AUGUST 2023
TRUE NORTH ABOVE AND BEYOND WINNERS
THREE CRITICAL THINGS TRUCKERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TAILGATING
THE BEAVER: SUMMER 2023
TRUE NORTH ABOVE AND BEYOND WINNERS
The True North program recognizes company drivers and staff demonstrating outstanding customer service, teamwork, and core values. The program encourages managers, supervisors, and coworkers to acknowledge employees with specially-designed recognition cards and certificates.
Quarterly, a team in each region (BC, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec) reviews all submissions and looks for exemplary actions our staff took. Those who have gone "Above and Beyond" will receive a $50.00 gift certificate. There are multiple awards per region each quarter.
Quarter 2 "Above and Beyond" Winners of $50.00 Gift Certificates
The committee reviewed all submissions and chose the following employees for this quarter's "Above and Beyond Award".
Harmanpreet Singh, Telecom Analyst, IT, Mississauga, Ontario
Harmanpreet was recognized for helping out the Safety & Compliance team in Quebec. The group encountered technical issues while preparing mobile devices for new drivers joining the team. Even though it was a Sunday, Harman stepped in to solve the issues, and the devices were ready for deployment to the new drivers on Monday.
Charlemagne Ortiz Acosta, Company Driver, Edmonton, Alberta
Charlemagne had completed a thorough post-trip inspection. He found a significantly cracked rim on his steering axle during his inspection. The cracked rim could have resulted in a serious event if missed on the inspection. Based on the photos of the rim, the Safety and Compliance team commented that Charlemagne avoided "a catastrophic failure".
Antoine Semaan, Company Driver, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Antoine was recognized for showing great responsibility and dedication toward his scheduled loads. The operations team noted that he always goes above and beyond to support new highway drivers by coaching and providing them with extensive training, including training five new highway drivers this past quarter.
Behruz Kaveh, Company Driver, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
The B.C. operations team received an email from Canada Bread praising Behruz's hard work. "Wanted to send this note to let you know that Behrouz has been extremely helpful at the Langley distribution centre, especially the last two weeks. He is always going above and beyond to ensure we are set up for success! "
Navjot Kaur (Dhaliwal), Dispatcher, Port Coquitlam, B.C.
Navjot was recognized by the operations team for collaboration. The group commented on his helpfulness and fantastic attitude. Navjot also works hard to unite the team and make his coworkers and drivers feel welcome and appreciated.
Martin Gregoire, Dispatch & Dock Supervisor, Laval, Quebec
After Montreal and Laval lost electricity for three days during an ice storm, the Laval dispatch team, headed by Martin, recovered in record time. The team recovered the Matrix (Pharmaprix) deliveries within three days, avoiding customer service failures.
Evelyne Anderson, Manager, Fuel Tax, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Evelyne is an extremely dedicated employee who goes above and beyond her duties, always helping others who have questions. She picks her staff up or takes them home if they don't have transportation. Evelyne arranges cake for their birthdays and is always willing to listen.
Mario Liparoti, Facilities Technician, Mississauga, Ontario
In early April, a major roof drainage pipe burst within the warehouse at our Davand Drive location in Mississauga. On the same day, the operations team was hosting an onsite face-to-face meeting with our customer, Guilbault. Many senior leaders from both Canada Cartage and Guilbault were slated to be onsite only two hours after the pipe burst! Mario was called on his cell and arrived onsite within minutes. He went up in a cage, and was able to reconnect the piping and seal off the joint.
Jyoti Khosla, Operations Coordinator, Edmonton, Alberta
Jyoti stepped in to assist a teammate with their workload. Jyoti's efforts ensured that there were no customer service issues.
Tylor Wright, Warehouse Worker, Edmonton, Alberta
Tylor has been a vital part of the success of our contract with Home Depot for the past three years by practicing teamwork and selflessness each day. Tylor dedicates his downtime to helping his peers and offering assistance. He understands the importance of communication, never taking on a task without clarity, and always helping to make a new employee feel like part of our team. If anyone on the team is struggling with their workload, Tylor is happy to offer whatever time and effort he can to help.
Stephen Critch, Warehouse Supervisor, Brampton, Ontario
A garbage can located at the front of the building was reported on fire. Stephen wasted no time, dropped everything he was doing, and quickly assessed the situation. After observing that it was safe to extinguish the fire, he grabbed the nearest fire extinguisher and put it out. The garbage can was 5 feet from the building and 3 feet from a picnic bench. If Stephen was not quick to act, the damage could have been much worse.
Jason Paul, Operations Coordinator, Calgary, Alberta
Jason was recognized for his dedication towards his work and Canada Cartage. When he joined the company, he was able to learn his new role quickly. Jason took ownership of several accounts to ensure customer service needs were met. Recently, he covered three night shifts over a weekend due to a staff shortage.
Todd Bolton, Company Driver, and Morris Lazowski, Company Driver, Edmonton, Alberta
Todd and Morris were able to help our customer when the load they received was overweight. They were in constant contact with the customer and their highway supervisor and were able to hand-bomb the extra pallets off to a safe location. They could then continue the delivery with little delay, and meet our customer's service expectations.
Claude Paradis, Company Driver, Edmonton, Alberta
Claude noticed that his truck had developed a leaking radiator hose. Claude jumped into action, securing buckets to catch the antifreeze and repairing the leak himself. This saved the expense of the repairs and the cost of a potential environmental cleanup.
Congratulations to all of the winners! As quarterly winners, they are now eligible to be selected as one of our three 2023 President's Award winners. See below!
President's Award
In January of each year, all quarterly Above and Beyond winners from the prior year are reviewed by the True North team, including the executive team. Three winners are selected for the annual President's Award. The winners are presented with a monetary award, a plaque, and a personalized letter from President and CEO Jeff Lindsay.
First Place: $5,000 + plaque + congratulatory letter
Second Place: $2,500 + plaque + congratulatory letter
Third Place: $1,000 + plaque + congratulatory letter
*Please note: the monetary awards are treated as a taxable benefit by the CRA and therefore are subject to income taxes.
SAFETY CORNER THREE CRITICAL THINGS TRUCKERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT TAILGATING
One of the most important defensive driving techniques for professional truck drivers is to avoid tailgating. Here are three of the most important best practices to follow to stay safe on the road and not be a tailgater.
1. AvoidingTailgatinginaCommercialTruck isHarderThanYou'dThink
Trucksrequirealotofroomtocometo asafe stop. Onsomehighwayssuchasonmanyportions oftheTrans CanadaHighway,itiseasierto maintaina reasonable distance infrontof yourvehicle.
However,whentravellingthroughheavilycongestedtraffic, likewhatyou'd seeontruck routesthroughMontreal, Toronto,orVancouver,this isoftennot possible. Putyoursafetyfirst. Choose alaneandstickwithitfor aslong aspossiblesootherdriverscanmaneuveraround you. Ifsomeoneisgettingtooclosetoyou,slow downandgive yourselfasafedistance.
2. EvenIfYouThinkYou'reNot Tailgating,YouStillMight
BeFollowing TooClose
Manytrucktrainingschools suggestleavingafull truck trailerlengthofstopping distance forevery15kilometers perhour. Thiscalculationisagoodstartingpoint,but stopping distancedependsonterrain, weather and the conditionofyourtiresandbrakes. Aruleofthumb is to ALWAYS leaveas much spaceinfrontof thevehicleas youpossiblycan. Thatway,you'vedoneyourbestNOTtotailgate andleave abufferzoneinfrontofyour vehicle.
3. RoadConditionsAffectYourSafeStoppingDistances
Weatherandtrafficarehugeinfluencers ofhowmuchdistance you need toavoid tailgating. Whentheweatheris nasty,trucksrequireevenmoreroom toslowdown. Chainreactionaccidents, and thesubsequentpileups,arethe resultoftoomuchspeedandtailgating.
Trafficcantravelinbunches or groups. Onopenhighways,trytoavoidbeing part ofthe pack. Whilethatmight notbepossibleinthecity,tryyourbesttoavoid beingpart ofthe group whenyoucan.
THE BEAVER: SUMMER 2023 EDITION DISTRIBUTED ACROSS CANADA
The semi-annual print edition of our employee newsletter, The Beaver, is being distributed across Canada. Office and warehouse employees will be receiving copies from their local Human Resources group. Drivers and retirees will receive their copy via the mail to their home addresses. If you don’t receive one in the first couple of weeks of August, please contact your local Human Resources department for a copy, and confirm your home mailing address for future editions. You can also view The Beaver online at http://radiushub/radiushub/App/Corporate#!/magazine
DEALS ON WHEELS PERKOPOLIS
With one whole month left of summer, there are still many days to spend outdoors with family and friends.
Through Perkopolis, Canada Cartage employees can save on tickets to many major attractions across Canada. From the Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver, to Canada's Wonderland in Toronto, or La Ronde in Montreal, employees receive discounts on admission to these and many more places. In addition, employees can also get discounted tickets to many sporting events, including CFL, MLS and NBA games.
Visit www.perkopolis.com to sign up for these deals and more.
GET CONNECTED ONLINE GAMING CYBER SAFETY
Online gaming is a fun, social experience. More than half of all Canadians participate and identify as gamers. Computers, consoles, and mobile devices grant users multiple platforms to choose from and allow people to play on the go. With the increase in gaming popularity, cyber criminals are also stepping up their game to get your information. Here are some steps that you can take to protect yourself:
When chatting in an on-line game, never reveal personal information such as location, gender, and age. Choose a user name that does not give away your identity, such as MegaGamer123. Make sure that your game and game launcher are up to date. Patches that are part of updates add new features, and they can add security fixes too. Before launching your favourite online game, it is imperative to ensure your software is up to date to keep online attackers at bay.
When gaming on a computer, the key to online safety is installing an up-to-date firewall, anti-spyware, and antivirus software.
When adding game modifications, custom content, or downloading game add-ons, always scan any downloaded files with your anti-virus software before beginning the game.
As with all online accounts, gaming accounts should use unique passwords or passphrases. These should all include upper- and lower-case letters, special characters, and numbers.
Remember, only you can protect your online gaming experience.
WELLNESS CORNER PHYSICAL FITNESS
Our bodies are engines requiring upkeep and maintenance, just like a real engine. Physical fitness is the fine-tuning maintenance package that involves the heart, lungs, and muscles and can help us look and feel better. Increased fitness levels can influence mental alertness and emotional stability. There are four components to the basics of physical fitness.
Specificity
Be specific when choosing the suitable activity to target each exercise component. For aerobic fitness or cardiorespiratory endurance, activities include walking, running, swimming, or biking. For muscular fitness, try weightlifting.Forflexibility,yogaisagreatoption.And for stabilityandbalance, core exercises area goodchoice.
Overload
Working hard enough and at an energetic level long enough to bring your body above resting level will bring about improvement.
Regularity
Aregularfitnessroutineofthreebalancedworkouts weeklyisvital tomaintainasuitablefitness level.
Progression
As your exercise program progresses, increase the intensity, frequency, or duration of the activity over time to keepimproving.
Physical fitness is an individual quality guided by age, gender, hereditary factors, personal habits, and exercise and eatinghabits. It is in your power to change and improve the elements within your control, such as personal habits, exercise,andeatinghabits.
DID YOU KNOW...?
The Canada Cartage Scholarship program started in 1960. At the time, winners received $100, a plaque and a letter of recognition.
Students can apply for the 2023 Canada Cartage Scholastic Achievement Awards. Awards are given to the top 5 candidates nationally in each of the following categories.
Grade 9 = $300 for the top 5 applicants
Grade 10 = $300 for the top 5 applicants
Grade 11 = $300 for the top 5 applicants
Grade 12 = $500 for the top 5 applicants
University Undergrad = $1000 for the top 5 applicants
The deadline for submissions is September 15th. Forms are available through your supervisor, Human Resources, or through Radius Hub under Corporate Forms.
HOT JOBS
We have several open positions across Canada. We invite you to share these roles with your friends and networks who might be interested in these roles.
For a listing of all open positions, visit www.drivecanadacartage.com
Human Resources Generalist
Location: Laval, Quebec
Do you thrive on challenges and enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment where the ability to adapt effectively to change is key? We are looking for someone self-motivated, confident, bilingual, who exercises good judgment and decision-making ability and takes initiative to provide excellent service to our stakeholders while being part of a collaborative and energetic HR team committed to adding value to the organization.
APPLY HERE
Red Seal Heavy Duty Transport Mechanic Leadhand Maintenance
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Reporting to the Winnipeg Fleet Administrative Manager, the Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic is responsible for repairing and maintaining the Winnipeg tractor and trailer fleet. The schedule is a four-day work week, Wednesday to Saturday.
APPLY HERE
AZ Flatbed Driver
Location: Woodville, Ontario
We seek talented, dedicated drivers with exceptional customer service to join our delivery fleet. This position is Monday to Friday, delivering wood trusses within the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario region. Previous flatbed/roll-off/tilt deck experience would be an asset, but Canada Cartage will train the right candidate.
APPLY HERE
EMPLOYEE VOICE: WE'RE LISTENING
Have questions, comments or concerns? Do you have any ideas or suggestions to help us improve the business? Maybe you have a work-related challenge that you need help resolving? We want to hear from you.
Submit them confidentially to our Employee Voice program email at employeevoice@canadacartage.com. All emails received are held in confidence and will not be made public without your permission.
When you see a team member doing great work, let them know by sending them a thank you card or certificate. Each quarter, a team in each region reviews all submissions and recognizes those who have gone "Above and Beyond" to receive a $50.00 gift certificate. Each winner is also eligible for the President's Award in January. You can email your recognition, along with the reason why you nominated the recipient and the values they demonstrated, to recognition@canadacartage.com, or online at www.canadacartage.com/truenorth
Nominate someone now!
SEND US YOUR PHOTOS!
Don't forget to send in your photos to The Beaver! We may use your photos in upcoming editions of The Beaver, the eBeaver or even on social media!
Send your photos to thebeaver@canadacartage.com
Our Edmonton terminal celebrated the start to K-Days, with a focus on the importance of G.O.A.L (Get Out And Look) during a pancake breakfast put on for the drivers. Operations Manager Jennifer Goodman took on the role of safety cone to highlight the importance of identity hazards before backing. Next to Jennifer is Senior Manager of Operations, Doug Walton.
Senior Operations Manager Joe Millossi, middle, presented Dispatcher Rashpinderjit Sahota, left, and Operations Supervisor Brett Herbst-Reid, with a prize pack for their ingenuity and outstanding collaboration with the Drivers throughout the 4DX Idle Attack program. Joe, Rashpinderjit, and Brett are based out of our Port Coquitlam terminal in British Columbia.
