MILE MARKER MONTHLY
WELCOME MESSAGE
August will bring Summer to a close The year is more than half over, but let’s use this season’s midyear goalpost to recommit to our 2025 to-do lists. There are still several months to continue to pursue those New Year’s resolutions. Let’s check in and see how we might still accomplish them!
Keesha McCue
EXCELLENCE & SAFETY PROFIT, FUN & GIVING
LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP
"The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense."
-Thomas Edison
As we pass the halfway mark of 2025, it's a powerful moment to take stock not just of where we’ve been, but where we’re headed In the transportation business, we understand better than most that every mile matters Some stretches are smooth and scenic; others test our limits But no matter the road, what keeps us moving is perseverance.
This year has asked a lot from all of us adaptability, focus, endurance And you’ve shown up, again and again Like any long-haul journey, progress doesn’t always come quickly. But with hard work, consistency, and a little common sense the very qualities Edison called essentials we keep moving forward.
So let’s keep our eyes on the road ahead. Let’s fuel up on optimism, check our mirrors for lessons learned, and keep the wheels turning toward something greater.
Here’s to the miles we’ve traveled and the many more ahead
In this newsletter you can expect:
Industry News Seasonal Safety
Health & Wellbeing
Community Building Company Creatures and more!
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.
We’d like to take a moment to feature an important topic : Company Culture.
As you know, to remain focused on what you value, you must continually re-commit to it One of the ways we are learning to do this is to enlist our team in helping create unique opportunities to reinforce our commitm concerted effort, we enthusiastically hired Kathey Mor icer’ of our collective, ‘Sodrel Holding Co.’ portfolio of compa
Kathey is a very genuine person, and a woman of grace She is kind and considerate and just the person for the making our team feel valued, empowered and appreci In these last two quarters of 2025, you’ll hear more abo Kathey’s role and the value she’s going to continue to b Sodrel Holding Co
If you see Kathey around, introduce yourself and see ho ster a positive work environment and improve company cu
SODREL TRUCK LINES
CONTRACTOR / FREIGHT
AUGUST MEANS : BACK TO SCHOOL
RICHMOND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS KICK OFF THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
As we kick off a new school year safety in mind and share safet our students You never can be t BE PROACTIVE AND ENSURE SA PRIME OBJECTIVE
Here are some tips and reminde students :
Avoid distractions and stay off y when walking.
Keep aware of your surroundings with your eyes Avoid use of headphones while w
Walk with a group when possible There is safety in numbers
Report any suspicious behavior or bullying to a trusted adult or authority
Make sure you know your emergency contact information by heart.
Look before crossing the street ( you’d be surprised how many young people don’t )
BUS SAFETY - stay a safe distance away from the curb, stay viible to the driver and know where to cross in front of the bus.
Drive slow in school zones, obeying speed limits and caution signs/lights
Watch for children Some students are very young and can be hard to see.
NEVER PASS school buses when they are actively loading or unloading.
Be aware of distracted, teen drivers in school zones. They tend to be guilty of being less than 100% focused on driving, oftentimes looking for friends, looking at their phones ( scrolling and texting when driving etc ) or racing one another
DRIVER SAFETY REMINDERS :
WORKOUT OF THE MONTH
REBOUNDING
Rebounding is a safe, gentle and beginnerfriendly, physical fitness activity that you can easily work into your life. With a little space and some fun tunes, you can bounce your way into better health and fitness!
gentle on joints improves endurance and cardiovascular health works core muscles of the legs, glutes and back muscles improves balance and coordination stimulates the lymphatic system and aids in removal of waste from the body
HEALTH
ISSUE 9 — BEGINNER WORKOUTS
BEGINNER FITNESS AND WORKOUT GUIDE
Set Realistic Goals: Start slow and gradually increase intensity, duration, or resistance
Listen to Your Body: Don't push yourself to the point of pain or injury
Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workouts, especially in warmer weather
Proper Nutrition: A balanced diet fuels your workouts and supports recovery
Warm-up and Cool-down: Prepare your body for exercise and aid recovery.
Consider a Workout Buddy: Exercising with a friend can increase motivation and accountability.
HEADSPACE
Merge your mental health in with your physical health and ‘kill two birds with one stone’.
Tai Chi, Qigong and Yoga are great physical fitness activities that promote grounding, increased mobility, flexibility and health and also promote a general, overall sense of well-being.
Find a youtube Channel that has virtual, beginner instruction, check your local YMCA or neighborhood / city for classes.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
GET CONNECTED
Don’t wait for someone else to host a gathering. Consider being a host/hostess of a group gathering yourself !
"Be the change you want to see in the world.”
Mahatma Gandhi
IDEAS FOR GROUP GATHERINGS GOING INTO FALL :
Bonfire
Barbecue / Grill-Out
Karaoke Night
Book Club
Bunco
Board Game Night
Arts and Crafts Night
ARTSY FARTSY GROUP ACTIVITIES
If you’re considering adopting a pet, check your local humane society or animal shelter for a pet that will best suit your lifestyle and needs. Many animals are waiting for their ‘forever home’.
Consider rescuing one, today!
Animals are a blessing and a great responsibility. Before welcoming a pet into your home and your family, consider the cost, time and effort it takes to care for one. Sometimes the pet you want isn’t the pet best suited for your lifestyle or your budget.
There are many kinds of pets to consider, like birds, fish, hamsters, guinea pigs, reptiles, of course, the ever popular : cats and dogs.
Owning a pet can offer a multitude of health benefits: decreased blood pressure reduced feelings of loneliness and anxiety and increased opportunities for exercise and social interaction
Pets can also positively impact mental health by lowering stress and promoting a sense of purpose, particularly in older adults
Many animals are in urgent need of a loving home. Check your local shelter for a pet that suits your lifestyle and income and enjoy the benefits of having an animal companion!
*We’d love to see pics of your animal family member(s)! Send snapshots and descriptions to kmccue@sodreltrucklines com
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 kmccue@sodreltrucklines.com, and we’ll include it in our next issue. You have our heartfelt condolences.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays"
- Soren Kierkegaard
PPRAYER RAYER REQUESTS REQUESTS
Send your prayer request to kmccue@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.
“WE OFTEN MISS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE IT'S DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK” ― THOMAS A. EDISON
Dear Sodrel Holding Company Team,
We hope you've enjoyed this issue of Mile Marker Monthly. It’s our aim for this newsletter to be a way for employees from all Sodrel businesses and divisions to feel connected Next issue will feature some photos from some recent special events and photos of new team members as well! Be on the lookout for September’s issue : )
Let’s keep going, together!
Keesha, Oliviaand MakennaMcCue
YOUR SODREL HOLDING CO. MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
