BLACK and CHROME
SALUTES
“JD Bailey was an awesome help with me strapping down plywood in the wind. As I threw the straps he caught them on the other side. And did the same for me. Love how he took time from his day of waiting to help out other drivers. Thank you for making our day easier!” - Bryan Rindal to JD Bailey “Mega windy day at the Gateway terminal in New Haven, CT, and Zach was awesome enough to give a hand with tarps. Appreciate your help, sir!” - Steven Greenly to Zachary Picard “Many thanks to David for selflessly taking his time to help me tarp an awkward load I was having trouble with. He taught me a technique that will come in handy in the future.” - Brian Savage to David Bentley
“Mark is a really cool driver! Definitely the TMC type of guy. Very out going, nice, great conversation. What was very cool about this driver is that he took the time to give me a hand in the rain! Not many drivers seem to go the extra mile like that nowadays! Thanks again my friend! - Richard Murphy Jr. to Mark Foss
SALUTES FROM THE OUTSIDE
Richard was having issues with truck codes, needed fuel filter, etc. and the service truck wrecked on the way to him…Will stopped and gave Richard his fuel filter and helped him change it out. This allowed the truck to run a regen and clear the codes and allowed Richard to get rolling again…Richard is extremely grateful for Will’s help. - Richard Michael to Will Whitmer
“Very helpful. Him and his trainee helped me get my load secured so I could get home faster.” - Eric Weeks to Shawn Olsen
“As Christopher was getting unloaded this morning, he helped three other drivers remove and fold their tarps. Very kind and respectful with a lot of hustle in his step.” - Joshua Dover to Christopher Middleton-Hayes
“Helped me fix a mudflap and run straps through coils.” - Trevor Quigley to Matthew Compton and Matthew Muzika
“He helped me unload and gave me some really good advice on how to be more proficient in unloading.” - Stefan Carroll to Nad Holland “Didn’t catch his name but wanna say thanks for the help while in Fort Dodge, Iowa” - Carl Vassell to Andrew Gainey “Helped me untarp and unstrap.” - Walter Thompson Jr to Ryan Cameron
“Trainee driver... he (Matthew) got out help two other drivers chain and strap down and help me as well. I think he will be a great asset to the company.” - Hunter McCloud to Matthew Muzika
“Just wanna say thank you for helping me, showing me some really good tools to use on my phone, and showing me more in depth things about the job.” - Travis Sears to Thomas Rhoades “Helped with securement.” - Matthew Compton to Paul Babineaux III “Helped with my load and gave me some edge protectors. Great kid. - Michael Miller to Brandon Holland “Helped with truck problems and zip ties.” - Devin McKinney to Erik Schmidt
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. PAGE 16
