JUNE 2023
STAYING SAFE IN THE WAREHOUSE
4DX UPDATE : IDLE ATTACK
DRESS FOR YOUR DAY
NEW BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT NEW eBEAVER FORMAT
As part of our mission to increase our communication through multiple channels and across all of our various lines of business, we have changed the look and feel of the eBeaver, our monthly employee newsletter. Employees will receive an email monthly with article highlights. From there, users can click on the hyperlink to view the entire article within the digital edition.
This new distribution will allow users to view the entire newsletter using mobile devices. There is no need to be on a Canada Cartage network to read. A copy of the edition will still be stored on Radius Hub.
Got a story to share or any other feedback? Please email thebeaver@canadacartage.com, and we will reach out to you to get the details.
INTRODUCING ZOOM TEAM CHAT GET CONNECTED
Canada Cartage is excited to announce that we will introduce a new tool to help streamline our collaboration and communication - Zoom Team Chat. With Zoom Team Chat, you can communicate with your team members in real time, share files and images, and stay on top of project updates.
Over the next few weeks, we'll send you more information about Zoom Team Chat, including how to set it up, its features and benefits, and how it can help improve our teamwork. Stay tuned!
Canada Cartage Edmonton terminal took the first delivery of new Volvo trucks that were ordered for their Air Liquide account.
SAFETY CORNER STAYING SAFE IN THE WAREHOUSE
Warehouses and cross-docks can be hazardous due to heavy machinery, high shelving, forklifts, potentially dangerous substances, and a fast-paced working environment. Failing to maintain safety precautions can result in accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Therefore, employees and employers must adhere to safety protocols and promote a safety culture in the warehouse.
Avoid wearing excessively loose-fitting clothing. Loose clothing can get caught on or in machines and may cause personal injury.
Keep all areas clean and debris-free to prevent slips, trips, and falls. Be aware of your surroundings. Always look before crossing an aisle or going around corners.
Only operate machinery with the proper training and certificates.
Inspect ladders and portable stairs before each use.
Before pulling or putting stock away, know the weight restrictions for all storage racks and lifting devices. Immediately report any potential safety hazards to supervisors.
Wear the prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job function you are performing. These items may include, but are not limited to: steel toed boots, reflective /high-visibility vests, safety glasses, gloves, and coveralls. Visitors to a warehouse or cross-dock must wear closed-toe shoes.
The risk of accidents can be minimized by prioritizing safety and creating a healthier and more productive work environment.
4DX UPDATE:IDLE ATTACK
Teams nationwide continue to focus on reducing our engine idling at Canada Cartage. As a result, we saw our national idle drop from 18.5% in May 2022 to 15.63% in May 2023, a percentage improvement of 18.4 % overall.
Teams are competing head-to-head each month in our Idle Attack competition. Congratulations to the following teams for beating your idle target and winning in May:
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Oshawa
Canadian Tire (Ontario)
Calgary
LTL Davand and Ottawa
Special kudos to LTL Davand (Mississauga), Calgary and Ottawa. These three teams kept their idle in the single digits for the entire month!
Team members and drivers from those teams are eligible to win from the collection of the awesome prizes.
There is still one more month to win! Ensure you're doing your part to help your team hit your idle target! For more information on the "Idle Attack" contest, speak to your supervisor.
NOW LIVE: SALESFORCE.COM
Sales, Marketing, and Account Management have moved to a new online tool with Salesforce.com, an industryleading Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform.
The new CRM will help teams better manage customer interactions and data throughout the customer lifecycle, from acquisition to retention and expansion. As a result, Salesforce.com will help increase efficiency, improve customer relationships, and drive sales growth.
The project team included sales, marketing and account management members from all our divisions. The implementation included compiling data from our transport and logistics divisions and data from Speedee, Mackie Transport, Stalco, Seaway, Laurentien, and our Final Mile group. Having prospect and customer data from all divisions in one platform will enhance our ability to cross-sell business, grow customer relationships, and better manage accounts that use multiple services.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT KUDOS TO THE SPEEDEE TEAM
PLAID FOR DAD FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023
Canada Cartage is pleased to join Prostate Cancer Canada this Father's Day and go Plaid for Dad!
Thousands of workplaces across Canada will Go Plaid on June 16, the Friday before Father's Day, to raise prostate cancer awareness. All employees are encouraged to wear plaid that day to celebrate fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers and sons.
Please send any team photos of staff wearing plaid to thebeaver@canadacartage.com. You can also post to social media using the hashtags #plaidfordad and #canadacartage
Excellent customer service is the cornerstone of our business, and the Speedee team has exemplified this on two separate occasions and in two different locations.
A Speedee driver from Burnaby, B.C. (name withheld due to request), and account rep Lu Yu, received a 5-Star Award of Excellence from Purolator for exemplary customer service. This driver was delivering a heavy package to the residence of someone who was ill at their home. The driver brought the box to the residence and helped the recipient to get the package inside the front door. This driver went above and beyond with this home delivery, and both the recipient and Purolator were grateful for his actions.
The Loblaw Transport Team, based out of Richmond, B.C., commended Speedee dispatchers Alisha Munroe and Natalie Viau for their excellent customer service and collaborative teamwork. "Alisha and Natalie are great dispatchers! The teams appreciate working with them daily," commented Shawn McNeill (LCL), Loblaws.
NEW BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Starting earlier this year, the Speedee team has been focusing on LTL and TL opportunities for shipments travelling from Mexico into the U.S. and Canada. The business development team has secured customers in the food, beverage, and automotive sectors. Speedee arranges for pick-up of goods in Mexico, and then coordinates deliveries throughout the U.S. and Canada as part of the CUSMA agreement (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement).
The team at Speedee is excited to participate in this busy international trade route and is focused on expanding further into the cross-border marketplace with the new business. If you have customers that have regular shipments from Mexico to the rest of North America, contact Melissa Del Rosario at Speedee at melissa.delrosario@speedeetransport.com.
DRESS FOR YOUR DAY
With the warmer weather here, Canada Cartage would like to remind employees of our business casual dress code. We want everyone to feel comfortable and be presentable for your day in the office. If you have customer meetings, please dress accordingly.
Acceptable attire would include:
Casual pants or neat denim jeans
For women, skirts and long dress shorts
Sweaters, golf shirts, nice casual knit tops
Here is a list of what not to wear in our business casual setting:
Clothing with large logos or text
Worn sneakers
Flip-flops
Stained or wrinkled clothing
Damaged or distressed clothing (no rips)
Tight or overly revealing clothing
Oversized clothing
Neon colours
Shorts or mini skirts
Gym clothing
Tank tops or strapless shirts
Backless or low-cut tops
Clothing that exposes the midriff
WELLNESS CORNER SUNSCREEN TIPS
Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer
Those days of soda and pretzels and beer
Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer
Dust off the sun and moon and sing a song of cheer
~ Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days Of Summer – Nat King Cole
DID YOU KNOW...?
Speedee Transport has its own LinkedIn page! Follow, like and share at:
https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ speedeetransportcanada
MS OUTLOOK ONLINE
IT is in the final stages of planning for the deployment of Microsoft Office Outlook 365 to all employees with a Canada Cartage email.
Users will be rolled out in phases starting in early June.
Please watch for more information on deployment coming soon.
Those lazy, hazy, crazy summer days will soon be upon us. And while we all enjoy the sun, it is essential to remember that in Canada, from April to September, we should wear sunscreen every day when the UV index is consistently above three. It is also imperative to remember to protect yourself from the sun when it is at its strongest between 11 am and 3 pm year-round by wearing sunscreen, staying in a shaded area when outside, and wearing a hat.
Here are some sunscreen tips:
Sunscreens should not be used after the expiry date. Sunscreens contain chemicals that eventually break down, compromising the product's effectiveness. In addition, keeping sunscreen in a hot environment, such as a hot car or a beach bag, will accelerate the deterioration of the product.
Look for a product with a minimum SPF of 30-labelled "broad spectrum" to protect against UVA and UVB ultraviolet rays.
Sunscreen works immediately after applying. However, before swimming, sunscreen should "set" on your skin for at least 15 minutes, or it may wash off.
Reapply sunscreen after swimming, strenuous exercise, or toweling off.
When purchasing sunscreen, look for the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) logo to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the sunscreen.
Click on the link to find a list of CDA-approved sunscreens: https://dermatology.ca/recognized-products/sunscreen/
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
Intermediate Developer
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
We're looking for an Intermediate Developer to join our IT team in Mississauga. The ideal candidate is a customer service-oriented individual who can work on multiple assignments in a fast-paced professional environment. The Intermediate Developer is responsible for designing, building, documenting, and testing system components to support business at Canada Cartage.
APPLY HERE
DEALS ON WHEELS PROMOTIONS
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.
AZ Delivery Driver (LCBO)
Location: London and Oshawa, Ontario
We are looking for talented, dedicated drivers with exceptional customer service to join our team, delivering products to various retail locations near the starting terminal (London or Oshawa). Monday to Friday shifts only, meaning you will have your weekends free! Hand bombing is required.
APPLY HERE
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
