October 12, 2012 Volume 12 & Issue 10

The Carriers That Care!

Saturday, December 1st

3310 50 Ave, SHERATON, Red Deer

Drinks @ 5:00

Supper @ 6:00

Awards

Music @ 9:00

Luncheon @ 11:00

Enjoy great food, great company, and

help recognize the best of team 9!

$15.00 per person/ payroll deduction

Sign up required by Nov 26/12

ARE YOU READY TO START YOUR DAY

-Remember Alberta winters are harsh always make sure you have proper clothing. This should include; a winter jacket, warm gloves, warm head gear and winter grade steel toe boots. -It’s a good idea to take extra clothing like socks; dry gloves an extra toque and extra shirts or sweaters. You never know when you may get stranded. Throw an energy bar and bottle of water in the same bag! -Being in good physical condition and having had enough rest is always a good start to anyone’s day. -You should always do a complete pre and post trip in every season. Be sure all your wheels turn. Double check that 5th wheel.

-Drive for road conditions, remember it will probably take you a little longer to get where you are going on those bad weather days. Stay alert leave lots of room between you and the other guy. Your unit will need more room to stop, don’t overdrive for the conditions. DONT TALK ON YOUR CELL PHONE WHEN DRIVING. -We want you to be safe, your family wants you safe and back home at the end of every day! -Don’t forget your day is not over until your post trip is finished. Is everything turned off (don’t forget the radio) and the truck plugged in?

Heather Colberg, director of Hi-Way 9 Group of Compa-nies, was recently honoured with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for her strong support in her local commu-nity, Drumheller having been nominated by her Mayor, Terry Yemen, Heather was placed in the position she does not care to take-public recognition for her hard work and volunteerism. But Heather was soon to find out that her service to the Drumheller Valley has not gone unnoticed. She was named the 2010 Citizen of the year. Her service is varied; from involvement with local sports teams to supporting Rotary endeavours and the Morgan Jayne Project. About half-dozen years ago she took over as the organizer of the annual Christmas Food Drive for the local food bank. With her leadership skills she is able to motivate dozens

Money for Team 9 1. Weigh-IT $220,572.86

2. Pro Miles $12,709.14

3. Admin 42 $2,700.00

4. Pro Tech $3,000.00

5. Fuel Whopper $0.00

Total $238,982.00

Money Wasted A. Claims / Cancelled $18,320.39

B. Misdirects $10,800.00

C. Undelivered $1,020.00

D. Admin 42 $0.00

E. Fuel Whopper $14,000.00

F. Non reported R&M $0.00

G. Vehicle Claims $26,065.67

Total Wasted $59,541.06

How can you make it happen?

*Team 9 member must be in attendance of 2012 Hi-Way 9 Annual Christmas Party and Awards Celebration

That’s it. That’s all. WHO will be the winner?

Dates of trip within agreeable parameter of Hi-Way 9 Group of Companies.

of volunteers to canvass Drumheller and surrounding com-munities to replenish shelves of the food bank for Christ-mas and beyond. A couple years ago, recognizing the need throughout the year for support of the Food Bank, she began Stuff the Bus. This has become a successful endeavour in its own right. Heather’s prominent example is not kept at her commu-nity’s door. Within the Group of Companies, she has led a strong administration Team to tackle, and far-exceed tar-gets and customer service to a level no business unit could perceive. And perhaps even more importantly, Heather sees the company as more than a corporation, but her insight allows her to value and appreciate the Team that builds such a company. Programs such as con-flict management and time management, employee feedback in “the dumbest thing you do in a day”, and even quotes that randomly show up on Team 9’s com-puters reminding them of the true importance and per-spective for things in life-has become Heather’s pas-sion and focus. Heather Colberg will be leaving the Hi-Way 9 Group of Companies at the end of 2012. Her decision has been made following her personal direction of priori-ties-family and individual growth. After 32 years, this will be the first time she will initially be a stay-at-home mom. It will be interesting to watch how she tackles this, piano playing and writing a book, with the same commitment and care as she has invested in Team 9. Nothing but amazing things are sure to happen. Thank-you Heather, for your example, your dedica-tion, and showing to your Team...you care.

Heather Colberg (right) receiving her Jubilee Medal for Community Service.

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Congratulations to these Team 9 members for your

notable milestone! Your care and commitment are commendable.

What is the Team 9 Challenge? Heather Colberg, director of Hi-Way 9, has challenged every Team 9 member to do one hour or one good thing a month or volunteer to one event for 12 hours to cover your year and send an email to Sylvia at sylviakirk@hi-way.com (or a note in the mail to the Drumheller office) and let her know what you did to do your part. She is having a column each month and your cause will be highlighted.-if you believe enough to spend your time & efforts, create some awareness!

With approximately 500 team members in all the divisions under the Hi-Way 9 Group of Companies, if everyone gives one hour per month divided by 24 hours, it would be 225 DAYS PER YEAR THE HI-WAY 9 TEAM WOULD BE VOLUNTEERING. WOULD THAT NOT BE WONDERFUL?!?

5 Years Pedro Magnaye

11/05/2007

Lorraine Woodruff 11/12/2007

10 years Aaron Rode 11/04/2002

Virginia Duncan 11/05/2002

Vance Rigel 11/13/2002

HEALTH COVERAGE AFTER 65? GWL (Great West Life) health coverage is available for the em-ployee and dependants until age 70. At age 65 you must still apply for Alberta Blue Cross seniors benefits. Your prescriptions are covered first by Blue Cross then GWL will pay the difference that Blue Cross doesn’t pay. You do continue with 100% coverage for prescriptions but you need to be enrolled with Blue Cross after

DWIGHT WALTER Team 9 Edmonton

Dwight Walter started out with Hi-Way 9 as the Camrose to Edmon-ton highway driver. From day one Dwight was always courteous, considerate and willing to help out whenever needed. He gives 100% everyday and is always ready to rise to any challenge that is put forth. He has since transferred to the Edmonton depot as a nighttime floater, highway driver. Any challenge or opportunity that has been thrown at Dwight, he has risen to and excelled at the task. Dwight has gone anywhere- from Lethbridge to Kerrobert-at the drop of a hat’s notice . Dwight consistently shows a positive attitude, is always in uni-form, clean, and tidy. He is continually helping dispatch or his fel-low truck drivers . Dwight Walter has been a phenomenal asset to the nighttime dispatch, as well as Hi-Way 9 in general . Thank-you Dwight.

NOVEMBER DECEMBER

15 PAIGE TAYLOR 1 TAYLOR COLBERG

15 KIRK BRENNAN 1 DAVID HARTY

15 ERIC DOUCET 2 MICHAEL KELLEY

15 JENNIFER ESTELL 2 DON ELDRIDGE

15 PRANESH KUMAR 2 MARC LAURENCE

16 DEBBIE BERTSCH 3 CHRIS HUGHES

17 DEAN KOHUT 4 RICHARD NADEAU

17 JASON DAVIS 4 ALEX SABOURIN

17 KEN BURDICK 5 JENNIFER HORBACH

18 DARRYL CARAVAN 5 LOUIS DESJARLAIS

19 JESSICA BELL 5 RYAN HESSE

20 CAMERON ZYLSTRA 6 ROY STEL

20 JASON SMITH 6 CHARLES DONCASTER

20 CYNTHIA LUDDINGTON 6 RAYMOND BELMORE

21 MICHAEL STUART 6 MIKE KEATING

22 AARON ULRICK 7 BRYAN JOSEPHSON

23 BRIAN WHITE 7 JAMES TAYLOR

23 JASON LUTE 8 TODD REED

23 JAMES JIN 8 BART GREENWAY

24 CHELSEY FRIESEN 9 REISE MCMANUS

25 CHARLES BOWN 10 GERRY FUERSTENBERG

25 HENRY NIKULSKI 10 DYLAN MASTERSON

25 CHRIS KELLEY 10 TAYTUM WATTS

26 MICKEY KAYE (THOMSEN) 11 YVONNE DEMEESTER

26 ISABELLA NETTNAY 11 SARA SELENA MCALLISTER

27 JACKIE TKACHUK 11 JAYDEN CRIBB-STUCKEY

27 NAOMI PORTER 12 MAGGIE BEST

27 JIM SPYCHER 13 HALLE ROBINSON

28 AUSTIN MORRILL 13 MARCEL BELLY

29 LARRY WATTENBARGER 13 JASON FIDDLER

30 BUDDIKA HALELLA 13 BRANDON BAY-SAUVE

• The average life expectancy for men is four to five years less than women.

• 1 in 4 Canadians are expected to die from cancer.

• 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

• 1 in 4 cancer patients experience clinical depression

• Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian males between

the ages of 15 and 29.

• Tobacco is the single most preventable cause of cancer in Canada, respon-

sible for over 37,000 death annually.

• 1 in every 11 men will develop lung cancer.

• While not as common, men can get breast cancer. About 200 new cases of

breast cancer will be diagnosed among men and about 55 men will die from the disease.

• More than 75,000 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed each

year in Canada.

• An estimated 6.6% of the population over the age of 20 has diabetes in

Canada.

• Approximately 6 million Canadian adults have high blood pressure, representing 19% of the adult population; 17% are unaware of their condition.

Even 30 year olds can have high blood pressure!

• 1 in 5 of Canadians will personally experience a mental illness each year

Four times as many men commit suicide compared with women. The reasons for the poor state of men’s health in the Canada and around the world are numerous and complex and this is primarily due to a lack of awareness of the health issues men face. This can largely be attrib-uted to the reluctance of men to openly discussing the subject due to longstanding traditions, coupled with an ‘it’ll be alright’ attitude. Men are less likely to schedule doctor appointments for an annual physical, unless they feel ill, thereby denying themselves the chance of early

detection and effective treatment of common diseases. They are less likely to learn about their health risks and family history of illness.

STARS is a non-profit charitable organization whose funding needs are met through private dona-tions received from individuals, service groups, businesses and corporations, and through collabora-tive affiliation agreements with Alberta Health Ser-vices. Operating from Calgary since 1985, Alber-tans are not billed by STARS for care and transport in the helicopter. Mike Shilson of Calgary & his wife have recognized the value of this service, and are selling calendars to help raise funds, with 100% of the proceeds going towards “Keeping STARS in the Sky”. You may contact Mike at the Calgary terminal or email him at mikeshilson@hi-way9.com . Calendars are $30 each. Please pay by cash or cheque payable to “Stars foundation”. Mike Shilson

STARS Stats: *In 2009, STARS flew 1,368 missions in Alberta. By 2011, the number grew to 1,655 — an increase of 31.5 per cent. *STARS, which was founded in 1985, has a total operating budget of approximately $60 million; $31.5 million in Alberta. *Traditionally, as much as 75 per cent of STARS’ budget has come through donations or fundraising projects, such as calendar sales and its annual lottery.

Movember's primary objective is to raise awareness and funds for all men's health issues, but most specifically prostate cancer and male mental health. We want everyone to know that prostate cancer is highly curable if caught in its early stages, so Movember aims to increase early detection, diagnosis and effective treatment. This will ultimately reduce the number of deaths from cancer. Mental health issues impact males across all age groups, socioeconomic sectors, geographies and ethnicities. There is a significant need to address awareness, risk assessment, access to care, treatments and the impact on surrounding family, friends and society.

John Deere “Dealer Transfers” When a dealer has a transfer that is going to a consignee other then John Deere Regina, there are a few steps that are needed to make sure this transfers smoothly

1) When driver is picking up, Dealer must supply the John Deere BOL that has the RGA number on it.

2) If there is no John Deere BOL we must let Dealer know that this will have to be done before we can pick this up.

3) JIT will then let us know where they want this transferred and which interline a depot to transfer through.

If these steps are not followed then we have freight on our docks and have no idea where and how to send this to the consignee.

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Jerry’s Safety Corner

Accident Report October 2012 Darrell Kohut

Vice President, Operations/Maintenance

Jerry Allen Director of Safety & Compliance

CLAIMS

For YOUR Sake… For YOUR Safety!

Submitted by: Lareina Jacques

Cassandra Chapman Drumheller OS&D

Date Location Incident Estimated

Oct 1,2012 Calgary Driver was making delivery, hit a curb and damaged bumper and radiator on truck $3,179.47

Oct 3,2012 Calgary Driver was hit on rear corner by TP driver 0

Oct 2,2012 Edmonton Deckway driver in Grimshaw yard and sideswiped lease operator $5,000.00

Oct 10,2012 Calgary Driver was making a delivery and backed into a post office van (incident ocurred Sept was late reported) $3,000

Oct 20,2012 Brooks Driver was entering yard and slid into gate and fence at customer site $3,500

Oct 22,2012 Drayton Valley Driver was passing vehicle in alley and rubbed along a parked vehicle there. $186.20

Oct 23,2012 Calgary Shipper was loading trailer and hit overhead door. Shipper to pay for damages $200.00

Oct 23,2012 Red Deer Driver was making turn on crowded street and hit against side of vehicle waiting for traffic $2,000.00

Oct 24,2012 Calgary Driver was making delivery and slid into ditch, accident caused damage to fan and radiator $2,500.00

Oct 24,2012 Red Deer Driver was on hwy 2 and load was not secured correctly, some product fell off and damaged a vehicle $3,000

Oct 23,2012 Calgary Driver was making turn and swing of truck damaged a mirror on vehicle beside him $1,000

Oct 29,2012 Edmonton Driver was backing into delivery site and struck a container chassis parked in yard $5,000

Bruce Dudley

-from Load-Way driver to Deck-Way dispatcher

Paul Johnson

-from Class 5 Body job to Class 1 in town

CONVICTIONS Quarter 3 -

(Hi-Way 9, Streamline & Loadway)

DATE CONVICTION DETAIL UNIT #

20-Sep-12 Speeding 1101

31-Aug-12 Parking Ticket 2285

20-Aug-12 Overload, gross or axle (oversize/overweight) LW2211

9-Aug-12 Deflated Air Bags 2291 / 743

8-Aug-12 Red Light Ticket 2234

3-Aug-12 Speeding 2223

1-Aug-12 Failure to back up safely 2228 / 7707

5-Jul-12 Driver not wearing seat belt 2034

CVSA Quarter 3 -

(Hi-Way 9, Streamline & Loadway)

DATE CVSA DETAIL UNIT #

27-Sep-12 Out of Service- license plate, lighting, air leak 2204

18-Sep-12 Requires Attention- DG Training Card 2245

30-Aug-12 CVSA Pass 2204

29-Aug-12 Requires Attention- hours of service 2038

21-Aug-12 CVSA Pass 2281

14-Aug-12 Requires Attention- brake systems 2037

9-Aug-12 Requires Attention- driver credentials & lighting devices 1125

12-Jul-12 CVSA Pass LW2201

10-Jul-12 Requires Attention- hours of service & brake systems 2040 / 7746

5-Jul-12 CVSA Pass 2034

Haeley’s Favourite to make ☺ Super easy brownies. 1 1/3c flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 c butter 1 c cocoa 2 c sugar 4 eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1c chopped nuts Stir together flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Melt butter in large sauce pan. Remove from heat stir in cocoa. Blend in sugar eggs and vanilla; blend in dry ingre-dients and nuts. Pour batter into greased 13x9x2 baking pan. Bake in preheated 350F oven 30 -35 mins or until done. Cool and serve.

NAME TERMINAL POSITION

DAVID GIBSON CALGARY DRIVER

OLIVER TREMAYNE CALGARY DISTRIBUTION

CLINT OAKMAN DRUMHELLER DRIVER

MYRNA GAMBOA DRUMHELLER CLEANING

ALEXANDER SABAURIN EDMONTON DISTRIBUTION

COLIN MACKENZIE EDMONTON DISTRIBUTION

JASIM AHMAD EDMONTON MAINTENANCE

JESSICA REDMOND EDMONTON DRIVER

LANCE MELNICK EDMONTON DISTRIBUTION

NICHOLE QUESSY EDMONTON ADMIN

YOUZHONG JIN EDMONTON DRIVER

ANTHONY GAGNON-HUDSON RED DEER DISTRIBUTION

CHET PAQUET RED DEER DISTRIBUTION

DAVID SAUVE RED DEER DRIVER

JASON ELLSWORTH RED DEER DRIVER

LATEISHA MCALLISTER RED DEER ADMIN

RYAN BRAZEAU RED DEER DISTRIBUTION

AMY GILES STETTLER DRIVER

We had a less than great October as far as vehicle claims. It looks to me like we are trying to rush and not taking time in traffic. Lets take time and allow traffic the right of way and we can eliminate 50% of these incidents. We know dispatch may always seem in a hurry, yet what time are we gaining if we have to stop and do paperwork at an accident scene?

HI-WAY 9 CARRIER PROFILE PERFORMANCE-3rd Quarter Includes a history of convictions, inspections, and collisions provided to Alberta Transportation by Law enforcement. The profile is used to identify carriers that pose an unacceptable risk to the public

Red Deer Calgary

Edmonton

No one pretends that October 31st is just a regular work day. Why would they, when you can go to work and play “dress up”. From zombies to bumble bees, witches to pirates, Team 9 livened up their work environ-ment with all kinds of fun. Never forgetting the always-present candy and fun atmosphere, each terminal celebrated the day with laughter and amusement. Thanks Team. Don’t ever get too “old” to grow up.

Age: 59 years Original Start Date with Team 9: September 2001 Current Position: Load-Way Long haul Driver History with Team 9: Calgary Driver Team 9 warm & fuzzies: -Meeting new customers and facing the challenges that arise in travelling in BC and Washington Accolades: -Reliable -Experienced -Has built great relationships with our customers

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Focus on the Positives! Some Quality Achievements Received- “Going the Extra Mile”

Original Start Date: November 2011 Current Position: Brooks Distribution P&D Body job Driver

Team 9 warm & fuzzies:

-Likes the team atmosphere -Enjoys the job duties Accolades: -Always has a smile -Will always ask if there is anything else that needs to be done

Jason Sabean –Red Deer-Jason you have with no notice held our night team down for the last 2 days. I really appreci-ated this and would like you to know it doesn’t go unnoticed. It is nice to know you are willing and able to step up to the plate when needed. Thank-you Jason.

Kelly Woods –Drumheller-Thanks for the extra efforts boosting our weigh it number. Last night we far exceeded our dollar target gaining $695.56. Keep up the great job. It is a pleasure having you be part of our Team. Keep up the great job.

Mike Curtis –Medicine Hat-With everything that has hap-pened this week, from snow, late freight, slippery roads, grumpy customers-you have kept a positive attitude and have made sure your job has been done correct and safe.

Kim Cryer –Red Deer-Kim as we go through growing pains and adjust here in the office...you are always one to step up, work extra hours and help in training of new employees! This does not go unnoticed!

Brian White –Calgary-Cindy from Costco heritage had told us that you are a great driver and are appreciated there and do a great job there. Customer compliments are awesome to hear. Keep up the good work.

Name:

Brandon

Bundschuh Age: 21 years

Name:

Ivan

Bryant

Dean Morrill –Drayton Valley– Dean Morril has been a great help in moving equipment from Drayton Valley to Ed-monton. Drayton is a tough location when it comes to getting extra equipment out and Dean is always working as a team player and doing all that he is able to help out the team. Driv-ers like Dean are the quality people we have working for us. Always helping when he can and always is ready to do what needed to be done. Thank you for the amazing work you have done, Dean.

Marie Hirsch –Drumheller–A big thank you for always help-ing out and filling in whenever needed. With Dorothy on holi-days and Lorraine off on Monday you kept us up and running! Your willingness to help and with a smile on your face sure makes everyone’s days easier! Keep up the great work, you are a pleasure to have in this office!! Glen Huntley –Red Deer–As always Glen you came to the plate when needed to cover other line runs. Over the last 2 weeks you not only covered Lacombe but then went on to cover Innisfail the following week. It is employees like you that make us a better team. Thank you BIG time!

James Benjamin –Red Deer–James has continually proven himself to be dependable, reliable, ’steady eddy’. He is punc-tual, professional and never hesitates to offer suggestions to the team that help to improve productivity and operations.

Darcy Radke

Dennis Schock

Karim Zidoune

Kim Weber

Lou Harold

Mike Curtis

Prem Chand

Stu Veno

Thomas Kutrana

Ivan Bryant Vance Rigel

Tony Green Curtis Hok Jim Miller

PRIDE. A clean unit and uni-form speaks more than any speech that can be given. It speaks not only of the company that has standards to be met, but also is a walking, moving bill board of the Team that works for such a company. Dedication, care, character, PRIDE. Anyone can show up to work. But it’s those that go beyond, take the extra step to show PRIDE, that makes Team 9 stand far above and beyond their competitors. C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s , Vance Rigel. Your unit looks great-and you are recognized as this month’s pride winner. You will be receiving a new jacket for this honor. Thank-you for your care and commitment.