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One Year After CSA Enforcement,Hermann Maintains Zero Alert Status

• CSA Zero Alert Status

• Hermann CharitableEvents

- Hermann and FriendsCollect Over $60,000 Worth of Toys

- Santa Poll Question

- Hermann Competesfor MS Charity

• Website Gettinga Tune-up

Mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), theCompliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) regulations established a new nationwidesystem for making roads safer for motor carriers and the public alike. Effective inDecember 2010, the new Safety Measurement System (SMS) continues to placeHermann Transportation and Leasing on a zero alert status in every safety categorymonitored by the FMCSA. This means than Hermann Services does not exceed theintervention threshold based upon performance in the following (BASICs) categories:

• Unsafe Driving • Fatigued Driving • Driver Fitness • Controlled Substances/Alcohol

“Of course the bottom line is that our industry is focusing on preventing accidents and saving lives,” said Dennis Hermann, Co-President Hermann Services. “Since dayone, Hermann Services has always put safety first and we enthusiastically participatedin the 2009 pilot program that lead to the 2010 CSA program.”

“We’re very proud of our safety record and it is our mission to constantly improve our status,” added Karen Nesta, Hermann Services Safety Committee Chairperson and Manager. “It takes teamwork from everyone in our transportation and leasingoperations including management, human resources, maintenance, and the driversthemselves. As a team, we have a very low turnover rate and everyone takes pride in our overall safety performance.”

Spearheaded by Ms. Nesta, Hermann Services uses the Pre-Employment ScreeningProgram (PSP) for all new driver hires, which helps make more informed hiringdecisions through electronic access to a driver’s crash and inspection history from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). HermannServices also conducts on-going CSA training for managers and drivers companywideas well as semi-annual driver safety meetings covering HAZMAT, roadside compliance,and injury and accident prevention.

The Hermann training sessions, which are not required by FMCSA, educate drivers onhow to be prepared for an inspection and stay in compliance. The company’s randomdrug and alcohol testing are also well above the required standards. Therefore, thenumber of incidents reported from vehicle and driver inspections is well below the national average. Hermann Services clients also benefit from the company’sparticipation in the Captive Insurance Group, which requires high safety and financial standards.

According to Ms. Nesta, Hermann customers can be confident that their freight is in the hands of premium drivers with clean driving records operating a safe fleet ofvehicles. This assures low liability costs and on-time delivery without fleet check alerts.

For more information about Hermann Services CSA reports and the company’s safety record, please contact Karen Nesta by email at knesta@hermanntds.com. Visit www.hermanntds.com or call (800) 524-0067 to learn more.

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Hermann’s Participation in Charitable

Visit us Online at: www.HermannTDS.com Contact us today at (877) 809-6070 to schedule a complimentary consultation for your logistics needs.

Hermann and Friends Collect Over $60,000 Worth of Toys

Who was Santa Claus at Our Community Toys for Tots Event?

Toys for Tots Drive a Cheerful Success!Supporters for Hermann Services andToys for Tots came to our New Jerseywarehouse in large numbers to witnessthe filling of a 53' trailer with toys forneedy children donated by ourcolleagues. We also filled a trailer at our Texas warehouse for the occasion.Hermann employees and our friendscollected over $60,000 in new toys todeliver to the US Marine Corps for theirannual Toys for Tots Program. Some of the bigger donors included RolandFoods, USI, Toll, Shamy, Shiper &Lonski, Marylee Evangelista, ProductSafety Labs, and Apptec Packaging LLC.

Louis Luethold is someone who hassupported Hermann’s efforts with Toysfor Tots for a long time and is a closefriend of the Hermann Family. Here aresome words from Louis:

"As a former Marine with a governmentdrivers license, I have been greatlyinvolved with Toys for Tots over theyears. When I was a Plant Manager inHouston, I met Dennis Hermann (also aformer Marine) and used HermannTransportation for long distance shipments.We immediately became close friendsand remain so to this day. When Dennis’son Jeff moved to Houston I recruitedhim into the Toys for Tots program. Wehave filled many trailers over the years.Thanks Hermann Services!"

We also enjoyed support from the SouthBrunswick Mayor’s Office, SouthBrunswick Public Library, and theMonmouth Junction Fire Department.

Rich Talmadge, Maintenance Manager,said “I was glad to help out in any way I could. It was great to contribute to thesuccess of the Toys for Tots programand to help in giving toys to children inneed.”

JD Wilson, Business DevelopmentAssociate said “The Hermann employees,their friends, families, and all ourcustomers truly stepped it up and madethis year’s Toys for Tots Campaign

a success. Without everyone’s support we never would have filled that truck!So I attribute the programs’ success to everyone who helped…and the

snow blower machine.”Santa even made a special appearancefor photographs with kids and all whobrought a toy for Toys for Tots. Wewould like to thank everyone for theircontributions and participation in theevent. It was great fun and the children

and their parents truly appreciated it.Next year, our goal will be to collect

Company Plans to Increase Support Throughout 2012We look forward to growing our charitable initiatives into something bigger and greater in the upcoming year.

Text your answer code to 22333 or go to http://pollev.com and enter your answer code there. You can view the poll results at:www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/Nzk0Mjc0NzYw

Richard J. Hermann, Owner 70944 Peter Wilson, VP of Transportation Sales 72346 Dennis Hermann, Owner 72347 Tom Conboy, VP of Transportation Operations 72350 Chuck Capra, Warehouse Manger 72361

Following your answer, text 823880, your name, and email address to 22333 to win a Hermanngift package if you answer our poll question correctly. You can also win the gift package by goingto http://pollev.com and entering 823880 and the correct answer.

2011 saw the participation of severalHermann “athletes” joining together toform teams to raise money for a veryworthy cause — to create a world freeof Multiple Sclerosis

Our first event, The Original Mud RunMS in Liberty Sate Park, NJ, was a 10kmilitary-style obstacle course coveredentirely in mud! The Hermann Mudstersteam included Bryan, Dennis, and JeffHermann, Lori Nesta, Erin VanHeusen,and JD Wilson.

“Hermann made it extremely easy for us to participate in these events fromregistering to providing T-shirts tohelping us raise money. My overallexperiences at both the Jersey City &Houston Mud Runs were amazing andmemorable." said Lori Nesta, Dispatch.

Meanwhile for the Mud Run MS inHouston, the Southwest HermannMudsters team included Darryl Bryant,Mickey Cardenas, Scott Engolio, Dennisand Jeff Hermann, Lori Nesta, NancyRamirez, Nancy Reyes, Reginald Smart,and JD Wilson.

“The event itself was a blast and havingyour co-workers run with you makes iteven better. Hermann’s participation inthese types of charitable eventsdemonstrates a sincere concern for theless fortunate and the need to give backto the community.” said Scott Engolio,Operations Manager, Houston TX.

“Hermann’s involvement with multiplecharities shows that people, whetherone single person or a whole company,can get together and motivate each

other to still care in today’s world. The experience showed me what“Teamwork” really meant in theHouston/La Porte facilities,” saidNancy Reyes, Southwest Billing/CSR.

Team Hermanniacs, comprised ofDennis and Terri Hermann, Lori Nesta,and JD Wilson, also rode in Bike MSNew York, a 30 mile course that circled Manhattan.

Congratulations to all who helped raiseclose to $10,000 for this wonderfulcharity! We will be participating in moreof these events in 2012—watch formore. Hermann Services covers theentry fees for team members andeveryone is welcome to join at anyfitness level.

Hermann Crosses Finish Lines for National MS Society

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Hermann Services Website is Getting a Tune-Up

To hear more about Hermann's participationin charitable events, please contact:

Leena Vangeepuram(800) 524-0067, Ext. 120email: lvangeepuram@hermanntds.com

Soon you will see a new look and feel on our website. We’ve invested a lot of effort to attract people to our websiteand now we want them to have a verypositive user experience once there.

Besides the newly-refined sleek design,visitors will find the site easier to navigate to get information that theyare seeking. A new Media Portal displaysnews articles with photo galleries and movies that can be organized by service category. Readers can also

share articles via social media links.

All in all, our new website will feature an improved suspension, a smootherride, and better handling. Look for theimproved site in the next few weeks by visiting www.HermannTDS.comand take it for a test drive!

To provide feedback or suggestions regardingthe Hermann Services website, contact:

Leena Vangeepuram(800) 524-0067, Ext. 120email: lvangeepuram@hermanntds.com

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“Project Green Light” — Our Employee LeadReferral Rewards Program has been a greatsuccess in its first year due to the participation of all Hermann Employees! Congratulations to Nelson Sarabando, Ronny Tavarez,and John Capra for taking home the Green!

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Hermann Services Annual Toys for Tots Drive Hermann Services and our network of partners collected over $60,000 worth of toys!