Destination: Excellence | Winter 2020

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TMC’s DRIVER OF THE QUARTER Meet TMC’s Driver of the First and Second Quarters for 2019 good knowledge to bring to the table,” Joe says. “I wanted to do my part and make sure new drivers are learning what they need to do.”

“Joe is a hard worker and a diligent trainer,” says Jeff Geist, Training Coordinator Manager.

“His main goal is to see his trainees succeed and he makes sure they are prepared for the job ahead.”

Joe Ingram, TMC’s Driver of the First Quarter of 2019

TMC’s Driver of the Quarter designation is one reserved for professional drivers that go beyond the call of duty.

They embrace the lifestyle and live the TMC motto, Destination: Excellence.

Joe Ingram came to TMC looking for a new work environment with a familiar setting: the open road. After doing his research, he discovered the Black and Chrome and decided it would be the perfect place for him. After officially joining the team in May 2010, Joe quickly discovered that he found the right place.

“I have always felt at home here, and it’s been a great fit from the very beginning,” he says.

In August 2015, Joe felt it was time for him to take on the training role.

“I believed that I had a lot of

Joe was honored with the title of Trainer of the Month in July of 2018.

The Jacksonville, FL, native boasts an impeccable safety record with nearly one million safe driving miles under his belt.

However, Joe’s not here for the accolades. He also emphasizes the importance of camaraderie in what can be an unforgiving industry.

“I think it is important to lend a hand while you’re out on the road. I never stray away from helping out other drivers.” He also stresses the value of drivers seeking help in situations big and small. “Never try to be in too big of a rush, and never be afraid to ask questions.”

After nine years with TMC, Joe looks forward to continuing his career with the Black and Chrome Family while assisting in its growth and success through training.

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Mike Pennington, TMC’s Driver of the Second Quarter of 2019

Like Joe, Mike Pennington also utilizes the training role to give back to the company.

A 15 year veteran of the trucking industry, Mike started his professional driving career with TMC in May 2004 and went on to become a driver trainer four years later. Mike says he knew TMC was a good fit from day one.

“I’ve always liked the job and work that I do, and it’s continued to be something I enjoy and look forward to each day,” he says.

In June 2018, Mike was named TMC’s Trainer of the Month for his outstanding efforts in shaping the future of TMC. “I wanted to make a difference in the company and make sure new guys were getting things done the right way,” he says.

When it comes to his training,

the Bluefield, W. Va. native keeps safety at the forefront of everything he does.

“Drivers should always focus on operating the truck safely first, and pay extra attention to load securement,” says Mike. “If you take your time and do these things correctly, everything else comes together pretty easily.”

“Mike is one of the cornerstones of my fleet and also for TMC,” says his Fleet Manager, Pat Barr.

“He is ranked in the top 10% of all drivers at TMC for revenue, has 1,764,119 safe miles. Mike often has a trainee with him that he spends the needed time with to ensure they know the job when they get their own truck.

Mike cares about his co-drivers and doing the job right, and does so in a low key, get the job done without fanfare sort of way. It is a privilege and honor to get to work with Mike day in and day out.”

Congratulations, gentlemen, on this well-deserved distinction!

Criteria for Driver of the Quarter recognition includes years of service with the company, safe driving record, excellent customer service, professionalism, and overall quality performance. Once a driver is recognized as a Driver of the Quarter they are eligible to receive the prestigious Wheel Master Award.

TMC Transportation Earns Top Ten Military Friendly® Employer Designation for 2020 TMC is once again recognized as a Top Ten Military Friendly Employer. Institutions earning the Military Friendly ® Employer designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 200 companies participated in the Military Friendly ® Employers portion of the 2020 Military Friendly ® Companies survey.

Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined

by VIQTORY with input from the Military Friendly ® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community.

Final ratings were determined by combining an organization’s survey score with an assessment of the organization’s ability to meet thresholds for Applicant, New Hire Retention, Employee Turnover, and Promotion & Advancement of veterans and military employees.

“TMC’s values are closely aligned with those of all our military branches, making us a great choice of employer for our nation’s heroes who are looking to put their skills to work in a career they can take pride in. At TMC, 35% of our workforce is comprised of military veterans, and we continue to foster relationships with all branches of the United States Military to offer the best possible training and career options for those that put it all on the line to serve our country.”

TMC Transportation will be showcased along with other 2020 Military Friendly ® Employers in the December issue of G.I. Jobs ® magazine, the January 2020 issue of Military Spouse Magazine, and on MilitaryFriendly.com.

“Earning this designation is reflective of our proud efforts to seek and accommodate military veterans as a viable asset to all facets of our corporation,” says Cheryl Freauff, TMC’s Vice President of Driver Recruiting.

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was thrilled to have two professional truck drivers representing the company as top ten finalists in two separate award programs this past weekend at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas, TX. The annual programs, Trucking’s Top Rookie and Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence, celebrate drivers new to the trucking industry.

Chris Bacon, who was named a top ten finalist in the Transition Trucking award program last month, was among three other drivers from various carriers announced to advance to the next phase.

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Chris, a 31 year-old native of the St. Louis, MO area and a United States Marine Corps Veteran, served two combat tours. He worked as an Anti-tank Missileman during his time in Afghanistan and Iraq.

After an honorable discharge in 2010, Chris worked as an automotive technician and service advisor before deciding to fulfill his dream of becoming a truck driver as his grandfather and great grandfather had done.

Chris earned his Class A CDL at MTC Driver Training and went to work for TMC Transportation as a professional flatbed truck

The program serves as a platform to inspire the hiring of more veterans, National Guard members, and reservists.

Deserving veteran drivers who have made a successful transition from military service to the trucking industry are recognized and awarded for their success.

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Chris traveled to Washington D.C. in December where the winner of the Transition Trucking: Driver for Excellence was announced. While Chris did not take home the top prize, he was the third runnerup and took home $5,000 and memories to last a lifetime.

Tyria Snow, a top ten finalist in the annual Trucking’s Top Rookie award program, was also recognized at GATS. Before joining the trucking

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industry, Tyria spent two years as the Assistant Coach of the McNeese State University women’s basketball team. She then turned her attention to shaping the young minds in her community as a high school U.S. History teacher and student counselor.

In October 2018, Tyria decided it was time for a change of pace and enrolled at Diesel Driving Academy where she obtained her CDL. She didn’t know much about the trucking industry, but she saw it as a challenge she was determined to take on.

Upon joining the Black and Chrome fleet, Tyria quickly made a name for herself in the male dominated industry. Coupled with a patient and encouraging trainer, Tyria quickly mastered the art of flatbedding.

nature, Tyria found that she was a better truck driver than she thought imaginable.

Taking home the title of 2019’s Trucking’s Top Rookie and $10,000 was a driver from Stevens Transport.

Tyria, alongside each finalist, was awarded $1,000 and a prize package from the RoadPro family of brands and Rand McNally.

Congratulations to both Chris and Tyria! We are proud to have these two as ambassadors for TMC and the trucking industry as a whole.

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TMC at the Track

the checkered Weflagareonwaving another successful

weekend at Iowa Speedway!

We had a fantastic turnout for our annual TMC at the Track employee outing.

Over one thousand TMC employees and their family and friends filling the stands for Michael Annett’s, a Des Moines native, home game. Race day kicked off with a lively pre-race tailgate, and everyone got to enjoy lunch from our very own Chrome Café and Baymont Inn banquet staff. Burgers, brats, and other tailgate staples were served up next to a shiny Black and Chrome truck.

Michael Annett and his crew chief, Travis Mack, made a special appearance at the TMC

tailgate tent to greet the crowd and answer questions alongside Lou Sipolt, host of IowaLive on CW Iowa 23 and track announcer at the Iowa Speedway. Michael rounded out his visit by taking time to sign autographs and take pictures with his biggest fans.

New at the tailgate this year was a raffle run by a few of our Family Assistance Fund (FAF) team members. Sponsored by our gracious partners, raffle prizes included Yeti coolers, Cabela’s gift packs, Lucas Oil detailing kits, and race memorabilia autographed by JR Motorsports team members (including Dale Jr. himself!). All proceeds from the raffle went towards FAF, which was created to provide assistance and support to employees in times of

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need.

As engines revved and the Xfinity Series U.S. Cellular 250 was ready to begin, fans took their TMC pride to the stands. A sea of charcoal gray t-shirts with the orange and gold TMC logo provided the loudest applause during driver introductions as Michael stepped onto the track.

Michael started the race in 9th and fell to 10th for most of Stage One while trying to switch from the inside lane. Before the end of Stage One, a crash moved him back up to 9th in the restart.

During Stage 2, Michael moved up to 7th after falling briefly to 11th. He held that spot for the restart of Stage Three.

Michael saw quite a few position

changes during this final stage, even encountering a minor spinout, which he quickly recovered from thanks to his quick thinking pit crew. When it was all said and done, Michael finished the race in 10th. This was his 13th top-10 finish in 19 races this season and eighth in the last 10 events.

we have ever had. TMC’s pride was on full display and this wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our amazing employeeowners. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the day great! <<<

This year’s TMC at the Track held the largest attendance

NASCAR XFINITY SERIES PLAYOFF RECAP Michael Annett was the first driver to qualify for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs by winning the opening race of the season at Daytona International Speedway. This gave Michael and crew chief, Travis Mack, plenty of time to plan for the playoffs.

The first race was at Richmond Raceway on September 20.

Michael drove his Pilot Flying J Chevrolet across the finish line in 4th place, his 16th top-10 finish of the season. This put him in sixth place in series points and put more distance between him and the cutoff to the Round of 8.

The following playoff race on the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval on September 28 didn’t go as well as the first race in Richmond. Despite suffering front-end damage on an early restart, Michael was able to finish the race in 15th place.

Even though it wasn’t the top10 placement the team was looking for, they still finished the race ahead of three other big contenders.

The third race on October 5 at

Dover International Speedway was Michael’s best performance in the postseason so far. He drove his black and gold TMC Transportation Chevrolet into 6th place, punching his ticket to the Round of 8. The top-10 finish was also his 17th of the season, which tied his career-best season total from 2012.

On October 19 at Kansas Speedway, Michael drove to a fourth place finish. This moved him up a spot in the point standings with two races left to determine the Championship 4.

The following races in Texas and Phoenix resulted in 11th and 9th place finishes. This lead to a season-ending race at Homestead Miami Speedway on November 16, where Michael placed in 11th.

The year 2019 turned into Michael’s most successful season in the series. Along with his victory at Daytona, Michael tied his career best six top-five finishes and set a new personal record with 19 top-10 finishes.

He ended the season ninth in series points.

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Appreciation Week Driver 2019 was another one for

the books! We proved again this year that nobody does DAW like TMC. We truly have the most dedicated and professional drivers on the road, and we applaud them for the hard work they bring forth to keep America moving.

New this year, we hosted a Kickoff Cookout at our Des Moines terminal. Dozens of drivers got to begin festivities early and enjoy burgers and brats before heading out on the road for the week.

On Monday, the fleet received a message from TMC founder and CEO, Harrold Annett.

He said, in part, “Each year Driver Appreciation Week comes and goes, but one thing remains constant all year long.

Appreciation. TMC drivers continually prove to be the best and most professional truck drivers in the industry. All of us in the office and shops have nothing but utmost respect for the job that you do day in and day out. We appreciate the hard work, dedication and loyalty you bring to the company, as well as the manner in which you carry the TMC name.”

Just as we did last year, the name of every TMC driver was put in a raffle for a chance to win some awesome prizes throughout the week. Each day we went LIVE on our Facebook page to draw names and announce the winners. Among the items given away were Yeti hopper coolers, a variety of gift cards, multiple TV’s, TMC apparel, barstools, and more!

Along with having goodies at all of our terminals, we had several TMC representatives out on the road bringing DAW to our drivers! Many representatives were out at customer and shipper locations to prepare meals, give out our custom 2019 TMC Driver Appreciation Week t-shirts, and lend a helping hand in tarping and strapping drivers’ loads. Our Executive VP of Operations, Travis Johnson, even spent a week on the road, hopping in to ride with multiple drivers across the Midwest.

One driver woke up to a surprise during DAW and shared his gratitude on Instagram. Galen Kaylor posted, “I’m in Virginia just sleeping in my truck and someone from TMC rolls up in a car and gives me a shirt, hat and goodie bag. I can’t believe they are going through this much trouble to show the love. Thank you to the TMC family!”

No Driver Appreciation Week is complete without FREE FOOD at all of our terminals. Each location had delicious items on the menu throughout the week to keep our drivers fueled up and ready to go! From breakfast to BBQ, grill-outs and sweet treats, there was plenty everywhere to go around.

To all of our drivers, there are never enough THANK YOU’s to go around to show all of our gratitude and appreciation for what you do. You continue to work hard and make sacrifices every day to keep TMC the best in the business. You all take Destination: Excellence to the next level, and it never goes unnoticed!

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Convoy for a Cause TMC once again had

the honor of participating in the annual World’s Largest Truck Convoy to benefit Special Olympics Iowa on Saturday, October 5th. This was a milestone year for TMC, as it was our 15th year participating in the convoy.

The rain couldn’t put a damper on the pride of the Black and Chrome!

We had 17 TMC drivers participate in the convoy, and there were 112 trucks total for the event. TMC’s Recruiting Department provided coffee

and donuts at registration near the starting point, which was on the SW Connector off of Veterans Parkway in Des Moines.

and each raved about their experience. For one athlete, it was his second time riding in a TMC truck.

Once everyone was checked in and the Iowa DOT gave a briefing on Driver Safety, the first three positions in the convoy were auctioned off. TMC secured the first spot, and driver Carlos Burris was voted to take the lead, along with one of the athletes.

The event wrapped up at the Iowa State Fairgrounds with a celebration for athletes, drivers and volunteers.

Two other drivers had the opportunity to share their trucks with Special Olympic athletes,

We want to thank the participating TMC drivers listed below and their families for their hard work, dedication, and participation in this year’s convoy. These drivers

Aaron Frost • Carlos Burris Jr. • Corbin Wait • Edward Dolsen Jr. • Gene Richardson • John Patrick Ray • Robert Johnson • Robert Wilcox • Ron LeBlan

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spent countless hours in the appearance bay into the wee hours of Saturday morning, some even sacrificing time at home with their families, making sure that their trucks were in tip top shape for the event.

Additionally, we want to thank our dedicated staff in our tractor and trailer shops, appearance bays, and load securement facilities for lending a helping hand!

Check out more photos from the event on Facebook! <<<

nny Kaczmarczyk • Matthew Officer • Matthew Szalay • Michael Mason • Nick Booth nc • Scott Langager • Stephen Smith • Tony Kimmerly

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SAFE DRIVING AWAR

Congratulations to these TMC Drivers for recently surpassing Safet

25 Years

Stephen C. Windham Vincent L. Woods

5 Years

Nicholas A. Keeley

Stephen J. Ansley James R. Coleman Jr.

Michael P. Lavigne

20 Years Danny F. Cagle George J. Calore Douglas J. Wolf

Nicholas Keeley (L) Austin Lamb, Safety Maanger (R)

Vincent Woods

10 Years Christopher K. Dart Joshua M. Deeds Terry W. Harvey Michael D. Bouma Douglas Wolf

15 Years David J. Cansler Bruce L. Davis Leon Dantzler Jr. Robert E. Gillie Jr. Martin D. Ott James R. McDaniel

James Coleman (L) David Varygas, Safety Manager (R)

Ricky G. Barnes Fredrick J. Bifulco Tramell R. Bonaparte Eric S. Canales Garcia Ronald D. Dalton Donald K. Darden Jesse P. Clark Cecil J. Howard Jr. Justin R. Bailey

James Palmer (R) and Drew Parker, Safety Manager (L)

Michael Bouma (L) and Drew Parker, Safety Manager (R)

James McDaniel (R) with Josh Perry, Safety Manager (L)

Michael L. Pennington Barry L. Romans Carl P. Silvey

David M. Jennings Warren R. Jennings John B. Laughner Jr. Jared W. Makela James W. Palmer

Andrew Holloway Mark S. Majetich Jerry R. Propost Jr. William C. Rader Dwayne A. Radford Ricardo J. Rosel Keith B. Segraves David M. Sherfy Kenneth J. Thibodaux Jr. Anthony L. Webster Delruss R. Wolff

Pictured with Austin Lamb, Safety Manager (R)

Roscoe I. McNeal Jr. Joseph N. Parrish Anthony H. Platte Cedric L. Reddick Harold E. Starn Joshua S. Stephens Patrick W. Nacey

Kory M. Dwyer Patrick M. Fitzhugh Leprince D. Fordham Melvin Holmes Jr. Erick L. Wenger Mikel D. Whitehead Alfred Wright Patrick Nacey (R) and Austin Lamb, Safety Manager (L)

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ty Milestones!

Andrew C. Reinke Anthony M. Rodrigues Doyle L. Stanger Ljutfi Baftiri Vincent E. Smith Jr. Royce L. Cain Donald J. Cansler Karvin T. Hallett

Caleb Skinner (R) and Austin Lamb, Safety Manger (L)

Joshua T. Stodola Andrew L. Sumpter Anthony C. Troxler Lamont M. Wade Caleb F. Skinner

William E. Howard Maury T. Northington Vincent Smith (R) and John Young, Safety Manager (L)

William E. Rader Matthew S. Townsend

“At TMC we are fortunate to have the finest drivers on the road. They continually provide unequalled levels of customer service and do it with the highest regard for safety. Our professional drivers are absolutely the ‘Best of the Best’”.

-Harrold Annett Founder & CEO

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Love for NASCAR Inspires a Vision on Two Wheels

Brett Niebuhr (left) with his wife, Kisha (right) and granddaughter, Paisley.

It’s no secret that TMC has

history on the race track. We love when we can share stories of how racing has influenced someone’s life or inspired a hobby. For TMC driver Brett Niebuhr, embracing a love of racing is helping him stand out in the crowd.

When Brett isn’t driving his Black and Chrome Peterbilt (and of course, if the weather is permitting), he can be found riding his 2015 Harley Davidson Ultra-Classic motorcycle. After he initially bought the bike, Brett was constantly asking himself, “What can I do that’s going to make my bike stand out and be unique to me?” The answer came to him when he saw a friend’s bike decked out in a hand-painted Star Wars theme.

“I knew immediately that I wanted to do something similar,” he says.

The next question was; what would he have painted on his bike? “I’ve always been a race fan and an Earnhardt fan, so I decided to put Dale Sr. on one side and Dale Jr. on the other,” he says. It all came full circle when Michael Annett, son of TMC CEO Harrold Annett, moved over to JR Motorsports to drive on Dale Jr’s team. “I heard that and thought it was pretty neat, and the paint scheme became even more fitting for my bike.”

Tony Sims of Dana, Iowa, did the artwork on the motorcycle.

He has his own business titled, Middle of Nowhere Studio. “Tony does amazing work, and I knew

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he was the guy who could make my vision come to life,” says Brett. He airbrushed the entire bike by hand, and it took about a month and a half to complete.

Sure enough, the bike has gotten plenty of attention. “Race fans especially love it, and there are always people who come up and ask questions about it and want to know more,” Brett says.

Pictures of the bike have made their way around TMC, and Kelly Earnhardt (Dale’s sister) has even seen it. “I’m really proud of it and how it turned out.”

The ultimate dream for Brett would be to meet Dale Jr. and show him the bike in person. “It would be amazing to show the bike to Dale, and I would love to get his autograph on it.”

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Heard Joseph D. Skelton, #11020 “I just received a call from a driver with R&S Express. He wanted us to know that he just passed Mr. Skelton outside of Jamaica, GA, and was very impressed with how courteous, professional, and safety conscious he was. It’s a true pleasure to hear from other companies’ drivers complimenting our guys. Great job Joseph!”

–Oleg Mervyak, Safety Manager

“I just wanted to acknowledge that while driving on I-90 westbound, east of Seattle on Thursday, June 6th, we passed three of your tractor trailers; all hauling John Deere equipment. All three trucks were clean and traveling safely together. My two young kids waved to the drivers, all of who, waved back. I have seen your trucks in other parts of the country and have noticed they are always clean and driving safe. Keep up the great business practice of hiring safe drivers and keeping the trucks clean! It makes your business shine!

Safe travels to all your drivers.”

–Eric H.

FROM THE

ROAD

“Every time I see one of your trucks, I have to look again. They are always immaculate! Other operators could take some notes on how you maintain your equipment!” –Ryan W., Facebook

I am a small grain farmer in central Illinois, currently running one semi and a tandem. We have been on the hunt for a second truck now for six months. One day my son and I had plans to go look at a few of your trucks in Indiana. TMC should be very proud of their people and company. We met up with your salesman, James Swan, and were treated with the utmost respect and courtesy. To sum up my experience with Mr. Swan, I was proud to have met the man.

He showed us the trucks for sale, as well as your grounds, fuel station, and shop in passing. It was very impressive. I’m a proud owner of one of your trucks now, and have showed it off to other drivers like a 10-year-old’s new ball glove. Thank you once again for your professionalism!”

–Russell J. East

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Roman J. Turnage, #12536 “I am a driver for DSW in Tucson.

Your driver, Roman Turnage, assisted me while parking in the Pilot truck stop in Monument, CO. His help was greatly appreciated!

He is an exceptional human being and you should be proud to have him as an employee! He is a very professional person and driver.

I wish all truck drivers had his attitude. I thanked him for his help and wish you could do the same.

Your company is awesome if this is the standards that you carry! Thank you again.” –Scott M.

Roscoe I. McNeal Jr., #11184 “I would like to acknowledge one of your drivers. I drive flatbed for another company and your driver, Roscoe, saw me struggling with my load. He noticed that I was getting very close to heat exhaustion and got out of his cool truck to put on my last tarp for me. I cannot thank him enough for helping me out of a possibly life-threatening situation.

Thank you so very much, Roscoe!

This act of kindness defines the values of your company and the drivers who work there.”

–Ray M., Facebook

Kody L. McCutchen, #10236 “Our family had a funeral this past weekend, August 31, in Gretna, VA. While traveling to the cemetery on 29 South, we saw a TMC truck pulled over on the shoulder with the driver standing on the step of the tractor with his hat over his heart and head bowed. This act of kindness and respect for our family has touched all of our hearts beyond what I can put into words.

We would like to thank the driver for taking the time out of his day to pay respect for a God-fearing man and his family. I sure hope he will see this and know he blessed many people and gave us hope for such a selfless act. May God bless your driver.” -Lisa Campbell

Scott P. Kelly, #12336 “We received a call from Josh, a Maverick driver, in regards to Scott.

He informed us that Scott was very helpful in giving him a hand during unloading in Farmington, AR. He also wanted us to know that Scott was very professional and even answered questions about general flatbed driving. Josh continued on to say that he rarely sees this kind of interaction from his own company drivers, and it was a very pleasant experience to have TMC guy being so nice and helpful.”

–Oleg Mervyak, Safety Manager

Ricardo Garcia, #10609 “I was involved in an accident, and while I sat for hours with my 90-year-old mother waiting for my husband to arrive and change our tire, your driver was the ONLY one who stopped and asked if we need anything or if he could get us any water. Thank you for hiring such a professional, and thank you to your driver for his kindness.”

–Sharon W.

Thomas Terry, #12323 “I had a driver call in to recognize Mr. Terry. He said Tom pulled up and helped another driver fold tarps. The other driver had lost his strap winder as well, so Tom loaned him one to use. He said he really appreciated the help, especially without asking. Great work, Tom!” – Josh Perry, Safety Manager

“I grew up in Iowa but live and work in the Columbus, Ohio area.

I see your trucks frequently, and one day I noticed the logo and ‘Des Moines, IA’. It strikes me how clean, kept, and cared for your trucks appeared. Then I saw where you were from and I smiled and wanted to give you and your drivers a nod. Thanks for making me just a bit more proud of the people and companies of Iowa!”

-Jim D.

Andijuar Loving, #12113 “My teenage daughter was driving us in Cincinnati, OH, and we followed behind your truck from Dayton to Kentucky on 75 South. This was my daughter’s first time ever driving on 75. I told her to stay right with your truck and that he would show us the way. This driver was awesome and he never missed a beat in the crazy work traffic and construction. He was perfect in helping her learn! Special thanks to your driver. My daughter is trying to attend college in Dayton this fall, and if finances work out, she will be driving these crazy roads.”

–Christina C. from Frankfort, KY

“I just want to say thank you for hiring excellent drivers. I encounter them on average twice a day on the roads near my house. They are always courteous!” –Cheryl L. from Melbourne, KY

Roy L. Hardt, #11322 “We just received our last truck of machine for the season. We appreciate the professionalism and care taken with our equipment. Shout out to Roy, who has the cleanest 579. Thanks for everything, TMC!” –Richard M., Mercer Enterprises

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