THE BRIDGE
Trailer Bridge Hosts Jacksonville Job Corps Students for Hands-On Learning Experience
Students from Jacksonville Job Corps recently visited Trailer Bridge’s corporate headquarters for a hands-on learning experience focused on transportation and logistics career opportunities. The full-day event included a visit to the company’s port operation at the Jacksonville Port Authority’s Blount Island Marine Terminal, a workshop in its maintenance shop and other classroom learning centered on career development.
“This experience gave the students an insider’s perspective on the day-to-day workings of a transportation and logistics business operation,” said Trailer Bridge Vice President of Employee Services Kacy Swanson.
Read the full story here.
A Month Full of Celebrations for Trailer Bridge: Fast 50 & Quest for Quality
August was a month full of celebrations as we celebrated our placement on the Jacksonville Business Journal’s Fast 50 List as well as being named the Top Ocean Carrier in Logistics Management’s 2024 Quest for Quality (Q4Q) Awards.
Trailer Bridge came in at No. 43 in the Fast 50 list with an average 15.58 percent growth rate over the past three years. Colleagues from various divisions of the company joined together for the awards reception to receive our trophy and celebrate the honor. Learn more about the award here.
The Quest for Quality award program is the only one of its kind in the transportation and logistics industry using reader ratings of carriers, third-party logistics service providers, and U.S. port operators to determine winners. TB took the top spot in the Ocean Carrier category with a weighted score of 53.35 and ranked as a top leader in two* attribute categories. Find out what categories and read more about the award here.
Both awards are a testament to all of you within TB and your commitment to living out our culture of service to those around you and the customers and partners you support.
Cheers to Creating Connection at Cocina Sabrosa
Trailer Bridge was at the Cocina Sabrosa show this past month helping retailers stock their supply chain inventory. This show focuses on Latin American food and beverage brands. Our team spent the two-day show talking with attendees about TB’s domestics transportation and international shipping solutions. And they didn’t miss the opportunity to taste-test some of the delicious products being served by the brands onsite. Sidney Klimko, Logistics Sales & Ops – Dallas, even braved the heat trying the Texas Pete Spicy Lemonade!
Up Next! Team Trailer Bridge is preparing for the upcoming Global Produce & Floral Show happening October 17-19 in Atlanta.
If you need assistance with an upcoming trade show, reach out to Kimberly O’Sullivan, Marketing Manager at kosullivan@trailerbridge.com.
Let’s take a moment to celebrate all those who are embarking on a new school year – some for the first time ever! Whether your student had the first-day jitters or quickly waved goodbye as they jumped out of the car – we are wishing everyone a happy and successful school year ahead.
Diogo Rodríguez 1ST GRADE
Dante 6TH GRADE
Emma, Joshua, Tristian, Georgia, and Rayne 3RD, 4TH, 7TH, 8TH, 12TH GRADES
Joshua Kleffner
KINDERGARTEN
Luis Alberto Rivas SENIOR
Sophia KINDERGARTEN
Colin, Dylan, and Logan OSullivan
1ST GRADE / PK2
Dylan Bobea SENIOR
Grace 3RD GRADE Isaac 1ST GRADE
6TH GRADE
Cam’ron KINDERGARTEN
Garrett Croxton 9TH GRADE
Isla 2ND GRADE
1ST GRADE
Ford VPK
Corbin Stanford 1ST GRADE
Grant Croxton 5TH GRADE
Edis 6TH GRADE
Dakota 3RD GRADE EJ KINDERGARTEN
Jade
Joahry
Joahreyliz
Unlock New Knowledge with our Latest Trailer Bridge Blogs
This past month we added new content to the Trailer Bridge blog focused on cross-border transportation and top European ports. This content is helpful in growing your own knowledge about these topics and your book of business.
Five Busiest Ports in Europe
This blog provides a brief overview of the busiest ports in Europe ranked by the annual cargo tonnage. Read it here.
Transloading vs. Through-Trailer Shipping: Which is best for your freight?
With the rise in cross-border trade, optimizing freight shipping is essential for staying competitive. Understanding the difference between transloading and through-trailer shipping can help you make the best choice for your freight. Read it here.
Gratitude & Resilience
Our Skill Enhancement & Employee Development (S.E.E.D.) program delivers microlearning content straight from your Paycor Learning Management System each month to support a culture of learning. These short 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 building resilience and gratitude. Resilience is the ability to adapt positively to stress or trauma, and those who are resilient tend to experience less anxiety and more positive emotions. 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, send an email to communications@trailerbridge.com for assistance.
September Courses:
• Developing Resilience
• Overcoming Barriers to Workplace Communication
• Be Grateful 1.0
Mark Your Calendar! 401(k) Refresher Benefit Minute
Trailer Bridge is partnering with our team at Baldwin Group to bring you a 401(k) Refresher Meeting to help you take advantage of this TB Benefit. Join us as we dive into valuable information about our 401(k) plan, investment options, and how to make the most of your retirement savings.
September 12
2:00 p.m. EST Virtual Meeting
If you need additional details or a calendar invite, contact Becca Sutton, Benefits Specialist, at bsutton@trailerbridge.com.
Intermodal
Success:
The Power of Attitude and Work Ethic
Last month, Director of Intermodal, Brent Neary sat down with Whitney Ennis to share his knowledge about intermodal shipping to help those who are looking to grow their book of business using this multimodal form of transport.
If you missed the conversation, you access the recording here or through your Paycor Learning Library.
TB Gives
Calling all Dreamers!
TB Gives is looking for volunteers and participants for the 7th Annual Dreams Come True 5k Walk, Run, or Roll event happening on Saturday, Sept. 21 in Jacksonville!
University of North Florida Coxwell Amphitheatre 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224 | 7 – 11 a.m.
TB is sponsoring the Dreamer Tent and needs volunteers to man the tent, socialize with all the Dreamers and hand out waters and snacks. We also have space for runners and walkers who want to take part in one of the three races: a 1-mile Dream Dash, 5k for Rollers & Strollers and 5k for runners and joggers.
Please reach out to TB Gives and let us know how you’d like to participate! More information for runners/ registration and volunteers will be coming soon!
TB Well Highlight
Get Moving with the TB Running Club
Don’t forget! TB Well will sponsor one 5k entry fee a quarter for employees in locations outside of Jacksonville. Just send the info for the 5k of your choice to wellnesscommittee@trailerbridge.com and the committee will get you signed up.
For employees in Jacksonville, TB Well will host one 5k per quarter for employees to participate in. Next up – Dreams Come True 5k on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the University of North Florida.
TB Bucks:
Pass Along the Gratitude
Has a coworker made a difference in your day? Take a moment to recognize their commitment to service 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 shout outs from this past month:
“Jamie (McLennan) consistently delivers exceptional service to both our carriers and customers. She communicates promptly about any issues that may affect picking or delivery times. Jamie is always proactive! We’ve received positive feedback from Darla at Allen Distribution praising Jamie’s outstanding service.”
“Carissa (Latorre) has been a Rockstar since joining our team! She took on Penske customers with confidence and has since taken on more responsibility! She has since been praised by her outside peers for the excellent customer service skills amongst other customers.”
“Chad (Potts) has done some excellent analysis on DR profitability and how we measure utilization for our Ocean voyages. Additionally, this last week he filled in for Ron Lewis on our cash flow forecasting and cash/credit line management in excellent fashion.”
Sales Spotlight
The following individuals have done a great job building relationships and securing large customers – setting the stage for a strong finish to 2024!
Michael Preamble proved persistence pays off in the world of sales finally landing test shipments with Colgate-Palmolive after pursuing the account for 9+ months. This business has the potential yearly revenue of $1.5 million for our Ocean Division. Nice work, Mike!
Alec Noble & Matt Fitzgerald were both named US Foods’ All-Stars! Jason Hall, Transportation and Logistics SVP at US Foods said this about the recognition:
“At US Foods, when we think about an All-Star, it starts with reflecting on our Cultural Beliefs of Delivering Excellence, Stop Waste, Win Together, Speak Up, and You Matter. We look for those partners who embrace those beliefs in their support and execution of US Foods’ business. When we ask our team, you both are at the top of our list of All-Stars who embody our beliefs. These are individual awards, reflecting each of your commitment and support of US Foods as we work to deliver against our goals of Cost, Capacity, and Consistency.
Thank you for the outstanding support of our business!”
Alec Noble Matt Fitzgerald
Michael Preamble
Congratulations to Jennifer Gutierrez, Sr. HR & Payroll Specialist, on her recent marriage to Ronnie Norman. The two enjoyed a beautiful and intimate ceremony on Aug. 18 in Negril, Jamaica.
TB Chicago recently enjoyed a night out with a friendly game of darts at Flight Club. Thanks to Interim Branch Manager Mike Davis for sending over the team photo –looking good Team Chicago!
‘In the Chicken Lights’ is a monthly feature that profiles standout performers in carrier sales and management.
We are excited to spotlight the efforts of Noah Wilson from our Jacksonville logistics office.
Noah joined TB in May 2024 with zero logistics experience and by his second month on the job had booked more loads than our average Top 25 rep. In July, he booked 50 more loads than he did in June and had reduced his bounce percentage by 3 percent. He uses the resources available to him by the Analytics team to chart his progress and asks for regular feedback. Noah is currently managing four carriers and is making great strides toward booking all his freight with managed carriers. In addition, he consistently enters information into our CRM helping him build strong relationships with his carriers and partners.
Keep up the great work, Noah!
Driver of the Month Patrick Crews
Congratulations to Patrick Crews on being selected by the Truck Ops team as the August Driver of the Month! Pat joined the Trailer Bridge family in January 2019, and since then, his exceptional professionalism and unwavering courtesy have made a lasting impact. Every day, Pat brings a positive attitude and dedication to his work, making him a true pleasure to work with.
Pat is always ready to lend a hand, even with last-minute requests, and handles every challenge in stride without complaint and with a can-do spirit. His hard work and commitment ensure our loads move safely and on time each week.
Thank you, Pat, for everything you do.
We truly appreciate you!
the Month:
Pursue Growth & Learning
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
– Malcom X
Transloading:
Also known as involves transferring goods from one mode of transportation to another at a warehouse
Promotions & Transfers
Nicole Scott SENIOR SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATOR
Annette Maldonado SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATOR
Robbie Hill VESSEL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
New Hires
Ric Rios
CARRIER RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Brown SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Lane Martin
LOGISTICS SALES AND OPERATIONS, NASHVILLE
Blake
September 2024
September 12th
401K REFRESHER
September 15-21
DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK
September 21th
DREAMS COME TRUE 5K, JAX
September 24-25
EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING
Work Anniversaries
Rosaida Bobea 24 Years
Raul Rosado 20 Years
Jason Dowell 12 Years
Brandon Powell 12 Years
Eric Simmons 12 Years
Lynette Delgado 6 Years
Justin Marques 6 Years
Luis Ostolaza 6 Years
Samantha Gurliaccio 5 Years
Justin Holmes 5 Years
Ruben Montero 5 Years
Upcoming Birthdays
SEP 1
Jose Corrada
Alex Guerrero
SEP 3
Denigh Elizabeth
SEP 4
Jose Méndez
SEP 5
William Jinkner
Trista Merchant
SEP 6
Shannon Ingram
Raquel Illingworth
SEP 8
Marisela Walker
SEP 12
Christy Mull
SEP 13
Brent Neary
Kacy Swanson
Luke Ochsner
Gil Fitzgerald
SEP 14
Diana Mejía
SEP 17
Caroline Bray
SEP 18
Nicholas Riemer
SEP 19
Sandra Marchaza
Loraine Labarca
Justin Holmes
SEP 20
Andre Santos
SEP 22
Tyler Lippy
SEP 23
Cheryl Gurliaccio
Lynette Delgado
SEP 25
Justin Marques
SEP 26
Bryan Lakatos
Sidney Klimko
SEP 27
Naelis Fuentes
SEP 28
Michael Leary
SEP 29
Debbie Osorio Brian Mullins 4 Years Casey Potter 4 Years
Matthew Fitzgerald 3 Years
Alejandra Gracia 3 Years
Bryan Lakatos 3 Years
Michael Leary 3 Years
Austin Tagner 3 Years
Nathan Alexander
Trey Oliver 2 Years
Brandi Venson 2 Years
Kaelyn Bellamy 1 Years
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Naelis Fuentes 1 Years
Mitchell Gibbs 1 Years
Caroline Gonsalves 1 Years
Godrick Grand 1 Years
Anthony Hill 1 Years
Shannon Ingram 1 Years
Morgan Mashburn 1 Years
Aren Sassounian 1 Years
Baylor Sullivan 1 Years
Mitchell Wilson 1 Years
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