NEWSLETTER FOR ALL DRIVERS

                                                                            FUEL

We are experiencing very high fuel prices. To try and save money company wide we have developed a positive incentive to try and get all of our drivers as a team to get better fuel mileage. It is extremely important that we all participate and do the best we can to make our fuel go further. Thank-you for all your enthusiasm as we approach this challenge as a team, we appreciate all your efforts.

                                                                            TIPS FOR IMPROVING FUEL MILEAGE

                                           1.       SLOW DOWN! The optimal speed to get optimal fuel mileage is around 62-63 MPH.

                                           2.       TRAFFIC- Always travel at a speed 2-3 MPH behind the flow of traffic. This way traffic is always pulling ahead it will eliminate the need to slow down, speed up or change lanes. If you are traveling a highway with three lanes choose the middle that way traffic can pass you on both sides and most times you won't have to change lanes.

                                            3.      CRUISE CONTROL- Always use you cruise control anytime you can. This way the engine can run the way it was designed to save fuel. Remember set it 2-3 MPH slower than traffic.

                                            4.      DOOR IN A DOOR- Always be sure to use your door in a door correctly and every time! This is only applicable for walking floor drivers.

                                            5.     DEADHEAD- We provide dedicated equipment to our drivers that makes you the sole person responsible. Be smart about the miles you are running keeping in your mind the expense of fuel and ask yourself the question "What if this was my fuel and my expense" . We all make up this company and we all have an impact on how successful the company is.

                                                                                                                                                                                Thank-you

                                                                                       SAFETY REMINDERS:

Buckle up! Avoid distractions! Distractions include use of cell phones and or CB chat while driving. These distractions cause accidents that otherwise may have been able to be prevented.

 Take a Break! Please take the time to have a stress break from your daily routine. Take a quick walk several times  around your truck to stretch. Take the time to eat a healthy lunch. You deserve and need this time for yourself. In the long run, work will be more productive and you will feel better.

                                                                                                                 EMERGENCIES

You should all have a new updated emergency contact card. If you do not have one, contact the office immediately to get one is your possession. Emergency is considered to be an accident, an injury, a breakdown that can't wait due to the location or service to a customer. You should have already checked with dispatch to know your schedule during office hours. The numbers on the emergency contact card are our cell phone numbers and our home phone numbers, they should only be used in absolute emergencies.

                                    OFFICE HOURS OF OPERATION:

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OFFICE STAFF BREAK FOR LUNCH BETWEEN 12:00 and 12:30 DAILY.

                                        MONDAY-FRIDAY: 7:30-5:00  

                                        SATURDAY: 8:00-12:00

                                                                                                                 CHECK CALLS

We require check calls to be made so that our dispatch team can put together plans to cover work as need for our customers. Every morning check calls should be made between the hours of 7:30 and 9:00 (Except on Mondays check calls will start at 8:00), check calls should also be made every time you load or unload, and again between the hours of 3:30 and 5:00 to keep your dispatcher updated at all times as to where you are and how you are doing on your scheduled run. You should plan these check calls so that you can reach your dispatcher in areas that you have phone service and let your dispatcher know how long they may not be able to reach you because of phone service. Our dispatchers have a lot to keep track of it is extremely important for you to do your part to help them out.

THANK-YOU VERY MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS MESSAGE. AS ALWAYS WE APPRECIATE THE WORK YOU DO FOR US EVERY DAY.