Inside This Issue

Driver Recognitions and Awards 2-3

October Anniversaries 4-7

Recognitions, Awards and Roundtables 7-12

October 2013 Volume 107

The Right Way is the Safe Way

On The Right Track

In the rail industry Union Pacific Railroad has one of the most overt safety culture initiatives: Courage to Care. According to UP.com, they describe their Courage to Care:

Union Pacific introduced Courage to Care in 2012. The pledge represents a culture of safety and personal accountability.

THE COURAGE TO CARE PLEDGE

I have the courage to care. Worn with a lion’s pride, it means those I work with will have my back, and I will have theirs. I pledge to shield myself and my team from harm. I will take action to keep them safe, by fixing an unsafe situation, addressing an unsafe behavior or stopping the line. In turn, I will have the courage to accept the same actions from my coworkers, who care enough to correct my path. We wear this badge out of respect for each other and those who have gone before us. On my watch, we will all go home safe to our families every day. What the Badge of Courage Means

The Badge of Courage is a coat of arms, embodying that for which Union Pacific strives – for every employee to safely go home. When employees make the voluntary decision to wear the badge, it is a visible sign of their commitment to correct an unsafe situation, and that, in turn, they will accept any feedback that may be given to them. The lions symbolize strength, courage and pride. They are strategically positioned back to back, protecting each other from harm and reminding employees of their pledge to each other: "You have my back, and I have yours."

The spike in the center represents Union Pacific's heritage and success in overcoming great challenges, and includes the Latin words that translate to “Go Home Safely.”

PTI has a strong safety foundation but it relies on every employee caring enough to make it personal and “walk the walk.” Do you have the Courage to Care? Safety cultures depend on you and me. I want you to go home safely today.

I promise to watch your back. Will you do the same for me?

by Rob Warmka, PTI Director of Operations

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Longview, TX #226 B r a n c h

Manager Buddy Patton presented driver George Marshall with a North Bound Train award for a safe driving event. Recently, George had a UP crew on board during an East Texas rain storm. While driving, a large bus slid sideways on the highway in front of his PTI vehicle. He was able to expertly avoid a potentially life-threatening accident by avoiding the bus!

Thank You George!

George Marshall Franklin Walker

Franklin Walker, O T R Driver at Branch #164, Roanoke, Va., recently received a North Bound T ra i n Award for good driving.

On September 24, 2013, Mr. Walker avoided a near collision, demonstrating good driver behavior while being confronted with an unavoidable situation.

Super Job Franklin!

Recently, General Manager Ken Croft was traveling through the IN/KY region. He noticed a PTI van for several miles traveling the same route. Ken called Branch Manager Hardy Wilson to let him know that the driver was doing all the right things including not speeding and using the 4 second rule signaling as needed. It was discovered this driver was a new employee Russell Coss who has been employed at PTI since September9, 2013. Russell was driving from Avon, IN to Louisville, KY trip when his safe driving was witnessed by Ken. Ken and Hardy both agreed Russell deserved a North Bound Train Certificate. Russell is a retired truck driver and Navy veteran who is passionate about safety. Thank you Russell for making the right way the safe way!

Russell Coss Recognized

Gillette, WY #464 driver David Hines was recognized by BNSF for avoiding a head on collision. David is a perfect example of a safe driver that is aware of his surroundings and leaving himself and the crew he was carrying an “out” to avoid a serious accident. Thank You David your efforts are recognized and appreciated. Picture from L-R: Chad Hansen - Sr Trainmaster, Steve Halbrook- BNSF Safety Chairperson, David Hines – PTI driver, Theresa Kirk – AGM Gillette, Scott Mobley – Terminal Manager.

BNSF Thanks David Hines

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Julian Tinsley Receives

2,500 Hours Safety Award

Driving with PTI since November 29, 2011, Julian Tinsley , a DYV in Roanoke,Va #164 (pictured

right,) received a certificate and PTI hat for 2500 hours of safe driving. Congratulations Julian!

Pocahontas Division Receives Norfolk Southern Award

Congratulations Jacksonville Drivers

Avril Sherman

Martha Houston

Roosevelt Torrence

Branch Manager Henry Scott of Jacksonville, FL Branch #108 recently awarded several PTI drivers for 2,500 Hours of Safe Driving.

Congratulations to (pictured below)

Avril Sherman, Martha Houston, Vernon Smith Jean Apervil and Roosevelt Torrence.

Jean Apervil

Vernon Smith

At a recent visit, Norfolk Southern presented a safety award to PTI’s GM Briggette Ashburn in recognition for no crew i n j u r i e s i n PT I ’ s Pocahontas division in 2012.

Congratulations

Pocahontas Division!

L to R: Carl Wilson, Pocahontas Assistant Division Manager, Briggette Ashburn, General Manager for PTI and Dave Talley, Pocahontas Division Manager

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Associate Anniversaries—OCTOBER Yea

Cla e e Gla ille / /

Yea Cha les D ogi h / /

Yea Ja es Wall / /

Yea Geo ge Peeples / /

Ja es Bo le / /

Ke dall A ello / /

Yea L. Ste a t / /

Yea

Ja es Ja is / /

Joseph Wa e / /

La U de hill / /

Ro e t Gee / /

Yea Ch isi e Ru ph / /

G ego Fa o / /

Mel i Ste a d / /

Yea B ad Easli k / /

Ca l Pu tee / /

Edga Coo e / /

He ules Tu ke / /

Le ie Flet he J / /

Yea Ch isi e Da is / /

Ja es Bu ke / /

Ja a Ti it / /

Jea a C a fo d / /

Ollie B adsha -

I i / /

Paul Cli k / /

Ross Willia s / /

Sa Heath / /

Vo t i ia P e it / /

Yea A ie Da is / /

Ca oll Good a / /

Clito Kuh / /

De e O e eie / /

Ho a e Walto / /

Ja es Rog oe / /

La a us Fi h / /

Pat i k Po te / /

Rhoda Steel / /

Ro ie Mathe s / /

Ro e t S ith / /

Ro ie Mila / /

To Phill / /

Tuiuea Ma ao / /

Willie Cu i gha J / /

Yea A g is Mi o / /

A thu Fe ell Iii / /

Aud e Pete so / /

Bet Sta le / /

Bo Cai / /

Che l Wood uf / /

Da ius A i gto / /

De is Giles / /

De i k A de so / /

Eloise Jo es / /

F itz T eu a / /

G a e Bla ha d / /

Joseph Bu h J / /

Lo ie Ailpo t / /

Ma k Mille / /

Melodee Gold e g / /

Natha iel A tho / /

Ri ha d Joseph / /

Susa Mu oe / /

Vi to ia Oli ei a / /

Willia Fo e / /

Willia Ja kso / /

Willia Mo ga / /

Yea Alf ed Mose / /

B e da G u d / /

Ca ol S ot / /

Cha lee Ree es / /

Claude Ga d e / /

De is Mit hell / /

Douglas Ta e / /

Ha e She a / /

Ja es Pa e / /

Ja Me kle / /

Joh Ca o / /

Joh Wolfe / /

Lata a Wa io / /

Li da C ist / /

Lo ie Ha de / /

Lula West / /

Ma li B itai / /

Ma tha Bu k / /

Mi hael Lopez / /

Mi hael O osz / /

Pat i e A ha eault / /

Ri ha d Milli g / /

Ri ha d Salle / /

Ro e t Ro ket / /

Sid e Cu / /

Ta i Kalsta akke / /

To ez Ba ield / /

Willia Cejka / /

Willia Cejka J . / /

Willia Qui J / /

Willia Ro / /

Yea A d e I i / /

Da iel Ma i / /

Eula Ike / /

F a k S ith J / /

F eddie Ha k e J / /

Ga el Ha dshoe J / /

Ha old Jo es / /

Ja e Buell / /

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Associate Anniversaries—OCTOBER (cont)

Je e Di ke so / /

Ki Poe / /

Mathe Ste e so / /

Mist Pie e / /

Ro ald Li gefelt / /

Ro a e Je olo i z / /

Tho as Jo es / /

Ti ie Liles / /

Willia Kella Ii / /

W at Willia s / /

Yea Al e t Rodge s / /

Alle Dalto / /

Ba o B uto Ii / /

Be Sta da d / /

Cal B o / /

Cha les Do a / /

Cu is Boulde / /

Da Co o / /

Da id Ledso e / /

Deja Ni ko i / /

Do ald Tull / /

Ed a d Bo d / /

E i A a t / /

Euge e Goeh i g / /

Ga Fla k / /

Ga Spo e / /

He e t Ba et / /

Ja es M gui e / /

Ja es Wafo d / /

Joh Hill / /

Joh Paige / /

Jua ita B ahi / /

Mela ie Ha dee / /

Mel i Ve stad / /

Mi hele Ga et / /

M a Le ke / /

Paul Wool i e / /

Pe ola Bufo d / /

Pu leo Se illa / /

Ro e t Willia s / /

Yea Ste e Pate so / /

Tho as Hudso / /

Tho as Willia s / /

Wa die M a th / /

Willia Chit ood / /

Willia Hofe / /

Yea Alf ed L h J / /

Alle La do f / /

A Tho pso / /

A gela Le is / /

Ba a Ca illo / /

Be a d Coope / /

Booke Litle J / /

Cale Fo d / /

Cha les Ba et / /

Ch istophe Da so / /

Cla i da Ba h eie / /

Colle e Hill / /

C a fo d Tid ell / /

Da iel Klo k e / /

Da iel Ne a / /

Da id Gillete / /

Da id Hillestad / /

Del e t S ith S / /

De is Wilke so / /

Dia a Mila / /

Douglas Jesse / /

Dusi Wood / /

F a k Be a di / /

F ed Eh i h / /

Ga ield B o / /

Ge ald Pullia / /

Gle Da ies / /

Hele Ga iso / /

Ho a d A got / /

Jai ie Lau e s / /

Ja es Maho / /

Ja es Pits / /

Ja es Stodda d / /

Ja es Tho as / /

Ja Hei ig / /

Jefe Lee / /

Jef e M u / /

Je Bla k u / /

Ji G ii / /

Jodi Cle e ge / /

Joh Tho as / /

Jo Pe / /

Jo Rasp e / /

Jo i Fu st / /

Jusi Dela e / /

Ka e M a ke / /

Kell Moo e / /

Kell Tho pso / /

Ke eth Buie / /

Ke eth Li ell / /

La ha da Lo e / /

Mel a Maddo / /

Mi hael Maste s / /

Mo te Ge t S / /

Ni holas Messe / /

Pat i ia Ya t / /

Reggie Co a / /

Ro e t De usha / /

Rod e Ha ilto / /

Rod e Tille / /

Ro ald Ruf J / /

Ro ie Vi so / /

Sa d a D i e / /

Sa d a Vo Hade / /

Sha o Cla k / /

Sophia Vel o t / /

Ste e E e et / /

Tho as Ba o k / /

T a Phipps / /

Wall Weiss / /

Yea

Ale a d ia Ree e / /

Alisa Ma s / /

A d e Latha / /

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Associate Anniversaries—OCTOBER (cont)

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Yea A gie Jo es / /

A ita S ith / /

Ba a a Sisso / /

Be adi e Mu ph-Wilso / /

Blai e Fo d / /

B a do L da / /

B a do Wate s / /

B e da Goehli h / /

B e da G assle / /

B e da Jo es / /

B u e Bo / /

B o Le is / /

Ca l Lo ket / /

Ch istophe Ri e s / /

Ch ist Bid ell / /

Ci d Quast / /

Cla issa Joh so / /

Cou t e Hol a / /

Dale Ch iste se / /

Da a Si pki s / /

Da iel Joh so / /

Da le e Lo g i e / /

Da id Belo ga / /

Da id Bu hheiste / /

Da id Je se / /

De ise Ada s / /

Do ald Ha is / /

Do ia Ull a / /

Douglas Hall / /

Eddie Bla k u / /

Ella S ith / /

E illi Co e i / /

F a is o Mi a da / /

F a k We e / /

Ga Ja o se / /

Ga Joh so / /

He E a s / /

He e t Re olds / /

Holl Patee / /

Ja k Tha e J / /

Ja kie M phe so / /

Ja es Co le / /

Ja es Coope S / /

Ja es P uet / /

Ja i e Ness / /

Jaso Ce il / /

Jau i e Ha le / /

Jef e Ho e so / /

Jef e Whiie / /

Je ife Coope / /

Je Woods / /

Joh Jo es / /

Joh Ruppe / /

Joh Weiss / /

Joh Wood a / /

Joh ie Jo es / /

Joseph Addis / /

Joseph Na oste / /

Joseph S i k / /

Jud Jo e / /

Ka e Flo d / /

Ka e Hu te / /

Kathlee Hoo ae t / /

Kath Bigle / /

Keith S hlagete / /

Ke Ada s / /

Ke eth Joh s / /

Ke eth So e so / /

Ke Ha so / /

Ki Ta lo / /

Ki k Jo es / /

La a Ma h ik / /

La Pa kiso / /

Li da Be k ess / /

Lois Hele / /

Make ia Wa d / /

Ma k Palu h / /

Ma i Wilki s / /

Ma Ga za / /

Mathe Bu ket / /

Mel i B eede / /

Mi hael Cole a / /

Mi hael Du i ko / /

Mi hael Hughes / /

Mi hael Stokes / /

Mi hael St eet / /

Nesto Pages / /

Ni ole Ma i oli h / /

Pa ela Wate s / /

Paul Me z J / /

Pegg Roge s / /

Philip B oda z ski / /

Piet o Ca e / /

Ra dall Sta li g / /

Ri ha d A o so / /

Ri ha d A e / /

Ri ha d Hasto / /

Ri ha d Ka e / /

Ro e t Ho li k / /

Ro e t Keith / /

Ro e t Ma ua d / /

Ro e t Nelso / /

Ro e t Shelto / /

Ro e ta Sta ates / /

Roge Pa ze / /

Roge Spe e S / /

Rojelio Mi ja ez / /

Ro ald K udtso / /

Ro Mi to / /

Russell Jo es / /

Sa a tha Ja es / /

Sa uel Zeigle / /

Sa d a So olik / /

Sa d Ada s / /

Sea Co e / /

Sha d alete Willia s / /

Sta le A augh / /

Ste e B ooks / /

Tho as Hess / /

Tho as Joh so / /

Tho as Pe / /

Tifa Fo d / /

Toilolo Ta ita / /

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Core Values We believe the following

fundamental values will

assure both business success

and the personal fulfillment

and well-being of our

employees:

The value of Individual

Responsibility and

accountability.

The value of

Unconditional Dedication

to Excellence.

The value of Cooperation,

Communication, and

Working Together.

The value of The Worth of

our People.

The value of Ongoing

Improvement.

Kevin Yates and Josh Nally presented the PTI QIT with an ECR regarding the “Starter” process in the North Little Rock, Shreveport, Pine Bluff, and Longview branches. Through collaboration between Field Operations and Dispatch, Kevin and Josh identified a faxing/email solution that allowed an overall reduction of calls to dispatch and processing time by the starters.

The PONC savings for this minor process change amounts to $41,141.00 annually. Congratulations Kevin and Josh! The PTI QIT encourages employees to submit an ECR.

L to R:Bob Tevault, VP, Taraha Smith, Controller, Jim Derk, Sr. Director IT, Josh Nally, Dispatch Manager, Ryan Kassenbrock, Director Ops, and Jean Reising, Voucher Processing Manager

Yates and Nally Win Q2 ECR

Steve McClellan, COO and Kevin Yates, Sr. General Manager

Williamson, WV PTI driver Alvis Zornes was recognized by Branch Manager Lora Williams for his sense of urgency with every assigned trip. Employed with PTI since May, 17 2013, Alvis has not had a late trip.

Being a long haul driver from 1975 to 2011 with more than 35 years of experience and 3 million miles driven, Alvis enjoys being called for PTI trips. The Williamson, WV team is happy to have seasoned driver and Air Force veteran Alvis Zornes working with them.

Associate Anniversaries—

OCTOBER (cont)

Vi kie Tate / /

Vi e t He de so / /

Wade He i g / /

Wa e l Alle / /

Willia Au a d / /

Willia Lo d / /

Willia Phipps / /

Willia Va Reese / /

W Ha is / /

Yea

West Virginia Driver Alvis Zornes Recognized

PTI Employee Help Line

and Service Center

The Employee Helpline serves as the central contact point for employees to submit inquiries to the Payroll and Human Resources Department and to address questions or concerns. It is committed to the resolution of all inquiries within 48 hours.

Phone: 1Phone: 1--877877--864864--51145114

Fax: 1Fax: 1--877877--864864--58925892

Email: ptiemployeehelpline@unitedevv.comEmail: ptiemployeehelpline@unitedevv.com

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Branch Manager Daniel Lacy (left) of Shelby KY #26 r e c e n t l y recognized PTI e m p l o y e e Johnny Little (right) for going “ a b o v e a n d beyond” his job responsibilities to

help others. His kind behavior, coming in when called, helping to take care of PTI vans and property plus more makes Johnny an exceptional PTI employee. PTI would like to recognize Johnny Little for everything

he does for his branch.

Thank you Johnny!

Johnny Little Recognized

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200,000 Miles

Pamela Hartley CINCINNATI 100,000 Miles

James Peacock ABRAMS

Joseph Keane CLEVELAND

Dennis Dittman DEXTER

Michael Andrews DEXTER

Rick Feller FORSYTH Barry Parker GARRETT

William Diehm GARRETT

Phillip Moore GREENWOOD

Gary Powers JACKSONVILLE

Seth Kirshen PROVO Donald Beatty Jr TOLEDO

Patricia Kramer WINSTON

5,000 Hours

Eleanor Daniels BALTIMORE

Jessie Fairrow NORTH LITTLE ROCK

Aubrey Collier PHILADELPHIA

Billy Jordan PINE BLUFF

2,500 Hours

Kwame Creer-Mikell ATLANTA

Reginald Haywood AVONDALE

Claudia Cade BEAUMONT

Deborah Ashmore BIG SPRING

Angela Lewis BIRMINGHAM

Benita Stephens BIRMINGHAM

Betsy Moses BURNSIDE

Darren Clark CAYCE

Lee Douglas CHATTANOOGA

James Watson CHICAGO WEST

Jerry Blackburn CINCINNATI Scott Campbell CINCINNATI

Sonia Murchison ELKHART

Caleb Ford KANSAS CITY

Donna Flowers KANSAS CITY

Guadalupe Ortiz Sr KENDELTON

Linda Jones LIVONIA

Marvin Mathis MACON

Cheryl Mcnutt MEMPHIS

Wiley Horne MONROE

Kevin Caudill NORTH BALTIMORE

Carl Rushing PINE BLUFF

Omar Cade SHREVEPORT

Michelle Williams SHREVEPORT

Raymond Karnes TOLEDO

George Jackson Jr WILLIAMSON

Zina Joseph WINSTON

Safety Awards– October

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Phippsburg, Colorado

Salt Lake City, Utah Grand Junction, Colorado

Salina, Kansas

Ernest (Bink) Rush, a DYV driver in Weller, VA since September 3, 2011, was recognized for 2,500 hours of service in October 2013. In addition, he also got a letter of r e co mm e nd a t i o n f o r app r e c i a t i o n from Buchanan County Trainmaster Greg S. Flynn for his a great attitude and his job

performance. Mr. Flynn stated that "Bink" is good about monitoring the radio and being in pos i t i on when needed. It is things like that that do not go unnoticed!

Thank you Bink!

Bink Honored in VA

Ogden, Utah

The month of August was declared "Driver Appreciation Month" in the Denver Division in conjunction with PTI’s celebration of being in business for 33 years. Branch Managers planned events to celebrate the PTI associates who provide safe and courteous service to our customers on a daily basis. "Taking a moment to acknowledge someone for their efforts, goes along way to insure even greater performance now and in the future" stated General Manager Andre Mayfield about the drivers in the division. “The Denver Division looks forward to being a team of drivers and managers working together for the success of PTI for many more years to come,” according to Mayfield. Submitted by Andre Mayfield, GM

In celebration for our PTI drivers, branches across the regions held special days to show

appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Thank You PTI Drivers!

Denver Division Honors Its Drivers

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Local branch managers were out in force during the PTI Divisional Hiring Day in August. Workforce Centers in 11 communities throughout Colorado, Utah and Nevada were identified to recruit potential new employees for PTI. Approximately 140 potential drivers spoke with our local managers and senior drivers about working for PTI— the best crew transportation company. The purpose of this effort was two fold. First, using Workforce Centers to recruit and train allows PTI managers to have an ongoing partnership to “Hire the Best for the Best.” Secondly, the hiring campaign gives our PTI managers the chance to use their leadership skills and build a personalize recruitment program. “Many of the men and women I have the honor of working with had never went into a Workforce Center much less hold a Job Fair. I am very proud of their efforts,” stated Andre D. Mayfield, General Manager for PTI Special Projects. The recruitment efforts from this campaign has shown PTI is the employer to work for in crew transportation. “We are building new relationships in each community and will be scheduling future Job Fairs and meetings at the Workforce Centers,” according Mayfield. The Denver Division will also continue working to develop a better community-based hiring approach to employ individuals that live in the communities that PTI serves.

TOTAL BY BRANCH Salina - 9 Oakley - 1 Helper - 2 Provo - 3 Ogden - 12 Grand Junction - 66 Denver - 15 Phippsburg - 3 Milford - 6 Las Vegas - 9 Pueblo - 15

(individuals visiting the Workforce Centers only. Online applications were not included in the totals.)

Submitted by: Andre Mayfield, GM for Special Projects

"Hire the Best for Best" Recruitment Campaign a Success The State of Utah Workforce Development hosted

the Divisional Roundtable Meeting in Salt Lake City this year. This meeting was designed for all the Branch Managers to meet and develop ways to improve the Operation of the division with respect to OTP, Safety, Customer Service and Driver Appreciation.

"Many of the managers had not personally met each other until this session", stated General M a n a g e r A n d r e Mayf ie ld. "Each manager brought their on prospective to PTI and we developed some

common standards such the 32 Hour OTR/DYV Training Matrix". The key topic of safety was discussed with RSCC Norman Vance (pictured above) providing managers DriveCam information and ways to view and coach events, Hours of Service guidelines and the alike. The meeting concluded with reviewing over all the programs that Workforce Center can offer to any employer. "We are here to insure your Business succeeds in our State" noted Zachary Whitwell Development Specialist with the State (pictured right.) The meeting goals were achieved with a greater

partnership between the S t a t e W o r k f o r c e Centers and PTI. Building a strong unified TEAM makes for

long lasting results to our Drivers, Customers and the Company. Submitted by: Andre Mayfield, GM for Special Projects

Utah Divisional Roundtable

PTI Safety Incentive

An average 2,330 drivers and 206 branch locations are earning safety incentive each month thus far in 2013. For the year, over $300,000 has been accrued by PTI drivers. Make sure you get your share by helping your branch go accident free each month! Remember payout occurs no later than the second week of December.

At PTI Safety Pays!

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Laurel, MT drivers held their first “Town Hall Meeting” on September 12, 2013. Regional Manager Mark Darkenwald expressed his appreciation to the drivers for their positive job attitudes as well as reviewing the HOS Policy and Safety Policy. During the meeting, Branch Manager Russell Storey stated "We have the best drivers in the company!" He explained there will be “ups and downs” but how they stick together as a TEAM will make them a greater unit as OTP, Safety and Morale.

Keep up the great work TEAM LAUREL!

Laurel, MT Hosts First Town Hall Meeting

The branches making up the I-15 Corridor in Utah (Ogden, Salt Lake City, Provo/Helper)

recently held their first combined Town Hall Meeting to unite the branches and drivers. Branch Manager Phil Coxey lead the discussion with background information on PTI and its history. He also thanked all associates for their hard work and striving to stay safe at all times. Additional information on on-time safe driving while performing duties was also discussed.

The I-15 Corridor branches are destined for greatness one trip at a time. Thank you to all our Managers and Drivers!!

I-15 Corridor Holds Combined Branch Meeting

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E l m o r e A B M Richard Hatfield (above) was given a gift basket from BM Rodney Tiller for his hard work and safe driving.

Awards from Auville/ Elmore

(L-R) BM Rodney Tiller and Auville D Y V d r i v e r Charles Church (with PTI for 18 years)

(Above L-R) Auville driver Dennis Wiley and Elmore driver Autum Shrewsberry were given gift baskets

from BM Rodney Tiller for hard work.

(L-R) Elmore O T R d r i v e r C h r i s t y Bennet and E lmore ABM Richard Hatfield.

Cheri Deaver, BA in Minot, ND (Montana/Dakota Division) wanted to acknowledge driver Bruce “Rick” Olson for avoiding an extremely dangerous collision while transporting a crew. While following a pickup towing a flatbed trailer loaded with a Bobcat, Rick saw the trailer starting to swerve. He initiated his safety training and applied his vehicle brakes to back away. In a short time, the pickup lost control and veered head-on into busy two-lane highway traffic. The pickup collided into a water truck while the towed trailer detached and crashed into a ravine. Rick was able to call for 911 help as well as get his crew safely to their destination! We appreciate Rick’s alertness and recognize him for his quick, and safe, thinking! THANK YOU RICK!

Auville and Elmore drivers were proud to display the NS Safety Award for no crew injuries last year in WV, KY and VA Divisions.

Congratulations to the entire staff!

(L-R)- Auville Drivers Jeff Pike (with PTI for 8 years) and Ottis Clevenger (with PTI for 5 years along with BM Rodney Tiller.

(L-R): Elmore DYV Dr iver L a w r e n c e Miller (with PTI for 15 years) and BM Rodney Tiller.

Rick Olson Avoids Serious Accident!