Dec 19, 2014 Volume 14 & Issue 9

Todd Allen

Team 9

Corporate Trainer

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Directors’ Message….. 1

Awards……. 2

Awards……. 3

Awards……. 4

Kids Parties……. 4

Well Deserved……. 5

Safety is a culture……. 6

About Team 9……. 7

Years of Recognition….. 8

Community…… 8

Team 8 Cares……. 9

Celebration Selfies….. 10

About Team 9……. 11

Quality share……. 12

Training……. 12

Hi-Way 9

Group of

Companies

We are proud

to be the

Carriers that

Care…

for our customers,

our Team,

and the communities

we serve.

The Carriers That Care!

Undeniably, Team 9 is incredible and with

your hard work and dedication throughout the

year, 2014 was successful on all accounts. At

Hi-Way 9’s annual Christmas Celebration we

were able to recognize numerous Team mem-bers with long-term service awards

(introducing our new Terryberry program al-

lowing each individual to choose their

award). A change in the nomination process

for the pinnacle awards this year allowed Team

9 members to have a voice and nominate who

they felt has gone above and beyond for their

Team and customers alike. 45 team members

were recognized with 9 deserving winners: just

one more reason to be proud of our Team!

Early in 2014 Hi-Way 9 Group of Companies as a whole saw the introduction of Allantra

training, providing a platform to ensure our

Team is trained with up to date infor-

mation. We have installed new Peoplenet units

in all of our trucks and are excited to continue

moving forward with our signature capture and

crossdock program, realizing the benefit this

will have on our team and the strong demand from our customers to keep moving forward

with technology. In October all divisions

rolled out our wage increase program, raising

the hourly and mileage wages by an average of

10% over the next 3 years. With today’s eco-

nomic standing and the competitive transporta-

tion industry, 2015 will present some challeng-

es, however we are confident that our incredi-

ble Team with their experience, customer ser-

vice and work ethic, has all the tools needed to

ensure Hi-Way 9 Group of Companies is a

safe, successful and a great place to work.

To you and your family-we wish you a Merry

Christmas and a safe holiday season.

Be a Professional!!!

For Safety’s Sake-

Drain your air

tanks daily!!!

8 Team 9 members were awarded the latest quality share

prizes in December. Who will win the March prizes?

Red Deer-Vanessa Dubois (right), Birger Mackeprang (left)

Edmonton-Elmer Draeger, Rachele Swityk

Drumheller-Kaytlin Nicholson, Tony Adams

Calgary-Derek Foley, Shawn Harley

During the recent Hi-Way 9 Group Annual Christmas Celebration, each Team 9 member attending was entered into additional prizes...because they love the spirit of giving! Hiram Schmerer (left) received a new coffee ma-chine, Todd Allen a great grill, and Hal Newman’s name was chosen for the amazing trip for two to Banff Adventures. More winners...more fun! It certainly was an exciting evening.

Money for Team 9

1. Weigh-IT $104,480.42

2. Pro Miles $11,913.40

3. Admin 42 $0.00

4. Pro Tech $1,000.00

5. Fuel Whopper $0.00

Total $115,693.82

Money Wasted

A. Claims / Cancelled $16,968.39

B. Misdirects $30,240.00

C. Undelivered $6,780.00

D. Admin 42 $1,700.00

E. Fuel Whopper $12,000.00

F. Non reported R&M $0.00

G. Vehicle Claims $26,020.80

Total Wasted $63,847.19

Money for Team 9

1. Weigh-IT $80,949.89

2. Pro Miles $9,949.94

3. Admin 42 $0.00

4. Pro Tech $0.00

5. Fuel Whopper $0.00

Total $89,799.83

Money Wasted

A. Claims / Cancelled $13,900.28

B. Misdirects $27,520.00

C. Undelivered $13,560.00

D. Admin 42 $1,100.00

E. Fuel Whopper $22,000.00

F. Non reported R&M $0.00

G. Vehicle Claims $26,383.24

Total Wasted $77,287.52

Reg Trentham, Viginia Rathgeber, Joe Hearn, Shannon Wade

Shane Tyson, Graham McDonald, Jerry Allen

Awards

About Team 9...For Team 9

The Carriers That Care!

The Carriers That Care!

Pinnacle Award

Customer Service Award

Outstanding Award

This award is presented to the individual who has

longevity, demonstrates leadership, consistency, and

creates a positive team environment making Hi-Way

9 Group of Companies a great place to work.

Award Recipient: Mike Shilson Honorable Mention: Crystal Hall, Floyd Desrosiers,

Lonnie Killaby, Rick Johnson

This award is presented to the individual who

demonstrates outstanding customer service

throughout the year.

This award is presented to the individual

who shows an intense amount of dedication,

commitment and integrity throughout the

year.

Award Recipient: Joel Fabrick Honorable Mention: Glenn Lavalle, Jon Sliworsksy,

Kendall Trentham, Kevin McDonald

Award Recipient: Larry Griffin Honorable Mention: Skip Macarthur, Sylvia Kirk

Val Wisener, Yvonne Capson

Bronson David John Cryer – born November 3 @ 7:58 pm – 7 lbs 5 oz – 20 inches long. Born to Jordan & Kim Cryer.

Introducing …

William Hutt’s new

baby girl.

Charlotte Rayn Hutt

born Dec 2, 2014 at 10:37 am., weighing 5

lbs 15oz.

A big welcome to...

James David West!

Born to Karri La-

prise & Ryan West

Oct 4, weighing 6 lbs 11 oz.

17-Nov KEN BURDICK

18-Nov DARRYL CARAVAN

19-Nov ANDREW WALROND

19-Nov ERICA FORSBERG

20-Nov JASON SMITH

21-Nov MICHAEL STUART

23-Nov BRIAN WHITE

23-Nov YOUZHONG JIN

24-Nov PAIGE ZIEMINEK

25-Nov KENNETH THOMPSON

25-Nov CHARLES BOWN

25-Nov CHRIS KELLEY

27-Nov JIM SPYCHER

29-Nov LARRY WATTENBARGER

29-Nov KWAKU DANQUAH

30-Nov CHARLES MOGGA

30-Nov BUDDIKA HALELLA

1-Dec THOMAS NIELSON

1-Dec DAVID HARTY

1-Dec APRIL ZIEMINEK

2-Dec MARC LAURENCE

2-Dec DON ELDRIDGE

3-Dec DUSTIN TALBOT

4-Dec GEORGE JAMES

5-Dec LOUIS DESJARLAIS

5-Dec JENNIFER HORBACH

6-Dec ROY STEL

7-Dec BRYAN JOSEPHSON

8-Dec BART GREENWAY

8-Dec TODD REED

10-Dec GERRY FUERSTENBERG

10-Dec DYLAN MASTERSON

13-Dec ROB WILLOCKS

13-Dec KEVIN POLLOCK

13-Dec PERCY FOLEY

13-Dec MARCEL BELLY

14-Dec EDWARD COWAN

16-Dec RABERTA RED CROW

16-Dec GABRIELLE CRYER

16-Dec RAMONA RED CROW

17-Dec MIKE SHILSON

18-Dec MICHAEL BENEDICTSON

18-Dec PATRICK LEPAGE

19-Dec KYLE STUCKEY

19-Dec MCKENZIE HILL

20-Dec CASSANDRA CHAPMAN

21-Dec LONNIE KILLABY

22-Dec SHAWN HARLEY

23-Dec BIRJINDER SIDHU

25-Dec JENNIFER REID

25-Dec STACEY PINE

26-Dec TONY ADAMS

26-Dec HENRY NGOMBA

27-Dec GERALD JOE TSCHETTER

28-Dec SHARON SMITH

29-Dec DAVID GERULA

2-Jan TANYA HOGAN

3-Jan TRACY LOGAN

3-Jan NELLIS FOESIER

4-Jan BARBARA SHARPE

5-Jan SHARON MARTIN

7-Jan DAVID BERGEN

8-Jan EDWARD SIDDERS

10-Jan GREG GOUTHRO

11-Jan RAFAEL MARRERO

11-Jan KEN HALDANE

12-Jan STUART VENO

14-Jan FABIN FOX

14-Jan MICHAEL RILEY

14-Jan JOHN FRIESEN

14-Jan ERIK WALIN

14-Jan JACKIE SERAFINCHON

NAME TERMINAL POSITION

MARK JACOBSEN BROOKS DRIVER

ASHLEY BERGER CALGARY ADMIN

EDWARD BRITTON CALGARY DRIVER

MOHSEN HAMIDIAN CALGARY DRIVER

TRAVIS LAQUETTE CALGARY DRIVER

GAETAN THIBERT CAMROSE DRIVER

GERALD JOE TSCHETTER DECKWAY DRIVER

DIANE THOMAS DRUMHELLER ADMIN

NATHAN HUMPHREY DRUMHELLER DRIVER

RAE-ANN MACDONELL DRUMHELLER ADMIN

THOMAS O'LEARY DRUMHELLER DRIVER

BRADLEY RICHARDSON EDMONTON DISTRIBUTION

BRANDON POPOWICH EDMONTON DRIVER

NAME TERMINAL POSITION

CHRISTOPHER BONNEUX EDMONTON DISTRIBUTION

NICOLE DARRACH EDMONTON DISTRIBUTION

ROBERT LASTIWSKA EDMONTON DISPATCH

ROMANUS SAMPSON EDMONTON DRIVER

SYED ZAIDI EDMONTON DRIVER

COADY GLEASON RED DEER DISTRIBUTION

FARHAD SAJADI RED DEER DRIVER

HILARY COX RED DEER DISPATCH

JINGLE CORRALES RED DEER DISTRIBUTION

JONATHAN KORSH RED DEER DRIVER

LEONID ZDESSENKO RED DEER DRIVER

RENEE COLBOURNE RED DEER OFFICE

SOCRATES JR. SOMIGAO RED DEER DRIVER

MICHAEL BENEDICTSON ROCKY MTN. HOUSE ADMIN

Team 9 Celebration Selfies Family & Team 9-Well Deserved

The Carriers That Care!

The Carriers That Care!

Lori Hunter of Team 9

Red Deer recently

received her Canadian

citizenship.

Moving from England 8 years ago, this has been

a long process for Lori,

but we were glad she

was patient. We are

proud to call you one of

our own. Congrats!

Yvonne Capson’s (Team 9 Calgary)grandson, Ryker Karl, of the Wabamun

Wildcats-A1 Division, recently won their first hockey

tournament in Didsbury. The entire Calgary Hi-Way 9 office was certainly excited with

this proud grandma! Go Wildcats!

Congratulations to this Team 9 member for your notable milestone!

Your care and commitment are commendable.

5 Years

December 1, 2009

Samantha Loranger

Team 9 was challenged

to share their Christ-

mas Party selfies dur-

ing the celebrations.

Paige Zieminek is the selfie queen… submit-

ting THREE fun-loving

pictures! Thanks Paige!

Be looking for an early

present for your cam-

era-worthy contribu-

tions!

THE OLDER YOU GET, THE MORE YOU REALIZE THAT

IT ISN’T ABOUT THE MATERIAL THINGS,

THE MONEY OR EGO.

IT’S ABOUT OUR HEARTS AND WHO THEY BEAT FOR.

Alexis Weed, (left-with her siblings) daughter of Jennifer

Estelle (Streamline Edmonton) is involved with her choir at

school as well as an after school choir ( the Dominelli singers) and this season is her first year doing the Edmonton singing Christmas tree. Her natural talent is glowing

in her commitment to each of these worthy groups. Jennifer’s

pride is certainly creditable!

Would YOU like to share one of YOUR family’s accomplishments?

We’d love to hear about it!

Please send your picture and information to sylviakirk@hi-way9.com.

Anna Leigh (daughter of Carri Ann Martens of Team 9 Drayton Valley) wanted to send out a big “thank-you” to Hi-Way 9 for the gift card. Anna Leigh participated in the Christmas card design contest. You

are VERY welcome, young lady! Have fun!

Taytum Thomas (daughter of Jen Thomas-Team 9 Drumheller) was presented with her new IPAD as the winner of the Hi-Way 9 card contest. Thanks again, Taytum!

Safety Is a Culture Team 9 Cares!

The Carriers That Care! The Carriers That Care!

For YOUR Sake…For YOUR Safety!

ROAD HEROES If any Team 9 member

receives a clean CVSA Pass and takes it to their Team Leader, they are awarded $200.

TWO Team 9 members have received payouts in the past couple of months.

Congratulations! The question is...Will YOU be Team 9’s next Road Hero?

Jerry Allen Director of Safety &

Compliance

EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDATION If any Team 9 member recommends a new employee they

will receive $200 upon completion of the new employee

training-and additional $300 after the first 3 months of

employment for the new employee.

FIVE Team 9 members received a total of $1700 in the past few months for recommending a new Team 9 member. AWESOME!

Date Location Incident Estimated Actual

1-Oct-14 Deckway Deck 7527 was rear ended by 3rd party on Stony Trail 0 0

1-Oct-14 Red Deer Backed into door at Maverick Rimbey with body job 1000

6-Oct-14 Drayton Struck deer with pick up truck 3600

6-Oct-14 Loadway Damaged trailer 53DVT1014 3520.8

7-Oct-14 Calgary Struck gate at King's Steel 0 0

15-Oct-14 Streamline Scraped parked Ford Explorer w/ trailer 7734 2028.36

16-Oct-14 Edmonton Driver hit gate guard at Weatherford w/ 70002 500

17-Oct-14 Red Deer Ran into wall at Real Canadian Liquor Store 10000

17-Oct-14 Red Deer Clipped awning at Fountain Tire 600

22-Oct-14 Rocky Driver ran over rims and fiberglass tank at Fountain Tire 2000

22-Oct-14 Loadway Driver trailer was run into by a Kia while making left turn in BC 0 0

27-Oct-14 Camrose Hooked fender of utility trailer w/ body job 300

29-Oct-14 Edmonton Ran trailer into a pole in Wainwright 10000

1-Nov-14 Red Deer Backing up hit the building/door at Frontier Compression 1000

3-Nov-14 Red Deer Backing up hit the door at Shipper Supply, creased bottom 2 panels 700

4-Nov-14 Edmonton Entering delivery site struck a pillar with trailer 500

6-Nov-14 Edmonton Avoiding animal and ended up hitting a post damaging front right of 179 500

7-Nov-14 Edmonton Unit 2214 was struck by a deer 214.2

14-Nov-14 Edmonton Struck debris on road w/ 2290 damaging fan, rad, bumper 9169.04

20-Nov-14 Calgary Struck passenger fender of motor home with trailer 8000

24-Nov-14 Calgary Struck a Chrysler 300 while making a right turn 0 0

24-Nov-14 Red Deer Barn door of 7055 caught on building and broke off 300

27-Nov-14 Drumheller Tipped truck over on Hwy 575 near Drumheller 3500

28-Nov-14 Medicine Hat Backed into the bay door at Reliance Industrial 2500

The majority of collisions are the result of driver error. Bad weather, mechanical failure and

poorly maintained roads may contribute to collisions, but by staying focused and paying atten-

tion to road conditions, you can avoid nearly all potential collisions.

To avoid collisions, keep these tips in mind:

*Minimize distractions and stay focused on the road *Adjust your driving to fit weather and road conditions

*Don’t drive when tired

*If your vehicle has an anti-lock brake system, use it correctly

*Know your limits

*Think ahead-and signal your intent

*Help prevent road rage

Gifts lovingly delivered by

Team 9 members Lareina

Jacques, Julie Thompson,

and Val Wisener. You

ladies made great elves. Thank-you!

Local van in Red Deer and delivered all dona-

tions to Central Alberta’s Ronald McDonald

House-otherwise known as “Home away from

home” for families with sick children. Kids

get better faster with their families around, and this amazing location allows those loved

ones to stay close to their children. The bless-

ings Team 9 helped distribute may never truly

be known-but that’s not the point, is it? The

spirit of giving and the care in which it is

shared is thanks enough for all.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Christmas is about family. Joy.

Laughter. Giving. And while Hi-

Way 9 Group of Companies excit-

edly plans their annual children’s

Christmas parties, each year extra presents are ordered, with the in-

tention of donating them to a cause

in need. This year a challenge was

put out to the Group’s employees

to help participate in the donations

-and did Team 9 ever show their

support!

Three Team 9 members loaded the

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The holidays season is exciting, but is also statistically one of the most stressful times of the

year. You don’t have to figure it out on your own. Help is close.

Years of Recognition & Community About Team 9

The Carriers That Care! The Carriers That Care!

Every year Hi-Way 9 Express proudly do-

nates their time and equipment to deliver ful-

ly decorated Christmas Trees for the Red

Deer Regional Health Foundation *Festival

of Trees* This year with the help of John Gallant and

his Red Deer crew we were able to complete

delivery of 45 decorated Christmas Trees to

homes and businesses around the city of Red

Deer.

These trees are auctioned off and the proceeds go to the Red Deer

Regional Health Foundation; all proceeds

staying right here in Red Deer.

Many thanks to:

Bella Sharpe, Julie Thompson,

Nick Beaucage, Leonid Zdesseko

for their gentle delivery of this fragile

freight.

Merry Christmas to All!

Barb Peretic of Team 9 Edmon-ton recently completed a Dale

Carnegie course. This time was

spent receiving tools and ideas

which will support her job func-tion and help in the day-to-day

responsibilities of customer ser-

vice. Congrats Barb!

Jennifer (Estelle-Streamline Edmonton)!

...I meant to touch base with you first thing this

morning, but got pulled away from the desk. You

did such an amazing job and really went above and beyond. We are so grateful of your time and

effort, and can’t say enough about the service pro-

vided!

I hope it is not too much to ask that you forward

this to your immediate supervi-

sor, so you may get the recogni-

tion you deserve.

It’s been an absolute pleasure!

All the best,

Chris Roach

Warehouse Coordinator

Wajax Industrial Components

2 YEARS

HUSSEIN ABBO

LORNE BRAITHWAITE

WAQAS BUTT

CHANTELLE CHAMBERS

GABRIELLE CRYER

VAED DAODAT

ASHLEY DARR

DAVID DIETL

KELDON DINGMAN

JILL DOWNING

SANDRA GUNN

BUDDIKA HALELLA

ROBIN HAYSEY

YOUZHONG JIN

ENOCH JOHNSON

DAVID KILBY

PRANESH KUMAR

RUSSELL LEVESQUE

BRENDAN LEWALL

CARRI ANN MARTENS

JONATHAN MCKAY

DARIN MCKAY

MICHAEL MOORE

STEVE O'BRIEN

RYAN PARKER

BRENDA PERRIER

STACEY PINE

NICHOLE QUESSY

CAROLYN REA

AMANDA SHORT

ERIN STEHR

KYLE STUCKEY

WALTER SWATSKE

HELMUT TONN

KIM WEBER

NICHOLAS WERNER

5 YEARS

ANDREW ARSENIUK

TYLER BOLIN

KEN BURDICK

DENNIS CAFFYN

PATRICIA EMBREE

KEVIN LEWIS

SAMANTHA LORANGER

SHARON MARTIN

CHARLES MOGGA

MIKE SAULNIER

JORDI TURNER

10 YEARS

TRENT BERNAKEVITCH

KELLY EYLES

CECIL NETTNAY

HAROLD NEWMAN

RAELENE PEARS

15 YEARS

WADE BUCK

WARREN RUFF

JIM SPYCHER

20 YEARS

DAVID BERGEN

LARRY GRIFFIN

BRYAN JOSEPHSON

Not too long ago Team 9 enjoyed Halloween with

some treats, laughter...and hilarious

costumes!

Here are but a few of the “visitors” that arrived on Hi-Way 9’s doorsteps a few short weeks ago.

Thanks for the fun,

Team!

Awards Awards & Kids Parties

The Carriers That Care! The Carriers That Care!

Awarded to the new team member who has been with the company for a one

year period who has shown dedication, commitment and excellent company rep-

resentation throughout the year.

Award Recipient: Jeremie Lynden Honorable Mention: Brandon Day, Daniel Peever,

Natalie Lucyk, Percy Foley

Awarded to the individual from our distribution or maintenance team who shows dedication, commitment and willingness to go the extra mile throughout the year.

Award Recipient: Kevin Rayner Honorable Mention: : Ian McDonald, Jamie Grayston,

Mitchell Rohrbach, Russ Levesque

Distribution & Maintenance Award

Rookie of the Year

Administrative Award

Line Delivery Award

Pickup & Delivery Award

Awarded to the highway driver who has shown strong

commitment towards public safety, dedication and efficient oper-

ation of their equipment throughout the year.

Awarded to the P & D driver who shows dedication, excellent

company representation, a strong commitment to our customers and

safe efficient operation of their equipment throughout the

year.

Awarded to the line delivery driver who shows dedication, excellent

company representation, a strong commitment to our customers and

safe efficient operation of their equipment throughout the year.

Award Recipient: Marc Laurence Honorable Mention: Dennis Caffyn, Ken Burdick,

Les Thomsen, Tony Adams

Award Recipient: Jeremy Turcotte Honorable Mention: Brian Banks, Danny Demers,

Gord Wenzel, Mike Moore

Award Recipient: Kyle Zimmerman Honorable Mention: Bart Greenway, Ben Dyck,

Kevin Pollock, Kyle Stuckey

Awarded to the individual who shows dedication, commitment and

excellent company representation, an award that could as easily be

called the indispensable assistant award.

Award Recipient: Norma Stobbs Honorable Mention: Ashley Darr, Jennifer Estell

Jill Downing, Lorraine Woodruff

Highway Driver Award

Santa. Crafts. Friends. Entertainment. Pre-sents. Food. Laughter. Family. Hi-Way 9 recently hosted three children’s parties in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer. Over 285 Team 9 members and their guests attended these celebrations and surely en-joyed the events meant solely for one reason-family! All children 12 and under received gifts from Santa, besides the crafts, food, and hilarious entertainer. Thanks for the fun! See you next year.