THE BRIDGE
The Dawn of a New Era. Trailer Bridge Europe
is here!
We are thrilled to announce Trailer Bridge is expanding its reach into the European market with the launch of Trailer Bridge Europe (TBE). Based in Frankfurt, Germany, this new business unit will enhance our global footprint and service capabilities, furthering our commitment to providing comprehensive and innovative transportation solutions. Working closely with the Government and International teams, TBE will offer seamless landside and ocean shipping, warehousing solutions, freight forwarding, air transport, and specialized contract services.
Leading Trailer Bridge Europe is industry veteran Jason Trubenbach, who brings years of expertise in the transportation sector, including a 20-year tenure with the United States Army, where he was responsible for mobility policy as well as transportation planning and deployment.
Join us in welcoming Jason Trubenbach to the team and celebrating this significant milestone for Trailer Bridge!
Learn more.
Trailer Bridge hosts Webinar: Global Supply Chain Exposed
Trailer Bridge recently hosted a LIVE webinar, Global Supply Chain Exposed, where our team of experts uncovered emerging trends, disruptions in the industry and discussed strategies for navigating today’s global market.
Zach Monger, Director of NVOCC and Compliance, and Chris Goss, VP of Government and Projects, joined VP of Marketing Whitney Ennis to share their insights and answer questions from the audience.
Did you miss it? Click here to watch the full conversation ON DEMAND.
Trailer Bridge Marketing Team
Recognized for Innovative Marketing Campaign
Congratulations to our in-house marketing team for being named a TrailBlazer by the Transportation Marketing & Sales Association for their ‘Shift Your Thinking’ advertising campaign.
The TrailBlazer Award is presented to companies whose creativity and innovation in sales and marketing create results and momentum for progress in the logistics space.
“So often we see the same design in transportation marketing – a ship, a truck, a train – this campaign challenged that status quo,” said VP of Marketing & Communications Whitney Ennis. “Our aim was to push limits and really reflect the culture of Trailer Bridge, speaking to how our internal team’s partner with customers to think differently about their supply chain strategy.”
Learn more about the award in our blog here.
Discovering Opportunities Around the World
NDTA Europe & Africa Workshop, Luxembourg
Chris Goss, Chad Yarbrough, and Jason Trubenbach, along with 90 representatives from the commercial sector, military, and various government agencies convened in Luxembourg for the annual National Defense Transportation Association’s Europe & Africa Workshop.
MIDA, Puerto Rico
Lynette Delgado, Jacob Wegrzyn, and Salvador Pons represented Trailer Bridge at MIDA Puerto Rico in June. This show brought together food and beverage professionals on the island for the industry’s biggest annual event.
IDDBA, Houston
Kyle Jones, Sebastian Auerbach, and John Marquez attended the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association trade show last month. They sampled lots of great products (mostly cookies) and shared information about how our supply chain solutions can help get these sweet treats moving.
Trailer Bridge CEO Featured in 2024 Supply Chain Network Virtual Summit
Mitch Luciano, recently sat down with Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Supply & Demand Chain Executive, to talk about a four-letter word shaping today’s workplace culture during the 2024 Supply Chain Network Virtual Summit.
He shared how he was introduced to the four letter word in business and how focusing on it has created an award-winning workplace culture for his organization. He also defined what love can look like in the office, common traits in a positive culture and how a focus on it can translate to success in the bottom line.
Listen to the full conversation here
“We can bring this culture alive again by showing each other respect and kindness and all those things that come with love”
- Mitch Luciano
Record Broken!
1,000 loads in a month!
This month we are celebrating another huge milestone for the Logistics Division as US Foods becomes our first account to hit 1,000 loads in a single month!
Congratulations to Alec Nobel and Matt Fitzgerald for their relentless dedication and hard work. This achievement would not have been possible without the support of the entire team who helped in covering shipments and continuing to provide exceptional service.
Alec Nobel
Matt Fitzgerald
Sales Spotlight
The following individuals have a done a great job building relationships and securing large customers as we head into Q3!
Lynette Delagado, National Sales Executive from Puerto Rico, has brought on a large Reefer client, Green International. Congrats Lynette on this new partnership!
Carolina Abreu, Sales Executive from the Dominican Republic, recently brought on PQ Footwear. This new client has the potential to generate over $1.1M in annual revenue! Way to go, Carolina!
Cehila Diaz, Commercial Sales Executive from the Dominican Republic also landed Distribuidora Corripio, who can help generate revenue for Trailer Bridge International! Cheers to Cehila’s success and growing TBI!
This year’s Whale Spear winner is hard at work in Dallas! Sebastian Auerbach added 5 new customers last month, making 8 total new customers in the last two months. Sebastian is currently managing a book of business generating $100k in margin per month!
In the Chicken Lights’ is a monthly feature that profiles standout performers in carrier management.
Last month’s feature was Mitchell Gibbs from the Jacksonville Brokerage office.
Since adopting the system along with putting in the work and dedication, Mitchell has noticed a 31% increase in loads in the last month which also resulted in a 38% margin increase. He also decreased the number of carriers he was working with from 100 to 76 all in just six months of working at TB!
He said:
“Find a system that works for you and work hard at it!”
Nurturing Ocean Relationships
Did you know?
Trailer Bridge has been handling Georgia-Pacific paper loads for the past 24 years! Pictured is veteran Ocean ACM, Justin Marques, as he hosted Georgia-Pacific team members on a tour of Blount Island Terminal port operations. When talking about the long-standing relationship with GP, Justin said:
“Building strong relationships is essential for keeping your customers happy and making them feel like family.”
TB Bucks: Pass Along the Gratitude
Has a coworker done something to make a difference in your day? Keep the good feelings going with a TB Buck! Each Month, you can send one TB Buck to someone whose efforts have made your day brighter, your job easier, or the workplace better.
Here are a few of the team members who were called out this past month for their commitment to service!
“Cory Stanford is always willing to help, listen and mentor regardless of her schedule or the issue.”
“Ashley Allen ran point on the corporate office move, started prepping early and ultimately finished ahead of schedule.”
“Mackenzie Laveck has done a fabulous job of taking over and owning the collection of older AR amounts for the Ocean Business. She comes to our monthly meetings prepared and organized which allows us all to be efficient!”
Propeller Club Celebrates Change of Command
Trailer Bridge is proud to support the Propeller Club - Port of Jacksonville and its role in championing the maritime and transportation industry in Northeast Florida.
Members of the TB team attended the club’s annual Change of Command Dinner to celebrate the past term and welcome new leadership for the year ahead. The event offered the opportunity to network with friends new and old, and reflect on the power of relationships.
Want to find ways to get plugged into an industry organization near you? Check out our resource guide for different groups in locations TB has locations here.
I lost my benefit card, what should I do?
If you’ve lost your insurance card, you can access it virtually! Download the Health Joy app to access your ID information. Besides your ID cards, Health Joy offers free mental health care and virtual urgent care.
UHC is another helpful resource. By downloading the UHC app, you can access features like the UHC rewards program and virtual ID cards.
Conflict and Communication
Our S.E.E.D. program delivers microlearning content straight from your Paycor Learning Management System each month to support a culture of learning. These videos help sharpen your soft skills and provide topics for you to discuss with your manager about your professional development.
This month’s S.E.E.D. focus is all about identifying root causes and communicating effectively.
July Courses:
• Dealing with Stressful People
• Identifying the Cause of Conflict
• Communicating Effectively
Find these classes and more in your PayCor portal under the People tab on your left-hand search bar. In this section, you’ll see ‘Learning Management System’ which unlocks these benefits for you.
If you have trouble accessing your learning, contact Becky Simon (bsimon@trailerbridge.com).
Coming Soon! National Self-Care Day
National Self-Care Day on July 24th is the perfect chance to focus on your well-being. Here are some tips to help you make the most of this day. Choose the activities that resonate with you and make them a priority to celebrate National Self-Care Day.
• Physical Activity & Healthy Eating: Engage in enjoyable exercise like yoga, hiking, or dancing, and prepare nutritious meals or indulge in your favorite healthy foods.
• Rest & Mindfulness: Ensure adequate sleep or take a nap and practice meditation or mindfulness to center your thoughts.
• Unplug & Hobbies: Take a break from screens and social media, and spend time on hobbies that bring you joy, such as painting, gardening, or reading.
• Connect & Volunteer: Spend quality time with loved ones, either in person or virtually, and consider giving back to the community through volunteer work.
• Gratitude & Journaling: Reflect on what you are grateful for and acknowledge positive aspects of your life and write about your thoughts and experiences to process emotions.
• Nature & Treat Yourself: Spend time outdoors enjoying nature and allow yourself small indulgences like a favorite snack or a relaxing bath.
• Organize & Plan Ahead: Clean and organize your living or working space to create a serene environment and make a plan for the upcoming week to reduce anxiety and increase productivity.
Are you using the ClassPass app? We get 12 credits each month toward self-care for things like massages, facials, blow outs, workout classes and more! Sign up today at https://classpass.com/!
TB Well Highlight
TB Gives Spotlight
Evelyn’s Dreamer Adventure Awaits!
Trailer Bridge is a proud sponsor of the Dreams Come True Foundation, dedicated to providing dream-sized wishes for young people battling life-threatening illnesses. This month, we hosted an ice cream social for seven-year-old Evelyn whose dream is to go on a road trip with her family across the country.
The party started inside but that soon changed as the RV pulled into the parking lot at the TB corporate office. Excitement took over as the family made their way outside to explore their ride for the next 16 days! Evelyn and her family will travel over 3,500 miles making stops in Tennessee, Missouri, Minneapolis, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and South Carolina before returning home. But it’s not just the states they will see – they have big plans to enjoy the Crayola Experience, Mall of America, Nickelodeon Universe, and the Sea Life Aquarium just to name a few.
Running (& Sipping) for a Good Cause
Team Trailer Bridge took to the beach for Chemo Noir’s 1 Mile Run and Tasting Event. Trailer Bridge was a sponsor of the event encouraging everyone to grab their running shoes and wine glasses for a good cause.
The funds raised from this event will help provide financial support to cancer patients while undergoing treatment.
José Castro
This is what the Truck Ops and Safety Team had to say about TB’s Driver of the Month:
With many years of experience as a city driver, José consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication. He approaches every task with a can-do attitude, willingly tackling any job, no matter how challenging, without complaint. When others are hesitant, Jose steps up, ensuring the job gets done efficiently. His readiness to assist fellow drivers and his respectful demeanor foster a positive work environment.
Jose’s outstanding commitment and teamwork make him a standout member of our team. It has been a pleasure working with him, and this recognition is well-deserved.
New Additions to TBNation
On June 6th, the Sheridan family welcomed their second son, Tanner, weighing in at 7lbs and 15oz and 20 inches long. Congrats to Dan, Director of Truck Operations, and his family on this precious new addition.
Brinley Skye Mayorga joined her big brother, Dad and Mommy on the morning of June 13th. Brinley weighed 8 lbs, 6 Oz. and measured 21 inches long. Congrats to Breanna, Support Services Coordinator, and family on their new addition!
TB12 of the Month:
Be Kind & Fair
“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.”
– Anthony J. D’Angelo
Glossary Term of the Month: Backhaul
Definition: The definition of backhauling is a logistics strategy in which a commercial truck driver transports a load on their trip back to their origin point. It is the opposite of deadheading, which is when the driver makes the return trip with an empty truck.
Christopher Cole LOGISTICS SALES AND OPERATIONS
New Hires
Taneesha Johnson INTERMODAL SALES AND OPERATIONS
Kane Thompson TRAILER MECHANIC, I
Manuel Sainz TRAILER MECHANIC, I
Andrew Carrillo LOGISTICS SALES AND OPERATIONS
Upcoming Birthdays
July 2024 Work Anniversaries
June 9th
S.E.E.D.S Virtual Chat Eric’s Annual Predicitions, Mid-Year Review.
July 17th
TOWN HALL
July 20th
JACKSONVILLE BEACH PARTY
July 23-24th
EXTREME LEADERSHIP Group 11 Sesion 3
July 24th
EXTREME LEADERSHIP Group 11 Graduation
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Tricia Chandler
JULY 5
Kane Thompson
JULY 7
Charlene Salcedo
Stephanie Rosales
JULY 8
Robert Hill
JULY 10
Charlin Porter
JULY 15
Lorraine Morrow
JULY 21
Leah Nowak
JULY 23
Carmen Vivas
JULY 26
Antoinette Vojtech
Bradley Schummer
JULY 27
James Johnson
Rebecca Sutton
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James Stansberry
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