Winter 2013 Newsletter

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Winter 2013
THE
HEADLINER
A semi-annual publication by the Seaboard Transport Group of Companies.
SAFE. RELIABLE. PROFESSIONAL.
In this issue:
A message from the president...
Corporate Email Distribution List ...............2
There have been a lot of exciting things
happening within the company since
our last newsletter. First among them is
the acquisition of R & G Transport based
out of Regina, Saskatchewan. R & G is
a niche petroleum carrier that has been
operating for over 50 years by the Schulz
family. Brothers Randy and Roland along
with their mother Marge have joined us
in various capacities. We are very excited
about the growth that R & G can bring the
Seaboard Group not only in the province of
Saskatchewan but in the northern states
of North Dakota and Montana. We have
also expanded into the dry bulk business
in New Brunswick with the purchase of
MPM Trucking consisting of dry bulk
truck and trailers along with experienced
drivers. The third area of growth is the
start up of a coal contract with a new
customer in Sydney, Cape Breton. Seaboard
was heavily involved in the coal hauling
business in the 1990’s and we are excited
to be back transporting coal along the
highways of Industrial Cape Breton.
Joseph Shannon received as a
Member of the Order of Canada .................2
Salvation Army Angel Tree Program ..........2
Employee Achievements .............................3
New and Improved Corporate Website ......3
Corporate GoodLife Membership ................3
Business Update: Mantei’s Transport ........4
Fuel Department Announcements ..............4
Business Update: Wiebe Transport ............4
Business Update: Energy and
Refined Products Group ...............................5
Business Update: Fly Ash............................5
Sales & Business Development Update ......5
Driver Reach Out Initiative ..........................6
The Seaboard Group Multiple Unit
Contractor (M.U.C.) Program Launch..........6
Optional Health Benefits
Program – Owner Operators
and Owner Operator Drivers .......................6
The Personal Insurance;
Partnership with the Seaboard
Transport Group ...........................................6
Seaboard Transport Group
Scholarship Program.....................................7
Around the Organization .........................8, 9
Train the Trainer.........................................10
Workplace Wellness ...................................11
Employment Equity Update
– Question and Answer Session: ..............11
20 Questions .........................................12, 13
2013 Employee Satisfaction Survey ..........14
5 and 10 Year Service Award Recipients. ..15
Driver Scorecard Update ............................15
Coffee Corner & Trivia ...............................16
The trucking industry continues to see a
number of changes. We are seeing further
consolidation in the industry whereby very
large trucking companies are acquiring
smaller companies. Seaboard continues
to search for more opportunities to
acquire trucking and logistics companies
that add value to our group. The
landscape of the petroleum industry also
continues to change as refineries close
and more independent marketers grow
in the industry. Seaboard will focus on
maintaining and improving our market
share across Canada in this segment of our
business.
Harmac has been preparing for its
upcoming re-verification as a Responsible
Care Partner. Harmac had a very successful
2011 re-verification. Since then, the
Harmac Team has been working diligently
on further implementation of the “plan, do,
check, act” responsible care continuous
improvement discipline into our work
streams. We look forward to another
positive re-verification outcome.
I want to congratulate all those who have
achieved service and safety awards this
year. Our awards program focuses on 5
and 10 years’ of service and safe driving.
We have several holiday parties planned
across the country for our various branded
companies where the majority of these
awards will be given out.
Please take the time to read our newsletter
to get informed on what is happening
across our company.
Thank you and have a great holiday
season.
Mark Shannon
President and COO
www.SeaboardTransportGroup.com
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THE
HEADLINER
Contributors
Mark Shannon
President`s Message
Jas Bains
Mantei’s Update
Human Resources
Corporate Email Distribution List, Joseph Shannon Order of
Canada, Angel Tree Program, Employee Achievements, New
Corporate Website GoodLife, M.U.C. Program Launch, Optional
Health Benefits Program, The Personal Insurance, Scholarship
Program, Around the Organization, Workplace Wellness,
Employment Equity Update, 2013 Employee Satisfaction Survey, 5
and 10 year service awards, Facebook.
Stephanie Lynk
Fuel Department Announcements
Ron Wiebe
Business Update: Wiebe Transport
Bob MacQuarrie
Business Update: Energy and Refined Products Group
Harry Kelley
Fly Ash
Jim Dibbin
Sales & Business Development Update
David MacDonald
Driver Reach-Out Initiative
Harv Roberts
Train The Trainer
Craig Whittaker
Driver Scorecard Update
Cheryl Richard
Brain Power, Name That Plate
Corporate Email Distribution
List: Attention Drivers and Fleet
Maintenance Staff
In response to the April 2013 Employee Satisfaction Survey
a gap was identified in corporate communication. Many of
our announcements were not reaching our drivers and fleet
maintenance staff across Canada. The barrier that we faced here
is that our drivers and mechanics do not have a corporate email
account. However, it is very important to us that everyone receive
all relevant corporate updates and announcements.
Therefore, at this time we would like to welcome all drivers and
fleet maintenance staff who do not have a company email address
to send us your personal email address to be added to the corporate
announcement distribution list. Please be advised that participation
is purely voluntary. We will be creating a distribution list to ensure
all relevant corporate communications reach our driving staff and
fleet maintenance staff.
If you are interested in being included on this distribution list please
email HR@seaboard.acl.ca with the following information.
1.
2.
3.
Your name
Your email address
The division / branch that you work for
Kyla Chamberlaine
HR Generalist
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Joseph Shannon received as a
Member of the Order of Canada
Friday, November 22, 2013
(Halifax, NS) – The Atlantic
Corporation and its subsidiary
companies are pleased
to announce that Joseph
Shannon has been received
as a Member of the Order of
Canada today at Rideau Hall,
Ottawa.
Mr. Shannon, President of
Atlantic Corporation, has been
in business since 1964 and has
contributed to the community
and country he loves. It is his
sincere honour to be recognized with this esteemed award and
we are happy to share such a significant moment with him.
The Member of the Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of
distinguished service in, or to a particular community, group
or field of activity and today the Governor General, the Right
Honourable David Johnston, bestowed the honour on 38
people across Canada. Joseph Shannon was the only
Nova Scotian recognized in today’s ceremony.
The Order of Canada was created in 1967, during
Canada’s centennial year, to recognize outstanding
achievement, dedication to the community and service
to the nation.
Salvation Army
Angel Tree Program
The employees at Seaboard Transport in
Dartmouth, NS are eagerly choosing Angel
Tree Tags from their Christmas tree to support
the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Campaign.
Each tag has a gender and age of a child
and employees can choose a tag to
purchase a gift for that child. At the end
of November, the Salvation Army picks
up the presents to be distributed to the
children participating in the campaign.
This has been an ongoing tradition at our
Dartmouth office and we are very proud
to support the cause.
Winter 2013
Employee Achievements
Corporate
GoodLife
Membership
This is a new section to The Headliner where we will be celebrating
achievements of our employees. We would like to congratulate the following
employees on their achievements:
Tara Keeping, Payroll Administrator, Dartmouth
Received the Payroll Compliance Certification (PCP). The PCP Certification
provides Canadian payroll professionals with the knowledge and skills
required for today’s compliance-driven payroll environment.
Kurt Follett, Newfoundland Mechanic
Received his Forklift, confined space and overhead-fall protection
certifications.
Chris Hillman, Dartmouth Shop
Has moved from Wash Bay Technician into an Apprentice Mechanic position.
Jason Fleming, Manager, Human Resources
Received his Certified Human Resources Practitioner (CHRP) Designation.
The CHRP designation is a nationally recognized level of achievement within
the field of human resources.
Stephanie Taylor, Accounts Payable Maintenance Clerk
Has graduated from Saint Mary’s University in October 2013 with her
Bachelor of Commerce Degree, Majoring in Accounting.
In April 2012 we launched a partnership with
GoodLife Fitness Clubs across Canada to offer all
employees and Owner Operators a discounted
membership rate. Physical activity is an important
part of our employee’s overall health and we are
pleased to assist in making it more affordable to
all members of our organization. This initiative
is part of our corporate mandate to assist our
employees in improving their overall health and
wellness.
The discounted membership rate is $35.42 /
month plus applicable provincial taxes and is
deducted directly through Payroll.
Employees and Contractors who wish to sign-up
can contact:
Kyla Chamberlaine – Atlantic/Central Canada
HR@seaboard.acl.ca
902-468-4447, Ext. 1268
Kim Trotchie – Western Canada
ktrotchie@seaboard.acl.ca
403-531-1600 EXT: 168
New and Improved Corporate Website
We are excited to announce the launch of our redesigned corporate website for the Seaboard Transport Group of Companies. With help
from various employees from across Canada and input from leaders of our operating divisions, we have refined the design, structure and
content of the site.
Our new website is aesthetically pleasing, interactive, and easier to use which will allow visitors to find what they need quickly. In
addition, our key messages and values are evident and clear.
We hope that you will visit the new website at our new address: seaboardtransportgroup.com
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THE
HEADLINER
Mantei’s Update
Mantei’s Transport had one of the busiest summers in
company history. With many new faces working within the
Mantei’s Team, coupled with a strong group of core long-term
employees we are preparing for the winter season and a busy
2014. There are many significant business changes awaiting
the operation in 2014. Federated Co-op will be transitioning
the Regina to Calgary lane into Carseland, AB decreasing the
forecasting requirements for this piece of business. Federated
Co-op has also transitioned the Edmonton sites to be supplied
from Regina which has contributed to a significant increase
in mileage for us. Other changes ahead include a transition
of some of the Suncor sites to be supplied by our Edmonton
orbit. Needless to say, there will be a great deal of customer
requirement changes presented to the Mantei’s team next year.
We would like to sincerely thank our Fleet Maintenance Staff,
Driving Staff and Office Staff for your hard work and flexibility
in 2013. We look forward to a busy and exciting 2014.
Jas Bains
Business Manager
Fuel Department
Announcements
Update: Bulk DEF
The Fuel Department would like to present Bulk Diesel Exhaust
Fluid (DEF) available at more Irving Oil and Petro Pass locations
in 2013 with more to come in the New Year.
Irving Oil has made DEF-Bulk available at the pump at two
more sites: Enfield, NS and Salisbury, NB.
Petro Pass currently has fifteen Petro Pass sites Canada wide
that have DEF-Bulk available at the pump. They are scheduled
to grow this national network to seventeen DEF-Bulk sites
by the end of 2013. In the New Year, Petro’s agenda will be
making DEF-Bulk available at twenty six more Petro Pass sites.
For more details on the current and future sites please visit:
https://apps.petro-canada.ca/superpass.
New Fuel Partnership - Pilot Flying J:
With almost one thousand locations in the US, Seaboard/
Harmac Transportation is proud to announce their partnership
with Pilot Flying J with a launch expected in the New Year.
Currently, Pilot Flying J is the largest retailer of over-theroad diesel fuel in the United States. Pilot Flying J features
numerous amenities for our drivers including, parking, CAT
scales, TRANSFLO express travel documents, Trip Paks,
truck washes, pay phones, high speed internet kiosks, ATM’s,
laundry, showers, game rooms and lounges with big-screen
televisions. Most importantly, drivers will be able to take
advantage of discounted fuel pricing by using their current
COM/DATA card. For information on daily pricing and other
rewards, please visit Pilot Flying J’s website at:
www.pilotflyingj.com.
Stephanie Lynk
Team Lead Fuel / Fleet
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Business Update:
Wiebe Transport
Season’s greetings from the Wiebe Team!
There is a lot of news from our Wiebe operations and
maintenance facilities from this summer and fall, including:
1. We are happy to report that we have taken control of our
truck and trailer maintenance. Over the last five years
Wiebe Transport Grande Prairie has outsourced our fleet’s
Preventative Maintenance. As a result, we did not see our
equipment very often, some equipment only once a year
at inspection time. Over time, this proved to be very costly
and time-consuming. Certain items that should have been
caught during regular service intervals were overlooked
which resulted in premature failures. We appreciate our
drivers who brought these concerns to our attention in
the employee satisfaction survey. We are confident that
this change will result in higher quality within our fleet
maintenance operations.
2. We have also installed computers in all of our shops
and have begun using a program called Transman.
Technicians now log-in and log-out each time they work
on a piece of equipment to track quality and efficiency.
Also, parts are scanned directly to the work order which
eliminates the manual data-entry process. This will give
us a more accurate maintenance cost for each unit moving
forward.
3. Our Grande Prairie shop is now open 7 days a week. We
started a new shift program where the shop and parts
staff work a 4-on / 4-off rotational shift from 7:00am to
7:30pm. Because our drivers and dispatchers work 7 days
a week, this change made sense to offer optimal support
to our operation. Once again, thank you to the employees
who made this suggestion on the employee satisfaction
survey.
4. Our Sherwood Park fleet maintenance center also moved
away from a third party contractor that was in place
for a number of years and is now staffed by company
employees. The objectives here are to streamline our
maintenance systems, increase quality standards and
maintain consistent processes across the company. A
big thank you to all of you that had a part in making this
happen and for suggesting this change.
5. Due to popular demand, we are now operating dispatch
functions out of Sherwood Park as well as Grande Prairie.
We now have 2 highly skilled dispatchers based out of
our Sherwood Park location to provide improved dispatch
support to our driving staff. This was a reoccurring
suggestion on the employee satisfaction survey and we
are pleased to have made this change happen in the
interest of increasing driver satisfaction and operational
effectiveness.
Regards,
Ron Wiebe
Director of Business Development & Fleet
Winter 2013
Business Update:
Energy and Refined
Products Group
ERP EAST
Fly Ash
We are very excited to announce the acquisition of Bulk
Pneumatic (pressurized tanks) assets from MPM Trucking in
Bathurst, NB in August of 2013. We are pleased to say that the
drivers of MPM Trucking chose to be employed by Seaboard,
and service the needs of our fly ash customers.
I am very pleased to announce that our Maritime operations
group has been successful in renewing their contract work
with Imperial Oil for an additional three years. The contract
was not tendered as is the normal practice with Imperial Oil.
The primary reasons given were; the long term relationship
we have developed with this valued account, the high levels
of safety and service and the “Get It Done” attitude that this
group demonstrates every day. An example of this would
be the emergency jet movements that we experienced this
past summer. To Joe Johnson and his team of dedicated
dispatchers, drivers and lease operators: thank you for your
continuing efforts and support.
Seaboard was successful in securing a contract with Separation
Technologies Canada to provide trucks and pneumatic tankers
to STI which are located at the NB Power Belledune Generating
Station. The tankers are loaded with fly ash and transported to
various cement plants in NB, PEI and NS.
ERP CENTRAL
We would like to welcome Richard Hills, Danny Glendenning,
Gary Whelton and Donnie Doucette to the Seaboard group of
companies.
New business opportunities have been secured in our Ontario
operations group. We are just beginning a haulage contract
that we secured with Shell Canada. Our operations team
based at our Arrow Road facility have been given the task of
transporting 10 loads per day of ULSD until the end of March.
Stage two of this Shell requirement will be transporting jet
fuel for an extended period of time which could entail hauling
as much as 20 loads per day directly into the Toronto Pearson
Airport. Both products are being sourced from the Shell Sarnia
Refinery. This again demonstrates our team’s ability to respond
to a customer demand outside of our normal contract as this
new volume is related to pipeline capacity servicing the GTA
market.
ERP WEST
Seaboard Bulk Terminals, or SBT, is entering into the final
stages of the Carseland Terminal start up. The expected
opening is early 2014 and we are staffed and ready for this new
venture to begin. SBT will be operating the rail terminal, truck
loading and card lock operations for Consumers Cooperative
Refinery.
R&G Transport, our newest member of the Seaboard group,
is growing with the addition of new lease operators based in
Regina in late October. Lease operators are something new
to the R&G company and we look forward to future growth
opportunities within their lease operator fleet.
Our Western Canadian operations continue to be a growth
market, volumes are sustained and we are looking forward to a
very busy winter season.
Travel Safe & Happy Holidays – From the Energy & Refined
Products Group
Bob MacQuarrie
Senior Vice President – ERP Operations Canada
Coal fly ash, is the particulate matter collected by pollutioncontrol equipment from the smokestacks of coal-burning power
plants. Fly ash represents upwards of 25% of the cement. The
Fly ash increases the durability of the cement. Although this
work is seasonal in our part of the country, we are looking
forward to a strong season in 2014 with planned growth in the
bulk tanker business.
Harry Kelley
Business Services Manager
Sales & Business
Development Update
2013 has been a steady year in sales. We retained our regular
customers and added numerous new accounts which matched
up nicely with our primary lanes particularly for our Highway
and Chemical divisions.
In our HDL division (Liquid Chemical & Moncton), we have
been focused on adding new accounts for our primary lanes,
both headhaul and backhaul. We have been successful in
adding many new small to midsized accounts and hope to grow
them into larger accounts. We have also been successful in
renewing our Metered Lube business for a further term and
look forward to future growing that business. In addition we
have secured some waste projects both in Atlantic and Central
that blended nicely with our Chemical business.
We are pleased to welcome into our HDL Division our new
Business Development Manager – Reefer & Specialized
Services, Thiery Valade. Thiery is based in the Montreal area
and is focused on developing new business for our Highway
Reefer, Van and Flat deck divisions. Thiery has been with us
since July and has over 10 years of experience in the field; we
are excited to have on our Team.
We are also very pleased to announce a contract renewal for
5 more years with Canada Post. This customer has been with
us for over 20 years and is a very important part of our Atlantic
Dedicated business. Happy Holidays to all!
Jim Dibbin
Vice President – Sales
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THE
HEADLINER
Driver Reach-Out Initiative
Our Moncton Operations
Team has started a
driver reach-out initiative
to recognize and
appreciate our drivers
in the Highway and JP
Baughan divisions. These
reach-out events include
providing meals, drinks
and gift cards to drivers.
Our driver reach-out held
at the JP Baughan Office
in Moncton on September
26th was a great success! Breakfast was served to our hard
working drivers at 3am to provide them a healthy start to their
early morning. We had approximately 15 drivers attend who
were very grateful to be greeted with hot breakfast and a
coffee.
Drivers included: Irois Collete, Charlie Rossiter, Richard Magee,
Mike McKinney, Charlie Girouad, Dennis Mazerolle, Ronald
Mazerolle, Tommy Fillmore, Peter Crowe, Louis Gagnon, James
Sheasgreen and Hector Bernard.
The following month on October 25th, we held another
Breakfast reach-out in Truro at the Co-op Feed Mill. We had
the following drivers attend: Harry Oosteram, Sean Sinton,
and Derrick Costain, along with Scott Mannett (Operations
Manager), Kaitlyn Parker (Recruitment Coordinator) and David
MacDonald (VP of Business Development). Again our drivers
were delighted to start their days off on a good note.
Optional Health Benefits
Program – Owner Operators
and Owner Operator Drivers
In response to the many requests to provide Owner Operators
and Owner Operator drivers with health benefits, the Seaboard
Transport Group has partnered with Manulife and Fraser &
Hoyt to provide an optional benefits program to our Owner
Operators and Owner Operator Drivers.
Starting in May of 2013, all Owner Operators and Owner
Operator Drivers across Canada are eligible to enroll in
benefits through Manulife Financial. Your group plan will be
administered by Fraser & Hoyt Benefits. Fraser & Hoyt will
manage program enrollment, answer any questions about
coverage, and process premium payments for this plan. Please
note that Seaboard has facilitated this program but will not
administer any portion of this plan.
To enroll, please phone:
Phone: Toll Free 1.888.847.4424 / New Glasgow: 902.752.0663
Plan number: #57620
Plan Name: Owner Operator Association Group Insurance Plan
Please contact Fraser & Hoyt with any questions.
A reminder that this program is 100% optional – there is no
obligation to enroll.
Please note that Owner Operators and Owner Operator Drivers
of Mantei’s Transport are offered an alternative program
through the Mantei’s benefits provider. Please contact Monica
Brown to enroll: Monica.brown@manteis.com
David MacDonald
Vice President – HDL Operations and Business Development
Kyla Chamberlaine
HR Generalist
The Seaboard Group Multiple
Unit Contractor (M.U.C.)
Program Launch
The Personal
Insurance;
Partnership
with the
On November 1st, 2012 we launched the M.U.C. program for
all Owner/Operators in Central and Atlantic Canada who own
multiple units. This program has 4 objectives:
1. Develop and maintain a close connection to the M.U.C.s in
our organization
2. Incent and facilitate business growth of M.U.C.s
3. Manage the risks associated with M.U.C.s
4. Establish and maintain operating standards and
requirements for M.U.C.s
Complete program details, including a list of all financial
incentives, can be found in the M.U.C. Program brochures that
are available at our various terminals across Canada. If you
wish to receive an M.U.C. Program Brochure by mail, please
email HR@seaboard.acl.ca.
Jason Fleming
Manager of Human Resources
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The Personal Insurance Company now offers home, auto, and
pet insurance at a discounted group rate for all employees of
the Seaboard Transport Group of Companies. This includes
employees of Unique Personnel, Owner/Operators, Owner/
Operator drivers, and contract drivers. The Personal Insurance
has been providing group insurance since 1974 and currently
works with over 600 Canadian organizations to provide group
services.
Call The Personal Insurance Company and get your free
personalized insurance quote at 1-888-476-8737. Remember to
say that you are a member of the Seaboard Transport Group.
We would like to thank Glenn Dueck, Seaboard Company Driver
in North York, Ontario for suggesting this partnership. Thanks
Glenn!
www.thepersonal.com
Winter 2013
Scholarship Program
In November 2011 we had the pleasure of introducing the
Seaboard Transport Group Scholarship Program. This program
offers a scholarship to the children of our office staff, maintenance
staff, driving staff as well as owner/operators and their drivers
towards post-secondary education.
Scholarships for the 2013-2014 Academic Year were awarded
to 31 well-deserving students representing multiple operating
divisions across the company who met the program requirements.
The 2013-2014 Seaboard Transport Group of
Companies Scholarship Recipients were:
Quotes from
Scholarship Recipients
“A helpful push to get me through my final year of
Education!”
Jessica Fletcher
“After receiving the Seaboard Transport Group of Companies
Educational Scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year, it
has really made me want to continue with my community
involvement after being rewarded in such a way. This
scholarship goes strictly towards my studies as I have
now begun my first year at the University of Regina. It has
allowed me to experiment with classes I may not have
chose at the beginning of the year, as I establish what I may
want to do with my future. I hope to continue with helping
the community in every way I can in hopes to re-apply for
this scholarship next year; as it has been very rewarding
and helpful in my first year transitioning into adult hood. I
thoroughly enjoy my involvement in the equestrian world
and giving my knowledge to the younger kids around the
barn. I hope that this is a trait I will carry with me for quite
some time and being recognized for it has surely helped with
driving me to want to make a difference.”
Recipient
Name
Parent
Name
Parent
Division
Kelsie Armstrong
Michael Armstrong
Seaboard
Alissa Bakker
Ed Bakker
Foss
Elizabeth Blois
William Blois
Seaboard
Sara Campbell
Neill Campbell
Seaboard
Christina Clarke
Don Clarke
Seaboard
Brianna Crowe
Peter Crowe
JPB
Kyle Dibbin
Jim Dibbin
Seaboard
Jessica Fletcher
Bryan Fletcher
Mantei’s
Austin Fletcher
Bryan Fletcher
Mantei’s
Collin Gates
Brian Gates
Seaboard
Michelle Gowland
Ross Gowland
GWR
Ashley Haines
Scott Haines
Harmac
Jisoo Hur
Jun Hur
Wiebe
Eija Dianca Jimenez
Eduardo Jimenez
Harmac
Gordon Linssen
David Linssen
GWR
Octavia Mahidiyan
Abbas Mahdiyan
Harmac
“Choosing a Post-Secondary Program is hard enough, making
sure your program is right for you career wise is even more
of a challenge. Receiving this Scholarship has allowed me to
continue in my program, and is helping with the costs that
come along the way with reaching the career I have set out
for.”
McKenzie Mantei
Ron Mantei
Mantei’s
Michelle Gowland
Dustin Marcinkevics
John Marcinkevics
Mantei’s
Paige Olsson
Stewart Olsson
Foss
Joseph Spring
Mike Cannavino
AJW
“I have dreams of becoming a doctor this scholarship gets me
one step closer to achieving my dream.”
Kevin Stewart
Garry Stewart
Harmac
Amber Walser
Sarhril Ternes
Donald Ternes
Mantei’s
Stephanie Verhaegen
Dan Verhaegan
GWR
Dana Vesely
John Vesely
AJW
Amber Walser
Brad Walser
AJW
Peter Wen
Yulin Wen
Harmac
Jamie Wicks
Cordell Wicks
Seaboard
Mary-Francis Windover
Gregory Windover
Harmac
Kendall Ziegler
Barry Ziegler
Mantei’s
Kaitlan Rathgeber
Greg Rathgeber
Mantei’s
Abby Pearson
Bill Pearson
Foss
Congratulations to all
of the scholarship recipients!
Kendall Ziegler
“The Seaboard Transport Group Educational Scholarship has
helped me purchase additional items needed for my dental
assisting course, it has also allowed me to decrease the
number of hours I work and increase my time focusing on my
studies. Thanks again for your generosity and support.”
Kaitlan Rathgeber
“This scholarship enables me focus more time on my studies,
I am thankful for this, being a key help in succeeding in any
program.”
Kyle Dibbin
Jason Fleming
Manager of Human Resources
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Around the
HEADLINER
THE
Organization
Kilkare Transport, Seaboard Multiple Unique Contractor, showed its support for the Special Olympics by participating in the world’s largest truck convoy for
Special Olympics. It was the second year that the event was held in Nova Scotia. Truck drivers and trucking companies from across the province took part,
with hundreds of people lining the street. More than 100 truckers registered and raised approximately $25,000 to support the cause.
Nick and David MacKenzie, owners of Kilkare Transport Ltd., noted the company entered seven trucks in the convoy. Including drivers’ family members,
estimated they had about 25 people taking part in the event. It was the first time that their company participated. They learned about it through the
provincial trucking association.
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of Carol Raessler
after 30 years of dedicated service with Mantei’s Transport. Carol joined
the Mantei’s team in Edmonton in 1983 working for the Mantei’s family
as an office clerk, and eventually managing the Edmonton office. She has
trained, and coached many employees over her 30 years, always stepping
up to do whatever was required.
Carol was presented with flowers and a gold & diamond ring upon her
retirement in September. We wish Carol all the best in the next phase of
her life.
Go Riders! The newest members to the Seaboard Transport Family, R and
G Transport, are passionate about their home team – the Saskatchewan
Roughriders.
Left to Right: Laurence Sinkewicz, Randy Schulz, Judy Borgerson, Bryant
Deveaux, Marge Schulz, Roland Schulz, and Damon Fortin.
The R&G Transport LTD. Team were dressed up to support their favorite
football team.
Carol, you will be missed by all!
Mantei’s management & staff.
In July 2013 a group from G.A. Foss Transport showed their
support during the Jennifer Ashleigh Annual Golf Tournament.
Standing, Kourtney Adamson - Business Development Manager,
Todd Stauffer – GM Operations for Central Energy, Feisal Lalani Division Manager / Assistant and Jim Dibbin – VP Sales
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Brad Raven and Harry Kelley receive recognition from Mark Shannon for
being incident free in 2013 in the Sussex Water division. Through diligent
field management by Brad Raven and the professional attitude towards
safety by all of our drivers and brokers, they delivered over 20,000 loads of
brine totaling 1.8 million miles without incident.
Winter 2013
A few highlights from the R&G Christmas Party!
Seaboard Transport
Recognizes Driver
Milestones.
R&G Transport’s (Regina) Operations Manager, Randy Schulz, and Mark Shannon,
presented the President’s Award for Driver of the Year to Wayne Dingle on Nov. 16th at
the annual Christmas party. This award, which was started by R&G’s founder, the late
Ron Schulz, has been awarded for the last 28 years. It recognizes a driver’s outstanding
customer service and safety standards for the preceding year. Congratulations Wayne!
On October 2nd, 2013 Seaboard
Transport recognized Vernon Ross
of Margaree, NS for achieving 10
years of incident free service as a
bulk liquid commercial driver.
Vernon’s dedication to safety
and this accomplishment was
acknowledged at a presentation
in Dartmouth, NS among
management, operations, and the
HSE group.
Vernon is shown here on left
receiving his award and leather
jacket from Harv Roberts – Director
of HSE.
Bill Wadden receiving his service award.
Lenny Legge receiving his service
award from Darrell MacNeil.
On November 8th, 2013 Seaboard
Transport recognized Ralph Smiley
of Waverly, NS for achieving 10
years of incident free service as a
bulk liquid commercial driver.
Ralph’s dedication to safety and this
accomplishment was acknowledged
at a presentation in Dartmouth, NS
among management, operations,
and the HSE group.
Ralph is shown here wearing
his jacket with Mechele Hull,
Operations Supervisor.
Seaboard Transport would like
to thank Vernon and Ralph for
their safe approach to driving and
product handling.
Gord Bishop, Ed Pottle, and John Higgins
receiving their service awards.
John Othniel – Esso Petroleum Driver receiving his 5 year service award.
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Train The Trainer
Front Row (Left to Right)
Back Row (Left to Right)
Dan Fisher - Energy Driver - North York, ON
Walter Lottridge - GWR Driver - Oakville, ON.
Tracey Orme - HSE Coordinator - Edmonton, AB
Lysa Munroe - Operations Supervisor, Bulk Lubricants - North York, ON
Mike Lojzer - HSE Compliance Manager - North York, ON
Lawrence Sinkewicz - HSE Supervisor - Regina, SK
Chris Williams - HSE Coordinator - Montreal, QC
John Marcinkevics - Mantei’s Driver - Edmonton, AB
David Beard - Energy Driver - Montreal, QC
John Rector - JP Baughan Driver - Moncton, NB
Derek Cristofoli - HSE Coordinator - Toronto, ON
Jeff Gerber - Toronto Liquid Driver - North York, ON
Jack Schlamp - Wiebe Transport Driver - Grand Prairie, AB
Robert Misner - Energy Driver - Dartmouth, NS
Steve Roy - HSE Supervisor - Calgary, AB
Colin Harvey - Energy Driver - St. John’s, NL
Train the Trainer Update
Shown here are the most recent participants of the companysponsored Seaboard Transport Leadership Training program held
at the Arrow Road Facility in North York, Toronto from Sept 25th
– 27th, 2013.
Again, the program was well represented from participants
across the country. It provides a great venue for interaction,
sharing of ideas and experiences, and allows feedback for
continuous improvement.
The program was initially designed for HSE personnel and driver
trainers, however; it was identified last year that with a few
changes to format we could add value by extending this program
to all employees that hold a leadership position.
We were pleased to offer a special welcome to our first participant
from R&G Transport out of Regina Saskatchewan.
The program overviews modules such as the fundamentals
of safety, communication and listening, understanding of the
leadership role, addressing adversity, presentation skills, incident
investigation, contributors and root causes, and behavioral
assessments.
This program will run for approximately one year with this being
the first of three modules. The second module will take place in
Dartmouth, NS early in the New Year.
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If you have interest in this program, please discuss with your
immediate supervisor for more information and to obtain an
endorsement for upcoming programs.
The invitation is extended to all potential driver trainers, all
employees in a leadership position, across the country in all
divisions.
Harv Roberts
Director, HSE
Winter 2013
Workplace Wellness – Cold & Flu Season
It’s that time of year again where the sniffles come creeping up on you, and before
you know it you are coughing, sneezing, and coming down with a common cold or
flu. The common cold and the flu are often respiratory system illnesses, which are
easily passed from one person to another in the workplace. Often, these viruses
are spread by sneezing and coughing, leaving droplets of viral infections or
bacteria on surfaces or in the air which is then inhaled by others.
These viruses can be easily picked up around the workplace, so why not be
proactive and take the first step in avoiding the common cold or flu this season by
implementing these tips as part of your daily routine.
Healthy Eating:
The good old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor
away” may not just be a saying for you this season.
Implementing fruits, vegetables and a healthy diet into your
daily eating habits, will help support your imune system.
This will give your body all the various vitamins, minerals,
and other nutrients that you need.
Work Place Hygiene:
Most cold and flu viruses are spread by direct contact.
Proper hygiene is the most effective protection for the flu
by preventing the spread of the virus from one person to
the next. Taking the extra steps in washing your hands,
or using an alcohol based sanitizer will help eliminate the
bacterial viral spread in the workplace.
A Good Night’s Rest:
Who doesn’t love a good night’s rest? Getting enough good
quality sleep has been shown to decrease your chance of
getting a cold. Now that’s the easy part, but how can you
get longer, better quality sleep? Try implementing some of
these small changes in your sleeping patterns:
• Keeping a consistent sleep routine
• Say no to caffeine, nicotine and alcohol before bed
• Take time to wind down before bed
• Create a positive sleeping environment
• Don’t hit the bed with a full stomach
Stay Active:
If you want to prevent getting a cold this season, then
regular, moderate exercise may be just what the doctor
ordered. Findings show that exercise helps your immune
system fight simple infections such as colds and flu.
Exercise also helps ward off the big stuff like heart disease,
type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and some kinds of cancer.
Employment Equity
Update – Question
and Answer Session:
Q. Under employment equity
will members of the designated
groups be given preferential
treatment in the workplace?
A. No, employment equity is a program that
encourages inclusion instead of exclusion.
Employment equity does not create barriers
or deny entrance to anyone who does not
belong to a designated group. Employment
equity seeks to eliminate barriers so
everyone has an equal opportunity to
compete for jobs.
Q. What initiatives is the
company working on to
engage a variety of potential
employees?
A. The recruiting and HR team has dedicated
themselves to using a variety of hiring tools
including our new company website and
Kijiji. This ensures everyone has access to
the same job postings. Recently we have
started to review how to attract more female
drivers to our company. This initiative will
be launched by speaking with our current
female drivers, featuring them in our 20
questions segment in this issue as well as
creating advertisements directed towards
female drivers. If you have any ideas or
suggestions on how to make our company
more attractive or friendly towards female
drivers please reach out to the HR team at
HR@seaboard.acl.ca.
You can also see our commitment to
Employment Equity on our website at:
www.seaboardtransportgroup.com/careers/
employment-equity/
Kyla Chamberlaine
HR Generalist
Dress Warm:
With the weather slowly changing, I think it’s safe to say
we can ditch our favorite pair of shorts and pull out our
favorite sweaters. Although it takes more than just dressing
warm to not catch a cold it’s probably not a bad idea to stay
warm and comfortable, especially if you already feel a cold
coming on.
This season don’t isolate yourself with your tissue box…
be proactive! Implement these tips as part of your daily
routine, allowing yourself to enter the New Year happy,
healthy, and strong.
Laura Lionetti
HR Co-Op Student
Julia Williams – ERP Accountant celebrated her 22nd birthday in style.
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Nancy Lutes
20 Questions:
20 Questions:
20 Questions:
1. Current position with the organization?
AZ Petroleum Driver
I was just promoted to a HSE Coordinator. Prior to
this, I was a driver trainer for Wiebe.
Super B Fuel Driver
7. What do you like about being a driver?
You are not stuck working in an office, you are
free to do what you would like, you’re travelling
by yourself, but you are still able to connect with
others.
8. What is one aspect about your job people
would be surprised to know? Most people
think we just drive the trucks but what they do
not realize is we are the ones who actually have
to load/unload the truck as well as the extensive
knowledge and training behind it.
9. Do you have any hobbies?
Gardening and yard work
10. What is your favourite holiday and why?
I do not have a favourite holiday but my favourite
time of year is Fall
11. How many days are you usually away from
home at a time? I am home daily
12. What is your favourite food?
Pasta
13. In your career in the trucking industry, what
is your most memorable event?
Getting cleared to start driving b-trains
14. What is the farthest you’ve ever travelled?
San Francisco, CA
15. What is your favourite place you have
travelled?
I love travelling in the U.S during fall and winter
16. Do you meet a lot of other female drivers on
the road? From other companies I do not meet
too many, but there are few of us that pass this
way, we try to keep in touch and look out for one
another
17. What advice would you give to other women
looking to enter the truck driving industry?
If you are interested in driving then go ahead and
pursue it, you will find out soon enough if you can
or can’t do it – “pursue your interests and your
dreams”
18. What is a personal or professional goal for
2014? To become more financially stable
19. If you weren’t a driver today what would
you be doing? I would be in the pharmaceutical
industry as it is what I went to school for
20. If you won the lottery what would be your
first purchase? After paying off any outstanding
bills I would purchase the biggest, loudest,
nosiest, rumbling personal truck
4. In 3 sentences or less, describe your duties
and responsibilities: My duties in my previous
position as a driver trainer were to ensure the
drivers are properly trained including teaching
them how to safely load/ unload product,
complete their paperwork and how to use the onboard computer.
My duties as a HSE Coordinator include
completing pre-hire road tests, conducting driver
evaluations as well as completing site visits and
inspections.
5. How long have you been a driver for?
Over 12 years.
6. Why did you decided to become a Truck
Driver? I needed a change from my previous
profession as a funeral director
I like interacting with customers and seeing the
country
would be surprised to know? There is a lot
more to it that meets the eye. There is a lot of
work happening behind the scenes than people
realize.
9. Do you have any hobbies?
Horseback riding and camping
Thanksgiving, we get together and have our last
camping trip for the season, enjoying turkey and
spending time with everyone.
home at a time? I use to work 4 days at a time
straight (4 days on, 4 days off). Now I’m home
daily working Monday – Friday
4.5 years
Driver? My husband is a driver and we both
travel and one of us had to give so he did for a bit
and just wasn’t working out so now it was my turn.
The freedom, I’m by myself and don’t have to
worry about anyone else. I also get to see a lot.
would be surprised to know: How easy it
really is, but you have to want to work.
9. Do you have any hobbies? I ride a motorcycle
(Harley) so when I’m not driving a truck I’m on my
Harley in the summer.
Halloween I love seeing the kids all dressed up
having fun and I enjoy scaring the day lights out
of them.
home at a time? I’m not home very often. I
live in Alberta but I haul fuel out of Alaska to
Whitehorse. Currently I haven’t been home for 31
days.
Fruits and vegetables
Driving across the BC Mountains
Alaska
travelled? Yukon, it is beautiful and the people
are beyond sweet
is your most memorable event? Delivering to
an Esso gas station while there was a Canada
Day riot
16. Do you meet a lot of other female drivers
on the road? No – but when you do, they are
normally husband and wife
Toronto
travelled? Cadomin, Alberta
the road? Some, but not as many as I’d like to
see.
Just come and try it out to see what it’s all about.
2014? To continue learning in my new job.
you be doing? Still working at my previous job
as a licensed funeral director in a funeral home
first purchase? I would pay off my truck
20 QUESTIONS WITH...
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and responsibilities: I go to a fuel farm fuel up
the truck and take the load out to other mines and
service stations for delivery.
Lobster
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Driver? Out home where I lived in New
Brunswick the people doing well for themselves
financially were drivers so that is what pushed me
to get into driving.
3. # Years with Seaboard: 1 year and 3 months
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1991 when I got my license.
2. Office location? Grand Prairie, Alberta
3. # Years with Seaboard: Since August 2013
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and responsibilities: Hauling any of the
following; diesel, fuel, or furnace, ensuring you
make a safe trip and safely loading and unloading
the truck.
2. Office location?
Sherwood Park and Edmonton, Alberta
17. What advice would you give to other
women looking to enter the truck driving
industry? Think long and hard before making
the commitment but you have all the freedom in
the world and the money is there.
2014? I conquered one of my goals which was
crossing the mountains; I had to put chains on the
tires myself. I am still working on succeeding to
back up my Super B onto barge as I still have a
lot of people helping me work on that.
you be doing? I would still be a project manager
in the telecommunication end (what I did before
driving)
first purchase? W900 fully loaded Kenworth
with all the bells and whistles for my husband
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3. # Years with Seaboard: 5.5 years
Bonnie Fawcett
Answers Name That Plate
1. Nova Scotia 2. Prince Edward Island 3.
New Brunswick 4. Quebec 5. Ontario 6.
Manitoba 7. Saskatchewan 8. Alberta 9.
British Columbia 10. Yukon 11. Newfoundland
and Labrador 12. NWT and Nunavut
2. Office location? Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Tracey Orme
20 Questions:
20 Questions:
20 Questions:
Under the Esso board as a Jet Fuel Driver
Driver for Maritime Petroleum
AZ driver with the Toronto Liquid division
2. Office location? Based out of Oakville but my
home terminal is North York, Arrow Road
2. Office location? Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
2. Office location? Corunna, ON
3. # Years with Seaboard: 18 years
3. # Years with Seaboard: 1.5 years
and responsibilities: I am a co-driver; I do
part of the driving. The responsibilities would be
working with dangerous goods. We are currently
hauling fuel to the bulk plants, boats, and service
stations
and responsibilities: I do a dedicated run
delivering spent caustic to Chillicothe OH and
Kaukauna WI. I switch over to open board when
the caustic isn’t running.
Glynis White
3. # Years with Seaboard: I have been with
Seaboard for 6 years; I was with Tudhope 1 year
prior to that before Seaboard took over Tudhope.
and responsibilities: I load jet fuel at different
terminals and deliver it to different airports within
Ontario.
35 years
Driver? While I was a school bus driver
there was a summer program ran through
unemployment. This allowed woman to drive
transport or industrial equipment during the off
season. This was when I officially started driving
transport and never went back to school bus
driving.
I like being able to be out on my own and driving
to different places
would be surprised to know: The knowledge
and use of safety equipment we have to be
familiar with.
9. Do you have any hobbies? I really enjoy
renovating at which I have done some work
around my own place. I enjoy working out and
one of the most recent hobbies I just picked up is
cooking.
Christmas because I get to spend time with my
grandson and son
home at a time? Home every day - 4 days on
and 3 days off
Chocolate!!!!
is your most memorable event? I was in
Northern Idaho at an old volcano site called the
Valley of the Moon. The area was fascinating
because nothing grows there and it really feels
like you are on the moon. There are a lot of things
to see on the road like that.
California
travelled? New Orleans, Louisiana
the road? Rarely
Just be prepared to do what ever needs to be
done and do it!
2014? Personal goal is to lose more weight.
Professional goal is to work my way toward
retiring slowly.
you be doing? I would be an engineer; I have my
mechanical engineer degree.
first purchase? I would pay off my son’s house
so he would not have to pay a mortgage again
and the second purchase would be a truck with all
the bells and whistles.
Linda Lonergan
42 years with a perfect driving record; I started
when I was 16.
Driver? I have been around trucks my entire life
I was born and brought up around trucks, some
people might even say it was in my blood.
I like seeing the country; you never know what
you’re going to see next.
would be surprised to know:
All the tremendous responsibility we have in
hauling dangerous goods and the paper work
involved with that.
9. Do you have any hobbies? I like to read, I love
playing with the grand kids and I enjoy cleaning.
Christmas, I go to Ontario to be with our
grandkids
home at a time? Home daily
Chocolate!!!!
is your most memorable event? A trip down
the U.S. Western Seaboard – just being there and
the scenery it blew you away seeing everything
and really opened your eyes. It’s definitely not
what you see on T.V.
California for work and Amsterdam for personal
traveling
travelled? Pennsylvania
the road? No; but there are a lot more in the U.S.
Woman drivers often keep to themselves on the
road.
Be willing to put in the long hours and be
prepared for the weight gain.
2014? To have better health, this life has taken a
huge toll on our health.
you be doing? I would probably be a
receptionist.
first purchase? A brand new house
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Patricia Campbell
I got my AZ license in 2001 and started driving for
L.E. Walker Transport delivering Labatt’s beer into
Michigan.
Driver? I was a single mother of 3 children. My
oldest was able to look after the other 2 while I
was away for a day or 2 at a time. I had 3 parttime jobs and needed more income.
With the dedicated run I have the freedom to plan
my own week. This is rare in the trucking industry.
would be surprised to know: There are very
few women driving tanker. I have received the
comment several times from other drivers that I
am the only one they have seen.
9. Do you have any hobbies? I don’t really
have time for hobbies but I do kick major butt at
Bejeweled Blitz!!
I prefer holidays in the summer so I can sit outside
by the pool with a cold one and my grandchildren
splashing around - so, I guess Canada Day.
home at a time? 4 – 6 days a week
12. What is your favourite food? Anything I don’t
have to cook myself, probably onions! I put them
in almost everything. If it doesn’t have onions in
it, it’s not worth eating. I have even thought about
putting them in cookies. :)
It would be my “one man office” during
my dispatching career or the ferry ride to
Newfoundland and back.
Las Vegas NV on holidays and Northern, BC in
the truck.
travelled? I don’t travel very much. I don’t have a
favourite place.
the road? I meet quite a lot of female van drivers
in the US.
You have to be able to find the right position for
you based on your own lifestyle, but the great jobs
are out there.
2014? I want to get back into a Dispatch office
position. I need to be able to help people and
work the “logical problem solving” part of my brain
again.
you be doing? Farming, if I had the money to
purchase the property.
first purchase? I would hire a contractor to finish
the renovations on my home. I don’t have the time
anymore to complete it.
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Update: 2013 Employee Satisfaction Survey
In April of 2013, we launched the first National Employee Satisfaction Survey for all driving staff, fleet maintenance staff and office staff
across the country. The purpose of this survey was to initiate a two-way dialogue between our employees and our management team
in order to better understand common employee challenges and take actions to improve the work experience for our employees. Our
strategy has been to make changes based on the feedback we received directly from our employees in order to increase employee
engagement, reduce turnover and improve job satisfaction.
With a better understanding of our employees’ concerns and challenges, we have begun planning and executing specific action items
to address the more prominent issues identified in the survey. We sincerely thank those who took the time to provide their feedback
on the survey. For those who did not participate, please take the time to complete our next employee survey in 2014. The feedback
provided by employees is completely confidential.
We would like to remind everyone that the changes we will be making will take place over time. To make an impact on each group will
require a combination of short-term and long-term planning and execution. Please be patient and continue to communicate with your
managers and the Human Resources Team to provide suggestions for improvement.
Below is a list of the action items taken to date as well as those that are planned across the country based on the feedback received in
the surveys.
Atlantic
Action Items Executed
Central
West
• Town Hall meetings implemented in Dartmouth
for office staff & maintenance staff
• Transfer of all Ontario employees from Unique
Personnel to Seaboard Payroll and HR
• Removal of fleet maintenance vendor (Wiebe):
will build in-house maintenance team
• Microsoft Excel training implemented in
Dartmouth
• Arrow Road Driver room upgrade
• Management staff additions (Wiebe and Mantei’s)
• Arrow Road Maintenance room upgrade
• Town Hall meetings implemented in Grande
Prairie for office staff & maintenance staff
• RRSP program was rolled out to GA Foss
Employees
• Opening a dispatch center in Sherwood Park for
Wiebe transport
• Corporate Employee Discount Rollout – The Personal Insurance
All Regions
• Fleet maintenance staff training plan – increase in frequency of training (B620 training / Bendix training)
• May Leadership Training on Communication / Team Building: Strong focus on team building initiatives
across the organization and improved communication practices
• Introduce quarterly performance management tool for all office operational staff
Atlantic
Action Items Planned
Central
• Newfoundland Driver room upgrade
• Foss driver room upgrade
• New Brunswick office rearrangement. HSE to
move into office space to make room for more
functional lunch room for staff.
• Communication training session for office staff
(Arrow Road)
• Add ROR refresher training to Driver Safety
Meetings
• Easy to read one page Fuel Surcharge program
explanation document for Owner/Operators
• Introduce Town Hall Meetings in Ontario and
Quebec for all staff
West
• Introduce Town Hall Meetings for all staff
(Mantei’s)
• Mantei’s Driver and mechanic break room
upgrade review
• Coffee machine purchase for Sherwood Park
driver room
• Easy to read explanation document for Wiebe
Owner Operator Statements
• Creation of explanation document for Mantei’s
driver bonus program
• Management Training Program: performance
reviews and employee coaching skills
• Fleet maintenance staff across Canada to receive leadership / Human Resources training
All Regions
• Provide the option to add personal email addresses of drivers and fleet maintenance staff to the corporate
announcement email list so they receive all corporate announcements. This will improve communication to
these employee groups.
There was not a high level of participation for our US operations. However, the feedback was quite positive and no clear action items
were identified. We encourage more of our US Employees to participate in the next survey.
We will be launching a follow up survey in the summer of 2014. We look forward to hearing from you again at that time. We will
continue to act on the various suggestions that we have received from our employees in the meantime.
Jason Fleming
Manager, Human Resources
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Winter 2013
Congratulations to our 5 and 10
year service award recipients. We
would like to sincerely thank you
all for your hard work, dedication
and commitment.
Driver Scorecard Update:
The Driver Scorecard is designed to promote and raise
awareness of Safe Driving Behaviour as well as Compliance
to the rules and regulations of our industry.
In the past year, we have reported great results:
5 Year Service Award Recipients - Seaboard
• Howard Amos
• Derek McDonald
• Paul Anderson
• Norman Middleton
• Brian Arsenault
• Robert Misner
• Ronald Arsenault
• Shawn Mollins
• Jason Boomer
• Brad Raven
• Pam Brandt
• David Sr. Riley
• Don Cox
• Eugene Ryan
• Peter Crowe
• Dean Saulnier
• Scott Dawson
• Karamjit Singh
• Norman Grant
• Sandy Snow
• David Hetherington
• Robert Vanden Kroonenberg
• Joshua Hibbitts
• Fritz Vanderhulst
• Terry Jaillet
• Christine Marsh
• John Kennedy
• Cheryl Richard
• Bernard Kuzhagaira
• Karen Sheppard
• Kevin Lacey
• Harvey Blois
• Nancy Lutes
• Stephane Lassonde
• Stephen MacPhee
• Bob Pearcey
• Dennis Malczewski
• Sandy Barkhouse
• Olsien Mataj
• Allan Walters
5 Year Service Award Recipients - Harmac
• Robert Campbell
• John Sallans
• Terry Chanthaboury
• Abdool Wohab
• Jagir Mann
• Ping Zeng
• Sergiy Morozuk
• Brian Coppins
• Graham Rowntree
• Manjinder Sahota
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4.
5.
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8% increase of drivers in the Class 1 category
(scoring 91% - 100%)
Average Driver score has increased from 93% to 95%
10% reduction of Hours of Service Violations
52% reduction of E-Log Corrections
51% reduction of Over Speed % (time travelling faster
than 104.5 Km/H)
59% reduction of Posted Speed Limit Exceptions
(observations > 5 Km/H over Posted)
Thank you to all Drivers and employees for their participation
towards the success of the Driver Scorecard Program this
past year.
Peoplenet offers many opportunities for improvement in
our day-to-day operations, and we will continue to utilize
Peoplenet and other technologies to provide our customers
“Safe, Reliable and Professional Service”. We encourage
all employees and Owner Operators to share their ideas of
improvement.
Craig Whittaker
Process Improvement Manager
10 Year Service Award Recipients - Seaboard
• Natalie Brimicombe
• Mike LaPorte
• Allan Brown
• Jerry LeBlanc
• Arnold Comeau
• Stewart Lively
• Jocelyn Damien
• David MacKenzie
• James Hawkins
• John MacAlpine
• Trevor Johnston
• Gordon McIntyre
• Stephen Knorr
• Garry Stewart
• Ronald Knorr
10 Year Service Award Recipients - Harmac
• Randy Castro
• Eduardo Jimenez
• Jeffrey Redman
In August 2013 the Energy and Refined Products Accounts
Receivable group threw a baby shower for Jackie Nowe.
• Pierre Villeneuve
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Coffee Corner Sudoku
Corporate
Facebook Page
Would you like to connect with friends and coworkers across the country? Would you like to
receive regular updates on our corporate programs
and announcements? If so, you can follow us on
Facebook. You can access our Facebook page
by searching for “Seaboard Transport Group of
Companies” on the Facebook site.
Don’t forget to “Like” our
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Brain Power
Fill in each empty box so that each row, column and
diagonally set of squares adds up to 38.
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Identify the Province/Territory that
uses these license plate slogans:
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“Canada’s Ocean Playground”
“Confederation Bridge”
“Canada’s Green Province”
“I Remember”
“Yours To Discover”
“Friendly”
“Land of Living Skies”
“Wild Rose Country”
“Beautiful...”
“The Klondike”
Bonus! – Which Canadian province has no
license plate slogan?
12. Bonus! – Which two Provinces/Territories have
a license plate shaped like a bear?
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Seaboard Transport Group of
Companies would like to congratulate
Christina Clarke, daughter of Don
Clarke - Chief Accountant, on
publishing her first book, “Star
Spirit”. Christina is also a 2013-2014
Seaboard Scholarship Recipient.
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