Happenings

November 2017

As the winter weather approaches, it is important for drivers to recognize changing conditions

and take appropriate steps to avoid costly damage and down time.

1. WINTER FRONTS—When the outside temperature drops to 30° F, the winter front MUST be in-

stalled on the front of the truck. When the temperature reaches 40° F the winter front MUST be

removed. Leaving it on in warmer temps will cause the engine fan to run and result in lower

MPGs.

2. DEF USAGE—Colder temperatures could increase DEF usage up to 1.5 times. In very cold ar-

eas, it could double normal usage. Please keep this in mind when refueling.

3. FUEL—Try to avoid running your fuel tanks below half in the northern half of the country

(North of Kansas City). Low fuel tanks are more apt to gel up. Also, when coming from the

South into cold temps do not fill the truck or reefer up just prior to hitting the cold since you will

have straight number 2 fuel on board.

4. BRAKES/TIRES—Brake shoes freeze to brake drums when moisture turns to ice. When hooking

up to trailers, make sure all the wheels are turning. Check for skid marks and “feel” for exces-

sive drag. Often times a hammer to the brake shoe will break it loose and you’re on your way

without lost time and expense.

If you have any news or announcements

you’d like featured in the newsletter,

please email them to caitlinm@heyl.net.

Winter Maintenance

Guidelines

NEW DRIVERS

Over $12,000 has been paid out to 23 Heyl

drivers in 2017 for their referrals! We anticipate to

pay another $4,000 before we hit 2018! Refer-

rals are our favorite source for hires! If you have

questions on the referral bonus program, please

call recruiting at 1-800-973-9161.

Be sure to stay tuned as we are close to an-

nouncing our new referral bonus program for

2018!

Million Mile Drivers

Jena Brandt—IA

Darren Tennant—SD

John Runion—FL

Thomas Canning—AB

Martin Carter—IL

Jorge Gonzalez—TX

Marvin Burleson—IA

Michael Gladstone—FL

Arolys Castellanos—FL

Harold Atwater—OH

Rick Schlotman—IA

Zackury Hefler—FL

Jeffery Huggins—FL

Harry Solomon—IA

Louqur Ulysse—FL

Roberto Marrero—FL

Douglas Johnson—SD

Brian Ellis—FL

The following drivers joined the Heyl team during the month of

October. We would like to wish you all a warm welcome!

Roberto Martinez with

Doug Buryanek

2 Million Miles—Steve & Marti Fink

with Tony Tripp

Mark McMillan with Adam

St. Pierre Larry & Susan Whitman

with Tony Tripp

Don Hershey with Perry

Nelson

Hamilton Ezell with Adam

St. Pierre

Brandon Legg

Craig Aquilina

Martilee Fink

David Wallace

Dartagnon Poe

Peter Gargan

Zdenek Hadascok

Philip Silcox

Ricardo Rosario

Douglas Brink

Christopher Argall

Daniel Yancey

John Warren

Paul Rice

Lee Gibson

Aron Yarbrough

Irma Nino

David Brock

Paul Anderson

Ira Goggans

Yosue Morales

Gary Decker

Gumersindo Crespo

Edwin Burgos

Brad Coffin

Richard Tripp

Kemberly Philon

Daniel Sieger

Kent Beseke

Alexander Williams

Jonathan Rivers

Timothy Stoddard

Keith Harbst

Delva Lightfritz III

Darren Tennant

Arolys Catellanos

Alan Heyl

Jim Huizinga

Al Irwin

Heather Lentz

Holly Breugem

Patrick Gude

Adam Loutsch

Sarah Jager

Gregory Nobles

Aaron Peterson

Matthew Kolar

Jon Boss

Leslie Packer—9 years

Jimmy Welday—8 years

Vernon Geisler—8 years

Donald Hershey—7 years

Sharon Sweda—7 years

Christopher Tadlock—7 years

Daniel Torno—7 years

Mark Breininger—7 years

Michelle Banks—7 years

William Sands—6 years

Douglas Brink—5 years

Sara Josten—5 years

Sean Doyle—4 years

James Vargas—3 years

David Gibson—3 years

Aaron Price—2 years

Timothy Otto—2 years

Mario Pacheco—2 years

Mackenzie Schaffert—2 years

Donald Koch—2 years

Carol Rabenstine—1 year

Ted Szot—1 year

Mark Blaszczyk—1 year

Jose Nava—1 year

Willie Woolridge—1 year

Emmanuel Conage—1 year

Mark Lieberstein—1 year

Charles Declercq –1 year

Tyler Schleis—1 year

Justin McCallister—1 year

This month’s photo of the month, and winner of

our Fall contest, comes from Marvin Juhl who

works in Recruiting and Retention out of the Zeph-

yrhills, FL terminal. Marv was able to capture this

beautiful hooded oriole in a coconut tree near

Miami, FL.

If you would like your photo featured in the news-

letter, please submit to caitlinm@heyl.net or send

them via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

PHOTO OF THE MONTH

YEARS OF SERVICE

$100 bonus for working Thanksgiving

Must be available for OTR dispatch 11/22/17-11/27/17

$100 bonus for working Christmas ONLY

Must be available for OTR dispatch 12/22/17-12/27/17

$250 bonus for working Christmas AND New Years’

Must be available for OTR dispatch 12/22/17-1/3/18

***Holiday bonuses are available to US OTR drivers only. If you are on a regional fleet and choose to drive

OTR over Thanksgiving, Christmas, and/or New Years’ you will be eligible for the bonus.

***Contact your driver manager or safety department if you have additional questions.

Earn up to $350 extra this Holiday Season!

*** Bonus applies to US Drivers only***