August 15, 2013 Volume 13 & Issue 8

The Carriers That Care!

Pre/Post Trip Your trip sheet has a full Pre and Post trip on it.

You are required by law to do a pre trip at the

start of each trip. A post trip must be completed

at the end of each trip on a trailer if you are just

dropping your trailer. Post trip must be done on

both Tractor and Trailer at days end.

Money for Team 9

1. Weigh-IT $132,637.37

2. Pro Miles $12,572.66

3. Admin 42 $800.00

4. Pro Tech $2,000.00

5. Fuel Whopper $0.00

Total $148,010.03

Money Wasted

A. Claims / Cancelled $35,682.37

B. Misdirects $11,200.00

C. Undelivered $1,740.00

D. Admin 42 $0.00

E. Fuel Whopper $6,000.00

F. Non reported R&M $0.00

G. Vehicle Claims $25,680.96

Total Wasted $69,243.33

* Team 9 & guests welcome

* Bestball Texas Scramble

* Shot Gun Start

* $35.00 each

(includes golf, cart & supper-payroll deduction)

*Hi-Way 9 will pay for the usage of the golf carts,

however a credit card is required upon pickup, as

the user is responsible for the care of the cart.

Camping Spots Available @ Spruce Bay Camping

(403-886-4836)

* Prizes for ALL golfers-beginners and pro’s alike

-no preference given to either category Note: No Outside Liquor Permitted

(expulsion from course if found)

Remember- Let’s represent the Team responsibly:

“The Carriers That Care”

Games. Friends. Water. Sun. Food. Family. Free shirts. Team 9’s first annual fun day was a “fun-tastic” time for all who attended. Children running, jumping, laughing, adults visiting, expanding, relaxing...what a great day! Saturday August 10th at the Morrin Campground was the perfect choice with sun, space and location. Those attending weren’t sure what was better-watching the kids fly from one activity to the next, slurpees and hot dogs in hand, or participating in their own way and enjoying the freedom to relax and spend time with family and Team 9 friends. Watching the reactionary misses-and hits in the dunk tank, taking on the competition in the “sumo suits” on the mats, jumping, eat-

ing, and spinning in circles (literally for some), was an entertaining time. And from those who at-tended -to Hi-Way 9: It was a great afternoon. Thank-you. For anyone who missed this great event-stay tuned for next year's day. It’s only going to get bigger and better.

Team 9 Hero & SPP

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Safety Corner, Birthdays & More

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CORAL MARTYN Scanning, Highway Dispatch, Rates -Team 9 Calgary Coral is a special kind of TEAMMATE with the “Yes and Can” attitude that makes TEAM 9 Members take note. Her positive outlook and fantastic attitude towards learning new aspects of our great company is second to none. Coral in the past months has taken steps to learn and cover Highway dispatch allowing her team-mates to go on vacation and know the JOB will get done properly and our customers will get the same great service. Coral has also recently taken more steps to learn and begin a career in the Hi-Way 9 rates department-all this while she also was forced from her home by the waters this summer. Coral was part of the recent events in High River which may have taken her home but not for one second broke her spirit, along with her coverage of the Highway and

training in rates. Coral is also organizing relief items for the others affected in her town. She is a true inspiration to our TEAM and her willingness to find the good and search out ways to help makes even the tough guys well up with emotion at her tire-less efforts. Coral, your positive and endless smile are something we can all learn and grow from. We appreciate all that you are and all that you do for our TEAM.

5 YEARS Chris Bell 08/06/2008

Josiane Plante 08/12/2008

Jamie Grayston 08/18/2008

Krissy Party 08/18/2008

Joyce Bergen 08/18/2008

Robert Hutton 08/19/2008

Jackie Serafinchon 08/22/2008

Mark Cornell 08/25/2008

Marie Hirsch 08/26/2008

10 YEARS Lester Thomsen

08/16/2003

25 Years John Timmermans

08/16/1988

18-Aug VERNON METZGER

18-Aug JOHN CHOWEN

19-Aug DAVID GIBSON

19-Aug AMANJEET GILL

20-Aug TRENT BERNAKEVITCH

20-Aug CHANCE HILDEBRANDT

21-Aug GLEN HUNTLEY

21-Aug KELLY WOODS

22-Aug CRYSTAL MORRILL

23-Aug VINCENT LAGACE

25-Aug ELMER DRAEGER

27-Aug ROBERT EDMUNDS

29-Aug ROBERT MADSEN

30-Aug BRIAN MCALLISTER

30-Aug BRIAN JAKOB

30-Aug JEREMY TURCOTTE

30-Aug RACHELE SWITYK

1-Sep MARK MUNDORF

1-Sep JERRY ROSA

1-Sep MARK SOROCHAK

1-Sep VIRGINIA DUNCAN

3-Sep TIM STEVENSON

5-Sep KEVIN MCDONALD

6-Sep ROY SCHULTZE

6-Sep JESSE PARK

6-Sep KONLEE PIPKE

7-Sep GARY RICHARDS

7-Sep JOHN TKACHUK

7-Sep JULIANNE HAYDEN

10-Sep BEWAR HUSSEIN

10-Sep SCOTT KOHUT

11-Sep STEVE O'BRIEN

12-Sep CHRISTOPHER SCHELLENBERG

14-Sep GARY BOYD

For YOUR Sake…

For YOUR Safety! Todd Allen

Team 9 Corporate Trainer

This month Team 9 is going to extend our focus on load securement. We have had some more issues with trucks leaving the yard with out proper securement. Don’t forget!!! –CHECK YOUR LOAD-DON’T LEAVE THE YARD WITHOUT A LOAD BAR. It is the Team’s responsibility to protect the customers’ freight as well as the public against shifting product, which ends up with tossed around or crushing of product due to improper securement. Our customers expect that Team 9 handles their goods in a professional way. And it’s the first thing the authorities check at the scales, and Team 9’s biggest cause of CVSA violations. Team 9-you can do this!...if you’re a dock person, don’t let the load go without a load bar, if you’re a driver, don’t go without a load bar… What should be remembered? A LOAD BAR!

Congratulations to these Team 9 members for your notable milestone! Your care and commitment are commendable.

Andy Cariou’s (Team 9 Red Deer) Birthday

What is a SPP? Share Profit Plan-purchase stocks in the Mullen Group of Companies Why purchase SPP? Gain an “ownership” interest in the company you work for. It is an investment in a profitable company, providing a fi-nancial return for your future. How can contributions be made? Payroll deductions with Hi-Way 9 Group of companies. *contact Donnerene at 1-800-622-5800 for more information and to sign up

Safety Claims Prevention, New Team 9 members & More

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Jennifer Estelle Streamline

OS&D

CLAIMS

EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDATION If any Team 9 member recommends a new employee they will receive

$200 upon completion of the new employee training-and additional $300

after the first 3 months of employment for the new employee. TWELVE Team 9 members received a total of $2700 in July for

recommending a new Team 9 member.

Coral Martyn Calgary From Scanning/backup Highway dispatch to Rates

Scott Kohut Calgary From Rates department to Terminal Manager Calgary facility

Date Conviction/CVSA/ Unit # Comments

Collision

30-May-13 CONVICTION 179 Driver guilty of offence

21-May-13 CONVICTION 2216 Driver not wearing seat belt

25-Jul-13 CVSA 2031 Pass

25-Jul-13 CVSA 7515 Out of Service- Lighting Devices

19-Jul-13 CVSA ? Out of Service- Do not have trailer numbers- suspen-sions

and securement of cargo

19-Jul-13 CVSA 53HVT1017 Requires Attention- Brake systems, suspensions

8-Jul-13 CVSA 2259 Requires Attention- Brake systems, lighting devices

7509 Requires Attention- Brake adjustment

21-Jun-13 CVSA LW2209 Out of Service- Brake systems, Wheels/rims/hubs, lighting devices.

19-Jun-13 CVSA 2022 Pass

14-May-13 COLLISION 162 Damage

Are YOU using the right equipment? Using the proper equipment to handle freight is key to ensuring the freight moves damage free and without claims. When picking up freight a power tailgate allows the driver to move the freight up into his truck safely. A pallet jack helps move heavy pallets between the front and the back of the trailer as well as from the truck to the customer’s receiving area with-out dragging the product across the floor or ground. Keeping it dry and clean. Loading bars and straps are also key to keeping the freight se-cured while transporting. When using straps and load bars this prevents the freight from falling over, rubbing or crushing over freight in the trailer. Fork lifts and power jacks are another essential piece of equip-ment used everyday by drivers and dock staff to move freight that is too heavy to move by hand. Shrink wrap! For more than just sandwiches (LOL). Pallets that have several boxes should have the them neatly stacked and

shrink wrapped. This keeps everything together so nothing falls off or goes missing. Not to be over-looked, a co-worker. Some freight needs a extra hand. Don’t hesitate to ask for help when moving a piece that needs a extra set of eyes to guide or hands to stabilize.

NAME LOCATION POSITION

KURTIS WILSON CALGARY WAREHOUSE

DAOJUN XU EDMONTON DRIVER CLASS 1

TYLER PETERSON EDMONTON WAREHOUSE

JANA PEDERSEN EDMONTON ADMIN

JAMES CROSBY RED DEER WAREHOUSE

COREY CUNNINGHAM RED DEER WAREHOUSE

STEPHANIE STRONG CALGARY OFFICE

SADIE BERRY DRUMHELLER DATA ENTRY

JOSHUA CANAVAN RED DEER DRIVER CLASS 1

RAYNA MAGNAN CALGARY OFFICE

APRIL ZIEMINEK EDMONTON WAREHOUS

NATHAN DUMONT EDMONTON WAREHOUSE

BARBARA BRAGG RED DEER DRIVER SPRINTER

DAVID DUDLEY RED DEER DRIVER BODY JOB

AVINESH LAL RED DEER WAREHOUSE

HEATHER ALTSTADT DRUMHELLER OFFICE

PATRICK TROY FANNING RED DEER DRIVER CLASS ONE

ALBERT SKYES LOADWAY DRIVER

SHEILA HUBBARD STREAMLINE DISPATCH

CHRISTOPHER LAWRIE STREAMLINE DRIVER BODY JOB

Name: Mike Beaucage

Original Start Date with Team 9: July 2006

Current Position: Daytime dock foreman (and currently

covering driving)

Team 9 warm & fuzzies: Family atmosphere, the people

and the TEAM

Accolades: Reliable, honest, trustworthy with a great sense

of humor

Willing to help wherever needed

Pride Think Positive & Who’s Who

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

History with Team 9: Body Job Driver

Current Position: Trainer, warehouse & dispatch

Team 9 warm & fuzzies: Fast pace environment, daily

unique challenges, the Team

Accolades: Excels at every challenge given

Professional and friendly –every day

Floyd Desrosiers–Calgary-There was a piece of glass picked up from a customer that was not properly prepared for transport. You noted this on the front of the BOL saving us from a claim. Great job! Your attention to detail was awe-some and saved us from paying a claim that we were not responsible for. Keep up the great work! Anthony Wilson–Red Deer-Every day Anthony covers dis-patch for me while I am on lunch. He keeps everything in- tact and organized. When I come back everything is running smoothly and I can pick up where he left off. Anthony, thanks for all you do in a day for us in the office. It helps us out tons! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Kay Blair–Streamline Edmonton-When I called this morn-ing you sounded super positive! By changing your hours up a bit in order to get your paperwork started you have dra-matically decreased the email demand for information. Way to go! Lorne Brathwaite–Medicine Hat-Lorne is always at work on time, with a smile on his face and ready to work. He has turned the Redcliff run into his own. He is a true team player. Thanks for all your hard work, Lorne.

Chris Schellenberg Edwin Platt Rob Hayward

Les Thomson Karen Sawyer

Dave Gerula

Kevin Rayner

Robin Rainier Darryl Caravan

Brad Hill

In a truck, on the dock, in the garage or at a

desk...Team 9 has pride in their work, their equip-

ment, and their personal appearance. Without this

pride they would be just another trucking company.

But because of this character, Team 9 portrays them-

selves as a company that will not only care about

details internally, most importantly, they care about

our customers and their freight. The two walk hand-

in-hand.

Dave Gerula of Streamline Calgary is one such

Team 9 member-proud of his unit, his appearance

and the company he works for. Thank-you, Dave!

You are this month’s winner for “Pride” Recogni-

tion.

Tony Adams –Medicine Hat-You are always doing a thor-ough pre/post trip and report any defects that you find right away. Thanks for making safety a culture for yourself. It is greatly appreciated.

Cody Thornborough –Drumheller-You have been helping cover a customer for a few weeks now, working long hours and doing a great job. Although you are a new class 1 driver you are doing great, moving quickly and taking the proper steps to ensure safe operation of your unit. Thank-you. Great job! Nick Werner -Camrose-This morning the body job driver showed up late and you stepped in and got the deliveries done so the customers stayed happy. Thank-you for being such a great team player!! Konlee Pipke –Drayton Valley-A customer called remark-ing on how polite and helpful you are. He is switching freight companies due to the service you gave him. Well Done!! These are great calls to get. Providing our customer with a WOWing experience is what we strive for.

Name:

David Gerula Original Start

Date:

March 2011