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Danny Herman Trucking, Inc.July/August 2018

Volume 17, Issue 4

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Safety & Operations

I hope this newsletter finds all of you doing well. This past month has been a busy month, hitting record breaking numbers in many areas. We have been extremely blessed this year and I see the remaining months to be just as strong.

As most of you know National Truck Driver Appreciation Week was the week of September 9-15th this year. We hope you were able to make it around to the terminals and enjoy some refreshments. In addition to the refreshments we had

a care package that contained a DHT Appreciation Shirt and a letter mailed to your homes. This is just a small token of our appreciation for all that you do for Danny Herman Trucking year-round. Please know that while there is one week specific to driver appreciation, we at DHT appreciate all you do for our company and our country. Without the men and women like yourselves, we could not keep America moving.

I would also like to thank your families and the support system that you have at home; without their love and support, I realize it would make the job you do on the road much harder.

May God bless each of you and your families! May He keep you safe in every mile that you travel.

Keep on Trucking Safely!!

Joe

Joe Herman, Presidentof DHT

1 2A Word From Our President

CONTENTS NEWSLETTER

1 A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT

2 SAFETY & OPERATIONS Thank You Finish Strong

3 MAINTENANCE & SALES Introducing Mr. Bobby Allen Miles, Miles & More Miles 4 FAMILY SPOTLIGHT

5 DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK AT DHT

10 PASSING ALONG TESTIMONIES

11 DRIVERS OF THE MONTH

14 NEW HIRES

15 ANNIVERSARIES

Your G.O.A.L. for 2018

DANNY HERMAN TRUCKING, INC. | July / August 2018

“We give thanks to God always for you all

making mention of you in our prayers;”

1 Thessalonians 1:2

Thank YouHello, all DHT drivers, I hope this newsletter finds you and your families well.

The Safety Department wanted to extend our thanks to all of you for what you do for us and DHT. As you all know it is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week at the time of this writing. I want all of you to know that we appreciate what you do all the time, not just one week out of the year. So, Thank You All!!

We would also like you to tell your families thank you for us as well. Without their support it would be hard to do this kind of work. This is not a job, it is a lifestyle. Being an OTR driver in the beginning of my career I know how difficult it can be at times being away from home. So, please let them know that we appreciate them as

part of the DHT Family.

You have all been doing a great job for DHT, and it is that team work that makes us successful.

So, keep trucking safely, and if there is anything that myself or the Safety Department can do for you, please let us know and we will do our best to help you.

Thank you and may GOD keep you safe and accident free.

Steve Frantz, VP of Safety

Finish StrongAs we head toward the final quarter of the year, the economy continues to be strong. Although there will always be pockets of the country with issues on a given day, the overall fleet is being utilized at a very high rate. Our goal is to keep our driving force moving and not having to wait at shippers, consignees or for loads. Although we will never achieve perfection we are striving to accomplish this every day and to strike a

balance to meet both our internal customer needs (drivers) and our external customer needs (the bill payer). I truly believe we have the best drivers in the country, and we will continue to improve operationally to better serve your needs.

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is a time where those of us in the industry focus our attention on the contributions and sacrifices that all of America’s Drivers make to keep our country strong. I personally wish this celebration would become even more wide spread to people not in the industry. The average person doesn’t understand what it takes to get groceries on the shelf,

and in turn, doesn’t understand what drivers go through. For any of those who enjoy sports, I have always said that you shouldn’t be allowed to criticize an umpire or referee until you have done their job. The same goes for drivers. We are constantly looking at billboards on the highways asking you to call if you were in an accident with a truck, seeing stories of wrecks involving trucks, etc. My hope is that all of us as an industry can expand people’s knowledge of all the things that are done right each day by drivers and how drivers are the backbone of logistics. Driver Appreciation Week should be a time for everyone, not just the people in the industry, to celebrate and thank America’s Drivers for all they do each day. I greatly appreciate all drivers and especially those of you I work with at DHT. Make no mistake, all of us in the office are thankful to you for the part you play in supplying us with the ability to support our families. Without our drivers, we would not exist.

I am hopeful that all of us experience a strong finish to 2018. God Bless.

Blake Grindstaff, VP of Operations

43 Maintenance & Sales

Introducing Mr. Bobby AllenFamily Spotlight


We would like to welcome Bobby Allen, our new Vice President of Maintenance Department. Bobby is actually a rehire! He was part of the DHT family from 2006 to 2011. We are so blessed and thankful to have him back as part of our team.

Bobby resides in Blountville, TN, with his beautiful wife, Denise, along with his spoiled-rotten Boxer, Harley. They love their camper and enjoy hitting the road and camping or riding in the mountains in their convertible Corvette! He enjoys fishing and hunting, when he has time. They have 4 married children with 7 grandchildren!

To all the TN Vols fans, he says he is sorry! He is not a Vols fan, but Alabama all the way! (He better watch out in the Mountain City office, for we are TN VOLS PROUD!!!) He is a Red Sox fan, Redskins fan, but only watches college basketball on TV, no favs!

We are very happy to have Bobby with us, and we have confidence he will add so much to our DHT company, our DHT culture, and our DHT family! Welcome home, Bobby Allen!

Miles, Miles & More Miles

Hi everyone,

I trust you are doing well and have enjoyed your summer and now the Fall Season. Please drive with a sharp awareness as we enter the winter months. Keep an eye out for the other guy and always allow time for delays with your pick-up and delivery schedules. Safety is always our

number one priority here at Danny Herman Trucking.

We’ve had a good year thus far in 2018 and are on track to finish strong. It looks like we could have a more traditional 4th Quarter this year than we have experienced in the last several. This will mean miles, miles and more miles for you and a very

Merry Christmas for you and your families. I hope you all will take advantage of this market and run hard while things are good for the Trucking Industry. Your Sales Team is working hard to generate the best Driver-Friendly freight the industry has to offer. Your professional service helps us to continue to secure this business.

Be Safe out on the highways and bi-way, and thank you for the great job you do for us and for America. We know that without our truckers, it would shut down everything!

God Bless,Rick Watkins, VP of Sales

Bob McDonald has been driving for DHT since 2011. He is a great driver, has served on the TTA as Road Team Captain in 2015, and is a true asset to this

company. We thank him for what he does for DHT, but today we want to thank his son, Ralph Joshua McDonald, who has just retired from our Military after

20 years of service. We are so thankful to the men and women of our Military for their sacrifice and service to our country, and we are especially proud to know

this man! Thank you for the service your family has given to DHT and to our great nation!

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9 10Passing Along Testimonies


From: F. DENNIS I FOLLOWED BEHIND ONE OF YOUR TRUCKS FROM ARKANSAS INTO OLKA. THE BIBLE VERSE ON THE BACK OF YOUR TRUCK AND THE WORD FAITH WAS REALLY INSPIRING. IT'S A GREAT FEELING TO SEE THIS ON YOUR TRUCK. THANK YOU.

From: Michelle Bonner I just wanted to reach out to say thank you for the heart of your company and for the scriptures on the back of your trucks. I lost my oldest son, Deral (11 years old) in a horrific accident on August 4th, 2018. Through this time, God has given me the scripture Isaiah 40:31. This scripture has been my saving grace, my hope and my promise from God. He first gave me this scripture during a woman’s retreat in April earlier this year, it has since popped up in the most unusual places during this first month after my son's death. We just took a last-minute trip to san Diego from Phoenix, where we live, to just get away. I prayed for a sign from God all weekend to remind me of His grace and to confirm that my baby boy was safe with our Father in heaven. I was disappointed because I left the beach without my sign. Driving home I became increasingly upset. Until I saw your truck! There it was, plain as day, MY SCRIPTURE. I know we often never get to see the harvest from our planted seeds. So, I wanted to share with you just how your obedience has paid off. Long ago when you chose to put scripture on your trucks God knew of this day and my prayer. So, thank you! Good work faithful servant! With love, The Bonner family

From: Nick Farley I drive from Waxahachie to Dallas every morning to work for the Department of Family and Protective Services. More than twice I have been privileged to drive behind one of your trucks with Romans 15:13 and HOPE plastered on the back. Thank you for spreading God's hope to a lost world as your drive take their loads to a destination. Our world needs hope. I work with people every day who have lost their children for a time and most of them have little or no hope in this world. Nick Farley

Leta C Woolard Just want to give a thumb up for one of your drivers on I44 north of Strafford, MO, Tuesday afternoon on 8/7. He was driving very reasonable and respectful. Sure appreciated the scripture verse on the back too (Isaiah 40:31). Warm regards, Leta Woolard

On wings of eagles

12Drivers of the Month11 Drivers of the Month


July 2018 Solo Winner:

Mike Skaggs – Driver Manager: Jason Brown

How long have you been a driver? 11 Years Why did you start driving trucks? Mike said he started driving with the intent of getting his son to become a driver too. How long have you worked at DHT? About 2 years, total – Mike came in 2013 with his son, they drove team, then left DHT, when son went to a local job, Mike came back to us. Why do you like DHT? Mike said, “The people of DHT are so easy going.” Advice to new drivers? His advice is watch out for pitfalls, respect the CDL and honor Safety.

Team Winners:

Lorie and Charles Martin - Driver Manger: Josh Thomason

Lorie and Charles

How long have you been a driver? Charles, 24 years – Lorie, 5 years Why did you start driving trucks? For Charles, it was his dream as a kid to driver trucks, so he did. Lorie started driving with him after all the kids were grown, she went to school, and now they drive team. How long have you worked at DHT? Both have been here since August of 2013 Why do you like DHT? Lorie says, “Everyone is so good to us here, Charles said he would never drive anywhere else, everyone treats us so very good.” Advice to new drivers? Lorie says to watch your surroundings, people all around you may not be watching out for you.

August 2018 Solo Winner:

Robert Thomas – Driver Manager: Eric Michael

How long have you been a driver? About one year and a half Why did you start driving trucks? Robert said he got his CDL about 5 years ago, but just started with our company with the idea to try us out. How long have you worked at DHT? Since November of 2017 Why do you like DHT? Robert’s reply, “I’m very happy with what’s going on here at DHT. The office employees at all terminals make the job better, the communication with the dispatchers allow me to run better, more efficient. Advice to new drivers? Get a feel of the truck and the road before pushing yourself. This is for safety reasons. You are driving a massive truck, know how to handle it before you push harder.

Team Winners:

Hal Purgason and Donnie Self - Driver Manger: Tim Hensley

Donnie:

How long have you been a driver? 5 years Why did you start driving trucks? Don says that driving a truck has always been on his Bucket List, so he did it. How long have you worked at DHT? Since February of 2016 Why do you like DHT? Don says, “I like that everyone is friendly. There is a family atmosphere and you are treated as a person, not just a number.” Advice to new drivers? His reply was, “Pay attention, and be safe.”

Hal:

How long have you been a driver? 5 years Why did you start driving trucks? Hal said that he had worked in customer service for many years sitting behind a desk, and that once his job was displaced, he decided to drive. It was something on his Bucket list as well. How long have you worked at DHT? Since February of 2016 Why do you like DHT? Hal says, “The biggest contributor is the difference in the people. Not just with everyone that works at DHT, but there is a clear difference when you arrive at the shippers and consignees and they know you are with DHT. They are more friendly and more respectful just knowing you are with DHT. It makes a difference!” Advice to new drivers? He says to be available, remain flexible and always give it 100%!

JULYPatricio Castruita 7/27/1992Jesus Vidal 7/1/1993Anselmo Ruiz 7/15/2002Patsy Bower 7/23/2007Alfredo Esquivel 7/24/2009Halbert Gonzalez 7/24/2009Maria Esquivel 7/24/2009Gary Howington 7/3/2012Dillon Hoyle 7/1/2013Sammy Soto 7/1/2013Dwight Ingram 7/15/2013Jaime Ortega 7/15/2013Sheila Ingram 7/15/2013Humberto Carrillo 7/22/2013Pamela Poteet 7/22/2013Victor Avelar 7/22/2013Cloyde Cranford 7/21/2014Gary Mclendon 7/21/2014Rene Mclendon 7/21/2014Ronnie Mccloud 7/21/2014Aaron Charsha 7/6/2015Ray Phillips 7/13/2015Jeremy Poynor 7/27/2015Jimmy Elliott 7/27/2015Timothy Horne 7/5/2016Larry Barnhart 7/18/2016Wendy Barnhart 7/18/2016Adrian Betancourt 7/25/2016James Barrette 7/25/2016Randal Peterson 7/25/2016Rene Velez 7/25/2016Michael Guinn 7/5/2017Arturo Ornelas 7/10/2017Dusty Lake 7/17/2017Erik Burnett 7/17/2017Johnny Kelly 7/17/2017Jose Hernandez 7/17/2017Steven Muncie 7/24/2017

AUGUSTDanny Herman 8/1/1964Elbert Powell 8/11/1989Leonard Gilbert 8/23/1993Chass Kelley 8/30/1999Vicki Hensley 8/28/2001Sharon Winters 8/31/2001Scott Wemhoff 8/22/2005Thomas Brown 8/10/2006Osvaldo Lara 8/18/2008Steven Frantz 8/18/2008Sergio Estrada 8/22/2008Dawn Blevins 8/5/2009Ruben Garcia 8/23/2010Marcia Thomas 8/30/2010Emanuel Jimenez 8/3/2011Barbara Ingram 8/18/2011Christine Fletcher 8/24/2011Francisco Delgado 8/25/2011Charles Martin 8/12/2013Lorie Martin 8/12/2013Jimmie Fields 8/19/2013Thomas Varnadore 8/19/2013David Behrens 8/26/2013David Esquivel 8/26/2013Douglas McGlamery 8/26/2013Richard Mitchell 8/4/2014Ruben Cuellar 8/11/2014David Smith 8/18/2014William Varble 8/10/2015John Thomas Dalcour 8/17/2015Christopher McClain 8/24/2015Kenneth Banman 8/31/2015Allan M Brindley 8/1/2016Daniel Sanmarco 8/1/2016Mickey Hemric 8/1/2016Angel Sanchez 8/8/2016William Leftwich 8/8/2016Mark A Breeden 8/11/2016Jesus Garcia 8/15/2016

Lana McCloud 8/15/2016Richard Sinkel 8/15/2016Benigno Almaguer Cruz 8/22/2016Abel Bujanda 8/29/2016Isabel Gonzalez 8/29/2016Jeremy Hendricks 8/29/2016Ron Jones 8/29/2016Scott Williams 8/29/2016Bryan Fleenor 8/7/2017James Bishop 8/7/2017Jeremiah Arthur Jr 8/14/2017Christie Hickman 8/21/2017Bobby James Anderson 8/28/2017Richard Poore 8/28/2017

JULYDeborah Anderson 7/9/2018Jeffrey Kestner 7/9/2018Jonathan Torres 7/10/2018Jose Delgado 7/11/2018Deshea Allen 7/16/2018Justin Scott 7/16/2018Robert Hupman 7/16/2018A.J. Dollar 7/17/2018Brian Garlock 7/23/2018Carl Lang 7/23/2018Dianna Davis 7/23/2018Donald Hopson 7/23/2018George Balderas 7/23/2018Gerard Hoffman 7/23/2018Gordon Pitcher 7/23/2018Kenneth Anderson 7/23/2018Manuel Flores 7/23/2018Michael Njoroge 7/23/2018Scott O’bar 7/23/2018Alvin Hardin 7/30/2018Christopher Azbell 7/30/2018Ronald C Wills 7/30/2018

AUGUSTAndrew Pitcher 8/2/2018Alfonso Leal 8/6/2018David Onopa 8/6/2018Gary Huffman 8/6/2018Adrian Northam 8/13/2018Joshua Tinley 8/13/2018Laurence Jeffery 8/13/2018Martin Dye 8/13/2018Tonia Hubbard 8/13/2018David Robinson 8/20/2018Hans Dreger 8/20/2018Melissa Hackney 8/20/2018Nicholas Haag 8/20/2018Junior Cornejo 8/20/2018Russell Davis 8/20/2018Charles Harmon 8/27/2018David Santos 8/27/2018Joseph Beard 8/27/2018Leonel Avila Membreno 8/27/2018Randall Clark 8/27/2018Scott Lewis 8/27/2018Matthew Scheirer 8/31/2018

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