THANK YOU FOR A GREAT START TO 2022 CHRIS’S CORNER
Well, we made it through another winter ... it was a tough one. I am ready for the warmer months ahead and even better not having to constantly check the weather for snow events. I want to start by thanking you all for how well you handled the major snow events we had at the beginning of this year. It seemed like there was one each week, and in some areas that rarely see snow. You all handled it amazingly and did exactly what we asked you to do, which is get parked if the weather gets bad. We spend quite a bit of time looking days and weeks ahead anticipating potential bad weather, then we get that info out to you immediately so you can start preparing. Once again, thank you all for taking the information we send out to you and acting on it. This spring is set to be one of the busiest we have had in years. I have been in transportation since 1997 and I can’t remember a time when freight was as plentiful as it is now. Who knows how long it will last, so please take advantage of it while it’s here. Our “Top 30” drivers consistently have two things in common. They make themselves available for dispatch more and are open to go wherever the freight takes them. Doing these two simple things can make a 2,200-mile week turn into a 3,200-mile week. We have made a big push over the past 6 months to help coach any driver that falls below the 2,000-mile mark. We have had numerous success stories in helping drivers go from 1,800 to 2,600 miles just with some simple
adjustments. We are ready to help anyone who wants it, and if you would like us to look at your situation, we would be glad to. Please reach out to your supervisor for more details. There is no reason anyone should be getting less than 2,300–2,800-plus miles a week right now. The Operations Team wants you to make as much as you can while you are out there. I hope you are all taking advantage of the opportunity to be assigned to a brand-new Kenworth. Recruiting has pulled out all the stops on this one, and this is one of the best recruiting prizes I have seen in a while, plus cash. If anyone needs my help talking to a potential recruit, please feel free to call me or give them my number. I will answer any questions they have, and will do everything I can to help you get in that new truck.
Thank you all for a great start to 2022 and, please, let’s keep this momentum going! Be safe out there and let us know if you need anything.
–Chris Kelly VP of Operations
UPCOMING EVENTS!
April - June 2022 HealthCheck360 Wellness Screenings
August 2022 - Benefits Open Enrollment
Sept 11 - 17, 2022 Driver Appreciation Week
October 2022 - Employee Ownership Month
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