Picture sent to us by Terry Smith
Terry tip “Never eat a Big Mac or a McRib while driving, they make a huge mess going down the road.”
KNOWLTON TRUCKING
December Newsletter 2023
Our Mission Statement
To service our customer, FedEx Ground, by being the best contracted service provider we can be and partnering with professionals dedicated to high performance and integrity by doing the right thing in everything we do.
Safety Trends from Tifanni for drivers to be aware of………….
Safety Trends:
Other Distraction 8 ▼ 27%
Driver Unbelted [Roadway] 5 0%
Cell Handheld – Distraction 4 ▲ 33%
Cell Handheld – Observed 4 ▲ 300%
Following Distance: ≥ 1 sec to < 2 sec 4 ▼ 43%
Please continue to BE AWARE…...
The change in weather is upon us so ensuring you have all the winter gear you need in your trucks.
1. Chains 5 bags
2. Extension cords
3. Some fuel anti-gel inside box
4. Extra fuses
Weather Conditions- Check for severe/adverse weather conditions along your route that may affect your run.
Look out for Deer- Deer are more active during the colder months.
Wear weather appropriate clothing. Wearing shorts during freezing weather may cause you to rush your pre-trip and miss something important. Not wearing the right kind of foot ware may cause you slip.
Fill up on fuel at the end of your run. When the fuel tanks are half full/almost empty then condensation can form and get water in the tank.
Safety Tip from Terry Smith
When unhooking and uncoupling sets of trailers, always reach under the trailers to pull the release by using a 5th wheel puller. Never reach under and grab it with your hand and pull. Reaching under and doing it by hand is the number one way to tear your rotator cuff and cause an injury that requires surgery.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
CONGRATULATIONS!
Chuck Pierce
We are nominating Chuck Pierce for employee of the month due to his hard work and dedication to safety. Chuck worked extremely hard on improving his on-the-job safety! We appreciate you Chuck for all you do!!! This driver is dependable and so easy going. This driver works hard day in and day out to better himself as a driver. Thank you for all that you do for Knowlton Trucking! We hope you continue to lead by example and keep up the good work!!
We appreciate you, Chuck!
Zane Heddinger
Justin Staples
I wanted to introduce you to, Dell Gunter, our new Scheduling/Maintenance Manager. Dell is working out of our KC office. Please help us welcome her to KTI.
THINGS TO BE AWARE OF.........
EBO Pro – The new roll out is now active with the payroll breakdown and miles breakdown. When you log in, go to your payroll breakdown, and then expand all. It should show you all your information. There are also additional drop-down boxes so watch for those.
401K – Enrollment for anyone that’s been with the company for a year or longer will be eligible to sign up for 401K on January 1. We will be reaching out to you soon.
BLACKOUT DATES - for vacation will be October 21, 2023, to January 15, 2024
Time off Request – You are now able to enter you time off request in EBO Pro. You can still request through Karla Kilgore (479-366-1184.
CURTIS'S CORNER
During this time of the year, everyone seems rushed. We at KTI are NOT going to be rushed. Always plan ahead with traveling and weather, watching out for others and DO NOT RUSH! Move forward with caution!
HEALTHY TIP
HEALTHY TIP
Tips for Truck Driving During the Holiday Season
· Stay In Touch with Family. ...
· Listen to Some Holiday Songs. ...
· Bring Snacks from Home. ...
· Buckle Up. ...
· Avoid Impaired Drivers. ...
· Be Aware of Blind Spots. ...
· Leave Early. ...
· Don't Be Distracted
· Check the Weather Forecast
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