks Rashodd! Georgie Peterson, Customer Service. JAMES OVERBY IN 16585 ANGELA THOMAS IN 63893 DOMINIQUE LAURENCE IN 65320 JASON BEAL IN 19886 DOUGLAS ARMEL IN 19846 LAVONDRELL HICKS IN 16475 BONITA DUGAN IN 16588 GREGORY ADAMS IN 16456 WILLIAM MCCREARY IN 16384 MICHAEL RAY IN 19823 DUSTIN GREGG IN 16457 JAMES FLAHERTY IN 16492 ACHSAH AND KEITH COLE IN 20093 STEPHEN HANCOCK IN 19745 JERRY BASSETT IN 19995 Thank you to these drivers for providing customer leads via the phone, customer lead line or during orientation. We appreciate all of your effort, helping PTL find new business. Please keep them coming! Monica Todd, Customer Service. WALTER MAXEY IN 16509 Walter recovered a high priority load and expedited the delivery into Dallas. Good job Walter, I really appreciate your efforts. Dale Torsak, Fleet Efficiency. JAY BARICEVAC IN 20087 I would like to say thank you to Jay for always running hard and making sure my “Round Robin” loads for a top customer are delivered on time. You do a great job, Jay! Pearl Webber, Customer Service. NORMAN WOOTEN IN 19805 Norman did an excellent job running a load from Texas to North Carolina, 1032 miles total and normally a 2 day transit time. The customer was constantly checking the status of the load and Norman got it there on time. Way to go Norman! Tony Barcenas, Fleet Efficiency. JIMMY BOND IN 19804 Jimmy recovered an important load that had a damaged trailer and made the extra effort to deliver this freight for a valuable customer. Thanks, Jimmy, for your help on this one. JD Dodson, Fleet Efficiency. CLINT LOGAN IN 19606 Clint recovered a hot load from a top priority RODNEY BRANNEN IN 19876 customer and made great delivery time. Wonderful Rodney noticed that his fuel solution was going job, Clint! Diana Fontano, Customer Service. to take him 100 miles out of route, then back track him. He called in very politely and offered a WALTER MAXEY IN 16509 During a winter storm, Walter managed to safely suggestion for a fuel stop that saved us unneeded keep moving and make a delivery in Monroe IL out of route miles and fuel. Thanks Rodney! Dan for us. When many other trucks were shut down Hughes, Fleet Efficiency. and could not move due to minimum weight loads, MONTRAVIUS THOMAS IN 16556 he kept it straight and steady all the way up I-57 to deliver on time. Thanks for the extra efforts, I got a call from my customer in Georgia, and she wanted to say that Montravius was one of the Walter. Dale Torsak, Fleet Efficiency. best drivers she has come across, and she sees a lot. She said he was so nice and professional DALLAS JOHNSON IN 65978 I want to thank Dallas for his quickness on a load and everything he did impressed her. She said she that was entered in the system wrong. We removed wished all drivers were like him. And she wanted another driver from this load because they could to thank him. Thank you, Montravius, for treating not make pick up in time. This is a HUGE account our customers with kindness and caring for them. for me and he really saved me on this load. Again, Diane Page, Customer Service and Eric Hicks, Fleet thank you Dallas! Diane Page, Customer Service. Efficiency. 8 April 2016 Haul of Fame SYLVESTER BLACKWELL AND DEANDRE THOMAS IN 19990 A truck broke down in Mississippi while hauling a time-sensitive load. I noticed this team was enroute to New Orleans to deliver. I stopped them in Nashville and asked if they could be in Houston by the next morning. The reply was “If you need it there, then we can get it there.” They swapped late that night and delivered as promised. Thank you guys so much for getting that load to the delivery on time. Reemah Lee, Fleet Efficiency. JEFFERY INGRAM IN 19747 Congratulations on your 100,000 safe miles driving award. Keep up the good work, Jeff, and let’s work on that 200,000. Ride safe and be careful out there! Dale Torsak, Fleet Efficiency. TOMMY TAYLOR AND ADAM SMITH IN 19723 Special Attaboy to Tommy and Adam for relaying a load to San Antonio on time for an important customer. These are very time-sensitive and reschedules result in a corrective action report and negative service calls. Guys – you did a fantastic job and really came through for the team! Georgie Peterson, Customer Service. JUSTIN WYMAN IN 19623 A big thank you to Justin for recovering a load at the last minute and driving overnight to make an on time delivery. Justin went above and beyond to make sure the appointment was kept. Thank you again for your dedication to excellence! Tyler Sheridan, Fleet Efficiency. ROBERT MORGAN IN 16318 TIMOTHY CRAFT AND NELSON LEWIS IN 19697 I would like to thank all three of these drivers for their amazing teamwork in adjusting their original plans to work together to relay and pick up a shipment that would assist Robert getting home. They did not delay to help each other out and made sure both loads were picked up. Great drivers looking out for each other. Mike Navan, Customer Service. DEMETRIS FITZGERALD IN 19672 Demetris was looking for an empty at the drop lot in Goodlettsville to go home. He could not find one but found a loaded trailer without a seal and called in to ask if it needed to be sealed. After contacting Customer Service, it turns out this was a very important load that needed to be sealed. Thanks for watching out for PTL! Dan Hughes, Fleet Efficiency. TREMELL MURPHY AND BEE VANG IN 16455 I would like to thank this team for all of their hard work and patience to wait for a relay and recover a high priority shipment that had to deliver very early in the morning. They were quick to respond and very efficient with recovery and arrived earlier than planned. Outstanding job! Mike Navan, Customer Service. KEITH AND ACHSAH COLE IN 20093 Congratulations Team Cole! Keith and Achsah received their 300,000 safe miles award. Keep up the good work guys! Dale Torsak, Fleet Efficiency. JAY GUTNECHT IN 16259 In the face of absolute “guard shack terrorism”, Jay kept a cool head. Thank you for your professionalism, Jay. Dan Hughes, Fleet Efficiency. JAMES PHILLIPS AND JOSE ZUNIGA IN 19828 Special thanks to this team for relaying a very hot load from Louisiana to New Jersey and getting it delivered on time. The load turned hot in transit and this team did a great job of meeting our customer’s revised expectations. Way to go guys! Georgie Peterson, Customer Service. April 2016 International Roadcheck 2016 will take place June 7-9, 2016 9 Spotlight City Driver Claude Hennessee and Customer Service Director Jesse Darnell These two gentlemen stay busy taking care of business in Dallas. Jesse Darnell has been with PTL since 1990. As a Customer Service Director he works closely with Claude and our other City Drivers in Texas. Jesse says “we couldn’t get it done in Dallas without Claude. He is always there to do whatever we need, from moving trailers around to recovering equipment.” When he is not at work, Jesse enjoys bowling, golf and family Claude Hennessee Jesse Darnell time. Claude Hennessee has been with PTL since 1997. He started with us when we had an all cabover fleet. He greatly appreciates and respects Mr. Waller and all of the people he has worked with for many years, Jesse Darnell, Vicki Hopkins, Tom Adams and Paul Cox. “These people make easy work of a hard job” he says. When he is not driving a fine line, Claude works on his collection of low rider show bicycles. He keeps a fishing pole in the truck because you never know. Our VP of Sales for Dallas, Jeff Kramer has this to say about Claude: “He’s a loyal employee who goes out of his way to make sure the customer is taken care of. He has a great personality and every, and I mean every, customer loves him. He has a great love for fishing and is the true definition of a great truck driver. Couldn’t ask for a better driver that goes above and beyond. Plus, he likes BBQ.” Jeff Kramer Hello from the PTL Lodge! Welcome Andrew Kime! Andrew joins Kevin, Spencer and Jon in Driver Assignment James Cooper Asst. Manager PTL Lodge 10 April 2016 SKYBITZ TRAILER TRACKING We recently began utilizing technology from Skybitz to assist with trailer tracking and efficiency. We currently have over six hundred new trailers in our fleet already equipped with this technology and we are about half way through a retrofit project where it is being installed on almost six hundred trailers that were added to our fleet last year. Our goal is to have the retrofit project completed by the end of summer 2016. All future trailer builds will include SkyBitz technology. Our investment in SkyBitz saves valuable driving hours, provides accurate trailer information and helps the drivers be more productive and utilize your valuable driving hours more efficiently, which translates into earning more. Utilizing the SkyBitz trailer management solution, dispatchers will know the following: • Exact location of the trailer, so the driver is not dispatched to the wrong place • Trailer status (empty or loaded) before dispatching Dalton Colson installing Skybitz Driver Benefits: • Saves time and fuel from not chasing unavailable or relocated trailers • Gain back valuable driving hours, spend more driving hours delivering freight • Avoid wasted time performing a physical yard check, especially on larger yards • Removes dependence on customer to find trailers • Prevents potential service failure and improves customer relationship for PTL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT 800-225-7120 Misty Darnell Ext. 272 Steve Ingersoll Ext. 712 Mason Lusk Ext. 714 Tara Etheridge Ext. 423 Robert Spalding Ext. 703 Jason Hamilton Ext. 704 Chris Sutton Ext. 284 Corey Smith Ext. 717 April 2016 11 TRANSLO Mobile + App TRANSFLO Mobile+ is an on-the-go solution that allows drivers to scan and submit paperwork electronically to carriers. • Compatible with iPhones and Androids • Easy for drivers and carriers to use • Free to download • Provides a confirmation number and email after each submission • Review documents online for 14 days at www.transfloexpress.com If you are an iPhone user download from the App Store If you are an Android user download from Google Play Download and Registration Make sure to download the correct version: TRANSFLO Mobile+, not the original TRANSFLO Mobile. The icon will look like the picture above. To register you will need to enter our Recipient ID: PASC * Be sure to enter a valid email address when registering. You will need to go to your email account and click on a link to activate service, after you register on your phone Be sure to take a picture Checklist for the Best Images: of the cover sheet first, ▶▶ Place document on a flat, dark or contrasting non-glare surface. That is what keeps ▶▶ Take picture in a bright, well lit environment. everything together! ▶▶ If the document is on glossy paper, it may be better to turn flash off. ▶▶ Hold phone approximately 14 inches away and be sure to fill the screen with the entire document. ▶▶ Good picture focus is required. To get good focus, keep the phone steady then wait for the blue autofocus square to show then take the picture. You can also tap the screen to trigger the auto-focus. ▶▶ If you are in-cab turn off your engine to eliminate vibration and keep hands steady. User Guide is available on the app by clicking the question mark in the upper right hand corner, or by visiting: www.transflomobile.com/user-guide Support line: 813.386.2327 • Support email: [email protected] YOU CAN NOW SEE YOUR PREPLANS AND PAYROLL PREVIEWS! Drivers, you can now see your preplans and Thursday payroll previews on your Transflo Mobile+ app. This is handy when are on home time or away from your truck. When your preplans and payroll preview are sent you will receive them on your mobile phone as well as your Qualcomm. If you currently have the Transflo + app: From your home screen on Transflo Mobile+, click on profile/settings, choose recipients then PASC, click edit in top right corner then delete driver id, reenter it and click save. Contact Steve Ingersoll, Ext. 712, or Mason Lusk, Ext. 714, if you have questions. 12 April 2016 Sneak Peek February MPG This preview of mpg standings DOES NOT mean you will receive a fuel bonus. It is intended as a snapshot of our fleet mpg as of February. If you have questions regarding your qualification for the fuel bonus program contact Steve Ingersoll, Ext. 712, or Mason Lusk, Ext 714. SAMMY HUDGEN DOUGLAS HAM GARY LAWSON LC POWELL REGINALD SMITH LADERRICK GOODJOINT VATAVIOUS ROGERS CYNTHIA BEASLEY JOHN BEASLEY MARK MUNFORD KARI CHILDRESS WILLIAM HARGROVE NAPOLEON KELLY DAVID CUMMINGS WILLIAM FORD STEPHEN LOGSDON KYLE LONG ALLEN PARKER MARCUS CAMPBELL SYLVESTER BLACKWELL GREGORY ENOCH TERRY CHARLES CLYDE JOHNSON GEORGE MOORE MARTIN TOLVER TERENCE HAYNES DARRELL HILL LAVARIS DUNN 7.85 7.83 7.83 7.81 7.78 7.77 7.77 7.75 7.75 7.73 7.72 7.70 7.69 7.68 7.68 7.68 7.68 7.68 7.65 7.60 7.60 7.59 7.59 7.57 7.56 7.53 7.52 7.50 BRIAN DODSON MARCEL HARRELL VICKI LOCKHART MATTHEW CALDWELL IRVIN CADY INDIA CLAY TYRIN JACKSON RONALD PAUL CHARLES ZEIGLER JOHN COVIN MATTHEW REYNOLDS MARY BARNES MICHAEL FLETCHER DAMON HOSLEY JOSE PERDOMO-CUEVAS ERIC SCOTT TIMOTHY STOKES CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS ROBERT DYSARCZYK REYNALDO CARRIZALES CARL FLOURNOY JEFFREY LETTERLOUGH KIRK JASTER BRANDON MARKHAM DOUGLAS WASHINGTON HOPE COOPER SHANDELL COOPER CLINTON HURLEY 7.48 7.48 7.48 7.47 7.45 7.45 7.45 7.45 7.45 7.44 7.44 7.43 7.43 7.43 7.43 7.43 7.43 7.43 7.42 7.40 7.40 7.38 7.37 7.37 7.36 7.35 7.35 7.34 MICHAEL BUTLER JAVIER GWINN ROY LOPER WILLIAM STEFFEY WINSTON WARE JOSEPH BARTLETT DOUGLAS APATO REYNALDO HERNANDEZ ALFREDERIC MCGRUE JAMES SHERRARD TIMOTHY HARDY ANDREW KING MARVIN SIMMONS JEFFERY MCCURDY STEVEN AVERY JASON BEAL ALLEN EVANS ROBERT JONES ANGELA SALES LUTHER GUISE ROBERT PINKELTON CHARLES NICOL PERRY ROSS ALAN SHERMAN ACHSAH COLE KEITH COLE MELVIN FORTNER JEFFERY INGRAM QUARTERLY FUEL BONUS PROGRAM 7.33 7.33 7.33 7.33 7.33 7.32 7.31 7.31 7.31 7.31 7.30 7.30 7.30 7.29 7.28 7.28 7.28 7.28 7.28 7.27 7.27 7.26 7.26 7.26 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 To qualify, based upon quarterly data, a driver must: 1. Have an Out of Route % of 10% or less. 2. Have at least 24,000 paid miles. 3. Have NO accidents and NO service failures. 4. Be employed with PTL the day the bonus is paid to receive the bonus. 5. Have all missing paperwork for the quarter turned in. 6. Have all Vertical Alliance retrains and assignments for the quarter completed. If you achieve an MPG of 6 or above you will be paid per mile based upon the schedule below: MPG Bonus 6.00 - 6.49 $.005/paid mile 6.50 - 6.99 $.01/paid mile 7.00+ $.02/paid mile Team drivers are eligible for ½ of team miles. For example, if a team runs 60,000 miles per quarter – each driver gets credit for 30,000 miles. The bonus will be paid no later than the 3rd pay date in the month following the end of the quarter. For example, the end of the second quarter is June 30th; the bonus will be paid no later than the 3rd Friday in July. April 2016 13 Sneak Peek February MPG This preview of mpg standings DOES NOT mean you will receive a fuel bonus. It is intended as a snapshot of our fleet mpg as of February. If you have questions regarding your qualification for the fuel bonus program contact Steve Ingersoll, Ext. 712, or Mason Lusk, Ext 714. KENNETH MAXWELL RAYMOND CALVERT LORENZO KING RICHARD MONDL MICHAEL ROWE BOYINGTON TOGBA TONY RABY CHRISTOPHER CARTER JOSEPH MATTHEWS JAMES PHILLIPS MARTY PYLE BARBARA LAPOINT WILLIAM LAPOINT DARWIN BECKER MATTHEW GALE CORDELLRA NUNN GREGORY PERRY TRACEE STALEY BRENTON TINKEY DAVID MOORE JEFFREY WILKINS JOSEPH WILKINS PINK CHAMBERS JAMES CHASTAIN ERNEST REASONS LESLIE TYSON STEPHEN BLACKWELL KYLE FLEMING ALFRED FRANKLIN DARNELL GREEN JOSE JIMENEZ ANGELA WOOD MARVIN CHRISTIAN OSCAR DAVALOS-PALOMINO MUHAMMAD RUFAI JUSTIN WYMAN THOMAS KOPRIVA MICHAEL TINSLEY BERNHARDT BENNETTE TERRY CURRY TYRONE MERRITT GREGORY MORGAN NATHANIEL WAITERS BRIAN HAYES RASHAUD WRIGHT MICHAEL BRASWELL 7.25 7.24 7.24 7.24 7.24 7.24 7.23 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.22 7.21 7.21 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.19 7.19 7.19 7.18 7.18 7.18 7.18 7.17 7.17 7.17 7.17 7.16 7.16 7.15 7.15 7.15 7.15 7.14 7.14 7.13 7.13 7.13 7.13 7.13 7.12 7.12 7.11 MICHAEL CALHOUN RAYMOND COBURN DENNIS GREEN EDWARD MORALES SCOTT SCHMUCKER JOSHUA SIPES TRACY TIEGEN BRIAN BAKER REX BRADLEY JUAN CASTRO ANTHONY JOSIE CEDRIC LEWIS AKEAM BEACH TIMOTHY MCCARTHY DAVID PERRY RICHARD MCELYEA JEFFREY DENEWETH JESUS ECHEVERRIA TERRANCE MARTIN HAROLD THURMAN MICHAEL POWELL GORDON FRASER CLARENCE HALL JOHNNY HARP MIKEL PARKER CHRISTOPHER BARBOUR LARRY HALLIBURTON KIAN JONES RANDALL SCHARMEN JEFFREY BOHANNON JAMAAR SMITH JAMES ENGLAND KENNETH HILLSMAN JOSEPH GRAVITT REGEIL STAPLES ELDON ALEXANDER BRUCE SHELBY JOE HALL CONNIE HAMILTON DALE LONGYHORE JAMES HANEY GUADALUPE MACIAS ROBERT DAVIS KENNETH MORRIS WALTER ADKINS ALFREDO ALVES 14 7.11 7.11 7.11 7.11 7.11 7.11 7.11 7.10 7.10 7.10 7.10 7.10 7.09 7.09 7.09 7.08 7.07 7.07 7.07 7.07 7.06 7.05 7.05 7.05 7.05 7.04 7.04 7.04 7.04 7.03 7.03 7.02 7.02 7.01 7.01 7.00 7.00 6.99 6.99 6.99 6.98 6.98 6.97 6.97 6.96 6.96 MIKEY KEYSE DOUGLAS ARMEL BRANDON GOLDEN CHRISTOPHER PECK VALDEZ STEWART SHERMICHAE WILLIAMS DAVID MASS ROBERT OHARA NORMAN PATTERSON BRET RHIND JAMES MCCOY GENSIS SEVILLANO GARETH WALKER JOHN ANSELMO ALEX HARTKE MANUEL SMITH JOE CANCINO KWAME KYEI ALAN ROBINSON TOMMIE SCOTT ROBERT SMALL REGINAL THOMAS WILLIAM BERRY DOLLINE BANKS JAMES CROSS SAMUEL ECHOLS CLEVELAND JORDAN LAWRENCE KRAZIT JOSEPH MASTEN CHARLES OBLISK RICK STARKS VICKI DOZIER STEVEN HILL MICHAEL LEECH ANTHONY NEALY EDWIN OTERO-CRUZ BENJAMIN PARKER SHONCHARLES COLLINS ORDIE CONRAD JOSEPH SPIVEY ANTHONY CONDER RAYMOND MONTEIRO QWYTINA TOMLIN SANTIAGO TREVINO ROBERT WHITE CHARLES FARRINGTON 6.96 6.95 6.95 6.95 6.95 6.95 6.94 6.94 6.94 6.94 6.93 6.93 6.93 6.92 6.92 6.92 6.91 6.91 6.91 6.91 6.91 6.91 6.90 6.89 6.88 6.88 6.88 6.88 6.88 6.88 6.88 6.87 6.87 6.86 6.86 6.86 6.86 6.85 6.85 6.85 6.84 6.84 6.84 6.84 6.84 6.83 April 2016 Sneak Peek February MPG This preview of mpg standings DOES NOT mean you will receive a fuel bonus. It is intended as a snapshot of our fleet mpg as of February. If you have questions regarding your qualification for the fuel bonus program contact Steve Ingersoll, Ext. 712, or Mason Lusk, Ext 714. CHARLES SMITH RON CRAWFORD REBECCA HYATT LARRY HARVELL JAMES REIDLING ANTHONY THOMAS CHARLES HALL TONY HUFFMAN HAROLD GRIFFIN RONALD SHEARN VERA WILSON ROY JOHNSON JERODERICK LAWSON LEON COYNER KIMBERLY STACY MATTHEW DIBBLE MARLIN GIVENS LIONELL LOGAN JOSHUA BERNARD RANDY DILL THEANGELO HAMPTON TOMMIE JACKSON GEOFFREY RODEBAUGH CHARLES HUNT DENERIUS LOONEY JOSE ORELLANA-MENJIVAR HENDERSON BUTLER STEVEN WELCH ANTHONY KING RALPH PALER MELVIN WIGGINS BENNIE FITCH DAVID WRIGHT CHRISTOPHER MANESS MICHAEL DANDRIDGE JUAN DE LOS REYES BRANDON LUCKEY BILLY BUTLER ALLEN COX JAMES HINKLE MARIA TURNER RUSSELL ELLIOTT DERRICK BERRY ROBERT FERGUSON GERALD PORSCHAKIN LOYD REYNOLDS April 2016 6.83 6.82 6.82 6.81 6.81 6.81 6.80 6.80 6.78 6.78 6.78 6.77 6.77 6.76 6.76 6.75 6.75 6.75 6.74 6.74 6.74 6.74 6.74 6.73 6.72 6.72 6.71 6.71 6.70 6.70 6.70 6.69 6.69 6.67 6.66 6.65 6.64 6.62 6.62 6.62 6.61 6.60 6.59 6.59 6.58 6.58 JACKIE COVEY COREY PARKS TEVIN BROWN SCOTTY CRIDER VIRGINIA HOUCHINS TODD GAMBINO MARVIN BLACK NEIL BENNETT EDNA PRUDE PAUL BOWMAN WILLIAM HARRISON CHRISTIAN JOHNSON CORY BLANSETT LESLIE DYER DAVID THOMPSON BRYAN BLAKE LAVONDRELL HICKS JEROD ODOM SAMUEL DRURY DOUGLAS FISHER KENNETH ROBERTS HIKING WILLIAMS AARON LYNN NORRIS SMITH ESTELLA ROBINSON DAVID SHINABERY GARRY BUTTS DAVID FOREMAN MARK WRHEL JAY BARICEVAC ELAINE SHUFORD ALBERT COLLIER RANDY BATTLES KENNETH BRADSTOCK AUBREY HAYDEN JONATHAN BRASHEAR JEFFREY KILBOURNE LARRY MOORE KENNETH ENSTROM MARK OWENS DEQUAN ANTHONY BOBBY MIDDLEBROOK DARRELL KIRKLAND THOMAS WIMBERLY DONALD MCGOWEN TIMOTHY WARE 15 6.56 6.55 6.54 6.54 6.53 6.52 6.51 6.50 6.50 6.49 6.48 6.47 6.46 6.45 6.45 6.44 6.44 6.44 6.43 6.43 6.43 6.43 6.42 6.42 6.41 6.41 6.39 6.39 6.38 6.36 6.36 6.34 6.33 6.32 6.32 6.31 6.31 6.30 6.29 6.29 6.28 6.27 6.26 6.26 6.25 6.23 LUCY WOLFE GABRIEL MORENO SCOTT BROXTON ROGELIO CABRERA RANDALL CHEATWOOD AUBREY MATHIS RHONDA GATES RON SANDERS TIMOTHY JONES LOUIS DAVIS MAWA LOULE YEVSTAKHIY SYVYK JOSEPH GRISSOM DONALD ORYALL TIMOTHY WALKER JEFFREY WHITWORTH EDWARD BREWER JOSHUA DARBON JAMES HILL JEREMY SMITH DERRICK COLE AUBURN HEGGER RAYMOND THOMAS ANDRECO REID MARCELLUS CLAY ELIJAH COLLINS TREMELL MURPHY EMMITT REEVES JOE BOB SPARLIN TRENT MAMEROW UMAR ROGERS MICHAEL TAYLOR CHARLES WIDUCH LARRY CARY ANTIONNE ANDERSON ISRAEL TAGUILAS CHARLES WASHINGTON RALPH FLORES KARI WENTZ JAMES MILLER JEREMY ANDERS 6.23 6.22 6.20 6.19 6.19 6.19 6.18 6.18 6.17 6.16 6.16 6.16 6.15 6.14 6.14 6.13 6.12 6.12 6.12 6.12 6.11 6.11 6.11 6.10 6.09 6.09 6.09 6.09 6.08 6.07 6.07 6.07 6.07 6.04 6.03 6.03 6.03 6.02 6.02 6.01 6.00 February’s Top 200 Inter Trip Idle % JIMMY MILLER LC POWELL ALEJANDRO GARCIA JOE CANCINO RAYMOND COBURN DANIEL MOY MARIA TURNER HENRY PAYTON REX BRADLEY JOHNNY HARP ANTHONY NEALY ANTHONY KING JACKIE COVEY AARON LYNN ANTHONY JOSIE JAMAAR SMITH PERRY ROSS GREGORY WORTHINGTON DONYALE JACKSON DARRYL COTTON JEFFREY WILKINS JESUS ECHEVERRIA JOSEPH GRISSOM RAYMOND THOMAS JEFFERY ESCAMILLA MARK WRHEL QUADRY HARRISON CHAD WILLIAMS DANA JAMES TERRY CURRY JEFFERY MCCURDY JULIO ALVAREZ-ESTERO DOUGLAS DICKENS MATTHEW DIBBLE JOSEPH BARTLETT LOYD REYNOLDS JOHN HAYS JUSTIN MARTIN GEORGE OUTLAW REYNALDO HERNANDEZ ERINN MOORE ERIK MITCHELL STEPHEN BLACKWELL ROBERT DAVIS TERRY CHARLES STEVEN BAKER JEFFREY LANDRY HAROLD GRIFFIN VERA WILSON RONALD SHEARN DARRELL HAMPTON RODERICK SPRINGER ELTON DAVY ERIC SCOTT GEORGE MOORE EZARION COLEMAN DEMEATRI DUNN CLEVELAND JORDAN DOUGLAS WASHINGTON CLYDE JOHNSON WILLIAM STEFFEY EMMITT REEVES DERRICK COLE JAMES MCCOY VICKI LOCKHART WILLIAM FORD CLARENCE BURTON THOMAS LAMBLE RALPH FLORES LARRY WASHINGTON KENNETH MORRIS JOSEPH MATTHEWS MARK MUNFORD 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 WALTER ADKINS CHRISTIAN JOHNSON GARRY BUTTS ALAN SHERMAN JESSE HOLMES MICHAEL SIMMONS DAVID SHINABERY RONALD LINDSEY JORGE ZELAYA RASAAN WILEY ERNEST REASONS RALPH STAHR BRANDON LUCKEY STEVEN WELCH GREGORY KNOWLES GORDON OLSON ROGELIO CABRERA RICK STARKS BENJAMIN PARKER GREGORY MORGAN TIMOTHY MCCARTHY JEREMY HARRELSON SHANDELL COOPER HOPE COOPER SYLVESTER BLACKWELL ANDREW JONES BROOKS WARD JOE ALBRECHT RANDALL CHEATWOOD MATTHEW CALDWELL REGINALD WALTON MICHAEL DRY MICHAEL LANE EDWARD MORALES CARLTON JOHNSON LARRY HALLIBURTON MICHAEL TINSLEY PAUL ADAMS ROBERT TOMERA JAMES SHELLS JEFFREY LETTERLOUGH DAVID COX JOE HALL CHARLES ZEIGLER ADELL POLLARD DONALD MCGOWEN KELSEY KREIS JEREMY MITCHELL BRIAN DODSON JERRY BASSETT FRANCES DOUGHERTY DONALD BOWMAN GABRIEL MORENO NORRIS SMITH RUSSELL ELLIOTT MILES GREEN LARRY PERRY GLENDA WILLIS TERRY KERSEY JIMMY BOND LARRY WOMACK KENNETH DUNCAN KENNETH MAXWELL CLARENCE SMITH TRACEE STALEY YEVSTAKHIY SYVYK MAWA LOULE CEDRIC LEWIS JOHN ESTES JEREMY SMITH JACOB RODRIGUEZ JOHN BEASLEY CYNTHIA BEASLEY 16 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 RHONDA GATES JOSHUA CHANEY JAMES AVELAR LANCE CHEEKS MIKEL PARKER MARTIN TOLVER FLOYD WALLIN ERIC WARD KEITH DAVIS MUREIA NAPOLEON ANDRE LEWIS LATRALASKI ELLZEY RICHARD MONDL BOYINGTON TOGBA ANTHONY RICE JEFFREY ROSE KENDERICK DAVISON ALLEN EVANS LESLIE TYSON ANTIONNE ANDERSON STEVEN AVERY SCOTTY CRIDER RONALD MORENO TERENCE HAYNES BYRON STALLINGS MARCUS GILL TIMOTHY HARRELL JAMES CHASTAIN TONY RABY TYRUS NOBLE JOSHUA DARBON JAMES HANEY THOMAS EVANS OMAR SMITH KIRK JASTER GUADALUPE MACIAS JUAN DE LOS REYES DONALD WARD VALDEZ STEWART JAMES REIDLING TONY HUFFMAN TARRAZ MILLER RANDY BATTLES LAVONDRELL HICKS GREGORY CHOATE CHARLES SMITH PETER LACERTE TOMMIE SCOTT JONATHAN BRASHEAR ANGELA WOOD MICHAEL STEEPLE ALONZO COATS JOSEPH MASTEN LESLIE DYER LAVARIS DUNN JOHN COVIN DANA LESLIE CLINT LOGAN DELEXANDER MCDOWELL JAMES SHERRARD CHARLES WASHINGTON RONALD WALKER ANDRECO REID GARY WALTERS CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS MARY BARNES BRENXTON JACKSON ALLEN CUNNINGHAM HENDERSON BUTLER DAVID CUMMINGS ALLEN PARKER KTIN KTIN KRIS KELLEY 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.6 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.9 2.9 2.9 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 April 2016 Unpaid Out-of-Route Miles % WILLIAM FORD LOYD REYNOLDS JAY GUTKNECHT ALFRED FRANKLIN ROGER BORDEAUX VERA WILSON WILLIAM STEFFEY HUGO SANTIAGO-ORTIZ KEVIN SCOTT MAURIO BUTLER TERRY CHARLES FRED ELLISON LAVONDRELL HICKS BRANDON MARKHAM JOSHUA KUSTER BARBARA LAPOINT WILLIAM LAPOINT ERIK BURNETT EUGENE DAVIS PATRICK JOSEPH DOUGLAS WASHINGTON RALPH FLORES JOHNNY WARE JOSEPH SHEPARD BRIAN BAKER DENNIS BOYD ACHSAH COLE KEITH COLE ORDIE CONRAD KEITH GROMBACHER-IRWIN TYRONE MERRITT MUFUTAU ANIFOWOSE DARRYL COTTON KEITH DAVIS RHONDA GATES MARCEL HARRELL DONYALE JACKSON BLAIN MATTHEWS CORDELLRA NUNN MICHAEL FUHRY FODAY MACBAILEY GEORGE MOORE EDWARD MORALES MARCUS NIVENS NORMAN PATTERSON DAVID PYSZKA ERIC SCOTT LAWRENCE SMITH JUAN CASTRO MICHAEL CLOUD HOPE COOPER SHANDELL COOPER ALLEN CUNNINGHAM JASMANE DARBY JOHNATHAN MATHIS AUBREY MCKINNIE JOSHUA VOSS KYLE FLEMING ROBERT HAMMOND REYNALDO HERNANDEZ EDMUND LINSEY LENA WILLIAMS ROBERT BOLTON DEON CRISCOE JEFFERY ESCAMILLA TROY FILES CHRISTOPHER JONES DESMOND ROBERSON WILLIAM SMITH TIMOTHY STOKES MARK WRHEL MICHAEL BUTLER RONALD DYE SCOTT FARRELL April 2016 0.3 0.6 1.2 1.5 2.0 2.1 2.3 2.5 2.5 2.7 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.2 3.2 3.3 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.1 4.1 4.1 WILLIAM MERRITT HAROLD GRIFFIN JOHNNY HARP DAVID MOORE JEREMY ROSS COREY SIMMONS DISHIEKA SIMMONS BENJAMIN WILLEN CYNTHIA BEASLEY JOHN BEASLEY JAMIE BOYD QUADRY HARRISON GUADALUPE MACIAS OMAR SMITH CHAD WILLIAMS MARY BARNES MICHAEL BRASWELL LUTHER GUISE DAMON HOSLEY CHRISTOPHER PECK CLAUDE PHILIBERT MATHEW PRINCE MARTIN TOLVER CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS CHRISTOPHER ARIVETT JOSHUA BAY CHRISTOPHER CARTER GREGORY ENOCH PIERRE JOHNSON ROY JOHNSON DENERIUS LOONEY MATTHEW BIRDWELL BRYAN BLAKE JERREL CEDERBOOM OSCAR DAVALOS-PALOMINO RICARDO EDWARDS TERRY KERSEY AARON LAW STEPHEN LOGSDON KYLE LONG MITCHELL PARKER TONY RABY JAMES SHERRARD CLARENCE SMITH JUAN VELAZQUEZ-RODRIGUEZ FRANK VOLANTE JOE BALLI DENNIS DARNELL ISSA GARBA-SOUMANA MARIA TURNER ROBERT GUMTOW MAWA LOULE TREMELL MURPHY WENDELL NEBLETT MICHAEL SCALES YEVSTAKHIY SYVYK WILLIE THOMPSON JACK BIBLE JEFFREY DENEWETH CENTY ELMORE GEORGE HERRERA TREY MALLORY MELVIN MCGEE RANDALL PAYNE RANDELL ROYAL DANIEL SANDERS MANUEL SMITH ROBERT TOMERA MICHAEL WEBB ANGELA WOOD DOLLINE BANKS HAROLD DOWNING ALEJANDRO GARCIA CLYDE JOHNSON 17 February’s 200 Best Drivers 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.0 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 RONALD LINDSEY AUBREY MATHIS DANA MORRISON LARRY MOORE MATTHEW REYNOLDS VATAVIOUS ROGERS REGEIL STAPLES BRIAN STONE DAVID VADEN JOSEPH WILLIAMS TEVIN BROWN RAYMOND COBURN EZARION COLEMAN DEMEATRI DUNN RODRIGUEZ EMORY DAVID FOREMAN QUENTIN HOLMES TIMOTHY JONES MICHAEL SIMMONS JOE BOB SPARLIN TOMMY TAYLOR LELLIO BELONA ERIC CHARLES KENNETH DUNCAN ROBERT DYSARCZYK DONALD FITZGERALD ALEXANDER HENDERSON TONY HUFFMAN MIKEY KEYSE DUSTIN NASH BILLY PETTICE SCOTT SCHMUCKER RODNEY SHANKLIN JOSHUA SIPES JUSTIN ALEXANDER STEPHEN BLACKWELL BILLY BUTLER KARI CHILDRESS DAVID ECHON DERRICK FILLMORE MICHAEL FLETCHER CHRISTOPHER GARDNER DOUGLAS HAM TIMOTHY HOLT TERRENCE HUFF KELSEY KREIS GARY LAWSON GEORGE LIMMER DALE LONGYHORE AARON LYNN MARK MCMORRIS JEREMY MITCHELL CHAD MOBLEY JOE MOSLEY RONALD MORENO RONALD PAUL HENRY PAYTON MICHAEL ROY RALPH STAHR THOMAS WIMBERLY 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 4.9 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 5.2 ALWAYS do a walk around of your equipment if you have been away from your truck for any period of time. Even though you have already done your pre or post trip, check for signs of tampering when you return from a meal, shower or other errand. NaviGo Feedback A BIG THANK YOU to the following drivers who sent in Navigo Feedback: KEITH GROMBACHER-IRWIN RICHARD MILLICAN WALTER ADKINS TIMOTHY MULLINS DEQUAN ANTHONY JOHN GWIZDAK DEBRA OCAMPO STEPHEN HANCOCK CHRISTOPHER BARBOUR RONALD HAYS ROBERT OHARA DARRYL BARNES AUTUMN PATTERSON LA’VONDRELL HICKS JERRY BASSETT JAMES HINKLE CLAUDE PHILIBERT JASON BEAL KARL POTTER STEPHEN BLACKWELL MICHAEL HUNDLEY VINCENT PRITCHARD GABRIEL JACKSON FERLIN BURLESON JAMES REIDLING JOSHUA BUSICO DALTON JOHNSON DAVID SHINABERY HAROLD CHANDLER ROBERT JONES HERMAN JONES JENNIFER SLAUGHTER KEITH COLE MIKEY KEYSE KIMBERLY STACY LEON COYNER RICK STARKS ANTHONY KING SCOTTY CRIDER WILLIAM SWORD BRENDA KOCH ALLEN CUNNINGHAM ANGELA THOMAS RONALD LINDSEY LESTE DAVID WILLIE TROY EDMUND LINDSEY CARLOS DELAY CHARLES WIDUCH JAMES LLOYD MATTHEW DIBBLE EDDIE WILLIAMS DAVID MASS GORDON FRASER ANGELA WOOD RICHARD MCELYEA JOSEPH GRAVITT JAMES MILLER HAROLD GRIFFIN Anytime NaviGo is even just a little bit off, please send us feedback from the customers’ truck entrance, this allows us to plot the point where the truck needs to be instead of the mailbox or the front of the building. To send NaviGo feedback, go to the navigation main screen, press the feedback button, then the general feed back button. This will give you a screen where you can type a message. Remember, the more information that you put in your message, the more information we have to pass on to other drivers. We encourage you to include any general details for the customer that you feel other drivers should know. This can include: • Do they have overnight parking? • Do they have a scale on site? • Does the customer take open deliveries or do they only take firm appointments? • Any other information that will help your fellow driver. 18 April 2016 No Violations The most common DOT maintenance violations that PTL receives can be prevented with proper driver inspections. • Discharged or unsecured fire extinguishers. • Tandem pins not engaged-even if only one pin of four is not engaged, it is still considered an “Out of Service” condition. • Mud flaps missing. • Inoperative lights, both truck and trailer. • Air leaks. Receive a DOT inspection with zero defects and earn yourself $30!!! Any time you are inspected by the D.O.T. and receive a report indicating NO VIOLATIONS, you will receive a $30 bonus!! All you have to do is Transflo the report with a yellow log cover sheet. Contact Driver Services if you have any questions. CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE DRIVERS WHO WERE INSPECTED BY THE DOT AND RECEIVED A REPORT INDICATING NO VIOLATIONS! WILLIAM BERRY CLARENCE BURTON MAURICE CARRUTH GREGORY CHISOLM LESTER COBLE JUAN DE LOS REYES LUTHER GUISE BRIAN HAYES MICHAEL HEARRING NICHOLAS HITE QUENTIN HOLMES TIMOTHY HOLLINGER MATTHEW HUSTON JOSE JIMENEZ OH KY MD VA TN TX NM OH TN IL OH TN KY KY GREGORY KNOWLES KY SCOTT KRAEGER MD KTIN KTINTN MITCHELL PARKER AR AUTUMN PATTERSON TX JOSHUA POORE MS JAMES REIDLING TN TIMOTHY RHODES KY ANGELA THOMAS VA PAULINUS UZOHO TN REGINALD WALTON MO JOHN WHEELER WV BEVERLY YOUNG NC Jason Beal in a tight spot April 2016 19 CSA Maintenance Score Card Preventable CSA Maintenance Violations and Preventive Actions Each month we study our CSA maintenance score to determine why we were cited for a violation. We are looking for trends and repeated failures that we can prevent by changing maintenance practices. At the same time, we evaluate each violation as to whether the driver could have found the defect prior to DOT finding it and prevented the violation with a thorough Pre-trip or Post-trip inspection. During February we were cited for 46 violations of DOT vehicle safety requirements. Our analysis of the available data shows that 40 (87%) of those violations should or could have been prevented by a pretrip inspection. Listed below are the violations that a proper pre-trip inspection would more than likely have prevented along with preventive actions. Violation Brake/air hoses chafing or kinking 7 tractors 15 trailers Windshield discolored or glazed 2 tractors Fire extinguisher discharged or unsecured 0 tractors Exhaust leak 0 tractors Oil or grease leak 0 tractors 0 trailers 4 tractors 4 trailers Lighting/reflective Tandem pin 3 trailers Tires 2 tractors 3 trailers Prevention Basics Air lines cannot rub against any other part of the vehicle. They cannot be kinked in any way. This is easily seen by a visual inspection. Cannot have any defect larger than what a dime would cover. They also may not be glazed or discolored in any manner. A discharged fire extinguisher is a violation. Fire extinguishers are secured in a metal mount with a latching metal band attaching the fire extinguisher to the mount. If the band is not latched, it is a DOT violation. Should be heard during a vehicle walk around with the engine running. Even a very basic pre-trip would have observed leaks prior to being found by DOT inspectors. The most common violation. All lighting should be tested at least daily if not every time you take a break. Either a light is observed to be working or not working. It is basic safety procedure to ensure the tandem pins are properly seated through the slider rail holes prior to moving the trailer after sliding the tandems. Visual inspection would have noted questionable tread depth, flat tires and exposed tread. COMPLETE A NEW DRIVER VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT FOR EACH TRAILER A common complaint we get from drivers is picking up a trailer that has a defect or maintenance issue on it. The driver picking up the trailer ends up having to call Breakdown Maintenance and taking their time to fix the defect before they can get their next load and earn miles. Most drivers cannot understand why the previous driver would not take a few minutes and look the trailer over and report problems to maintenance so we can have it fixed before the trailer is picked up for transit. It is likely that the driver dropping the trailer knows there is a defect with the trailer but just doesn’t take the time or care enough to either look the trailer over or report it to maintenance. When you drive for PTL, you are a member of an important team, not to mention you are a part owner of the company. So the next time you are dropping a trailer, take a minute or two and walk around it looking for obvious problems; report those problems to maintenance so we can get them fixed. When you do your part, maybe the next trailer you pick up has been dropped by a driver who has done their part. 20 April 2016 The Friendly Faces of Road Breakdown Jesse Clark Zac Larson Todd Dalton Donald Jones Scott Gray Dominque Turley Russ Ardebili Charles Kahl Penny Kare Chris Hunter William Mellon Stacey Campbell Tina Wolford Chris Byars Matt Fourman Tonya Turner April 2016 Andrea McLeod REMINDER - It is vital that you advise OTR Breakdown Maintenance at 800-259-1225 anytime you add coolant or water to the cooling system and/or oil to the engine. Not reporting when you must add fluid results in losing warranty coverage on the engine costing your company several thousands of dollars. Generally speaking, any time you have to add coolant or oil to the engine system, there is something going on inside the engine. Having a clear record of how much and when fluid was added helps us identify the problem and protect the engine under warranty. 21 Speaking of Maintenance . . . David Graham VP of Maintenance AVOIDING CSA VIOLATONS A recent study of all CSA scorecards reveals that maintenance related issues make up over 80% of all violations across the seven CSA BASICs. Interestingly, brakes and lights make up most of those maintenance violations. That’s hardly news to us. Brakes are one of our largest concerns when it comes to vehicle safety. A significant number of our brake violations are for brakes out of adjustment. We have an aggressive inspection and PM schedule that is focused on finding foundation brake problems before they become an issue for you while traveling. If a brake is out of adjustment, there is an underlying problem that caused the brake to be out of adjustment, so simply adjusting the stroke is not the solution. As a matter of fact, it is our policy not to simply “adjust” the brake to get into compliance, but to find the root cause of the problem and repair it. David Graham The biggest problem with the brake out of adjustment issue is that it is not typically an item the driver checks for during pre-trip or post trip inspections. In order to check, you first have to know what you are looking for and then be willing to crawl under the trailer to check the brake stroke with brakes not applied and applied. That is over-whelming for most drivers. However, should you be interested, stop by Murray or West Memphis and one of our technicians can show you what to look for. You’ve heard me mention often in this space about the need to drain your air tanks daily. The air compressor bypasses some oil during normal operations and will also create moisture from the compression process. These can combine to create sludge that can cause brake valve failure and water accumulation in the air tanks. Draining the air tanks daily, both tractor and trailer, can help prevent future problems within the respective air brake systems. We encourage you to shut the truck down and walk around and listen for an air leak. If an inspector hears one before you do, that is a sure violation and points assessment. Glad hand seals should be checked regularly to make sure they are not dried out or cracked. And, before every trip, make sure your airlines are properly stowed and not dragging the deck plate or other frame parts, a practice that will help avoid a CSA violation for failing to secure hoses. An analysis of the CSA website shows that of the 20 top violations, required safety lighting (not including headlights) make up 4 of the first 13 categories. Specifically, again not including headlights, lighting accounted for 647,125 inspections that resulted in 865,304 violations. Note the violations are 1.7 times greater than the number of inspections which indicates that, in general, an inspection of one possible issue results in additional violations 7 out of 10 times. Lighting problems trigger inspections. Lighting problems are by far the easiest problem to spot, both by the inspector and by the driver. Once the vehicle is pulled over, the procedure to is do a complete inspection which could lead to additional violations and keep the truck on the side of the road for a much longer period of time. A quick all-around check of lighting at every stop will go a long way to preventing being pulled over for a complete inspection and CSA point assessment. PTL has two shops to service over 4,000 tractors and trailers. These shops are supplemented by a number of outside vendors who work with us to inspect our equipment and make sure we are as CSA compliant as possible. At the same time, we know it is impractical to expect you to stop at one of our vendors or shops every day or even every week, so you have to be the eyes inspecting the equipment between inspection visits. We are committed to eliminating as many CSA violations as possible. We approach this goal by proper selection of equipment and components and an aggressive inspection schedule to find potential failures before they happen. Your part in accomplishing this goal is to perform a good pre-trip and post-trip inspection and letting us know about any problems. Adopt this goal and it will help you avoid being tagged with CSA points. Thanks for reading. Our entire PTL Maintenance team wishes you a safe and maintenance free trip. 22 April 2016 Recruiting April Garrett started her career in the Recruiting department of Paschall Truck Lines in January of this year. She graduated from Murray State University in May of 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Communication and in May of 2015 with a Master’s degree in Human Development and Leadership. April plans to further her education in the near future by beginning her Doctorate in Education. She has two sons, and a step daughter with her husband, Jawaun. April is the Recruiting Analyst, and focuses on maintaining efficient analytical records in recruitment in order to assist in pushing the department into further success. She enjoys creativity and innovation and is constantly looking to develop her skills as a growing professional. David Lambert is our new outsider recruiter for North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey and Delaware. He started working for Paschall Truck Lines February of this year, but his trucking career started way before that. David has been in the transportation industry since 2001. Before coming to PTL he spent the last five years as the Director of Operations for a Truck Driving school in Virginia. When not recruiting students, David enjoys spending time with his daughter. Another ATDS graduate that’s happy as can be! Douglas Washington stopped by my office just now to personally thank me for helping him out and changing his life as he really loves his job with PTL. Thought you guys might enjoy this! - Rob Hunt, ATDS April 2016 23 Pricing and Contracts Greg Davis, VP of Pricing, has been with PTL for 24 years. Prior to heading up Pricing and Contracts, he was VP of Sales and Marketing. The function of the Pricing Department is to give pricing quotes to customers and potential customers for PTL’s services. The process starts with a Salesperson meeting a prospect and discussing the shipper’s needs and shipping patterns. If the prospect has shipments to destinations that fit PTL’s network, the Salesperson will submit a Rate Action Worksheet or a Bid to the Pricing Department requesting a quotation. The Pricing Department analyzes the request to ensure the freight characteristics and lanes that are being quoted meet our network and driver’s needs. We look for driver-friendly freight with medium to long length of haul. Once we know the freight is desirable and can be hauled efficiently, we provide pricing to the customer. In addition to providing quotations the Pricing Department is responsible for negotiating Contracts. Many customers ask us to sign their contract as a prerequisite to doing business. Many times the contract will be written in a way that is less than fair to PTL. We ask the Customer to make revisions to the contract in order to protect PTL’s interest. Elizabeth Malone started her career at Paschall Truck Lines in December 2009, in the Logistics Department, and moved to the Pricing Department in April 2010. Elizabeth is responsible for processing customer bids. She is married with 2 children, Ethan and Elliott, and a dog named Emma. Elizabeth enjoys playing with her kiddos, walking her dog, and hanging out with her husband, Lee. Larissa Wood started her career with Paschall Truck Lines in January of 2016. Larissa is responsible for processing Rate Action Worksheets for the salesmen. In her free time, Larissa enjoys planning her wedding to her fiancé Cody Sisco, reading, and playing with her dog Gizmo. David started at PTL in May of 1986 as 1 of 2 dispatchers. At that time, we had 55 trucks. He has also filled the positions of dispatcher, planner, Director of Operations and eventually VP of Operations over the next 10 years. He left in 1996 for 18 months and returned in 1997 to work in Pricing. David began reviewing/negotiating contracts in 1998. Prior to PTL, he sold Kraft ice cream(Sealtest and Breyers) through a distributorship. David has been married for 46 years to Judy, they have 2 children and 3 (maybe 4 at time of printing) grandkids. He is a Charter member of Westside Baptist church, deacon and SS Teacher. He enjoys golf, Racer Basketball, exercise/fitness, and DIY projects around the house. Nathan Atkins started working for PTL in June of 2015. He started in the Business Improvement Department but recently switched to the Pricing Department where he has been training with David Smotherman on customer contracts. Nathan graduated from Murray State University in May of 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. He is from Paducah, KY but lives in Murray and is glad that he found a job close to home. He loves animals and sports. In his spare time he loves to play Ultimate Frisbee and Disc Golf. Yes, there is a difference between the two. 24 April 2016 Photo Shoot We recently had a photo shoot at the North Lot in Murray with our new advertising agency. A huge thank you to the drivers and staff that helped out: Douglas Ballard Gregory Perry Matthew Birdwell Chris Trammell Spencer Baldwin Joshua Richards Timothy Haas Crystal Burch Jon Iglesias Marvin Hill Brandon DeCarlo Ben Mitchell Richelle Thrift-Canale Brandon Markham Theron Patrick Susan Ragsdale Michelle Underhill Austin Powell Terry Ashley Jeff Schmidt Matt McNally Adrian Landry Isaac Gaskins David Roberts April 2016 25 TCA Scholarship The application period will open April 18, 2016. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.TRUCKLOAD.ORG/SCHOLARSHIPS Duration and Amount of Scholarship: A scholarship from the TCA Scholarship FundSM will be awarded on a per-semester basis. It will be automatically renewed for the second semester upon the showing of good academic standing by the recipient. The total amount of the scholarship will range from $2,000 to $6,250 and will be awarded in two segments each year. Eligibility: Any student in good standing who will be attending an accredited four-year college or university as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior and who is either • the child, grandchild, or spouse of an employee or an employee of a TCA member; or, • the child, grandchild or spouse of an independent contractor or an independent contractor affiliated with a TCA member is eligible for a scholarship. Qualified applicants also must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. 26 April 2016 From Murray Two brothers of a set of triplets, Johsua and Jason Wierzbicki stopped in to visit with Sarah Miller and Meryl Williams of Operations Gregory Perry Thanks for your help with the photo shoot Gregory! Owner Operator Terry Ashley Don’t forget the exercise room when you are in Murray! Murray North Lot 3/23/2016 PARTS KITS AVAILABLE Maintenance wants to help those drivers who want to help themselves instead of waiting on a service truck. We are issuing a parts kit through our parts room to drivers who ask for them. Extra lights, glad hand seals, spare fuses, air pressure and tread depth gauges or anything else that a driver requesting the kit is comfortable repairing can be included in the kit. We do not expect our drivers to be repair technicians but we see a lot of smart drivers who know if they can make a minor repair instead of waiting on a service truck, that will save them time and put money in their pockets. Pick one up in Murray or West Memphis. April 2016 27 Murray Operations JD Dodson Dale Torsak Andrea Payne Ed York Matt Papineau Lucy Ivey Larry Frankhouser CJ Ray Meryl Williams Daniel Hughes Jason Compton Keshea Wadkins Amber Litchfield Craig Redden Eric Hicks Kerry Colson Jamie Haley Tom Smith Eric Baldwin Kristen Dennis Colton Autry Joe Farley Tyler Johnson Nick Gibson Andrew Stephens Tyler Sheridan Jackson Cain Jared Ray Casey Hamby Mercedes Clere 28 April 2016 Murray Operations Clarissa Roberts Summer Simmons Eli Scholer Taylor Haws Daniel Burgdolf ROAD MAINTENANCE BREAKDOWN 800-225-1259 Kara Mosley Madison Dennis Heather Baars ELITE PASS New all-inclusive Elite Pass devices for scales and tolls are being installed in Murray and West Memphis as trucks are put into service or come through for maintenance. The device replaces the current Prepass unit and combines Prepass and EZ Pass in one device. The enhanced EZ Pass portion covers Kansas, Florida, California and Texas. In the near future, they will also cover Oklahoma and a couple of other states. These units have 2 AAA batteries in them that are replaceable but should last about a year. Security tape encloses two separate devices inside the white unit on one end that should NOT be touched. If it is tampered with the device will not work and the driver will be charged accordingly. Contact Jennifer Brewer at Ext. 339 if you have questions about your new Elite Pass device. Please note that once installed it takes 2-3 days for the device to be activated, Elite Pass does not work immediately. ATTENTION DRIVERS OF OUR FREIGHTLINER CASCADIAS NEVER, NEVER, NEVER allow yourself to make the mistake of adding DEF fluid to the diesel tanks on your tractor. The trucks are equipped with DEF engines. While the exhaust system uses DEF to mix with the engine exhaust gases safely and without major risks, the same cannot be said for the engine. DEF will not process safely through the engine fuel system; therefore it is imperative that you never put DEF in the truck’s fuel tanks. This repair is never covered by warranty. It is one of the most serious mistakes that a driver can make. April 2016 29 TOP 10 KEYS TO SUCCESS 1. Deliver every load of freight as soon as you safely and legally can. If you can get unloaded early, it gives you more hours to run freight and make money. The driver who looks and acts like a professional and is friendly with the customer's employees stands a much better chance of getting unloaded early. Be nice, smile a lot; tuck in your shirt, tell them a joke; none of it will cost you anything and it could pay off. 2. Have a solid plan for every day before it starts, plus a "Plan B". It starts when you get up in the morning. You should know when to get up, and WHY you're getting up at that time. The why should be your trip plan and log book. Having a back-up plan is important in this business where so many things can go wrong with no warning. A good way to stay sharp on this is to ask yourself "What would I do if I blew a tire right now?”. Without a "Plan B", unexpected problems can eat a hole in your hours and paycheck. 3. Keep a DOT legal logbook that lets you make a living. In addition to having a plan for the day, you need to have a plan for how to log that day. The hours you have on your logbook ARE your next paycheck. Don't squander them. From the time you PTI the truck until you're done for the day, make each hour count. The 14-hour rule applies to the guy who ran 500 miles that day and to the guy who only ran 150. 4. Plan each trip carefully before you send your loaded call. Speed and accuracy in trip planning are absolutely essential to get miles in a Qualcomm fleet. A good trip plan will enable you to calculate a dead-on ETA, PTA and hours available. It's crucial that these numbers are right when you send in your "03" loaded call. 5. NEVER change your ETA, PTA or hours available while loaded. If you do, you go to the bottom of the list to get another load. If you get unloaded early, send in your "04" unloaded call and make sure the computer has accepted it. THEN change your PTA. This way you won't go to the bottom of the list. 6. Don't be blue for home all the time. When your truck is blue, the planners aren't looking to get you a good load of freight. Instead, they're looking for a load that will get you home because you told them that's what you wanted by turning the truck blue. Being blue hurts your miles because of that. You're better off going home less often, but for a longer period of time. You'll still get the same amount of home time, but your miles will be better. 7. Know your truck and take good care of it. Your PTI in the morning is probably going to be fast and not really thorough. However, when you're sitting on a dock waiting to be loaded or unloaded, you'll have time to look at the rig a lot more closely. This is also a good time to check tire pressures and add air, top off fluids, and anything else that needs doing. It won't cost you hours on your logbook, and it will go a long way towards keeping the truck rolling and you making money. 8. Just say "Yes" to freight. Imagine a big pot containing every load of freight PTL has. Now, take out all the New York City loads. Next, take out all the Canada bound freight. Then remove all the northeast loads. Now get rid of all the driver unload freight. Finally, take out the haz-mat loads. The pot is now half empty. If your pot is full, you're a lot more likely to get miles. Those loudmouths at the truck stop hollering about "I ain't going to the northeast and I ain't touching no freight" are sitting at the truck stop for a reason. The loads they wouldn't haul are going on someone else's paycheck, make it yours. 9. Put it in writing, get it in writing. Everyone has a cell phone these days. It's really tempting to pick it up and call your fleet manager, the shop, or some other department at PTL. Please don't unless you're asked to. The number of people in trucks with cell phones is much greater than the people in the office, depending on the time of day and the day of the week. It's impossible to answer all the calls. Put it on the Qualcomm. One big benefit of this is that after your fleet manager leaves each day, the Qualcomm message stays on your truck for the night crew to see. This greatly increases the odds of your message getting to everyone who needs to know. It also gives you a record of what was said by everyone involved, which is a nice aid to the memory. 10.Be nice to your fleet manager. Your fleet manager is there to help keep you moving. They don't control your freight, the maintenance guys or the customers. They're trying to iron out any snags that keep you from making money for you and PTL. This goes a lot better when you're working together, not against each other. 30 April 2016 Vertical Alliance Online Training ATTENTION DRIVERS: Paschall Truck Lines, Inc. utilizes an online training program to help PTL drivers remain among the best and safest drivers on the road today. Hopefully these training tools will help reduce the potential for accidents and make everyone safer. How to Get Started Step 1: Getting to the Training Website: You may access the training website on any device that has internet access with a web browser; this includes PC’s, laptops or a mobile device. You can even connect via your Qualcomm’s web browser option. The Qualcomm option works when you have connection to “OPEN WIFI”. You will know this when the WIFI antenna icon is lit with no lock attached. If no open wifi is available you will get a message that reads “TERRESTRIAL BROWSING HAS BEEN DISABLED”. You will be unable to Matt McNally use the Qualcomm if you receive this message. Driver Manager • Once you have established internet connection enter http://paschall. Do you have questions infinit-i.net in your website browser. After the website loads, click on about Vertical Alliance? the “Training Center” link. Follow Steps 2 and 3 to complete the required Contact Matt at Ext. 720 training. • To access via Qualcomm, insure you are in an “open WIFI” area. • Click on the Web Browser, this takes you to PTL home page. • Click on Favorites which is the star icon and go to Paschall Truck Lines Inc. Online Safety Training. Step 2: Enter your User Name and Password: Type in your user name (your driver code) and password (Paschall).Then click on “Login”. (Answer yes to any pop up boxes you see during the log in process.) Step 3: Select Topic in the Classroom Section: There will be an identity check. Check the box when you see your name on the screen. Select “Go To Classroom”. Click on the title you want to view. The video will load and then begin playing. Step 4: Take the Test: A Test option will appear after the video. Answer all questions to complete training. Note: To re-take the test you must watch the video again. We will be sending one video per month to the entire fleet. You will have 30 days to complete the required course. The videos run anywhere from 2 minutes to as much as 18 minutes depending on the topic. If you have an accident or incident you are required to retrain on Vertical Alliance. April 2016 31 April Anniversaries Celebrating 5 years or more with PTL DOUG APATO JAMIECRADY KRISTA GALLIMORE TOMMY DOUGHTY JAMIE HALEY BOBBY MOLNAR PAM BENNETT BRUCE SKAGGS TROY WILLIAMS ALVIN FORD JIM LLOYD JOSE FLORES DAN SMOCK BRENDA KOCH KENNETH CLARK ORDIE CONRAD RUSS ARDEBILI BROOK DEINES CHARLES WIDUCH BYRON STALLINGS 25 22 22 19 18 16 14 14 13 10 10 9 9 8 7 7 6 6 6 5 Tommy Doughty Russ Ardebili Jim Lloyd Krista Gallimore Bobby Molnar Byron Stallings Dan Smock Lisa Marler (March) Jamie Crady Pam Bennett 32 April 2016 Doug Apato • 25 years of service to PTL I would like to thank Mr. Waller for the opportunity to work for the last twenty five years at PTL. I consider Paschall as part of my family now. The biggest reason I have stayed here, if someone was to ask, are the people. I could cover up a entire page with names of everyone who has helped me in all the departments, the stories are endless. I have made a lot of good, if not special, friends. Met this one driver here and we became friends. Then best of friends. A lot of people think we are brothers. He was like a mentor teaching me a lot and sometimes still does. What I owe to this driver can't ever be repaid. Isn't nothing in the world I wouldn't do for him. His name is Paul Franklin. Another person who I never could have made it without is my wife Nancy. She is the foundation of our family. Her support for me and my trucking career is beyond words. This month is twenty five years at PTL and 28 years being married to Nancy. I like talking with new drivers sometimes maybe giving some good ideas to them and helping them out. Some advice to new drivers is to establish a good working relationship with your fleet manager. Be safe. If you are not sure, ask. It never hurts. Also a special shout to my boss James Nichols for what he does for me. Also I think how much the Fine Line has improved informing everyone about what's going on along with our company Facebook page. Both the Fine Line and Facebook let us see more into the company which makes you feel part of something and needed. I have seen Paschall come a long way in many good ways and I hear a lot about future plans. Keep safe everyone. - Doug Apato in 20000 Doug Apato November 1997 I have been working with Doug for 15 years and drivers don’t come any better than him. I consider him a good friend and it is a pleasure to work with Doug. He ALWAYS does whatever is required, and more, to make sure our customers are happy and PTL is represented well. Congratulations Doug, thank you for your service! - James Nichols, Fleet Manager Congratulations Doug on your 25th anniversary at PTL. Everyone at PTL is very proud of you and your service to the company. You are a wonderful example to all drivers. Thanks so much for your hard work and loyalty. - John Hayman, VP of Safety Doug, I just want to tell you thanks for your hard work and dedication to PTL. We truly appreciate your hard work. - Matt McNally, Driver Manager Editors note: This is the first of a series of Top 10 Seniority drivers. We will be highlighting each one o their anniversary month. April 2016 33 Citations, Violations and Fines 66124 2/18/2016 AL OVERWEIGHT 15168 2/23/2016 TN OVERWEIGHT 19858 2/26/2016 TN OVERWEIGHT 16493 2/18/2016 TN OVERWEIGHT 16459 2/1/2016 TN OVERLENGTH 16632 2/15/2016 TN OVERLENGTH 16306 2/17/2016 TN OVERWEIGHT 19659 2/3/2016 OK OVERWEIGHT 66079 2/3/2016 VA OVERWEIGHT 65665 2/10/2016 VA OVERWEIGHT 16626 2/10/2016 IN OVERWEIGHT 66076 2/1/2016 MD OVERWEIGHT 16445 2/25/2016 GA OVERWEIGHT 65528 2/17/2016 TN OVERLENGTH 19903 2/14/2016 VA OVERWEIGHT 19959 2/3/2016 MD OVERWEIGHT 19741 2/11/2016 VA OVERWEIGHT 19915 2/6/2016 VA OVERWEIGHT 62817 2/2/2016 MD OVERWEIGHT 16382 2/27/2016 LA OVERWEIGHT 65894 2/8/2016 MD OVERWEIGHT 65901 2/9/2016 PA NO REQUIRED ID MARKER 16576 2/3/2016 TX NO LICENSE PLATE ON TRAILER 66036 2/16/2016 TX SPEEDING 42/30 16576 2/3/2016 TX NO TRUCKS RULE 16608 2/8/2016 TN NO TRUCKS 16535 2/1/2016 OH FAILURE TO CONTROL WITH ACCIDENT 65938 2/6/2016 PA FAILED TO STOP PROPERLY 16406 2/9/2016 MO FAILURE TO OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL 16613 2/28/2016 TN FAILURE TO EXERCISE DUE CARE 16561 2/25/2016 IL FAIL TO OBEY A TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE 19952 2/3/2016 CA PARKING IN A NO-COMMERCIAL TRUCK AREA 19794 2/3/2016 VA FAIL TO OBEY HIGHWAY SIGN 16554 2/27/2016 VA FAILURE TO DRIVE ON RIGHT SIDE OF HIGHWAY 19989 2/10/2016 TX RED LIGHT CITATION 19960 2/8/2016 TX RED LIGHT VIOLATION 65973 2/12/2016 TX RED LIGHT VIOLATION 19687 2/13/2016 TX RED LIGHT VIOLATION 16476 2/9/2016 TX RED LIGHT VIOLATION 65520 2/3/2016 MD FAILURE TO WEAR SEAT BELT WHILE OPERATING A CMV 19692 2/13/2016 TN SPEEDING 49/35 MPH 16402 2/16/2016 TN RED LIGHT VIOLATION 65888 2/17/2016 TN RED LIGHT VIOLATION 16478 2/4/2016 TX PARKING TICKET 66176 2/25/2016 KY FAILURE TO USE SEAT BELT WHILE OPERATING CMV 34 $351.00 301.60 294.35 250.60 227.25 222.75 220.00 200.00 157.00 136.00 135.00 105.00 99.00 82.60 79.00 76.00 76.00 75.00 60.00 48.00 45.00 $3,241.15 $403.50 172.00 162.50 157.00 133.75 133.00 128.50 128.00 122.00 120.00 100.00 97.76 91.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 70.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 40.00 25.00 $2,609.01 April 2016 Accident Report The following accidents and incidents resulted in a loss of $1,000 or more during the last reporting period. 1ST SEAT > 12 MONTH 16273 KEON BOGAN 16613 RHONDA JONES 19961 KTIN KTINSTRUCK 19611 DOUGLAS KIPP 19789 TABITHA MEEKS 9959 ROGER ROE 19854 GREGORY SURRELL 16383 BRIAN LOFTIN 19718 CHRISTOPHER FRIAS 19916 STEVEN MCGAUGHEY 19646 RODERICK THOMAS 235 KIENNETH FROGGE 16658 JOSHUA CHANEY STRUCK OVERHEAD OBJECT BACKING/STRUCK VEHICLE PARKED VEHICLE RAN OFF ROAD LEFT TURN STRUCK PARKED VEHICLE STRUCK STATIONARY OBJECT LANE CHANGE BACKING/STRUCK VEHICLE STRUCK PARKED VEHICLE MISCELLANEOUS BACKING/STRUCK VEHICLE DOCKING/DOORS $31,882.98 8,607.18 8,326.53 5,720.28 4,361.75 3,909.07 3,527.46 2,531.59 2,528.23 1,660.27 1,332.12 1,213.80 1,065.00 $76,666.26 1ST SEAT < 12 MONTHS 19607 LESTER RACCA 19691 STEVEN CRAIG 16262 ALONZA WILSON 16313 JOHN MOTES 19632 RENA VANNOY 19992 KRIS KELLEY 19614 ELLIOTT HOPKINS 19898 STEPHEN MAY 19723 JOHN EDWARDS 16462 CHRISTIAN WRIGHT 20080 ANTHONY LEMONS 16621 JAMES PATTON 16262 ALONZA WILSON 19696 JAYDEE HUGHES 19637 JORGE ZELAYA 15163 KEITH CALDWELL 19834 MARIO JOHNSON 19770 GEORGE OUTLAW 19660 DOMINIQUE BURROUGHS 16284 ROBERTSON DAVIS 16269 ROY COLLIER 16284 ROBERTSON DAVIS 19681 NAPOLEON KELLY 19744 JEFFERSON WILSON 19946 JOE SIMMONS 19606 WILLIE WILLIAMS 16692 LASHANTA WESTERFIELD 19920 ROBERT DELBRIDGE 19866 ROBERT JONES 19999 SETH NICHOLAS 19816 CHARLES PATTERSON REARENDED OTHER VEHICLE STRUCK PARKED VEHICLE MISCELLANEOUS STRUCK PARKED VEHICLE STRUCK PARKED VEHICLE MISCELLANEOUS MISCELLANEOUS BACKING/STRUCK VEHICLE STRUCK PARKED VEHICLE STRUCK PARKED VEHICLE STRUCK PARKED VEHICLE STRUCK STATIONARY OBJECT STRUCK STATIONARY OBJECT MISCELLANEOUS BACKING/STRUCK VEHICLE BACKING/STRUCK VEHICLE MISCELLANEOUS BACKING/STRUCK VEHICLE STUCK STRUCK OVERHEAD OBJECT BACKING/STRUCK VEHICLE STUCK STRUCK STATIONARY OBJECT MISCELLANEOUS STRUCK PARKED VEHICLE STUCK STUCK CURBED RIMS/TIRES BACKING/STUCK VEHICLE STUCK STRUCK STATIONARY OBJECT $25,287.16 23,845.51 18,322.42 18,305.24 12,168.40 8,718.13 7,203.61 6,630.36 5,983.33 5,513.54 5,393.00 4,198.04 3,510.00 3,124.58 2,941.88 2,838.47 2,542.74 2,505.87 2,300.00 2,036.60 2,009.19 1,895.27 1,650.00 1,613.85 1,590.62 1,506.00 1,500.00 1,223.30 1,100.00 1,050.00 1,001.21 $179,508.32 P2 19853 JASMANE DARBY 19885 JOHN SIMS 19860 RASHAT TURNER STRUCK PARKED VEHICLE STRUCK STATIONARY OBJECT STRUCK STATIONARY OBJECT P1 19772 THOMAS MCMANN 19609 WILLIAM CRAWFORD LEFT TURN BACKING/STRUCK VEHICLE OWNER OPERATORS 65968 OSBORNE MCFADDEN 65952 MATTHEW DURHAM 66015 ANITA BROWN 65660 JERRON POLLARD 65638 ROGER KIRTS 65794 KENNETH BLAYLOCK 66035 JERRY HART OVERTURN STRUCK STATIONARY OBJECT MISCELLANEOUS BACKING/STRUCK VEHICLE LANE CHANGE MISCELLANEOUS STRUCK STATIONARY OBJECT April 2016 $21,387.88 10,939.01 1,146.22 $33,473.11 $5,095.47 1,223.81 $6,319.28 $14,644.20 7,540.91 3,777.46 3,573.84 2,809.66 1,285.34 1,027.20 $34,658.61 35 DURING JANUARY WE HAD 253 ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS Type of Accident % Stuck 30 Backing/Struck Vehicle 14 Miscellaneous 13 Struck Stationary Object 12 Struck Parked Vehicle 10 Docking/Doors 4 Backing/Struck Stationary Object 4 Curbed Rims/Tires 4 Struck Overhead Object 2 Lane Change 2 Left Turn 1 Ran Off Road 1 Jackknife/Bent Cab Extenders 1 Rearended Other Vehicle 1 Overturn 1 Total 100 Did you know? EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM As a part of our CIGNA Health Insurance Contract we have available an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides information in numerous areas which may be of interest depending upon an individual’s concerns. This is available to all PTL employees and their family regardless of whether the employee has health coverage through PTL. To access the free, on-demand topics go to www.cignabehavioral.com. Once there: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Click on “Login to Access your Benefits” If required, the Employer I.D. is paschall Click on “Work/Life Resources” Click on “Accept” Click on “View All” near the bottom of the page Click on the Topic you want to view Click on the Icon of the viewer you want to use (probably Windows Media) Charlotte Cook There are also brochures available in the South Lot, North Lot, Franklin, and West Memphis Break Rooms with information about accessing further assistance on related topics. 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By choosing foods loaded with nutrients, you are getting better value from your food, while giving your body what it needs to keep you healthy, and give you energy and strength, rather than suck your energy away and make you tired. • PROTEIN: It's important to get sufficient protein in your diet. If you're a big meat eater, chances are you are getting enough protein. However, if meat is your main source of protein, it is very acidic and can be hard on the body. It's fine, however, try to mix up your choices, as there are lots of other nutritious protein choices. • Protein is brain food.... it fuels the brain, much like the diesel fuels your truck! It upgrades your focus and concentration and gives you energy too. A coffee doped up with cream and sugar is about the worst thing you can have when driving, especially on an empty stomach. You get that needed boost, but then there's the crash. This does not happen with protein foods..... so a much better choice. • Veggies - There's nothing better for your body, than raw veggies!!! Celery, carrot sticks, zucchini, broccoli, cucumber with a small amount of peanut butter or almond butter, or some other nut butter. Just don't overdo the nut butter as nuts are high in saturated fats. You can eat as many veggies as you like...for most people, they are 'free' foods..... pack them in zip locks bags or stackable containers for easy access. Pack your nut butter in portioned containers at home if you can, or if it's used from the jar, that's good too.... just not too much. • Tip: Don't go for the low fat or low sugar foods. Often, they are low in one ingredient and high in something else that is bad for you. Hummus - Veggie sticks paired with hummus: an excellent source of protein and fiber. You can buy hummus at nearly any grocery store or even make your own at home. It's super easy to make. Smash up beans: choose from one of chick peas, black beans or white kidney beans or your favorite legume. Then add some olive oil to make the mixture smooth, cumin, lemon juice, fresh garlic and a bit of sea salt and that's it. Awesome choice and very nutritious. • Fresh Fruit - Apples, pears or chopped fruit, travel well. You can buy fruit cups, but be sure to buy them packed without sugar syrup. You just don't need that extra sugar. Berries of all sorts are nutritious. Melons are a good source of quality water. • Dried Fruit - Dried fruit is a good option, as it travels well. Limit your intake as it is a source of concentrated sugar. Good choices are dried apples, apricots, or dates. Too much FRESH OR DRIED FRUIT is NOT HEALTHY... it will make your blood sugar spike and crash! No one needs that. • Nuts and Seeds - A handful of nuts: Brazil nuts, almonds, raw cashews, hazelnuts. Preferably choose unsalted or low salt. Roasted nuts have great flavour. Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds are high in zinc: great for men's health. Note: Although nutritious, nuts are high in fats, so don't over indulge! Nuts are also hard to digest, so don't challenge your digestive system by eating too many. • Homemade Trail Mix - Make your own trail mix. Choose your favourite nuts and seeds to include. Try adding some dried cranberries or chocolate chips (dairy free chips are EQUALLY as tasty) for a really nice little sweet taste. Organic coconut pieces are a fabulous addition to a trail mix. Loaded with goodies and sooooo tasty! Just don't overdo the addition of 'sweet ingredients'.... great to eat for protein boost at any time of day or night. • Cheese - SMALL portions of cheese or cheese strings are loaded with protein.....again, SMALL PORTIONS! • Boiled eggs - Buy the best quality eggs you can find. They are packed with nutrition. Peel them after cooking and pack them carefully paying attention to proper refrigeration. • Rice cakes with nut butter or nut butter and a little apple butter, make for a terrific snack. • Jerky - Varieties of jerky WITHOUT nitrates and junk can be decent snacks when you're on the fly. • Muffins - Preferably homemade muffins with a small dob of nut butter or cheese. Try to take along homemade muffins if you're able. The ones offered in coffee shops and grocery stores are usually quite high in nasty oils and sugars. For homemade recipes, be sure to add oats, seeds, raisins, some nuts, for added protein and benefit. • Greek Yogurt - Preferably without the fruit as it adds sugar but eating Greek yogurt with added fruit is still better than eating a bag of chips or a chocolate bar! Greek yogurt has higher protein than regular yogurt. A small container can have from 8-12 grams of more of protein! • Cottage cheese - Small containers of cottage cheese have about 14 grams of protein! • Protein Drinks - A simple 'protein drink', can provide loads of top notch nutrition, and can have as much as 27 g of protein... about 1/2 of the daily protein requirement for the average male. They can be an EXCELLENT way to get added vitamins and minerals into your diet, especially for truck drivers, who are challenged by their on the road life style. • Protein bars - Protein bars can be found at grocery stores, natural food stores or you can make your own. BEWARE: All protein bars are NOT created equal!!! They can be very high in fats and sugars so read the label! It takes a little bit of planning but it can be done. Healthy eating for truckers is so important. Don't become a victim of the 'hurried life style'. Take time to care for yourself. April 2016 37 Your Money Russell Long Director of Human Resources As of 2/29/2016 Separate Accounts YTD Since Change 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years Inception Expense Ratio Transamerica Stable Value Advantage 1.40 1.62 1.60 1.86 2.76 N/A N/A Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Bond -0.39 -4.78 1.17 3.85 5.83 N/A 0.94 Western Asset Core Plus Bond 0.52 -0.64 2.06 3.75 5.03 N/A 1.10 Invesco Diversified Dividend -1.08 -1.05 10.60 10.06 7.23 N/A 0.90 J.P. Morgan Equity Income -3.84 -7.49 9.39 9.98 6.82 N/A 1.24 Transamerica Partners Stock Index -5.18 -6.66 10.28 9.64 5.91 N/A 0.58 -10.45 -7.22 12.18 10.37 7.09 N/A 1.27 RidgeWorth Mid Cap Value Equity -5.45 -12.26 6.08 6.37 7.77 N/A 1.35 SSgA S&P Mid Cap Index -4.47 -10.70 7.49 7.52 6.39 N/A 0.79 Janus Enterprise Retirement Option -4.37 -7.13 10.33 9.21 7.90 N/A 1.32 DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio -5.58 -13.74 5.84 5.90 4.69 N/A 1.12 Vanguard Small Cap Index -6.92 -13.94 6.61 6.86 5.58 N/A 0.84 Janus Triton -7.66 -11.65 9.34 9.24 9.01 N/A 1.33 Vanguard REIT Index -3.86 -4.96 7.17 8.56 5.47 N/A 0.85 American Funds EuroPacific Growth -8.88 -14.68 0.96 0.96 2.89 N/A 1.10 DFA Emerging Markets Portfolio -4.95 -23.30 -8.98 -5.57 1.81 N/A 1.31 Wells Fargo Advantage Precious Metals 34.23 -6.81 -16.64 -17.42 -1.16 N/A 1.29 American Funds Balanced Retirement Option -2.52 -3.24 7.80 8.10 6.09 N/A 0.89 Vanguard Target Retirement Income -0.69 -3.28 -2.38 3.65 3.83 N/A 0.91 Vanguard Target Retirement 2010 -1.01 -3.77 3.21 4.17 N/A 4.40 0.91 Vanguard Target Retirement 2020 -2.99 -6.79 4.38 4.80 N/A 4.57 0.91 Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 -4.30 -8.71 4.89 5.09 N/A 4.48 0.92 Vanguard Target Retirement 2040 -5.63 -10.77 5.10 5.22 N/A 4.49 0.93 Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 -5.77 -10.91 5.04 5.19 N/A 4.52 0.93 Vanguard Target Retirement 2060 -5.78 -11.01 5.01 N/A N/A 7.21 0.93 T. Rowe Price Growth Stock TANDEM SLIDE POSITION STOP - $14.95 Stop your tandem slide axles in the exact location the first time, EVERY time! 1. Place the Tandem Slide Position Stop in the hole of the frame where you want to stop the tandem slide axles. 2. Slide the tandem axles until they stop. 3. Remove the Tandem Slide Position Stop, set tandem slide axle pins and get back on the road. PTL COMPANY STORE • MURRAY NORTH LOT 270-753-1717 Ext. 497 • [email protected] Monday - Friday • 10 -3 • We ship! Visa • Mastercard 38 April 2016 Driver Support Is Here To Help You! Driver Support’s goal is to assist all our drivers with any questions or concerns regarding their career at PTL. When you express your concerns, we follow-up with the appropriate department and give you a timely response. We would LOVE to help you IMPROVE your Miles! Contact Nick, Doug, Matt or Steve at 877-343-1615 to learn more about the “Big 5”. Nick Shell Matt Shahan Doug Staggs Steve Tucker CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESS! 16526 • Russell Elliott says, “PTL is a great company. I have a wonderful Fleet Manager, Melinda, and I love my truck. Maintenance issues are always dealt with efficiently. My absolute plan is for me to retire here. I’m in it for the long haul!” PTL is appreciative of all drivers who have a positive attitude and good work ethic. 19693 • Kwame Kyei - This driver consistently has great miles and attitude each month we call him. Consistently averaging 11,261 miles per month. We just want to publicly brag on Kwame. He does a remarkable job and therefore makes everybody look good, including himself. PTL is proud to work with Kwame. Our Big 5 Successful Driver Tips! 1. Aim to average driving 8 hours, 45 minutes a day, not 10 or 11 hours. You have 70 hours, divided by 8 days, which equals 8.75, or 8 hours 45 minutes to drive on the average day. If you aim to drive closer to 9 hours a day instead of 10 or 11, that should keep you running on recaps and keep you from running out of hours or running low on them. (If you are part of a team, make sure that both of you are not sleeping in.) 2. Call our Logs department at extension 333. Ask them the most updated way to safely and legally log the pre and post-trip. 3. Unless it’s a firm appointment, arrive at the Customer ASAP and find out in person, not over the phone or Qualcomm, if you can deliver early. If the answer is no, call Driver Services for a safe and legal place to park. 4. Spend an hour or less between ETA/PTA to keep the planner’s attention. 5. For home time each month the first two weeks of the month are slower for freight. Our top runners go home sometime within those 2 weeks for 4 days. The other 2 weeks of the month are the busiest, when our top runners make themselves available. Our top runners also do not stay out for more than a month as this leads to burn-out and/or pushed out ETA/PTA. April 2016 39 Take Note We’re here for you! 800-225-7120 Company Drivers Fleet Managers: Mileage Pay “Other” Pay (Stop Off, Load/Unload, Etc.) Vacation Pay Mileage Corrections Tuesday Morning Payroll Preview Driver Services: Logs (Ext. 333, 334) Fuel Cards (Ext. 327, 337) Citations (Ext. 335, 315) Routing (Ext. 337) Finance: Expense Reimbursements (Ext. 339) W-4 & W-2 Tax Forms (Ext. 343) Payroll (Ext. 343) Child Support/Garnishments (Ext. 305) Permits/Trailer Registration (Ext. 332) Transflo/Bills of Lading (Ext. 310, 324, 345, 728) Health Insurance (Ext. 344) 401-K (Ext. 316) Qualcomm: Routine Payroll Advances Driver Support 877-343-1615 Owner-Operators Fleet Managers: Fuel Cards Mileage Pay “Other” Pay (Stop Off, Load/Unload, Etc.) Driver Services: Logs (Ext. 333, 334) Citations (Ext. 335, 315) Routing (Ext. 337) Finance: Expense Reimbursements (Ext. 729) 1099 Tax Forms (Ext. 729, 707) Contract (Ext. 331) Truck Insurance (Ext. 332, 707) Form 2290, Permits, Titles (Ext. 332, 707) Settlements (Ext. 729, 349, 707) Transflo/Bills of Lading (Ext. 310, 324, 345, 728) Qualcomm: Routine Settlement Advances Trainer Terry Kersey in the Laredo yard spotting and instructing his Trainee, Jason Vanetten, on backing Vincent Pritchard 40 April 2016 From the road Angela Wood and her co-pilot Schatzie James Miller and his co-pilots, Rascal and Neena The continuing travels of Mr. S. Tick We are always happy to get pictures from you! Send us pictures of you, your truck, family, pets and life on the road. Please don’t take pictures while you are driving, be safe! Send your pictures to [email protected]. Thank you for all you do! - Jane Farley, Fine Line Editor, Ext. 462 April 2016 41 From the road Desarae Bowyer Michael Webb La’Vondrell Hicks and his lovely family Top o’ the day from Tom Stephens, Executive VP Kirk Thomas Mike Cloud Michael Webb Johnathan Musick - His little ones say thank you PTL! 42 April 2016 From the road Tim Haas Keith Cole got a Jeff Gordon helmet! John Gwizdak Trainer Kenneth Maxwell Congratulations to Eugenio Vega on his recent marriage. He wanted to thank his fleet managers, Misty and Sandy for making sure he made it home in time. April 2016 Jason Chambers, VP of Sales and Marketing in the Carolinas ran into Trainer Terry Kersey and trainee Jason Vanetten recently Ronnie Lee Sollars is looking good! 43 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID MURRAY, KY PERMIT NO. 2 Charles Farrington didn’t have much room in Hialeah FL P2 Team Byron Johnson and Elton Johnson Team Cooper enjoyed some warm Cali weather Larry “Stretch” Harvell
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