Summer 2013 Newsletter

Summer 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...
Thank you (Children’s Epilepsy) .................2
Welcome to summer driving season!
We will undoubtedly see increased
activity on our roads so we remind all
of our drivers to please drive safely and
professionally this summer. The driver
performance scorecards show that our
drivers are performing at a very high level
so let’s keep this going into the summer
months. I would like to thank our drivers
for embracing the driver performance
scorecard initiative and for your continued
commitment to the program.
Michel Croisetière .......................................2
Scholarship Program.....................................2
Optional Health Benefits Program ..............3
Human Resources Update ...........................3
Birth Announcements ..................................3
Multiple Unit Contractor Program Launch .4
Mantei’s Update............................................4
Sales & Business Development Update ......4
Volunteer Spotlight .......................................5
Employment Equity Update.........................5
Seaboard Welcomes R & G Transport .........5
It’s Your Back! ...............................................6
Corporate GoodlLife Membership ...............6
ExxonMobile Hauler of the Year Awards ...6
Mission Vision Values ..................................7
Joe Shannon Inducted into CBHF ...............7
Awards & Event Photos .....................8, 9, 10
May Corporate Training Event ..................11
The Healthy Driver Pilot Program .............11
Employee Achievements ...........................11
20 Questions .........................................12, 13
Train the Trainer.........................................14
Retirement Announcements ......................14
Trivia Answers ...........................................14
Peoplenet Update .......................................15
Wiebe Transport Driver Scorecard ............15
Coffee Corner & Trivia ...............................16
We have just moved into our new corporate
transportation facility in Dartmouth NS.
The new facility was designed and built
with a great deal of feedback from our
drivers, maintenance staff and office staff.
Drivers now have a paved yard, covered
fueling area, a comfortable driver’s lounge
and showers. Mechanics have a very
bright, clean and well laid-out maintenance
facility with proper lunch and shower
areas. Our office employees now have
well-designed functional work areas with
common meeting areas for maximum
production in the workplace. All staff
members, including drivers and mechanics,
now have access to our new fitness center
to keep them healthy and happy. This new
facility is a nice addition to our existing
network of great facilities across Canada
and the US.
In May we held a corporate training
session in Dartmouth, NS with employees
from nearly all of our terminals and
branded companies attending. It was
a great way to build interpersonal
relationships among members of our
various divisions and share valuable ideas
on the future of the company. The two
main training themes were communication
and teamwork. These themes will be
the focus of additional training activities
across the country throughout the year.
Our expectations are that all office staff,
maintenance staff and driving staff will
touch on these training themes this fiscal
year. Communication and teamwork are
key educational building blocks for the
“Continuous Improvement” management
philosophy of the Seaboard Transport
Group.
I would like to thank all employees who
helped us prepare for our recent audits. In
February we successfully completed our
corporate ISO 9001:2008 audit which led
to our recertification in March. In addition,
we successfully completed our Chartis
Insurance audits for our Wiebe and Harmac
divisions. Harmac also successfully
completed an Esso Global Audit and Shell
Global Assessment in recent months.
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HEADLINER
Contributors
Mark Shannon
President`s Message, R & G Acquisition
Cheryl Richard
Children`s Epilepsy, Trivia Questions
Human Resources
Facebook, GoodLife, Employment Equity, Seaboard
Transport Group Scholarship Program, Optional Health
Benefits Program, May Corporate Training Event, MUC
Program, HR Update
Bob MacQuarrie
Wiebe Transport Driver Scorecard, ExxonMobil Hauler of
the Year Awards - Canada
A message from the president...
Continued from page 1
We expect a steady 2013-2014 fiscal year with strong organic
growth in all three areas of our business: Energy, Highway
Dedicated Logistics and Production. Continued improvements
in safety, servicing our customers and employee engagement /
retention will remain our main objectives throughout the year.
I would like to congratulate the newest graduating class from
our Train the Trainer Program; a diversified group of drivers and
operations staff from across the country. Also, congratulations to
Jason Fleming our Manager of Human Resources for winning the
Rising Star Award at the 2013 Human Resources Association of
Nova Scotia conference. Jason and the corporate HR Team have
demonstrated a high-level of commitment to our employees and
contractors through the delivery of innovative HR programs.
Craig Whittaker
Peoplenet Update
Have a safe and happy summer,
Jim Dibbin
Sales & Business Development Update
Mark Shannon
President
France Thibodeau
In Memory
Harv Roberts
Train the Trainer, It`s your Back!
Ron Wiebe
Volunteer Spotlight
Ron Mantei
Mantei’s Update
Thank you...
I’d like to take this opportunity to send a big thank you
to all my co-workers who helped support me on March
26th by wearing a purple ribbon in support of Children’s
Epilepsy - a cause that I am dearly devoted to. Each year
an average of 15,500 people learn they have epilepsy;
44% are children below the age of 5. So once again,
THANK YOU.
Cheryl Richards
Safety and Compliance
Michel Croisetière
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Michel
Croisetière, a member of our Montreal Petroleum team, in May of
this year.
Michel started working for Seaboard on March 24th, 2009 as a
petroleum company driver and eventually became a dedicated
Jet fuel driver, running for Ultramar and Shell from Montreal to
Ottawa.
Michel was an ambassador of our company both with customers
and co-workers who exemplified the type of drivers we have in
our company. He was not just a co-worker, he was a friend.
Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.
France Thibodeau
Montreal Petroleum Operations
Seaboard Transport Group
Scholarship Program
In 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.
Applications for the 2013/2014 academic year are due July 30th,
2013. Please watch for the announcements via email, in pay
statements, via PeopleNet messages as well as posters at our
various offices by the end of June.
Travis Crowell (Company Truck Driver with Maritime Petroleum) had
this model made of wood to look like a truck and trailer he used to
drive. Travis spent hours of careful attention painting and applying
the decals.
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Contact Kyla Chamberlaine (hr@seaboard.acl.ca or
902-468-4447 Ext: 1268) if you would like to receive
an application package.
Jason Fleming
Manager, Human Resources
Summer 2013
Optional Health Benefits
Program – Owner Operators and
Owner Operator Drivers
Human Resources Update
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.
for approximately a year and a half. As we progress, we are
Effective May 1 all Owner Operators and Owner Operator Drivers
are eligible to enroll in benefits through Manulife Financial. Your
group plan will be administered by Fraser and Hoyt Benefits.
Fraser & Hoyt will manage program enrollment, answer any
questions about coverage, and process premium payments for
this plan. Please note that Seaboard will not administer any
portion of this plan.
In many ways, the HR Function of the Seaboard Transport Group
is still in its infancy as our corporate HR Team has only existed
continuously looking to implement employee programs based on
industry trends, competitor benchmarking and business needs.
We welcome suggestions from all employees and contractors
for potential programs or initiatives; please feel free to send
suggestions to me directly at jfleming@seaboard.acl.ca.
We would like to thank all employees and contractors across
Canada who completed the Seaboard Transport Group
Employee Satisfaction Survey in April. There was a great deal of
participation and we received feedback that will provide us with
To enroll; please phone:
direction for our employee retention and engagement strategies
Phone: Toll Free 1.888.847.4424
New Glasgow: 902.752.0663
www.fraserhoyt.com
for the next year.
The survey responses helped identify some of the major
64 Stellarton Road
P.O. Box 489
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, B2H 1L8
Plan number: #57620
concerns/areas for improvement by region (Atlantic, Central and
Western Canada) and by job type (driving staff, maintenance
staff and office staff). Please note that due to the high volume
Plan Name: Owner Operator Association Group Insurance Plan
Please contact Fraser & Hoyt with any questions.
Please note that all existing Owner Operators and Owner
Operators Drivers must enroll within 90 days from May 1st, 2013
in order to avoid being subject to further medical evaluation.
A reminder that this program is 100% optional – there is no
obligation to enroll.
of suggestions / feedback, we will be focusing on making
improvements for the more reoccurring items for each job type in
a particular region.
For the 2014 Fiscal Year the primary objective of the Corporate
HR Team, in partnership with Senior Management, is to promote
engagement and retention among our employees and contractors.
We are committed to reducing employee turnover, enhancing
Please note that Owner Operators and Owner Operator Drivers of
Mantei’s Transport are already offered a similar program through
the Mantei’s benefits provider. Please contact Monica Brown to
enroll: Monica.brown@manteis.com
communication with employees and elevating levels of job
Kyla Chamberlaine
Human Resources Generalist
Jason Fleming
Congratulations to Feisal Lalani (Foss
Operations Manager) and his wife Rishma
Lalani who welcomed new daughter Sofia Kayla
Lalani to the family on May 11th, 2012.
satisfaction of our employees and contractors across Canada.
Manager, Human Resources
Congratulations to Shirley Deveaux (Billing
HDL) and her husband Charlie who welcomed
new son Peyton to the family on April 21st, 2013.
Congratulations to Ryan Doncaster (Company
Driver – JP Baughan) and his wife Lisa who
welcomed new son Mitchell to the family on
April 20th, 2013.
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The Seaboard Group Multiple
Unit Contractor (M.U.C.)
Program Launch
Sales & Business
Development Update
On November 1st, 2012 we launched the M.U.C. program for
while continuously looking for new customers.
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
The start of 2013 has been a busy one with bidding tenders,
filling empty lanes and remaining competitive in the market place
In the Energy division we secured a Bunker account moving close
to 40 loads per week from Sarnia to Montreal for the months of
February and March. The customer was very pleased with our
ability to handle the project and we are continuing to look at other
opportunities with this customer.
3. Manage the risks associated with M.U.C.s
We are also pleased to welcome our new Business Development
4. Establish and maintain operating standards and
Manager in the Energy Group, Kourtney Adamson, who will be
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
based out of our GA Foss Transport terminal in Toronto. Kourtney
will be focusing on developing business in our Hot Products
division (Bunker & Asphalt), as well as developing business
opportunities in the Independent Petroleum Market sector.
receive an M.U.C. Program Brochure by mail, please email HR@
In our HDL division (Liquid Chemical & Moncton), we have
seaboard.acl.ca.
seen a great deal of activity with many new smaller accounts
Jason Fleming
Manager, Human Resources
which are helping us to fill lanes in our cross border Chemical
business. We were awarded a piece of business with a Major
Wax Manufacturer in Toronto moving products to Quebec and
in the United States. In Moncton we also have started to secure
Mantei’s Update
new accounts in our Central Canada to Maritime lanes. Our new
account Highliner has awarded us additional freight to Montreal
and Toronto based on service and value. We had the best service
This spring Calgary Co-op broke all time weekly sales records!
Product is supplied to the Calgary market from Regina,
Saskatchewan. The 940 mile round trip takes approximately
20 hours to complete. During this time we were experiencing
product supply issues throughout Alberta due to refinery shut
downs. As a result Co-op was in a position to pick up extra
volume as competitors were on product allocation with stations
closed or shortened hours.
record of the carriers working for them in the first 6 months of
Thanks to the hard work and efforts of the Mantei’s team, this
was accomplished without a single run out and maintaining
inventory levels in the 70% range.
to have in on board with our team.
Co-op has passed along their sincere thanks to all involved for
our great team effort ensuring inventories were in great shape
avoiding any product supply issues.
Grocery and Feed products throughout Atlantic Canada. Coop is
This is a great accomplishment and team effort leading into what
we are expecting to be a very busy summer.
We would also like to recognize and thank Mario Brcic (Business
Ron Mantei and Monica Brown attended a training session in
Nova Scotia on May 24th. This was the first visit for both and was
thoroughly enjoyed. The session was a huge success and it was
wonderful to meet all those that we have spoken to over the past
three years.
year service award.
We look forward to the next conference!
Thanks and have a nice summer!
Ron Mantei
General Manager of Operations
Jim Dibbin
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operations.
We are also pleased to welcome in our HDL Division our new
Director of Sales – Reefer & Specialized Services, Doug Broderick.
Doug is based in the Toronto area and is focused on developing
new business for our Highway Reefer, Van and Flat deck division.
Doug has over 25 years experience in this field and we are excited
We are also very pleased to announce a contract renewal and
extension for 5 more years with COOP Atlantic transporting
a major customer for our Highway Dedicated business based in
Moncton NB.
Development Manager – Chemical Division) on receiving his 10
In closing we see 2013 as being a year of growth and new
opportunities. We will be looking to expand in all our divisions
and will be looking forward to a very exciting year.
Vice President - Sales
Summer 2013
Volunteer Spotlight:
Ron and Mary Wiebe
Employment Equity Update –
Question and Answer Session:
On April 13th Mary and I traveled to Kenya along with 16 other
Albertans on a learning tour with MCC (Mennonite central
Committee). MCC is an NGO that operates in about 60 countries
throughout the world, started in 1920 MCC provides relief and
humanitarian aid to the world’s poorest people. Our group helped
construct a sand dam. A sand dam is a concrete wall across a
river bed that only has water during the rainy season. The dam
traps the sand behind the wall as the water flows over top, after
the rains stop and the bed dries up, there is usually about 8 or 10
feet of pure sand saturated with 40% water trapped behind this
wall. This provides water for 1100 families and their animals until
the next rains come. People in rural Kenya are very poor but have
hope for a better life for their children. The biggest impact on
me is how much time of every day the Kenyans spend gathering
water, the resource we take so for granted.
This year we are proud to say we completed our employment
equity reporting four months early!
Ron Wiebe
Director of Business Development & Fleet
Q. What does this mean?
A. This means that our payroll and human resources staff are
diligently working to ensure their surveys are completed upon
hire. This allows us to accurately report our Employment Equity
numbers in a timely fashion. We are also able to show the Federal
Government the commitment we have to the employment equity
program.
Q. How do our numbers compare to last year?
A. In 2012 we had five members from a designated group
promoted which is a significant increase from 2011. We were
also able to report that there were 16 employees hired who selfidentified as a member of a visible minority.
Q. What does this mean for Seaboard Transport
Group of Companies?
A. This means that we are following our Employment Equity Plan
of hiring a more diverse workforce through new recruiting efforts,
internal promotions and an overall commitment to creating an
inclusive workplace.
Q. What are the next steps in Employment Equity?
A. Our main focus for 2013 is to continue providing human
resources training to all managers and to continue adhering to
our Employment Equity Plan. Our HR Strategy Team will continue
to meet regularly to review job descriptions, to ensure they
are inclusive and not creating any barriers to members of the
Employment Equity target groups.
Kyla Chamberlaine
Human Resources Generalist
Seaboard Welcomes
R & G Transport
On July 1, 2013, Seaboard Liquid Carriers Limited acquired R & G
Transport, based in Regina, SK. We are pleased to announce that
the principles of the company Randy, Roland and Marge Schultz
will be staying on with R & G in various roles.
Randy will maintain operational control of R & G reporting to
Bob MacQuarrie, Senior Vice President of our Energy Operations.
Roland and Marge will maintain positions in the back office,
overseeing administration and business development.
Seaboard will start to integrate its operating philosophy into
the strong base that R & G has built over the past 51 years.
All customer facing process including invoicing will remain
in the Regina R & G office. This purchase gives Seaboard a
solid presence in the growing Saskatchewan marketplace and
complements its current branded operations in BC and Alberta
with the Mantei’s and Wiebe operating groups.
Welcome to the Seaboard Team!
Mark Shannon
President
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It’s Your Back!
The information provided here is intended only to create an
awareness relating to a possible issue that you MAY encounter
with your back. Individuals that experience a back pain issue
regularly should consult their physician.
Most minor herniations heal within several weeks. Antiinflammatory treatments for pain associated with disc herniation,
protrusion, bulge, or disc tear are generally effective. Severe
herniations may not heal of their own accord and may require
surgical intervention.
Speaking from personal experience over the past months – and
I am sure that some readers can relate – back pain – or back
discomfort – has to be one of the most aggravating, and at times;
frustrating; conditions to deal with.
At this time, it appears that I narrowly escaped surgery and given
an opportunity to prevent such intervention. Not to say I am not a
future potential candidate – but I will do my part to avoid this.
The spinal column connecting to the hips and then subsequently
to the legs via tendons, muscles, nerves, etc.; provides a great
venue and/or opportunity for something to go wrong, particularly
during the aging process; something that we are all experiencing.
Degenerative “conditions” may also be a result of a few things.
• Hereditary ( Genes that may have been passed on )
• Life styles ( Active vs Inactive )
• Trauma ( Accident or Injury )
• Ergonomics ( Work conditions, tasks, repetition )
Disc Herniation or more commonly called a slipped disc (this term
is not medically accurate as the spinal discs are fixed in position
between the vertebrae and cannot “slip”) is a medical condition
affecting the spine due to trauma, lifting injuries, or idiopathic
(unknown) causes, in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an
intervertebral disc allowing the soft, central portion to bulge out
beyond the damaged outer rings.
Disc herniations are normally a further development of a
previously existing disc “protrusion”, a condition in which the
outermost layers are still intact, but can bulge when the disc is
under pressure.
Corporate
GoodLife
Membership
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 plus applicable
provincial taxes and is deducted directly through Payroll.
Employees and Owner Operators looking to sign-up can contact:
Kyla Chamberlaine – Atlantic/Central Canada
HR@seaboard.acl.ca
902-468-4447, Ext. 1268
Jodie Barron – Western Canada
jbarron@seaboard.ca
403-531-1600, Ext. 168
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Conditions such as this are prevalent in truck driving, mechanic
work, construction, logging, etc, however, if the ergonomics are
not correct – it may even be present in office workers.
It has been described to me by a surgeon that the spine (and
everything attached) is much like a new tire. From birth – and as
we start rolling – we start wearing. How we maintain the tire will
ultimately determine the life that we get from it.
Overinflated? (Too much weight) The ratio is 12-1. For each 1
pound over our ideal weight we add 12 pounds expectation for
our spine to carry. 20 lbs will equate to 240 lbs that we expect our
spine to carry.
Environmental Usage (Repetitive motion, sitting, bending,
turning, lifting) for periods of time add trauma and stress on the
spine.
So please. Take time for your back. Take appropriate breaks if
you are driving. Stretch your back properly. Know the proper
lifting techniques. There are many back strengthening exercises
available – but please consult your physician prior to doing so if
you have any type of pre-existing condition or issue.
Regards,
Harv Roberts
Director – HSE
ExxonMobil Hauler of the Year
Awards – Canada
Seaboard Transport was recently recognized during the annual
Hauler of the Year meeting with several safety and operational
awards
• Nobody Gets Hurt – Zero Personal Injuries
• Most improved cross over performance
• Near Miss Reporting
• Supply Emergency Dedication Award
The awards are recognition of a team that clearly understands
the importance of servicing a customer with a high level of
commitment to both safety and service.
I would like to personally thank all the drivers, owner operators
and operational staff that contributed to another year of growth
and support to Imperial Oil Canada
Bob MacQuarrie
Senior Vice President Operations – Energy
Summer 2013
Mission Vision Values
Through a team exercise involving employees from all divisions
and departments across Canada, we have recently reformatted
our Mission, Vision and Values statement. We would like to take
this opportunity to present the revised statement to all employees
across the country. We thank all of those who participated in this
exercise.
Mission
Seaboard Transport Group of Companies, a diversified group
of bulk truckload carriers, provides transportation systems and
services for its customers through safe, reliable and professional
performance.
Vision
Seaboard Transport Group of Companies will lead the NorthAmerican truckload transport and logistics market through:
• The continuous evaluation, improvement and management
of sustainable quality and service programs to transport
energy, chemical and other bulk products safely, including
Responsible Care and ISO 9001
• Innovative processes, that evolve with the marketplace,
designed for accurate, on-time service and efficient dedicated
transport systems
• Utilizing logistical approaches to transporting truckload
products to deliver the most cost-effective transportation
solutions to our customers
• Detailed performance and behaviour analysis of our driving
staff driven by the use of industry-leading in-cab technology
Values
SAFE
Every employee plays an active role in ensuring that we work
within the highest safety standards and guidelines. We all have
an obligation and are empowered to ensure that we perform
our job functions safely through proper training, performance
management and communication.
RELIABLE
We provide consistent and reliable services to our customers,
employees and shareholders without jeopardizing our safety
standards, risking damage to personal property or the
environment while adhering to industry, legislative and customer
compliance requirements.
PROFESSIONAL
All employees and contractors display a high degree of
professionalism in their interactions with internal and external
stakeholders. We will continue to develop and implement
industry-leading performance programs in order to provide a
superior experience to our customers. Recognizing that our
driving staff, maintenance staff and office staff are vital to our
sustainability and growth; we will provide an exceptional
working experience to all staff of the Seaboard Transport Group.
Our familiy is very pleased, and very proud, to
announce that our father, Joseph Shannon, was
selected as a Companion to the Order of the
Canadian Business Hall of Fame in 2013.
Joe Shannon, President of Atlantic Corporation, has
been in business since Seaboard Liquid Carriers was
incorporated in 1964. Wholly owned and privately
held, Atlantic Corporation has offices in Cape Breton
and Halifax as well as multiple operating companies
throughout Canada and the United States. The
diversified group of companies includes businesses
in the transportation, health care, information
technology, real estate and construction sectors, and
employs in excess of 5,000 people.
The Canadian Business Hall of Fame recognizes and
celebrates the accomplishments of distinguished
business leaders who have made significant
contributions to Canada’s success. Inductees
are honored for their vision, determination and
perseverance toward business, public service and
the successful outcomes they have achieved.
Our father was one of four people selected
nationwide to receive this esteemed honour in 2013.
He joins other notable Atlantic Canadians who have
received this honour in the past, namely: David and
Donald Sobey, James (J.K), Arthur and Jack Irving,
John Bragg and most recently Kenneth Rowe (2010).
Mark Shannon
President
Mark Shannon
President
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Congratulations to Robert Sullivan – Wiebe Company Driver (BC) who won
the IPad from the Employee Satisfaction Survey!
10 year Service Award presented to Mario Brcic (Harmac Business
Development Manager). Seen being presented to by Jim Dibbin (VP Sales)
and David MacDonald (VP – Operations HDL) All other presentations will
be made over the course of the summer.
Recently Adam Stiles (HSE Coordinator) and Shawn Phinney (JPB Dispatch)
put on an air brake demonstration and education session for the Sackville
Fire Department. They used our Air Brake training simulator.
Congratulations to some of our 10 and 5 year award recipients in our
Ontario Fleet and Maintenance Group. Back Row: Si Voravongxay,
Phouang Khounsanith, Kammer Zaworski, Scott Robertson. Front Row:
Juan Zetino, Jeff Wilson, Lascelles Broomfield.
John Paddon receiving his 5 year service award from Barry Briggs
Barry Briggs (HSE) receiving his 5 year award from Harv Roberts
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Summer 2013
Sherry George – Accounts Receivable receiving her 5 year watch from
Corey Cochrane and Charlie Eisener.
Belleville drivers receiving their service awards from Mike Brassard. Left
to right: Mike Brassard, Gord Parlee, Reg Barkema, Tracey Cruickshank,
Robert Vance, Doug Drew, Tim Lewis, Ken Buckingham Chuck Holmes,
John McApline, Gary Storring, Frank Daw and Doug Way.
On May 11th,2013 Harmac Transportation attended the Metro Truck Group
Job Fair in Milton, Ontario. From left to right – Laura Lionette (HR CoOp Student) Kaitlyn Parker (Atlantic Recruitment Coordinator) Simon Ma
(Recruitment Process Manager)
In June a group of employees from the Dartmouth office participated in the
Relay for Life. They came 12th in the province raising a total of $3,785.05
Claude Godbout receiving his 5 year watch and plaque.
Blast from the past...The “Seaboard Sluggers” 1996
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On May 16th 2013, Seaboard corporate office relocated into a new office
facility located at 721 Wilkinson Avenue, Dartmouth, NS.
The Seaboard Corporate office is equipped with a modern maintenance
facility and fueling island to provide our maintenance staff and driving staff
with a state of the art work environment.
The Seaboard Corporate office is equipped with a modern maintenance
facility and fueling island to provide our maintenance staff and driving staff
with a state of the art work environment.
This 1930 model A Ford was part of the Canada parade in La Crete
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Summer 2013
May Corporate Training Event
Employee Achievements
On May 24th and 25th over 40 members of the Seaboard
Transport Group of Companies from across Canada participated
in a corporate training session at our Dartmouth, NS office.
This is a new section to The Headliner in which we will be
celebrating the individual achievements of our employees
and contractors. To launch this new column, we would like
to congratulate the following employees on their recent
achievements:
The participants took part in a two day training session facilitated
by Mark Shannon and certified trainer Peter McGaugh. The focus
of this training was Communication and Team Building. These
two topics are the corporate training focus for the year. Our goal
is to increase and improve effective communication across all
levels of the organization and to build effective teams. This will
lead to more effective execution of our strategic corporate plan
as well as a more enjoyable working experience for staff. The
program also emphasized the importance of maintaining a drivercentric approach to all business activities.
This corporate training is the start of a long-term training
initiative led by Mark Shannon and the senior management team
to bring meaningful training opportunities to employees across all
operating divisions and departments.
Jason Fleming
Manager, Human Resources
1. Damion Murray (Ontario) – Obtained Mechanic’s License
2. Justin Thacker (Alberta) – Obtained Mechanic’s License
3. Graduates of the Train the Trainer Program - Brad Raven
(Production), Guy Tackaberry (Harmac) , Steve Keefe (GWR),
Andrea Lobb (Harmac), Ed Pottle (NL Petroleum), Bill Pearson
(GA Foss), Hon Tang (Mantei) , Steve Randall (Wiebe) ,
Don Greenland (Wiebe), Isaac Dyck (Wiebe), Ken Thiessen
(Wiebe), Rob Bakker (Harmac)
4. Bob MacQuarrie (Senior VP Operations) – became the first
Senior Vice President in the history of Seaboard. Bob oversees
all Seaboard Energy Operations across Canada.
5. Jason Fleming (Manager, Human Resources) – was awarded
the Human Resources Association of Nova Scotia Rising
Star Award in June. The Rising Star Award recognizes an
individual who has demonstrated early leadership qualities
in human resources through personal performance and
commitment to professional, volunteer, and educational
opportunities.
We welcome everyone to submit their achievements or the
achievements of their coworkers for future editions of The
Headliner.
Kyla Chamberlaine
Human Resources Generalist
The Healthy Driver Pilot Program
It is no secret that our drivers and owner/operators face a number
of challenges to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Your work
schedules and stopping for meals on the road can make it difficult
to maintain a well-balanced diet and get regular exercise. When
drivers are educated on proper eating habits and the benefits of
exercise, you make healthier meal/snack choices. This allows you
to lose weight, feel better and sleep better.
Through our management of the disability claims for our driving
staff across the country, we see first-hand how claims are
impacted by the overall health of owner/operators and company
drivers. We continue to see that smokers and overweight
individuals are taking 2-3 times longer to get back to work for
the same injuries as non-smokers and healthier individuals. This
has a number of negative impacts on both our drivers and the
company, including:
• Lost revenue for our driving staff
• Higher premiums for owner/operators worker’s compensation
insurance premiums
• Higher group benefit plans cost
We are now accepting applications to The
Healthy Driver Pilot Program:
We are looking for 2 individuals (company drivers or owner/
operators) who are serious about losing weight and getting
healthier to participate in the program. The Pilot is a 13 week
weight management program sponsored by NAL Insurance.
Highlights of the program include:
• One-on-one weight management coaching via web
conferencing or phone with a registered Dietician and Health
Coach
• Drivers can participate in sessions from the cab of your truck
or home
• Learn healthier eating habits for lifelong weight-loss results
• Customized program specifically for a trucker’s lifestyle
• Receive food guides, recipes, meal plans and other resources
free of cost
Participation in the pilot program is free. The program will
begin August 1st, 2013. To apply, please send your name,
contact information and a short explanation of your reasons for
wanting to participate in the program to HR@seaboard.acl.ca.
All information provided by the employee to the Dietician and/or
Health Coach will remain confidential.
To learn more about the program, please visit:
www.healthytrucker.com.
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Questions:
HEADLINER
Howie Amos
20 Questions:
Rein (Marinus) Versluis
20 Questions:
Roderick Morrison
Current job title?
Truck Driver for JP Baughan
Current job title?
Truck driver for Wiebe Transport
Current job title?
Chemical Company Driver - Harmac
Office location?
Moncton, NB
Office location?
Edmonton, AB
Office location?
Corunna, ON
Favourite thing about working for Seaboard?
Bringing home my pay check. I also enjoy the
history of my family working at JP Baughan, at
which my father used to work for as well.
Favourite thing about working for Seaboard?
Dispatch, I get along great with them.
Favourite thing about working for Seaboard?
My favourite thing about working for Seaboard
is the respect I receive from the company.
Years with Seaboard?
25 years total with JP Baughan (5 years
specifically with Seaboard)
Years with Seaboard?
With Seaboard itself almost 2 years, with Wiebe
transport since May 1990, 23 years.
Years with Seaboard?
A little over 1 year.
What are your duties and responsibilities?
I deliver groceries, hardware, and produce
to stores. I constantly communicate with
customers at which I have a great relationship
with.
What are your duties and responsibilities?
Get my loads and deliver them to the
appropriate customers making sure they are
happy.
What are your duties and responsibilities?
Duties and responsibilities as a long haul driver
include pre-trips at the start of every day to
ensure my safety and the safety of others and I
also enjoy the change of pace pulling a tanker
compared to years of pulling dry van.
What do you like most about your job?
The stores I go to, my customers I deliver to, my
dispatcher Shawn he is real good with me, and
the money I make.
What do you like most about your job?
It’s very straight forward; I get my loads and
deliver them to the customers. I also enjoy the
fact that I work 4 days and than I get to enjoy
my 4 days off.
What do you like most about your job?
My job consists of constant driving and
traveling and I love to travel.
What is a personal or
professional goal for 2013?
To stay healthy and live long.
What is a personal or
professional goal for 2013?
Retire! But not necessarily in 2013.
What is a personal or
professional goal for 2013?
In the year of 2013 my goal is to maintain my
clean driving record.
What is one aspect about your job people
would be surprised to know?
The money I can make; it’s great!! The
company treats me great so I cannot complain.
Scott Mannett has been real good with me.
What is one aspect about your job people
would be surprised to know?
Great money, Great benefits, and great shares
program.
What is one aspect about your job people
would be surprised to know?
My friends and family are a bit surprised (as am
I!) that I’ve become a ‘tanker yanker’.
What is your favourite TV show?
The News
What is your favourite TV show?
I have a fishing channel on satellite that I really
enjoy watching, but my favourite show is,
Deadliest Catch.
What is your favourite TV show?
When I do get some home time, I like to relax
and watch my T.V. show,’ ARROW’ with my
dog Chewy.
What is your favourite movie?
N/A, I can’t pick one
What is your favourite movie?
I don’t have a favourite movie.
What is your favourite movie?
CARS!
What is your favourite color?
Blue
What is your favourite color?
Blue
What is your favourite color?
Blue
Do you prefer cats or dogs?
I like them both I can’t pick I have had them
both.
Do you prefer cats or dogs?
I can’t pick I really like them both, as well as my
budgies.
Do you prefer cats or dogs?
Dogs, as I have one of my own, Chewy.
What is your favourite song?
I don’t have a favourite song I sing along to
everything.
What is your favourite song?
Anything Rock and Roll is great.
What is your favourite song?
Red Solo Cup seems to be the song that makes
my wife laugh the longest, especially when I
sing it to her, and we sit at our bar.
What is the farthest you’ve travelled?
New York and Atlanta, but nothing is better
than Canada.
What is the farthest you’ve travelled?
I have done a few trips around in the U.S.
What is the farthest you’ve travelled?
One of my longer trips I enjoyed was to
Newfoundland, Canada.
If you won the lottery what
would be your first purchase?
First I would pay off all my bills; I would buy a
truck, and help my buddy Vince.
If you won the lottery what
would be your first purchase?
I would definitely retire and take it easy, just
relax.
If you won the lottery what
would be your first purchase?
If I won the lottery I would buy a huge, blue
motor home and travel around the world, and
watch my favourite movie “CARS”!
What is your favourite food?
Potatoes, vegetables and fish but I do enjoy
everything.
What is your favourite food?
Chinese food.
What is your favourite food?
A nice big bowl of pasta.
Do you collect anything?
No.
Do you collect anything?
No, I don’t collect anything.
Do you collect anything?
N/A.
What was the last book you read?
I can not recall that was back when I was in
school. I am not a big fan of reading but I do
enjoy reading the newspaper.
What was the last book you read?
N/A, I am not a reader, except maybe the
newspaper.
What was the last book you read?
It was about air brushing techniques.
Do you have a hobbie?
I enjoy motorcycling, as well as I have 4
daughters, 9 grand children, and 1 great grand
child so I do enjoy spending time with them.
Do you have a hobbie?
Really enjoy fishing.
Do you have a hobbie?
In my free time I enjoy assembling model and
woodworking.
What is your favourite holiday?
Christmas.
What is your favourite holiday?
Christmas.
What is your favourite holiday?
All and all, my best time of year is when family
and friends get together to celebrate Christmas.
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20 Questions:
Tony Pardy
20 Questions:
Don Greenland
20 Questions:
Steve Keefe
Current job title?
Petroleum Driver - Seaboard Transport
Current job title?
Manteis Professional Class-1 driver and trainer
Current job title?
Commercial AZ Driver - GWR
Office location?
Mount Pearl, NL
Office location?
Calgary, AB
Office location?
Oakville, ON
Favourite thing about working for Seaboard?
The relationship and the closeness I have with
the workers. I feel comfortable being at work
and even after a long day of work I am able to
go home everyday with a smile on my face.
Favourite thing about working for Seaboard?
Team atmosphere.
Favourite thing about working for Seaboard?
Security of job/work.
Years with Seaboard?
9 years (started in 2004).
Years with Seaboard?
4.5 years
Years with Seaboard?
5.5 years
What are your duties and responsibilities?
Properly load petroleum products and deliver
them to the sites in the safest manner possible.
What are your duties and responsibilities?
Loading and unloading of petroleum products.
What are your duties and responsibilities?
Safely operate tractor-trailer combination in
loading propane or other gases and successfully
delivering to customers.
What do you like most about your job?
The comfortable environment I work in and my
schedule, it gives me lots of home and family
time.
What do you like most about your job?
Freedom of working by myself.
What do you like most about your job?
Independence and freedom.
What is a personal or
professional goal for 2013?
My goal for 2013 is to stay safe. My future over
all goal is to retire with a healthy life style and
with family.
What is a personal or
professional goal for 2013?
To be the best father and mentor I can be in
raising my kids.
What is a personal or
professional goal for 2013?
Aspire to advance in the organization and
contribute where I can.
What is one aspect about your job people
would be surprised to know?
The possible dangers that I face with everyday
on the job that can be so simple but others may
not even realize how dangerous it really is. i.e.
People smoking when pumping gas in their car.
What is one aspect about your job people
would be surprised to know?
The danger and cost of mistakes.
What is one aspect about your job people
would be surprised to know?
The dangers of “other” drivers and vehicles
ignorance to the dangers involving in
challenging traffic manoeuvres.
What is your favourite TV show?
The Big bang Theory & Two and a Half Men
What is your favourite TV show?
The Walking Dead
What is your favourite TV show?
Mike & Molly
What is your favourite movie?
The Green Mile
What is your favourite movie?
The Sacketts
What is your favourite movie?
Ghost
What is your favourite color?
Burgundy
What is your favourite color?
Blue
What is your favourite color?
Blue
Do you prefer cats or dogs?
Dogs, I have one of my own.
Do you prefer cats or dogs?
Dogs
Do you prefer cats or dogs?
Dogs
What is your favourite song?
Stair way to heaven – Led Zeppelin.
What is your favourite song?
Whisky Lullaby
What is your favourite song?
Your Eyes – Elton John
What is the farthest you’ve travelled?
Hawaii, went on a cruise started off in
Honolulu.
What is the farthest you’ve travelled?
Laredo, Texas
What is the farthest you’ve travelled?
On vacation to Hawaii.
If you won the lottery what
would be your first purchase?
Help the family pay off mortgages and just
make sure the family is all taken care of.
If you won the lottery what
would be your first purchase?
New ranch/farm.
If you won the lottery what
would be your first purchase?
Pay all bills – mine and immediate family.
What is your favourite food?
Seafood
What is your favourite food?
Steak
What is your favourite food?
Lasagna - Pasta
Do you collect anything?
Yes, I like to collect antiques.
Do you collect anything?
No
Do you collect anything?
Yes - coin’s/miniature trucks and cars.
What was the last book you read?
N/A. I am not a reader.
What was the last book you read?
The Stand
What was the last book you read?
Dean A Koonity (Several)
Do you have a hobbie?
Woodworking/carpentry I actually worked on
my own house.
Do you have a hobbie?
Restoring old cars.
Do you have a hobbie?
Motorcycle riding – participate in MC activities.
What is your favourite holiday?
Christmas.
What is your favourite holiday?
Christmas.
What is your favourite holiday?
Christmas.
Summer 2013
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THE
HEADLINER
Train the Trainer
Shown here are the most recent graduates of the corporate
sponsored Seaboard Transport HSE Leadership Training program
held at the new facility in Dartmouth, NS on May 28th and 29th
2013.
The program was initially designed for HSE staff and driver
trainers; however, it was identified last year that a few changes
to the format would add value by extending this program to all
employees that are in leadership position.
The program covers 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; just to name a few.
Retirement Announcements
Raymond Wiebe
It is with regret that I make this announcement; Raymond Wiebe
has tendered his resignation effective May 17, 2013. Raymond
has been an integral part of Wiebe Transport for over 26 years, his
dedication, industry knowledge, work ethic as well as numerous
other contributions will be dearly missed. Raymond’s attention to
detail and commitment to the business has been a huge asset to
us over the years.
This program has run for the last year with 3 stages represented
by various divisions across Canada. It provides a great venue
for interaction, sharing of ideas and experiences, and allows
feedback for continuous improvement.
I have had the privileged and pleasure of working alongside of
Raymond for all these years. He has worn many hats over his
career including managing the shop, managing the tire program
for the fleet as well as managing the rail Transload facility and
warehouse for the past 10 years. I knew when we sold the
business 5 years ago that this day would eventually come; I have
been blessed to work together with my brothers and family for so
many years and for that I am grateful. A retirement function will
be planned at a later date.
The next program is expected to start up shortly after Labor Day
weekend and extend to the spring of 2014. If you have an interest
in this program, please discuss with your supervisor for more
information and endorsement. The invitation is extended to all
brands and all operating orbits.
We will be managing through this transition over the next few
months as we search for a suitable candidate to take on this role;
we also see opportunity to grow the materials-handling side
of the business and will be actively pursuing existing and new
customers.
Please join me in congratulating these recent graduates.
Regards,
Harv Roberts
Director - HSE
Ron Wiebe
Director of Business Development & Fleet
Glen Stuckey
On June 28th, 2013 Glen Stuckey is retired from Seaboard
Transport after many years of service in our maintenance services
department. Glen started with Seaboard in 1986 as a licensed
welder and has supported the company in capacity of welder,
mechanic, Foreman, Atlantic Fleet Manager, and Fleet Coordinator and Glen has been our B620 Inspector for a number of
years.
Glen and his wife, Linda (who also retired from teaching children
for many years) are permanently moving to their summer home in
PEI where they are renovating the house. Let’s wish Glen and his
wife best of luck in the next phase of their lives.
Joel Shannon
VP Procurement & Fleet Services
From left to right:
Brad Raven – Operations Manager – Production New Brunswick, Guy Tackaberry – Driver
Trainer – Toronto Chemical Liquid, Steve Keefe – Driver Trainer – Propane – GWR, Andrea
Lobb – Operations – Energy – Harmac Toronto, Ed Pottle – Driver Trainer – Energy – NL,
Bill Pearson – Driver Trainer – Energy – GA Foss, Hon Tang – Driver Trainer – Energy
– Mantei Transport, Steve Randall – Driver Trainer – Wiebe Transport, Don Greenland
– Driver Trainer – Mantei Transport, Isaac Dyck – Driver Trainer – Wiebe Transport, Ken
Thiessen – HSE Supervisor – Wiebe Transport, Rob Bakker – Driver Trainer - Energy –
Harmac Toronto
World Capital Trivia
1) Blueberry Capital of the World: Oxford, NS 2) Polar Bear Capital of the World: Churchill, AB 3) Kissing Capital of the World: Sarnia, ON 4) Lily Capital of the World:
Neepawa, MB 5) Potash Capital of the World: Saskatoon, SK 6) Maple Capital of the World: Plessisville, QC 7) Tuna Capital of the World: North Lake, PE 8) Waterfall Capital
of the World: Hamilton, ON 9) Bathtub Racing Capital of the World: Nanaimo, BC 10) Swan Capital of the World: Fraser Lake, BC 11) Root Cellar Capital of the World:
Elliston, NL 12) Scallop Capital of the World: Digby, NS 13) Moose Capital of the World: Hudson Bay, SK 14) Dinosaur Capital of the World: Drumheller, AB 15) Iceberg Capital
of the World: Qikiqtarjuag, NU How well do you know your hockey trivia? 1) The team’s letterman jacket 2) Phil and Tony Esposito
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Summer 2013
Peoplenet Update
New features available for
the E-Driver Log platform:
1. Ability to “Transmit Logs” directly from the Truck to a
fax line or email address. This can be utilized for DOT
inspections where the officer requests a copy of the Driver
logs.
• Go to MENU – DRIVER LOG – TRANSMIT LOGS (you need
to be logged in)
• Select the Method of Transmission (Email or Fax)
• Enter email address or Fax # (10 digit) and submit
2. Drivers now have the ability to generate, print, and save “Per
Diem Tax Reports” from their personal Peoplenet login, via
the internet. These reports will provide a summary of your
logs that meet the tax requirements.
The Driver Scorecard Program has contributed to several successes recognized this year:
3. Increased awareness to Safe and Compliant Driving
Behaviour
4. Improved our Safety Culture
5. Reduced Preventable Incident Frequency
6. Improved MPG Results
7. Supports our reputation of a Safe. Reliable. Professional.
Company
Thank you to all Drivers and employees for their participation and
success with the Driver Scorecard Program over the past year.
Craig Whittaker
Process Improvement Manager
Peoplenet offers many opportunities for improvement in our dayto-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.
• https://pfmlogin.com
• Click the “Driver Center” link
• Enter your Company Code and Driver ID/Password
• Click on the “Per Diem Report” link and follow directions
• Per Diem Reports are only available for up to 365 days
(recommend printing monthly)
Driver Scorecard Update:
The Driver Scorecard is designed to promote and raise awareness
of safe driving behaviour and compliance to the rules and
regulations of our industry. The results for the past Fiscal year
are:
• 85% of Driving Fleet is reporting a Driver Score of at least 90%
• Average Driver score is now 95% (13%)
• 68% Reduction in Posted Speed Observations that are greater
than 5 Km/H over posted limit
Wiebe Transport Driver
Scorecard – New Program Roll
Out
The “Driver Scorecard” was just recently introduced to the
driving team at Wiebe Transport which supplemented the prior
system using the Seaboard format of measurement and reporting.
The results have proven to be tracking as expected with 91%
of the drivers as outlined. Good results in a short period of time
which is a credit to the Wiebe team in accepting this new format,
the plan will be to go live with the new program on July 1, 2013.
Bob MacQuarrie
Senior Vice President Operations - Energy
• 27% reduction in Hours of Service Violations
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Corporate
Facebook Page
Would you like to connect with friends
and co-workers 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.
Coffee Corner Sudoku
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World Capital Trivia
1. Blueberry Capital of the World
2. Polar Bear Capital of the World
3. Kissing Capital of the World
4. Lily Capital of the World
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Have you ever wanted to visit world capitals? Well,
you don’t have to go far. Many Canadian cities
are world capitals. Test your knowledge with the
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10.Swan Capital of the World
11.Root Cellar Capital of the World
12.Scallop Capital of the World
13.Moose Capital of the World
14.Dinosaur Capital of the World
15.Iceberg Capital of the World
Cheryl Richard
How well do you know
your hockey trivia?
1. What did Gordie Howe get as a signing bonus
when he joined the Detroit Red Wings in 1946?
2. One brother was a champion center and
Hockey Hall of Famer. The other brother was a
renowned goalie and also in the Hall of Fame.
Who were they?
Cheryl Richard
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