MILE MARKER MONTHLY
WELCOME MESSAGE
Hope springs eternal! As our clocks jump forward, we look forward to the coming days filled with more sunlight, budding nature, and lots of Springtime fun!
Keesha McCue
LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP
they are skilled at their job.
THE ROAD TO THE FUTURE IS PAVED WITH OPPORTUNITY
Let me tell you about one of our most senior Executive Team members, Vic Morgan.
Vic has worked at Sodrel for 33 years He serves as Sodrel Holding Co. Vice President of Safety and Compliance. He ensures all Sodrel Holding Co. transportation companies (Sodrel Truck Lines, Student Transit and Free Enterprise) remain safe and DOT/FMCSA compliant. He also spearheads our ongoing driver training initiatives and safety programs.
If you know Vic, you know how serious he is about safety. He takes great pride in the work he does. His commitment to our excellence in safety has kept our Sodrel safety record one that we can brag about. He understands that leadership must be anticipatory and not reactionary. He always thinks ahead and stays laser-focused on prevention.
Llving by the motto "Safety is intentional, not accidental"
In this newsletter you can expect:
Industry News Seasonal Safety
Recent Promotions Health & Wellbeing
Community Building Company Creatures
SODREL HOLDING COMPANY FAMILY OF BUSINESSES
Sodrel Holding Company roots run deep. ‘Pap’ Sodrel began moving mail for the USPS as a ‘Star Route’ Mail Contractor in 1915. Since then, Sodrels have moved mail by foot, boat, horse and carriage, car and semi tractor trailer. In 1976, business diversification began when Mike and Keta Sodrel founded our motorcoach charter business, Free Enterprise. Years later, another venture emerged as yet another spoke in our wheel Student Transit.
(CONT ) As Vice President of Safety & Compliance, Vic Morgan plays a vital role in ensuring our fleet and personnel are performing their work tasks and duties with safety at the forefront of everything they do
GeoTab nominated Vic Morgan for the HDT Safety & Compliance Award because of his consistent and results driven efforts to maintain excellence in his area of responsibility.
His nomination by GeoTab speaks volumes. Vic’s efforts to be ‘best in class’ included his enhancement of the ‘rule sets’ within ‘My Geotab’ making Sodrel Truck Lines one of the top fleets in safety with a ranking in the 87th percentile since January 2023.
Geotab’s safety matrix covers things such as speeding, seat belt usage, harsh braking/cornering/accelerating Vic Morgan’s commitment to excellence puts STL above, as a trucking industry safety "Peer Group Leader" Thank you, Vic, for all you do Safety and compliance is of prime importance and the foundation of all we do
SODREL TRUCK LINES
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N E W S W O R T H Y
POSTMASTER GENERAL DEJOY STEPS DOWN
Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy officially stepped down on March 24th after an almost five-year tenure at USPS Appointment of a new Postmaster General is determined by the USPS Board of Governors His successor hasn’t been selected but three candidates with experience in the postal industry are reportedly being considered. Deputy Postmaster General Doug Tulino takes the reins until the permanent successor is named. USPS said there is no “established timeline” for the announcement of DeJoy’s replacement.
RECENT PROMOTIONS
Congratulations to Kathey Morgan for her new Sodrel Holding Co Chief Culture Officer role! Kathey is going to put her love of people and her business acumen to work in her new role. We look forward to supporting Kathey in this new endeavor!
Congratulations to Tiffany Wagers in her new role as Director of Free Enterprise! Tiffany has been an outstanding member of the Sodrel Holding Co. family, and we can’t wait to see what new added value she’ll bring in her new position! Congrats!
Congratulations to Leigh Slosek on her new title, Chief People Officer. Leigh will be continuing directing HR but will also be in close collaboration with Keesha McCue ( Shareholder and CMO ), Kathey Morgan ( Chief Culture Officer ) & Teresa Boyd ( Recruitment Director )
Congratulations to Heather Aguilar on her new title, Manager of People Operations. Heather plays a supportive role to Leigh in everything ‘HR related’ and works to ensure that our team members understand and receive their benefits. Congratulations, Heather!
Former Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy
E O T A B C O N N E C T 2 0 2 5
SODREL HOLDING CO. INC. PRESIDENT AND COO
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JOHN MCCUE, REPRESENTED SODREL TRUCK LINES AT GEOTAB CONNECT CONFERENCE
FEB 2025
Hosted at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel, GEOTAB Connect brought together industry leaders to discuss transportation data, connected vehicles, and fleet management. The event included training, product demonstrations, and networking opportunities.
Sodrel Holding Company, Inc President and COO, John McCue, attended as a panel speaker representing Sodrel Truck Lines. When asked about the panel topic, John said “I shared about our company culture and how it affects our safety and customer service. We don’t have ‘steering wheel holders’ or drivers we have Driver Managers. Our Driver Managers manage more of our business than I do. Our Driver Managers manage our culture, accident ratios, fuel burn, customer relations, public perception, etc”
Check out the GEOTAB Connect website here.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel
SEASONAL SAFETY
Spring break season is upon us, which means increased car accidents near popular destinations and hang-out spots due to ballooning traffic, higher rates of drunk driving among young people, and unfamiliar roads for out-of-state travelers Please exercise caution when driving during this high-traffic period, and make it an enjoyable spring break for all by paying attention to your surroundings and reminding the students in your life to obey the rules of the road!
If you or a loved one plans to travel outside the country this spring season, make sure to take adequate safety precautions!
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MARCH WORDSEARCH
WORKOUT OF THE MONTH
SQUATS
Squats strengthen your lower body muscles, improve mobility, boost core strength, and are a functional exercise, helping strengthen your everyday movements like sitting down and standing up!
To perform a squat:
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly outward
Engage your core and push your hips back.
Bend your knees and lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the ground
Keep your back straight and chest up.
Push through your heels to return to the starting position
HEALTH & HEADSPACE
ISSUE 4 — KIDNEY HEALTH
March is National Kidney Month!
The kidneys are a vital organ that filters waste products from the blood, regulates fluid levels, helps control your blood pressure, and keeps your bones healthy!
Chronic kidney disease affects 35 5 million Americans, and millions more are at risk Anyone can get kidney disease, but some people have a higher chance due to increased risk factors Take steps to protect your kidneys and overall health by scheduling regular visits with your doctor for well exams, developing a healthy eating plan, being active, limiting or eliminating alcohol consumption and ceasing any smoking or tobacco usage.
Information courtesy of the American Kidney Fund, an organization fighting kidney disease and helping people live healthier lives from prevention to post-transplant living.
*Always consult with your healthcare provider about your diet, activity level, specific health needs and requirements.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
LET’S GET DOWN TO EARTH!
With the weather warming up and fauna emerging after th better time to get out and ap world around you!
Walking in your local park, visitin or going for a scenic hike is a gr and improve your mental heal American Psychological Associa nature can improve our menta cognition, improve our attent stress levels, and improve our m
Nature walks and camping trips to bond with your loved one appreciation for nature in your c age!
LET’S GET SOCIAL!
Socializing outside of the workplace with team members builds stronger relationships, fosters trust, improves communication, enhances collaboration, boosts morale, and creates a more positive work environment
Group sports, gatherings, and outings are perfect for connecting with the team! There are many ways you can connect with fellow team members outside the workplace. Here are some ideas: form a running or walking group, a Book Club, a bowling league to name a few!
Email omccue@sodreltrucklines.com if you’re interested in hosting or organizing an activity and we’ll assist you with forming a group!
This is Reese, a 10-year-old German Shepherd and Chow Chow mix She is currently going through her second round of Chemotherapy She loves getting belly rubs and treats She enjoys laying at the back door and barking at anything that moves She is our wonderful protector You can find her lounging around the house; she has gotten lazy in her old age. Nicknames: Reese Cup, Puff, Chunk.
Owner: Courtney Hall
REESE
This is Angel a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois mix
This is our Velcro dog She must be wherever you are The logic of “If I fits, I sits” is strong with her She loves treats and head rubs You can find her anywhere her human sister is Nicknames: Angel Girly, Pest, Dobby.
Owner: Courtney Hall
*We’d love to see pics of your animal family member(s)! Send snapshots to omccue@sodreltrucklines com
ANGEL
SSYMPATHY YMPATHY SSUBMISSIONS UBMISSIONS
If you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one this month and would like to honor their memory, send an email with their name, how they’re related to you, and a 200-character limit description of them to omccue@sodreltrucklines.com, and we’ll include it in our next issue.
You have our heartfelt condolences.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
“May the strength of God pilot us, may the wisdom of God instruct us, may the hand of God protect us, may the word of God direct us. Be always ours this day and forevermore.”
Saint Patrick
PPRAYER RAYER REQUESTS REQUESTS
Send your prayer request to omccue@sodreltrucklines com and we’ll be sure to lift it up
Please specify whether your request is private or can be shared in our monthly newsletter for others to join in praying.
Dear Sodrel Holding Company Team,
We hope you've enjoyed this issue of Mile Marker Monthly. Take advantage of how you can connect with us through group activity outreach, prayer and sympathy requests, and Company Creatures: Mascot Mutt & Feline Friends submissions! We love learning more about our Sodrel team and hope this newsletter becomes a way for employees from all Sodrel businesses and divisions to connect.
Let’s keep going, together!
“EVERY ACTION YOU TAKE IS A VOTE FOR THE TYPE OF PERSON YOU WISH TO BECOME.” — JAMES CLEAR
YOUR SODREL HOLDING CO. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
Keesha, Oliviaand MakennaMcCue