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JCT NEWSLETTER D E C E M B E R 2018
A MESSAGE FROM JOHN CHRISTNER We made it through Thanksgiving providing not only the exceptional service our customers have come to expect from us, but also the additional capacity needed during the holiday week. Thanks to all of our operators that were able to work through all or part of the week! We are constantly looking for ways to improve the experience of driving at JCT and there are several initiatives underway based on feedback we’ve received from our operators. Our operators may have already noticed an increase in early preplans enhancing the ability to plan for what happens once delivery has been made. We will continue to provide as many early preplans as we can. Operators, it is vital that you do your part in communicating regarding those plans early and often. Let’s continue our work together to provide amazing holiday service to our valued customers. Be well!
IMPORTANT DATES:
12/19
Christmas Lunch
12/25 Office Closed
OUR EMPLOYEES W H AT E V E R IT TAKES Janie Loudermilk nominates Tamera Castodio for the December “Whatever It Takes” award winner Tamera Castodio has been with JCT for over 20 years. She is one of the CSRs for Area 1 and does an OUTSTANDING job. I have witnessed her staying late several times to make sure all appointments are made or rescheduled for our drivers. She is constantly dealing with new and changing appointments, rescheduling, the updating of loads and so much more. I love working with her. She is a very dependable, hard worker for sure!!!! Tamera will be honored with a trophy, a “Whatever It Takes” designated parking space in front of the building and a $50 QuikTrip gas card. Janie will also have the honor of naming next month’s “Whatever It Takes” winner.
EMPLOYEE BIRTHDAYS 12/02
Janie Loudermilk CSR
12/17
Joanne Hensley Breakdown
12/03
Gerald Sunby Refrigeration Repair
12/18
Ashlee Wards Driver Compliance
12/04
Micah Harriman Breakdown
12/20
Charles Evans Maintenance Custodian
12/07
Darryl Christner CFO
Jason Hall Fleet Manager
12/09
Jay Kleypas Logistics
Zachary Norton Maintenance Clerk
12/11
Amye Alvarez CS Weekend Operations
12/21
Reta Davis Logistics
Dustin Byrd Director of Logistics
12/22
Andrew Copeland Logistics
12/15
12/28
Gabriel Almanza PM Technician
James Grant Director of Trailer Maintenance
EMPLOYEE ANNIVERSARIES 12/01
Jennifer Heisley
4yrs.
Driver Manager
Tyler Preston 4yrs. Driver Manager 12/02
Richard Ates
5yrs.
Driver Manager
Kim Williams 5yrs. Detention 12/04
Nikki O’Dell
9yrs.
Rating and Billing Clerk
12/05
Jesse Proctor
6yrs.
Parts Clerk
Evanna Stites
7yrs.
Rating and Billing Clerk
12/12
Lucy Hobbs
2yrs.
Rating and Billing Clerk
12/15
Kris Hall
1yr.
Driver Compliance
Nick Vandivort 1yr. Recruiter 12/16
Gina Haubert
9yrs.
Warranty Clerk
12/18
Carl Bickman
3yrs.
Maintenance Custodian
Kenneth Crider
1yr.
CS Night Operations
12/18
Tracy Ross
3yrs.
Driver Safety Coordinator
12/29
Gunnar Crider
1yr.
Maintenance Custodian
NEW HIRES Marissa Salazar FW- Logistics Support Yolanda Moore FW- Logistics Support Terry Winston FW- Logistics Support Carlos Rivera FW- Logistics Support Reta Davis FW- Logistics Support Kenzie Mendoza Weekend Dispatch Brandon Boudreaux Breakdown Katrina Stretch Marketing
OUR DRIVERS
DRIVER BIRTHDAYS 12/01
12/14
William Robles II, Todd Rightley
Darnett Anderson
Randy Boots, Scott Zane
12/02
Angela Shaw , Reese Terry
12/15
Robin Lonergan, Ronald Almy
Adam Frye, Arthur Cole
Edward Belbin III, Thomas Vance
12/03
Gerald Moore, Christopher Schwaderer 12/17
Jason Bray, Katherine Leteve
12/18
Jonathon Owens
Ollie Blackmon, Marlo Ming
12/19
David Lemay, Robert Kabrel
12/05
Howard Dindore, Vincent Kellerman, Jr.
Rogelio Peralta, Kris Hupfer
12/06
Feliz Aguilar, Lenard Dockter
Patrick Ferrier , Carl Plyer
12/07
George Anderson, Heather Roberts
John Kelly, Malcolm Frazier
12/11
Shawni Campbell
12/12
Hank Hearrold, Mary Sifuentes
12/13
Christopher Eubank, Mark Mayfield
Jemal Turner
Christopher Staton, Adam Mann
Jason Plyer 12/20
Robert Barish, Dennis Zorn
12/22
Johnny Ford, Michael Kaplenk
12/23
Chad Stone, Torrance Turner
12/25
Monty Hale
12/26
Scott Lancaster, Yanick L. Hewett
12/27
Reynaldo Soto
12/28
Mark Nancarrow
12/29
Scott Rutherford, Travis Snider
12/30
William Armstrong, Bradley Johnson
12/31
Anthony Farina, Clifford Mott
Tanya Ann Elwell, Jesus Sanchez
DRIVER ANNIVERSARIES 12/1
Sean Garnhart
2 yrs.
12/20
Duva Garlow
12/4
Nigel Marston
4 yrs.
12/22
Tony Holt
1 yr.
12/23
Terry A Center
9 yrs.
Joseph Potts 1 yr.
Rodney Lloyd
4 yrs.
Bryon Stewart
1 yr.
David White
4 yrs.
Demeatrice Warren 1 yr.
12/27
David Gipson
5 yrs.
12/8
Ken Y Cheung
8 yrs.
“Gene” Joseph Crabtree,Jr 1 yr.
Wayne D Simonson
3 yrs.
Janet Mayfield
1 yr.
James Stafford
3 yrs.
Mark Mayfield
1 yr.
12/10
Jack B Adams
5 yrs.
Matthew Shields
1 yr.
John Minnie
5 yrs.
“Cliff” Rual Tweedy
1 yr.
12/12
William P Robles II 6 yrs.
12/28
David Oliver
12/13
Cody Keith
2 yrs.
12/29
Larry Miles
12/14
Ernest Haefner
11 yrs.
12/31
Manaure “Manny” Casilla 5 yrs.
Jimmy Cunningham
3 yrs.
George Whitaker
12/15
Mark A Joyner
3 yrs.
12/18
James Tolley
12/19
Daniel Hopkins
William “Billy” Weimer 6 yrs.
Melvin Phillips
5 yrs.
Reynaldo Soto
5 yrs.
Jamie Fury
1 yrs. 1 yrs.
1 yr. 2 yrs.
3 yrs. 3 yrs.
5 yrs.
AROUND THE OFFICE
JCT WELLNESS
Spirulina is simply a magnificent source of nutritional insurance! This one super-food is one of the most nutritious and concentrated. Spirulina is rich in B vitamins, vitamin K1 and K2, vitamin E, calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, manganese, potassium, zinc and iodine. It consists of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an important fatty acid for heart and joints, antioxidant chlorophyll and carotenoids, such as beta-carotene. For great eye health,
spirulina contains zeaxanthin and lutein. It’s main active component is phycocyanin, the substance which gives spirulina it’s unique blue-green color, benefits the liver, kidneys, brain and immunity. Spirulina is fantastic for reducing inflammation and oxidative stress in the body!! Spirulina comes in a powder or tablet form. I use it as my multi-vitamin supplement.
JOIN US FOR CHRISTMAS LUNCH Wednesday, December 19th 11:30AM until 1:00PM JCT Shop Don’t forget to wear your ugly sweater!
D E LI C I O US FOOD, G OOD FRIENDS
GREAT COMPANY
SUGAR COOKIES Ingredients:
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup margarine, softened 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions 1) Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside in a large bowl. Cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually, blend in the sifted ingredients until fully absorbed. Cover dough and chill for 2 hours. 2) Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a clean, floured surface, roll out small portions of chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters. 3) Bake 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven or until edges are barely brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
PHOTO PARADE
Tatum, daughter of Renee and Luke, made Student of the Month
Dean Thompson’s son, Anthony, at Army boot camp November 1st. Tony will be at Fort Benning, GA until February. Anthony used to work in the Truck Wash.
Brenda Joice’s daughters, Tempest and Brooklyn, at Senior Night in Kellyville
Oklahoma Fall of Fame: Carrie Underwood, Presley Fields, Mike Fisher and Jeremy Fields
Katy’s first snow. Daughter of James Smith - Building Maintenance
Brooke Johnson’s son, Kaiden, made it to the 3rd round of the playoffs for 2nd grade Berryhill Chiefs.
Chandler the 1 Antler Reindeer
PHOTO PARADE
Shaylynn Martinez’s son, Lightning Joe, the cutest race car driver EVER!
Christina Uhlman’s daughters Serenity as Persian the Pokémon and Syphira a Alicorn with Attitude Brooke Johnson’s daughters Karleigh as Chucky and Kyla as the Bride of Chucky
Jennifer Jones’ grandkids, Christian and Skylar as Bumblebees
Kris Hall’s sons and nephew, Wyatt (LEGO Robin), Colby (LEGO Batman), and Noah (LEGO Joker)
Twisted Pennywise Clowns, Khloe and Presley Fields, daughters of Jeremey Fields
C O NTACT I N FORMAT I ON Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1900 Sapulpa, OK 74067 19007 W. Hwy. 33 Sapulpa, OK 74066 BCBSOK BCBSOK 800-672-2567 TrueNorth Driver Insurance 800-877-9637 Driver Legal Driver’s Legal Plan 800-417-3552 JCT Wellness Jeff Ravenscroft 918-857-8600 Zurich OCC/ACC 866-280-4390 Reach out to JCT employees on Facebook, Twitter, phone, mail or fax. Any correction or input for next month’s newsletter is welcomed and appreciated. Please send to halk@johnchristner.com.
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