Destination: Excellence | Spring 2022

Black and Chrome Salutes

“Helped me and gave me a tool. Best TMC has to offer. No joke, he is a great dude. - Robert Beardsley to Kenneth Kyler

“I was struggling with a few hundred pounds of ice and snow on a drywall load tarp pull... Andrew jumped right in to give a hand. Couldn’t have done it without him!! Thank you” - James Wadley to Andrew Currie

“I was low on bungees and the driver gave me a bundle. I really appreciated the bungees and tried to offer something in return but the driver didn’t want anything in return. I really thank and appreciate the driver of truck 13194.” - Sabbian Waldroup to Arnold Sexton

“It was my first time changing a fuel filter and he came along & helped me replace it. Took about an hour but he made sure I did it correctly and provided light for me until finished. Greatly appreciate the help!- Terrance Davis Jr to Steve Head

“He was awesome helping me untarp my load so I could get unloaded at an earlier time. He also showed me a better way to fold my tarps to save time and and will be very helpful in the future. First time I have ever sent one of these but this guy deserves it.” - Nathaniel Backer to Steven Wyatt

“Travis and I were delivering to the same location last Friday morning where I had parked up over night. I made the new guy mistake and didn’t walk the ground prior to parking and yep was stuck in the wet soil. Travis had no issue helping me pull out my truck and, yes, we did it the TMC safe way. Just like to give Travis a true team player and great example of drivers helping out others.” - William Kurth Jr to Travis Henderson

“Was very helpful with securing my load the proper way” - Aikerion Ryce to Ryan Cameron

“He helped me get my tarp off and roll them up. I really appreciate it.” - Calisto Wells to Kenneth Richburg

“Pulling into Hydro Extrusion in Cressona, PA, Galen came up to me after we got to the unloading area and helped me with my tarps and straps. He is definitely an example of Destination Excellence and with the inclement weather I greatly appreciated the help. Thank you.” - Christopher David to Galen Kaylor

“Helped me along to figure out how to do my time when I arrived and coached me with load securement” - Carl Lockett to Tramain Jackson

“A huge thank you to Mr. Steve for coming out and helping me tarp my load at West Fraser in Georgia. There was about seven other TMC trucks here. He was the only one to come out and help me tarp my load, getting me out of here in record time. Thank you so much Steve you are the man with the master plan!” - Paul Babineaux III to Steve Lant

“Helped me secure my load at Cargill Granite City, IL” - Jesse Beasley to Eric Linn

“Myles offered help when he was done. Especially on a windy day like today. Some help with the tarps makes a big difference. It wasn’t expected but very nice of him to do. He told me he just started 2 weeks ago. He was very motivated and polite. Thanks for your help.” - Florian Berger to Myles Porter

“Just want to thank Phil for his help last week. We both had tarped insulation loads, and he suggested that we help each other so we could get rolling faster. We got everything done fairly quickly. It’s awesome to have other drivers that will jump right in and help another. Thanks Phil!” - Robin Sellers to Phil Ecans

“Truck 11671 and 13191 teamed up to chain and tarp both loads (safely) in record time! Considering these were tracked routes and could have been seriously delayed, team work turned it all around and the loads were there before or just after the original scheduled time.” - Eric Nienhaus to Bobby Brackeen and Cody Mathis

“On 2/15/2022 I picked up my first coil at Worthington Steel in Delta, OH. I met Aaron and he went above and beyond to help me properly secure the load. He even came back to check on me twice. I sincerely thank him for all of his help and willingness to assist.” Thanks, once again, Aaron.” - Robert Bailey to Aaron Bailey

“Didn’t get his name but he helped me out with my tarp at JM Steel in South Carolina today!” - Gairachious Strozier to Nathan Kraehenbuehl

“Damn good job on that securement” - Jason Rogers to John Williamson

“After seeing me struggling, he helped me hold down tarp, strap, and bungee in the wind. Very helpful guy and very quick too! Said he was only working for 6 months and this his first trucking job but he was impressive!” - Joseph Jonathan to Falcon Johnson

“Helped me with safe parking and how to replace my fuel filter!” - Jonathan Flores to Tramain Jackson

“Had a smoke tarp missing from a trailer swap and ran into this guy again and he actually had a extra one. I’m thankful to be working with guys like this. Good job!” - Carl Lockett to Tramain Jackson

“Elton sacrificed some of his home time on Friday to stop and help me. He saw me struggling with an insulation load in very high winds and lended a helping hand with x-straps and corner protectors. He also helped me earlier in the week at another shipper when we happened to be at the same place. Thanks, Mr Rice.” - Lincoln Hall to Elton Rice

“Andrew delivered a load for me that I just couldn’t handle due to personal reasons I was going through that day. He was in high spirits and had gotten me to calm down. He offered to stay and talk with me, made me feel like he genuinely cared.” - Reginald Gray Jr to Andrew

“Appreciate him randomly coming to fold tarps after he had already been unloaded. Despite telling him I got it, he helped anyways.” - Jamal Deloatch to Xavier Lanon

“Driver helped me get my snow covered tarps off my load when it was impossible to do by myself. Very much appreciated.” - Donovan Romero to Celgen Melvin Jr.

“Both drivers took the time to help me secure and tarp my load at Plate Plus in Granite City. Both are very professional and did a phenomenal job. Thank you, fellas.” - Eric Linn to Jesse Beasley

“Joe stayed and helped me break down and roll up a hot load after he himself was already empty. Great guy, friendly and helpful. Thanks buddy!” - Jeremy Hopkins to Joseph Plott

“I needed help with my tent tarp and this gentleman took the time out to assist me and teach me his method. I truly appreciate the professionalism and teamwork he displayed. The Driver exemplified Destination Excellence.” - David Castle to Alvin Jones Jr

Salutes from the Outside

Safety took a call this morning from a gentleman who said he was a 19 year veteran flatbed driver. He wanted to call in and compliment Stedmond Smith. The caller and Stedmond were loading at the same location. He said that he offered to help Stedmond and was surprised that he was so willing to accept guidance. He said it was obvious that Stedmond had been trained well but was also very open to learning a few additional things from another road veteran. Per the caller, it was refreshing to see the younger generation out here doing it right.

Safety took a call from a family that was traveling in the Kansas City area yesterday. They had witnessed another company’s driver erratically cut across lanes of traffic and cut off our driver in order to make their exit. The family felt that TMC Driver, Terry’s attentive driving saved them from being involved in a severe accident and they were very appreciative.