tandem talk september 2021 - cpclogistics.com
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2 September 2021
Meet Robert Purdy
Robert (Bob) Purdy is the kind of person, not just driver, anyone would want to have as a coworker. Bob is quick with a smile and an anecdote that nev-er fails to brighten your day. He always places safety and the betterment of the operation as his goals, and it shows in how he approaches his job every
single day. Whether it’s pre and post trips or on-the-road safety, Bob is a model professional driver.
"When I was hired by CPC Logistics as an Operations Manager in 2003, Moen was my first account,” says Ken Pruitt, CPC Division Manager. “One of the first drivers I met and did a ride-along with was Bob Purdy. It became apparent to me very quickly that even though I had my CDL and had worked in transporta-tion for over 10 years, Bob knew more than I probably ever would!” Ken continues, “Bob has been someone I can count on to get honest answers to important questions. An even greater asset to his absolute professionalism is his sincerity and integrity. Regardless of the topic, Bob doesn’t just talk-the-talk, he walks-the-walk. I am better at my job for having worked with Bob for over 18 years."
On September 29, 2021, Bob will celebrate 35 years of service with CPC Logistics. He is assigned to the Moen, Inc. account in Kinston, North Carolina. Rob Sonnenberg, Senior Manager of Truckload Operations for Moen commends Bob for being a solid, profession-al driver. He states, “Bob makes safety and keeping the freight moving his top priority. When I am in town and our paths cross, I always look forward to talking with Bob. He is not shy and gives it to me straight. He is always respectful, and he always has a good story to add to our conversations. Bob’s opinion is highly regarded when reviewing new equipment and lanes.”
We are proud to have Bob as part of our CPC team! He is another example of why we proudly say…….
The Best Drivers Drive CPC!
Drivers of the MonthAugust 2021
John A. OswaltOne World LogisticsLincoln AL
Johanne PaulinoWalgreen CompanyOrlando-Jupiter FL
Richard BarronWalgreen CompanyWaxahachie TX
Pablo A. GonzalezWalgreen CompanyDenver CO
Carlos Santiago GuzmanBoston MA
Abdiwahid HashiNew Forest Paper Mills LPScarborough ON
Michael D. Mitchell Phoenix AZ
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A very HAPPY RETIREMENT goes out to Tim Steiniger and Dean Zubke.
Tim Steiniger Dean Zubke
Tim is retiring after 28 years of service with CPC. He was assigned to John Deere Services
in Davenport, Iowa.
Dean has been with CPC for 20 years and was assigned to the Walgreens
domicile in Windsor, Wisconsin.
Thank you both for your time and service with CPC Logistics and enjoy the days ahead of doing
whatever you want, whenever you want.
OPEN ENROLLMENT COMING SOON!
It’s that time of year again. Ben-
efits and Wellness annual enroll-ment opportunities will be here soon. Please be sure to notify your manager of any address
change. Details around Benefits and Wellness participation will ar-rive through the mail in separate packets. Watch for your packets and notify a Benefits Counselor at 800-941-7089 if you do not
receive both sets of information by early October 2021.
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Every day, in normal times and during emergencies, truck drivers across America make a difference by doing their job to the best of their ability. We would like to acknowledge this and let you know we are
thankful for the things you do that make a difference in the lives of others every single day.You have chosen to work in a profession where you impact a lot of people, most you will never meet. You deliver product that is essential to someone’s life in some way daily. By making the delivery at the store or at the manufacturing plant safely and on-time, you are meeting the need of the people that are dependent on that shipment. Maybe it is the delivery of product that keeps the plant running allowing others to keep working so that they can feed their families. Or maybe it is the delivery of auto or equipment parts that
allows the dealer to get someone’s car or farm equipment fixed so they can go about their daily routine. It could be a load of paint that lets the Owner/Dealer make the additional sales to keep his business going forward. Or perhaps it is hospital supplies that are essential to the health of the patients. Whatever it is,
everything you deliver makes a difference to someone.CPC has been in business for over 48 years, and we are blessed to work with some of the finest peo-ple we have met that daily get in the truck, drive it safely, and make their delivery or pick-up, often with a smile on their face, never knowing the full impact their service has on others. We are all thankful and
appreciative of what you do and how you do it. The longevity of our business is to the credit of our drivers and that’s why we proudly say……THE BEST DRIVERS DRIVE CPC!
Leslie Gomez, Regional Manager & Andrew Pate,
Division Manager
Desiree Rios, Operations Supervisor &
Ruben Morales
Vince Nycum, Antonio Serrano, Desiree Rios, Maria Covarrubias,
Recruiter & Rebecca Mish, Regional Sales Manager
James Burch, Sr., Johanne Paulino & Daniel Cordero
C P C L S W e s t – R a n c h o C u c a m o n g a C A Walgreen Company – Orlando FL
Anthony Milledge, Dan Chamberlin & Dwyane Willis
Mike Fleck, Andreas Nanut, Robert Wolff &
Jeff Mpistolarides
Scott Offerman & Don Parr
Dana Pittman, Javier Smith, Damien McCregg, Liz Birdsong, Lanard Alexander
& Ed Thurmond
Walgreen Company – Jupiter FL
Benjamin Moore – Carol Stream IL
John Deere – Channahon IL
NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEKSeptember 12 – 18, 2021
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NATIONAL TRUCK DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEKSeptember 12 – 18, 2021
Don Hill & Drake Rogers Troy Neibarger, Thomas Young & John Porta
Brian Claxton & Vic McCoy, Regional Manager
Procter & Gamble – Edwardsville IL
Walgreen Company – Mt Vernon IL
Richard Wall & Thomas Sudberry
Bridgestone – Woodridge IL
Carlton Treuthardt, Trevor Wolter & Karl Wendtland Matthew Loriss
Korinth Fatka, David Flores, Operations Manager, Luke Lenius & Robert Doubrava
NAPCO – Janesville WI ICU Medical – Pleasant Prairie WI
TForce/Bimbo Bakeries – Fergus Falls MN
Jon Punch, Rodney Anderson & Rene Conde
Rene Sandoval, Operations Manager & Adante Herrod
Will Armstrong & Richard Barron
Walgreen Company – Waxahachie TX
Alfred Callier
American Logistics Services – Chicago IL
Tim St. Cin Randy Shirley William Hayden, Frank Alberson & Reid Prino
P r o c t e r & G a m b l e – N e e l y s M O
Bradley Weber
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Safety Manager Tip of the Month
Art SwankSafety Manager
Driver of the Month Award Presentations
December 2020Steven J. CooperWalgreen CompanyWaxahachie TX
January 2021Ronnie W. BennettWalgreen CompanyJenks OK
April 2021Robert C. NewhallMoen, Inc.New Bern NC
June 2021Calvin F. SmithBridgestoneBuford GA
May 2021Jeffrey P. BuxtonCPCLS EastBoston MA
May 2021David DeweerdWalgreen CompanyWaxahachie TX
July 2021Melvin J. AlexanderCPCLS EastIndianapolis IN
July 2021Rene CondeWalgreen CompanyWaxahachie TX
July 2021Aadarsh SainiProcter & GambleBrantford ON
July 2021Trevor W. WolterNAPCOJanesville WI
Million Mile Award - Shannon EasterlingShannon Easterling
recently achieved 1 mil-lion miles of safe driving and was presented the
1 Million Mile Safety Award by Dan Buckley, CPC Regional Manag-er. Shannon has been
with us since June 2008 and is assigned to the Walgreens domicile in
Anderson, South Carolina. Congratulations, Shannon!
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Distractions often include:• Daydreaming• Talking on the phone• Texting, reading email etc• Looking at maps• Adjusting mirrors, seats, radio etc• Focusing on what's on the radio• Stress
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CPC extends a warm
welcome to our newest drivers
from the West Division!
Donald Hill - NPTC National Driver All Star Award
Donald Hill was named a 2020 NPTC Driver All Star. CPC Safety Manager Max Clary is shown making the official presentation. Don has been employed with CPC Logistics since Septem-ber 2019 and is assigned to the Procter & Gamble domicile in Ed-wardsville, Illinois.
1 YEAR SAFE DRIVER AWARD Carl Geisler & Tyrone King
Carl Geisler and Tyrone King were re-cently recognized for 1st Year of Outstand-
ing Performance in Driving. Both men are assigned to the Procter & Gable domicile in Edwardsville, Illinois. Congratulations and keep up the great work!
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