October Hirschbach Herald

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2015
Vol. 5
Hirschbach Herald
Hirschbach Phone:
800-554-2969 (Toll free)
402-404-2000 (Direct)
INNOVATIVE AND PACKED FULL OF CURRENT INFORMATION AND UPDATES, THIS
NEW SLETT ER W ILL PROVIDE OUR ASSOCIAT ES W IT H T HE NECESSARY INF ORMAT ION T O
SUCCEED IN TODAY’S TRUCKING INDUSTRY AS A MEMBER OF THE HIRSCHBACH TEAM.
EXCLUSIVE NEWS—ALL ABOUT HIRSCHBACH FROM COAST TO COAST
THIS EDITION
 P AGE 1
MARSHA SAUNDERS
 P AGE 2
JOIN THE FIGHT
 P AGE 3
M AINTENANCE
ATLANTA T ERMINAL
 P AGE 4
GOLF OUTING
 P AGE 5 & 6
DRIVER APPRECIATION
WEEK
 P AGE 7 & 8
HEADLIGHTS ON…
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M Y STORY
 P AGE 9
BLUE ZONE
HEALTHY SNACKS
 P AGE 10
HEALTHY SNACKS
 P AGE 11
QUARTERLY
INCENTIVE
 P AGE 12
T IPS FROM PAYROLL
 P AGE 13
NEW TO THE FAMILY
 P AGE 14
T HE COMMUNICATOR
 P AGE 15
P AYS TO BE SAFE
 P AGE 16
H ALLOWEEN
October was Breast Cancer Awareness
Month! Hirschbach is proud to recognize one
of our very own, a breast cancer survivor,
Marsha Saunders.
Marsha is a 39 year-old single mother and grandmother from Dubuque, Iowa.
She has 5 children, ages 22 to 7, and three grandchildren, ages 6 to 3. Marsha
recently graduated from the University of Dubuque and has been a member of
the Extended Operations group here at Hirschbach Motor Lines in Dubuque,
IA until recently. Marsha has accepted a position working with the Orientation
team at our Atlanta, GA terminal and is in the process of relocating to Atlanta
now.
Marsha’s story began in April of 2014. She noticed a
mass in her right breast. She had a biopsy done that
showed a grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma, ER
positive, PR positive, Her-2/Neu 3+. She underwent a
right mastectomy on May 5, 2014, which revealed a
multifocal invasive ductal cancer with extensive DCIS.
Her largest tumor was 2.3 centimeters in size and 14 of 17 nodes were positive
for cancer. Since then, she has been going through chemotherapy, radiation
and has had multiple surgeries.
Marsha hopes that after meeting her and hearing her story, more people will
perform self-exams. It only takes a few minutes a day and if you notice
something, get it checked out, no matter how big or small. Despite her
diagnosis, Marsha has managed to stay positive, keep smiling and remain
focused on the future and finding a cure.
“I have enjoyed my co-workers and all the support I
have had here at Hirschbach, from the drivers to
everyone that I have encountered. Thank you for all
your support and being there for my family and I in
our time of need. I have recently fought the battle
and won and am a advocate in a fight for the cure!!!
FIGHT LIKE A GIRL!!!!”
Interested in contributing to the Hirschbach Herald? Email [email protected].
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HIRSCHBACH “DOUBLES DOWN” ON BREAST CANCER
Hirschbach was pleased to announce that in support of Breast Cancer Awareness
Month - it would be "matching” any team members’ contribution throughout the
month of October. All proceeds will be sent to the Susan G. Komen Foundation in
their efforts to cure and treat breast cancer.
More details can be found in the Hirschbach video; https://youtube/aOqScCqT2mU,
which is also accessible to our drivers through our APP & pay portal.
Let’s do our part for finding a cure for this dreaded disease.
The Drop & Shop
Hirschbach is supporting Breast Cancer Awareness with three new t-shirt designs. The shirts are
available for purchase in the store NOW for only $20.00 each! If you cannot make it in just email
[email protected] and we will mail the shirt to you. All Profits will be donated to the Breast
Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), get yours today!
Winners From The Grand Opening Drawing for Hirschbucks are:
Justin Stump $200.00
Steve Lochli $100.00
Patrick Seabury $ 25.00
Accia McCollum $25.00
Carrie Worthington $25.00
Bruce Parson $25.00
You can pick up your Hirschbucks in the company store.
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Under Maintenance
The Atlanta Terminal is OPEN!!! The terminal is open Monday-Friday 7:00am to midnight,
Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 5:30 pm. They are a full service location.
Monmouth Terminal: This terminal can do all PM’s and most repairs on tractors and trailers, but
currently not doing engine work or body repairs at this terminal.
Please remember to send in your breakdown macros. Following this procedure will cut down on
phone calls so we can assist in a timelier manner. We have grown to over 800 trucks and are now
in the process of adding more staff to assist with over the road issues. Please be patient as we are
experiencing growing pains.
No Need to send in PM service macros!!!!! Starting now the planners will schedule your truck and/
or trailer PM services at one of our terminals.
Just a friendly reminder to complete a maintenance survey after completion of repairs on your
equipment at one of our terminals. We need your input to make necessary changes in our
department and process to become BEST IN CLASS. The survey is confidential. No names or unit
numbers are used to coach our staff of issues/concerns. We can’t get to the top without YOU!
Hirschbach is ALL IN TO WIN.
It was great to see our drivers at each terminal for the driver appreciation week. Thank you all for
taking time to stop and say hello. Also, a big thank you to Brad, Tom and AJ for visiting each
location.
The Atlanta Terminal
The Atlanta terminal is up and running! We opened the doors for business on June 1, and started
truck maintenance about 1 month later. We have steadily been staffing up the facility and making
improvements to the offices, shop, and driver areas. The terminal has a private 2nd floor dedicated
to our drivers, including a lounge, showers, washers and dryers (soon), and 6 private rooms for
resting with a recliner, desk, and TV. We also plan to add a fitness room in the near future. We are
working on taming the landscaping outside the building. The facility had been vacant for several
years, and the vegetation has grown out of control. This will be cut back to prepare the way to add
additional fencing and security. Atlanta will be our first terminal with RFID access for trucks
entering our facility. Driver training will begin in Atlanta on October 15.
Off The Scale… In the United States, the first citywide celebration of Halloween was in Anoka,
Minnesota in 1921.
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4th Annual Employee, Friends & Family Golf Outing
A great time was had by all who participated in the 4th Annual Employee, Friend & Family Golf
Outing. We wish we could tell you that someone won the Hole in one prize, but maybe next year.
Another thank you to Hirschbach for hosting another employee outing and thank you to all help
make this happen. We look forward to seeing you on the green next year!
Congratulations to the winners! Here a few pictures from the event.
1st
Brian Kelleher and team
2nd
Nate Salzmann and team
3rd
Kara Gatena and team
Last
Nick Schulz, Chris Schmitt, Kyle Alexander
Pin Prizes
Hole 03 Longest drive women
Jan Hammond
Hole 07 Closest to the pin for tee
Phil Draude
Hole 09 Longest drive in FW
Nick Schulz
Hole 11 Closest to the pin
Steve Salzmann
Hole 15 Longest putt
Nate Salzmann
Hole 18 Longest putt
Chris Schmitt
Off The Scale…
If you see a spider on Halloween night, it is thought to be the spirit of a loved one
watching over you.
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Driver Appreciation Week
Driver Appreciation Week for 2015 is over and it was a rousing success!
We had the opportunity to visit with and thank over 250 drivers at the
different facilities, and to share information on company updates and
driver safety performance. It was a honor to take the time to thank every
driver for their hard work and dedication. Your time away from your
family and friends do not go unnoticed. It takes a strong person to do
what you do and we hope you know how much we appreciate you!
Special thanks to the many people who helped make this happen.
Off The Scale…
Over $1.5 billion is spent on costumes each year and more than $2.5 billion on
other Halloween paraphernalia
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Driver Appreciation Week Continued...
And the Winners of The Daily Drawing….
Paul Bohr
Michelle Mortinson
Edward Sleight
Joseph Potts
Tony Barnes
Scott Spencer
Reshun Johnson
Michael Langenstein
Naiquisha Jones
Douglass Lambert
Teddy Stith
Ronald Croissant
Kenneth Nornholm
Eric Mulkey
Melissa Stewart
William Spitzig
Ion Virlizanu
Steve Walter
Howard Brooks
Neil Padgett
Lakendrix White
Anthony Bell
Curtis Johnson
Jesse Welch
Michael Lawson
Kenneth Yates
Benjamin Weisbach
John King
John Smith
Troy Fannin
Joshua Krasky
Donna Challis
Carolyn Austin
Randolph Kuhn
Calvin Goddard
Matthew Robertson
Johnny Jones
Mark Wilson
Jaime Chavez
Sidney Shepherd III
Gregory Steele
Daniel Winter
Off The Scale…
The Ouija Board actually outsold the board game of Monopoly in its first year of
production. Over two million copies of the Ouija Board were shipped.
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Headlights On…
Photo: Driver Johnny Jones, wife Renay, daughter
Stephanie Edge and granddaughter Emmalyn Edge
Johnny Jones has been with Hirschbach since January 9th, 2001. As a child, Johnny always
wanted to be a trucker and it has been his long life dream. In December of 2000, Johnny was laid
off his job trucking for a company that shut its door just before Christmas. It was a bad year.
Hirschbach then called Johnny asking if he would work for them. He was full of joy after he was
hired. Johnny has a safe record with Hirschbach and was asked how he plans his daily activities to
stay safe. Johnny stated he plans his day before he turns the key. He will assess his plans for his
load, and plan at least two break events, just in case he faces an obstacle.
Johnny plans each day and realistically expects obstacles throughout his day. He watches
traffic as far as his eyes can see and stays aware of his surroundings in the blind areas. Johnny
makes sure he adjusts his speed as he travels in congested areas. He always assumes that something
could and will obstruct his lanes of travel. “Someone is going to do something unexpected and I am
always ready to make split decisions”, says Johnny.
I asked Johnny if personal issues impact his safe decision making process during his daily
driving routines. Johnny stated, “Yes, it can have a huge impact and can wear down a driver’s
mental thinking”. Johnny knows that Hirschbach is family and that if there was a problem,
Hirschbach would get him home safely. Johnny stated he had a tragedy at home, in which he
notified Hirschbach. Hirschbach at that time had a relay set up so that he would be able to get home
in a safe and reasonable amount of time. Johnny stated, “You don’t ever want to driver emotionally
exhausted, this could really hinder all safe decision making for safe travels”.
Johnny has a very clean Hours of Service log and when asked how do you do it? Johnny
stated he pays attention to his time, he watches the warnings and assures the breaks are taken when
required. This boils down to planning your trip in accordance to your dispatches and pre-plans
from start to finish. As for truck speeds and control, Johnny said that his number one priority is to
have control at all times. This includes the speeds down hills, two lane roads and small towns. Most
important is school and construction zones. Johnny said “I have caught myself going over the speed
limit and realized that I must slow down to meet that posted speed limit. Speeds can be the severity
of any accident, having complete control and keeping safe distances allow me to make split decisions
to avoid obstacles”.
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Headlights On (Continued)
Johnny prepares himself each day for accidents. “I have a family at home who depends on
me and I must make sure everyone around me who has families go home safe”, says Johnny. In
the world of trucking, there is no room or margin of error driving a large commercial vehicle. We
must be on our game, and get to our destinations safely and meet the demand of on-time service.
Hirschbach is my family and my career; however my family at home is my number one priority.
Each person driving down a traveling portion of the road each day has families. I place safety and
safe driving habits as my number one priority. I will arrive at all my destinations safe, but most of
all I will arrive at my home safe! Johnny says, “Remember this; having a great positive attitude
each day, providing respect to each person, customer and law enforcement officer, will indeed
result in a positive safe driver working for the greatest company in the world, Hirschbach”.
Thanks for your dedication, Johnny! It is appreciated!
Story By Larry Nilmeier, Safety
My Story, Regarding Breast Cancer Awareness
By Kris Hessling , Claims Department
My sister was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. You would
think she would have noticed something or that it would have
been caught before it got that far, but she did not notice anything
at all. She is a nurse at the Platteville, Wisconsin hospital. Luckily,
it was not in her lymph nodes. She had a mastectomy completed and they are
certain they got it all. She is, however, going through chemo to make darn sure it
will be gone. For good.
A couple weeks ago, we had a cookout at her home. My two brothers showed up with their sons
with shaved heads to show their support for my sister. My nephews
girlfriend and my one brothers step daughter have really long hair as
well as my sisters two daughters. They have agreed to cut their hair
and donate it for a wig for my sister should she decide to get one. I
would also agree to cut mine for her, but I’m not quite sure if it’s long
enough yet. I have though showed my support for my sister in another
way. I got a tattoo of guardian angel wings with the pink breast cancer
awareness ribbon in the middle. When it comes down to it, yes I got it
for my sister, but it’s also a symbol of support for the rest of the
women out there that have gone through this and that may have to go
through it.
Off The Scale… The Romans also celebrated Halloween at their Harvest Festival on November 1st.
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Taking on the Blue Zone Challenge
The Sioux City office is taking on the Blue Zone Project challenge. The
Blue Zone Project is a community-wide well-being improvement initiative
to help people make healthy choices easier. The goal is to become a
Certified Blue Zone Worksite in Sioux City. Everyone is working as a
team and individually on daily, weekly and monthly goals. Each office
employee has made a commitment of being tobacco free or a weight loss
challenge. Since the program started , 11 weeks ago, the team has lost a
total of 111.7 pounds and 4 people have given up tobacco. Extra incentive
are given for going the extra mile with prizes.
Keep up the good work!
9 Simple, Healthy Snacks for Truck Drivers on The Road
Ever get the munchies on the road, only to step into a truck stop or convenience store and find that
everything is over processed, fattening, and sugary? It can be hard to stay on top of a healthy eating
plan if you can’t find healthy snacks to tide you over until the next meal. In this article there are 9
snack ideas for drivers that are easy to keep on the road.
1. Dry roasted, unsalted nuts. There’s some debate over whether nuts should be considered a “healthy” snack or not due to their high fat and calorie counts. The good news
is, the fat in nuts is mostly monounsaturated (aka GOOD fat) and may reduce your risk
of heart disease. Be mindful of serving size, however, as calories can really add up — you
should only have a handful of nuts. Opt for almonds or pistachios, and be mindful of sodium levels. Pick up the unsalted variety if possible.
Nutritional info (1 oz pistachios [~49 nuts]): 158 calories, 6 grams protein, 13 grams fat
2. Fresh or dried fruit. Got a sweet tooth? Snack on some healthy dried fruit instead of reaching
for a candy bar. Be careful what fruits you pick, though, as some have a lot of added sugar. Also note
that most dried fruit contains less Vitamin C as a result of the drying process, but they still have
high amounts of fiber. Keep in mind that a dried apricot and a fresh apricot have the same amount
of calories, but because we eat with our eyes, it can be easy to eat more calories than you’d eat if you
just chose the fresh apricot since dried fruit takes up less space than fresh.
Nutritional info (8 dried apricots): 78 calories, 1 gram protein, 17 grams sugar
3. Hummus and veggies. This snack is high in iron, Vitamin C, fiber, and protein, which means you won’t go hungry for a while. And hummus is relatively light
in calories — 3.5 ounces (almost 1/2 cup) and some carrot sticks is only 166 calories!
Conveniently enough, our very own Jenni shared a simple recipe for hummus and
veggies that’s easy to store right in your cup holder as you’re driving! You can also
find pre-packaged hummus at your nearby grocery store.
Nutritional info (3.5 oz hummus): 166 calories, 10 grams fat, 8 grams protein
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Off The Scale…
It takes an average of 252 licks to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop.
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9 Simple, Healthy Snacks for Truck Drivers on The Road Continued
4. Energy bars. Energy bars can be great snacks on the road, but you have to be
mindful of which you choose. Some offer a lot of fiber while also containing a lot of
sugar and trans fats, which substantially negates the health factor. Here’s a good post
on some of the best energy bars. These are easy to store on your truck, and don’t require any sort of heating/cooling equipment, making them a great snack when you’re in
a pinch. Nutritional info (Zing protein bar, Chocolate Peanut Butter): 210 calories, 13 grams protein, 14
grams sugar
5. Hard boiled eggs. Hard boiled eggs are low-calorie and high in protein and contain many essential
vitamins and minerals as well as lecithin, which helps to transport and metabolize fat. Hard boiled eggs are
super easy to prepare at home and take out with you on the road, provided you have a cooler or mini fridge
to store them in. A note about the cholesterol in eggs: one egg contains 212 grams of cholesterol, or
about 71% of your daily allowance. Previously everyone thought “OH NO! EGGS! CHOLESTEROL! BAD!”
However, recent studies have disproved this and experts maintain that eggs alone do not contribute to high
cholesterol when eaten in moderation. The American Heart Association recommends one egg a day — just
watch your cholesterol levels if you do consume one every day as too much cholesterol can raise your LDL.
Nutritional info (1 large boiled egg): 78 calories, 5 grams fat, 6 grams protein
6. Dry roasted edamame. Edamame is just a fancy word for boiled soybeans. This low-cal
snack is packed with fiber, protein, and vitamins and contains just 130 calories in one fourth cup
serving. Edamame is an easy snack for the road as all you need to do to prepare it is nuke it in
the microwave for a few minutes. You can find both shelled and whole pods at the grocery store
in the frozen food section. Shelled is a bit more convenient for road life, but whole pods will
require more work to eat, helping you to eat less. Whichever you prefer — both are healthy. Add
any spices or salt (not too much!) your heart desires and voila — tasty snack.
Nutritional info (1/4 cup dry roasted edamame): 130 calories, 4 grams fat, 14 grams protein
7. String cheese & fruit. Some string cheese and a piece of fruit can be a great snack for the road. With
about 80 calories in the cheese and about 100 or so (depending on what you choose) in the fruit, you have a
filling, protein and vitamin rich snack for around 200 calories. Nutritional info (Sargento
String Cheese & 1 apple): 175 calories, 6 grams fat, 8 grams protein, 4 grams fiber
8. Rice cake with peanut butter. I know a lot of people think rice cakes taste like air,
but I think they’re delicious — you can get different flavors if the plain ones are too bland
for you. They’re low in calories and fat, and they’re filling so you will be less inclined to grab
something else later. One con though — they’re lacking in the ways of nutritional value and
high in carbs/glycemic index, so I don’t recommend this if you’re diabetic. But if you’re
looking for a low-cal snack to tide you over, give this one a go! Add a bit of nutrition by adding some natural
peanut butter on top to get some healthy fats in there. You could also add some banana slices on top for a
variation on a PB & banana sandwich! Nutritional info (1 plain, unsalted cake and 1 tablespoon natural
peanut butter): 130 calories, 8 grams fat, 5 grams protein
9. Beef/turkey jerky: Jerky is often labeled as an unhealthy food, but if you get the right
kind, it can be a good high protein snack. Many varieties are packed with salt and
preservatives though, so look for low-sodium brands if possible as well as brands made with
natural ingredients (look for “no preservatives” and “no nitrates” on the bag). Obviously due
to the high sodium content this is a snack that you should have in moderation. It’s easy to eat
the whole bag and then you’ve consumed almost your entire day’s sodium allowance.
Nutritional info (1 oz Reduced Sodium Jack Link’s Beef Jerky): 80 calories, 15 grams
protein, 1 gram fat
More information can be found at: https://www.thehealthytrucker.net/9-snacks-for-truck-drivers/2/
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Hirschbach Announces Quarterly Incentive Program
For Drivers
Exciting and lucrative opportunities keep rolling out for our drivers! Hirschbach has an
opportunity for their drivers to be “ALL IN” performers and make up to $20,000 additional per
year! This year, our drivers have received EpicVue DireCTV, Sirius Radio, All In Rewards package,
and a compensation performance package. Here are the details on the most recent rollout:
Hirschbach Announces New Driver Quarterly Incentive Program
Everyone, as a token of our appreciation for what you do, we have decided to roll out
a new incentive program! Here are the details, thank you for being "All in to Win!"
Hirschbach's New & Improved Quarterly Incentive
Current Bonus ($4,000 per year maximum): Eligible drivers & operators who run at least
30,000 miles during the quarter can earn $500 (30-32k), $750 (32-34k), or $1,000 (34k+) if you
are accident free and CSA point free.
New Incentive ($20,000+ per year maximum): This industry leading incentive program
rewards our industry's best drivers with top incentive pay! The incentive has four components and
will replace our existing quarterly incentive.
Productivity ($4,000 per year maximum): The current productivity incentive with payouts of
$500 (30-32k), $750 (32-34k), and $1,000 (34k) will remain in place. We're also adding a 4th level
at $250 (25-30k) and changed the miles to PC Practical (paid miles) from HHG short miles. No
accidents or CSA points are still required to earn this incentive.
Service ($4,000 per year maximum) - Drivers who earn a productivity incentive during a
given quarter & have zero service failures will double their productivity incentive! Service failures
include delivering loads late for which enough time was allotted. Service failures also include having
to relay a load onto another driver due to not running the load as planned, not being available for
dispatch at the committed time, and customer complaints received.
Accidents (No maximum, $2,500 at 300k accident free miles, $6,250 at 1 million
accident free miles, and $15,000+ per year at 2.5 million accident free miles) - Drivers
will earn .025 cent per mile for every 30k miles run accident free for their
first 180k Hirschbach miles. An additional .5 cent per mile will be earned
for each additional 120k accident free miles. We will recognize and credit
all existing drivers with their last 120k miles with Hirschbach effective Oct
1, 2015 (the start of the new incentive plan). This incentive will also be
paid quarterly based on the prior quarter miles.
Off The Scale…
Halloween is the 2nd most commercially successful holiday, with Christmas
being the first.
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Incentive Program For Drivers Continued…
If a driver has a preventable accident he will drop 240k miles (example: An operator has run 540k
accident free miles and is being paid 3 cents incentive, but has a preventable accident...this
operator would fall 240k miles to the 300k accident free level with a incentive of 2 cents per mile
and would be able to work his way back up by running accident free going forward). In the quarter
there is a preventable accident, the driver will not be eligible for the quarterly incentive.
Fuel Economy ($4,000 per year maximum) - Each quarter your fuel economy
will be compared to the fuel economy of the other drivers operating similar tractors.
Beat the average by .5 MPG and earn an additional 1 cent per mile, beat the average by
1 MPG and earn an additional 2 cents per mile, and beat the average by 1.5 MPG and
earn an additional 3 cents per mile.
Who is eligible - Productivity and Service applies to all pay packages with the exception of
percentage and own authority operators. Accident Free incentive is anyone under Hirschbach's
authority. Fuel Economy Incentive is any company driver and any $.999/gallon operator.
Teams - Teams are on the same criteria as a solo driver! They both have an opportunity for
productivity, service, accidents, and fuel economy. The total will be paid amongst team members
in accordance to your contract and agreement.
We appreciate the All In to Win efforts by our amazing Hirschbach drivers and are proud offer
this industry leading quarterly incentives!
Helpful Tips From Payroll
Please remember, when scanning in paperwork you need a trip sheet for every load you do, if you
have miles on the load you must scan at trip sheet. Never scan in more then one load under one
envelope. Always remember to scan your receipts, if you don’t we will be unable to reimburse you.
Cutoff deadlines for scanning your paperwork is midnight on Monday for company drivers and
midnight on Tuesday for lease and owner operators. Please keep this in mind, scan in your
paperwork right away, so we can pay you in a timely manner.
I would like to take this time to thank all of you for all your hard work. We appreciate each and
every one of you! Be safe! All in to win!!
Patricia (Payroll)
Off The Scale…
More than 93% of children, under the age of 12, will go out trick-or-treating.
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New to The Family, Brian Kohlwes
Joining the Hirschbach family at the peak of its growth as its Vice
President & General Counsel is a dream come true for me. Trucking has
always been my passion. My lovely wife Morgan and I (and our two dogs
– Maggie and Alfie) have been welcomed with open-arms at Hirschbach
in our relocation from the Des Moines area. Hirschbach truly is a family.
As the newest member of the Executive Team, my duties will include managing the claims unit
which includes Lindsay, Erik, Kris and Shirley. With their hard work, this team will become the best
-in-class in our industry --- without exception. My responsibilities will also include a myriad of other
issues including insurance issues, real-estate matters, corporate planning, litigation and shipping
contracts. I will also work closely with Terry Leahy and our Safety Department in reducing and
mitigating accidents.
For those of you interested in my background it all started in the trucking business. My father
owned an over-the-road flatbed trucking company in the Des Moines area so my earliest memories
involve the business we all love and cherish. My summers as a kid were spent on the farm and at the
truck line as a grunt … sweeping the shop, hand-loading trailers at Firestone Tire, polishing chrome,
etc. On my 18th birthday I got my CDL and started shagging trailers for dad and hauled fuel for a
local construction company. With this CDL, I self-funded my education at Iowa State University
where I received a degree in Transportation & Logistics (GO CYCLONES!). Interested in furthering
my education I then went on to Drake University Law School in Des Moines where I received my law
degree in 2002.
For the past 13 years, I have been a civil trial lawyer for insurance companies. Clarence Darrow once
said: “The only real lawyers are trial lawyers, and trial lawyers try cases to juries.” The rush of trying
a jury trial is one of the most intoxicating things a person can ever encounter and it matures one
beyond their years. During this time I litigated approximately 750 cases and I was lucky to try over
35 trials in front of a jury to verdict. I appeared before the Iowa Court of Appeals on 8 occasions.
The cases ranged from simple property damage disputes all the way to wrongful death cases.
Trucking litigation was also a focus. The best experience I had as a litigator came later in my career
where I mentored younger litigators who were still cutting their teeth trying to learn how to
successfully work-up and try a case.
My first five weeks at Hirschbach were spent through an onboarding process which included time
spent with each department including operations, safety, maintenance, accounting, etc. Learning
the business from the ground-up was a top priority of Tom, Brad and AJ which I thank them for.
This gave me a full flavor of the company and the people it takes to keep you all running out there.
The highlights include 1) obtaining my driver certificate by going through driver training (incognito
of course – think of the show Undercover Boss) and 2) an entire day at the shop in East Dubuque.
Yes, Diana forced me get dirty in the pit changing the fluids and greasing an International.
Mom used to tell me and my ornery brothers as teenagers whenever we left the house - “do the right
thing and make good decisions”. This is the single most important request I will make of all of you
drivers on the road in order to keep yourself and others around you safe. Thanks for all that you do
and Keep the Shiny Side Up!
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The Communicator
Please find below a recent letter from an everyday motorist…..
Kudos to our drivers. Great job!
Hello! Since working in manufacturing the majority of my career, I've always noticed freight comRobert
and his
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ladies. freight drivers as they deliver products and food to all of us.
panies.Palmer
And I have
always
admired
As I traveled around the country, I have noticed Hirschbach trucks. The trucks look great, always
cleaner that most trucks on the road and I love the logo. However, it is your drivers that seem to
make me notice your trucks more. They seem courteous on the road and appear to drive safer than
most. I have no idea of your safety record, but I would bet it is higher than most freight carriers.
So kudos today to Hirschbach and your drivers!
Kind regards,
Kathy O.
1st Daylight Savings Time Ends
2nd All Souls Day
6th Safety Meeting
11th Veterans Day
26th Thanksgiving
Earn More Points
November 9th - 30th take an extra $10.00 off
your total when you buy any short sleeve polos
and any short sleeve button down shirt.
New fall items in stock now….
Do you have a question on safety that you
would like an answer to? Submit your question to the Hirschbach Herald and if your
question is used in the next Hirschbach Herald, you will receive Reward Points in the total
of 10,000. Any and all serious questions, even
if not used, will allow the driver to earn 2,000
reward points.
Off The Scale… The Curse of the Billy Goat is a sports-related curse that was placed on the Chicago Cubs in 1945 when Billy Goat Tavern owner Billy Sianis was asked to leave a World Series
game against the Detroit Tigers at the Cubs' home ballpark of Wrigley Field because his pet goat's
odor was bothering other fans. He was outraged and declared, "Them Cubs, they ain't gonna win
no more," which has been interpreted to mean that there would never be another World Series
game won at Wrigley Field. The Cubs have not won a World Series since 1908.
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It Pays to be Safe!
Hirschbach is rolling out a new incentive pay program for our mileage-paid drivers , both company
and owner operators, effective October 1, 2015. This will replace the quarterly incentive pay
program that previously existed, with a maximum annual payout of $4,000.00. The specifics of the
new program are on the pay portal and Hirschbach App, but in short, the new program has 4
aspects to it:
Performance (replacing existing performance)
On-time performance (100% on-time will double the performance incentive)
Accident-free accumulation.
Superior fuel economy (for those drivers paying only a portion or none of the fuel cost).
The essence is, a driver can more than double their current quarterly incentive potential by
achieving these four elements.
Here is the catch: You must demonstrate safety. Safety was already a component in the quarterly
incentive, but now there is more incentive pay at stake.
Under the old incentive program, we were normally paying out to about 15% of our drivers. What
this means is that, based upon past experience and our lower mileage threshold on the performance
incentive, about 90% of our driver base will be earning this incentive pay. What we would really like
is for all of our drivers earning the most that they can. If our drivers are preventative accident-free,
and have no inspection violations resulting in CSA points during the quarter, there is a lot of
additional compensation available. Conversely, if you have any preventable accidents or CSA
inspection violations, you will forfeit any quarterly incentive pay otherwise you would be eligible for.
Safety pays; unsafe driving directly affects your earning capacity.
To make this additional incentive pay, remember:
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Perform your daily pre-trip inspections
Drive in a way that protects yourself and others
Avoid unsafe actions, including speeding, unsafe lane changes.
Wear your seatbelt at all times, and only use hands-free cell phones.
Maintain legal and accurate e-logs.
Don’t take unnecessary chances in performing your duties.
By driving safely (and thus incurring fewer accident costs), the company can
afford to share the savings with our drivers. With safe driving, everybody wins,
and we all want to be All In to Win!
By: Terry Leahy
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The 2nd Annual Hirschbach Halloween Contest was a huge success! Our panel of
honorary judges had a very difficult time determining who the top three contestants
were. But never the less, after much consideration, we arrived at the following;
1st Place: Scuba Man (Larry N.)
2nd Place: Operations Man (Earl G.)
3rd Place: The Nun (Christine S.)
Thank you to all who participated!
DUBUQUE
CORPRATE
KERPER BLVD
Dubuque, IA 61025
HIRSCHBACH TERMINALS
ATLANTA
ORIENTATION/MAINTENANCE
7030 QUEENS FERRY PLACE SE
MABLETON, GA 30126
MENDOTA HEIGHTS
ADMINISTRATION
750 Main Street, Suite 211
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
DENTON
SIOUX CITY
RECRUITING/OPERATIONS OFFICE
4501 N Elm Street
306 Virginia St.
Denton, Texas 76207
Sioux City, IA 51101
EAST DUBUQUE
SPRINGFIELD
Hirschbach Phone:
18355 US Highway 20
800-554-2969 (Toll Free)
255 Cadwell Drive
East Dubuque, IL 61025
402-404-2000 (Direct)
Springfield, Massachusetts 01104
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October Hirschbach Herald

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