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alternative fuels and look forward
to working with both Trillium and
Central Freight Lines in their clean
fuel endeavors.”
“This is our third CNG fueling sta-
tion constructed within Texas,” said
Don Orr, President and CEO of Cen-
tral. “Our future plans are to ex-
pand our current CNG fleet and
support the operations with addi-
tional, strategically located fueling
stations. Incorporating abundant,
clean-burning, domestically pro-
duced natural gas, CNG vehicles
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H I G H W A Y P A T R O L
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EVO CNG and its joint venture part-
ner, Trillium CNG have started con-
struction of a new compressed natu-
ral gas (CNG) fueling station located
on Central Freight Line's Fort Worth
Terminal property.
The station will have public
access and be open 24/7. It
will have four dual hose dis-
pensers, capable of fueling at
a rate of 10 to 20 DGE per
minute utilizing Trillium’s pa-
tented hydraulic intensifier.
The station has been designed
to accommodate Class 8 trac-
tors and trailers, as well as smaller
vehicles.
“EVO CNG is extremely excited about
the opportunity to work with Central
Freight Lines in its effort to become a
clean fleet,” said Danny Cuzick, Presi-
dent of EVO CNG. “We recognize Cen-
tral’s pioneering efforts in the field of
carrier that has achieved the
highest safety standards in
the State of Texas.
The Texas Trucking
Association announced that
Central Freight Lines has
achieved 1st Place for the
Truck Safety Contest in the
Intercity Over 20 Million Class.
Each year the TXTA recognizes
the drivers of member
companies that accomplished
outstanding, professional
driving performance within the
trucking industry. The winners
are judged by the company’s
lowest overall accident
frequency experience rates.
This safety award honors the
Central will receive a
plaque at the TXTA Annual
Conference Safety/
Maintenance Luncheon to
be held in San Antonio in
August.
Central Freight Lines is one
of the most awarded
carriers in the State of
C E N T R A L H O N O R E D B Y T E X A S T R U C K I N G A S S O C I A T I O N
Texas for safety. Central
Freight is fully committed to
safety and quality.
Congratulations.
into our fleet, will help improve effi-
ciencies, operate more economically,
reduce pollution and support our
local economy. With the addition of
this Fort Worth site, EVO CNG, is
joining with Central Freight Lines in
creating the critical infra-
structure required to meet
our clean fleet initiative.”
“We are excited to be part-
nering with EVO CNG”, said
Mary Boettcher, Trillium CNG
president. “The joint venture
combines EVO’s Class 8
trucking knowledge with Tril-
lium’s over 20 years of CNG experi-
ence. Likewise, it is a privilege to be
working with Central Freight Lines,
an award winning less-than-truckload
carrier, who’s committed to natural
gas and improving air quality through
the reduction of harmful carbon
emissions.”
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Railroad Commissioner David Porter Unveils CNG Fueling Station
AUSTIN AUSTIN AUSTIN AUSTIN - Texas Railroad Commissioner David Porter was in El Campo, Texas today to help unveil a new natural gas refueling station – the first and only compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station between Corpus Christi and Houston open for use by the general
public.
“I am thrilled to see more CNG fueling infrastructure being developed around the state, especially in this crucial area along U.S. 59 and in such close proximity to the Eagle Ford Shale, which is producing an abundance of natural gas,” Commissioner David Porter said. “I have launched a natural gas vehicle initiative aimed at increasing the amount of natural gas used as a transportation fuel,
which can cut emissions up to 30 percent compared to traditional diesel or gasoline-fueled vehicles.
As part of this initiative, I have been working to bring together fleets who want to own and operate natural gas vehicles and station developers who can fill in the gaps in the fueling infrastructure. Owners of natural-gas vehicles should be able to travel the state with
complete confidence that they can find fuel along our major highways. I believe this station is a major step in the right direction.”
This station is a partnership between Apache Corporation and United Agriculture Cooperative (UnitedAg) and will provide fuel for
natural gas vehicles to the general public, as wells as vehicles offered by Apache, UnitedAg, Pioneer Well Services and Central Central Central Central
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Railroad Commissioner David Porter
Mayor Richard
Young of El Campo
Texas
congratulating
Central Freight
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Showcasing
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CNG tractor
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News ReleaseNews ReleaseNews ReleaseNews Release
Questar CorporationQuestar CorporationQuestar CorporationQuestar Corporation
333 South State Street
P.O. Box 45433
Salt Lake City, UT 84145-0433
Jan. 22, 2014
Questar Fueling plans second Texas CNG fueling station
for Central Freight Lines and the public
SAN ANTONIO – Questar Fueling Company, subsidiary of Questar Corporation (NYSE:STR), plans to build a com-pressed natural gas (CNG) fueling facility in San Antonio, Texas. The station will serve up to 60 class-8 natural gas-powered trucks operated by Central Freight Lines and is expected to open this summer. The station will also be open to
other fleets and the general public who drive natural gas vehicles (NGVs).
Central Freight Lines is projected to use more than 1-million diesel-gallon equivalents of natural gas per year. The major-ity of the trucks will use a private time-fill facility in which 60 trucks can fill while parked. The remainder will use a 6-
lane, high-speed-fueling station with public access for anyone driving an NGV.
“Our business is growing because the trucking industry is transitioning to CNG,” said Craig Wagstaff, executive vice pres-ident and COO of Questar Fueling. “Companies like Central Freight Lines are leading the way by demonstrating their commitment to a cleaner environment and using America’s abundant supply of natural gas. In addition, other motorists
in the San Antonio area will have public access to the new CNG station’s clean, low-cost fuel. “
“This is the second of three CNG-fueling facilities we will have across Texas,” said Don Orr, president and CEO of Central Freight Lines. “Questar Fueling is helping to make our transition to natural gas much easier. Our commercial-private partnership with the company has resulted in convenient and reliable CNG fueling for our trucks. Fueling with natural gas is also helping us operate more efficiently, reduce pollution and become less dependent on foreign-oil imports as we
support our home state economy.”
The new CNG-fueling facility is owned and operated by Salt Lake City-based Questar Fueling, which designs, builds and
operates CNG-stations for fleets.
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Transporting Hazardous Materials
is subject to guidelines and DOT
regulations to protect the public.
It is the responsibility of the
person shipping the goods to
complete the bill of lading in a
format designated by the DOT.
It is also our responsibility as a
driver, as a company, not to ac-
cept a Hazardous Material ship-
ment unless the guidelines are
met.
To the right is an example of a
Correct Bill of Lading for Hazmat.
Check every BOL for accuracy.
H A Z A R D O U S M A T E R I A L S B I L L O F L A D I N G E X A M P L E
Central Freight Lines has expanded their
coverage to include the State of Georgia.
Central will provide service between
Georgia and select markets in our
current service area.
By customer request, we have expanded
into Georgia to service a growing market,
particularly between Texas and Georgia.
All points in Georgia will be direct with
additional in-transit days as the freight
moves beyond Atlanta proper for deliv-
ery.
Customers are able to complete a bill of
lading, order their pickups and trace
their freight on-line once they are con-
nected to eCentral, our customers spe-
cific site. Contact your Account Manager
or Customer Service at 800-782-5036 to
initiate your access to eCentral
C E N T R A L F R E I G H T S A F E T Y / O P E R A T I O N S M A T R I X
T O P T E R M I N A L P E R F O R M A N C E R A N K I N G S
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REFLECTS YTD—PERIOD 2 RESULTS 2014 vs 2013
LOWEST CLAIM RATIO YTD
CATEGORY A TERMINAL
LOWEST CLAIM RATIO YTD
CATEGORY B TERMINAL
LOWEST CLAIM RATIO YTD
CATEGORY C TERMINAL
GREATEST % OF IMPROVEMENT
YTD VS PYTD OF MILES BETWEEN
ACCOUNTABLE ACCIDENTS
CATEGORY A TERMINAL
GREATEST % OF IMPROVEMENT
YTD VS PYTD OF MILES BETWEEN
ACCOUNTABLE ACCIDENTS
CATEGORY B TERMINAL
GREATEST % OF IMPROVEMENT
YTD VS PYTD OF MILES BETWEEN
ACCOUNTABLE ACCIDENTS
CATEGORY C TERMINAL
(1) Fresno (2) Victoria (3) Albuquerque (4) Memphis (5) Sacramento
(1) Fort Worth (2) San Antonio (3) McAllen (4) Tyler (5) Oklahoma City
GREATEST % OF IMPROVEMENT
YTD VS PYTD IN NUMBERS OF
HOURS BETWEEN TOTAL INJURIES
CATEGORY A TERMINAL
GREATEST % OF IMPROVEMENT
YTD VS PYTD IN NUMBERS OF
HOURS BETWEEN TOTAL INJURIES
CATEGORY B TERMINAL
GREATEST % OF IMPROVEMENT
YTD VS PYTD IN NUMBERS OF
HOURS BETWEEN TOTAL INJURIES
CATEGORY C TERMINAL
(1) Memphis (2) Tulsa (3) Sacramento (4) Waco (5) Kansas City
(1) San Angelo
(2) Abilene
(3) Denver
(4) Bryan
(5) Sherman
(1) San Angelo (2) Eagle Pass (3) Bryan (4) Abilene (5) Lufkin
(1) Odessa (2) Reno (3) Amarillo (4) Tulsa (5) Albuquerque
(1) Oklahoma City (2) Chicago (3) Pico Rivera (4) El Paso (5) Tyler
(1) Abilene (2) Eagle Pass (3) Nashville (4) Lufkin (5) San Angelo
(1) Pico Rivera (2) Fort Worth (3) San Antonio (4) Houston (5) Oklahoma City
A B I L E N E , O K L A H O M A C I T Y , S A N A N G E L O T E R M I N A L S E A R N C E N T R A L F R E I G H T D R I V E R S H I R T S F O R M O S T I M P R O V E D P E R F O R M A N C E
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The Central Freight Safety/Operation Ma-
trix-Top Terminal Performance Ranking
on Page 5 of Centrally Speaking ranks
each terminal in the specific categories
that are determined to be key indicators
in the success of our terminals.
Every terminal in the system is ranked in
one of three divisions: A, B or C—based on
annual projected revenue.
Based on Safety Department reporting, we
look at:
1) Top 5 terminals in each A, B or C
division with the Lowest Claim Ratio.
2) Top 5 terminals in each A, B or C
division with the greatest % of im-
provement YTD vs Previous YTD of
miles between accountable accidents
3) Top 5 terminals in each A, B or C divi-
sion with the greatest % of improvement
YTD vs Previous YTD in number of hours
between total injuries.
Being focused on our jobs and aware of our
surroundings and environment will help to
secure your terminal in a top 5 position.
1) Being aware of how we load freight, are
we using the proper tools, are we load-
ing it to ride -will get you into the Lowest
Claim Ratio category
2) Be aware of your surroundings.
Get Out And Look
3) Be aware of your environment.
Clean As You Go
With every Centrally Speaking Centrally Speaking Centrally Speaking Centrally Speaking we will be hon-
oring the terminal that is in the top 5 of each
category .
For the terminal that is shown to be in the top
5 in each category , they will receive a Driver
Shirt for each driver in their terminal and a
Central Tee shirt for each dock person.
You can be honored as often as you appear in
the top 5 of each category.
CONGRATULATIONS Abilene, Oak City, San CONGRATULATIONS Abilene, Oak City, San CONGRATULATIONS Abilene, Oak City, San CONGRATULATIONS Abilene, Oak City, San
Angelo Angelo Angelo Angelo —YOU APPEAR IN THE TOP 5 IN EACH
CATEGORY—YOUR DRIVERS WILL RECEIVE
NEW SHIRTS/DOCK TEE’S THIS MONTH.
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P I C O R I V E R A R E C O G N I Z E D B Y C A L I F O R N I A H I G H W A Y P A T R O L
Central Freight’s Pico Rivera, CA terminal has been recognized by the Department of California Highway Patrol for 2 consecutive
satisfactory ratings. There is established in the California Vehicle Code a biennial motor carrier safety compliance inspection program
to be conducted by the California Highway Patrol. That pro-
gram, known as the Biennial inspection of Terminals (BIT) Program,
requires all motor carriers operating trucks from terminals locat-
ed in California to undergo an inspection of each operational terminal
to rate their compliance with applicable laws and regulations relat-
ing to motor carrier safety.
This is to certify that this terminal has achieved consecutive
satisfactory safety compli- ance ratings as indicated by way of this
Certificate of Achievement. The California Highway Patrol congratu-
lates this terminal on this meritorious achievement and
recognizes the commitment to highway safety demonstrated by the
personnel responsible for the operation of this terminal.
Congratulations Jerry Coyle, Terminal Manager of Pico Rivera and
his entire team in Pico. Jerry has been with Central Freight Lines for
7 years, he remains laser focused and dedicated to providing a welcoming and safe environment for all to work. Ensuring the safety
of our employees and our customers freight is paramount throughout the company. Thank you Jerry for your commitment.
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C E N T R A L S E L E C T E D A S T O P 1 0 1 C A R R I E R B Y G L O B A L T R A D E M A G A Z I N E
Excerpts from March-April 2014 issue of Global Trade Global Trade Global Trade Global Trade
Trucking 101Trucking 101Trucking 101Trucking 101
Central Freight Lines has been selected by
Global Trade Magazine as one of the Top
101 Trucking Companies in America.
As a shipper that utilizes trucks to move
your goods from point A to B, you may be
wondering just what constitutes a trucking
company these days and how that may
impact your daily logistics. The race among
transportation companies to be all things to
all people, though admirable, has left the
logistics space a little cloudy. What sepa-
rates a trucking company from a logistics
company? Some trucking companies have
grown to take on full supply chains as third
–party logistics (3PL) partners; some 3PLs
offer a full suite of trucking services.
Trucking 101 is comprised of companies
that either own their assets or directly con-
tract with owner-operators. We consider
those companies that provide trucking ser-
vices by contracting through a trucking
provider to be a 3PL-because, by definition
that’s what they are.
Moreover, Trucking 101 is our effort to
“one-up” every Top 100 trucking report
you’ve ever read.
Most of these companies are indisputably
among the best in the nation and the world;
many are companies we’ve run into in our
reporting that we feel do a darn fine job and
should be rewarded with laurels and
accolades.
For our reader, we’ve got most of what you
need to know—or just enough to contact the
companies that best suit your needs to
request a proposal for your business. Each
trucking company is represented by a brief
anecdote of its history or service, as well as
some details of its fleet, reach and service
offerings.
Need an expedited, temperature-controlled
carrier in the Northeast? We’ve got you
covered. An LTL carrier for all of North
America? No sweat. Grab a highlighter,
have a seat and get acquainted-or reac-
quainted-with these excellent 101 trucking
companies that can help your company
compete at home and, in some cases,
around the world.
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T O M S C H A E F F E R , T E R M I N A L M A N A G E R O K L A H O M A C I T Y
Tom Schaeffer’s entire career has been
in transportation but that is not what he
imagined for himself while attending
Oklahoma State.
Tom actually had thoughts of being a
pharmacist. Several of his fellow col-
lege friends did continue on to pursue
the profession.
While in college Tom went to work for
Yellow Freight Lines as a janitor on the
dock. With its flexible schedule, it was a
good job while completing his degree at
Oklahoma State.
It did not take much for the transporta-
tion industry to lure him in. Off the
dock he was promoted into the Billing
Department and then Operations,
where he became an Operations Super-
visor. Adding to his experience he
entered into the sales environment at Yellow moving easily into the City Sale Manager position in Oklahoma City. Tom continued to work
in sales at Yellow as he completed his Masters Degree in International Finance. His career path at Yellow changed as Yellow, the compa-
ny, began to experience changes.
Tom’s solid reputation in the industry served him well. It was at this time James Purvis, Divisional VP of Operations, reached out to Tom
as James was looking for a manager to lead his team in Oklahoma City. Tom joined Central Freight Lines as the Terminal Manager in Oak
City. He commands respect because he is involved in every aspect of the business and he is a fair manager, says his co-workers.
Ron Miller, Senior Account Manager in Oklahoma City says he often hears Tom remind everyone “We do not have a product to sell, what
we have is a customer to take care of, and if we don’t step up to the plate, someone else will.” “With Tom’s professional support, we
collaborate on solutions that will meet the customers needs, confi-
dent that Tom’s team will execute it operationally” continued Ron.
“ A mutual respect and the integrity of your word, is what makes a team
cohesive and productive” said Tom.
Tom, Valerie and their sweet six- teen year old daughter, Ellie all
enjoy the outdoors. Tom hikes, bikes and runs 30 miles a week.
His goal is to hike every National Park in the United States. He al-
ready has a good start, having visited Yosemite, Arches National
Park in Utah, Mesa Verde in Colora- do and a few of the smaller parks.
Ellie’s goal is to attend Stanford University in California which will
give Tom a good excuse to hike some of the mountain ranges in
California as well. If there happens to be a Blue Grass Festival near by,
that is a plus for Tom. Thank you for all you do for us !Thank you for all you do for us !Thank you for all you do for us !Thank you for all you do for us !
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C E N T R A L W E L C O M E S N E W R E G I O N A L M A I N T E N A N C E M A N A G E R
Thorsten Lukas is headed to Phoenix. Thorsten pronounced “Toss 10”, has joined Central Freight Lines in the position of Regional Maintenance Manager. Thorsten will be domiciled in Phoenix and take on the fleet maintenance
responsibility for CA, NV, AZ, UT and NM.
Born in Germany, as a young man his family moved to the States and chose Wyoming to call home. Being an avid outdoor enthusiast, the next move to Denver was a perfect fit. He and his family frequently enjoy camping and off-
roading. Thorsten’s previous career move took him to Tulsa, OK.
Thorsten, his wife Carla and 4 year old daughter, Emily are packing once again
and headed to Phoenix. Emily is looking forward to the adventure.
Thorsten’s career covers from an auto mechanic to heading up the Break-
Down Department for Arnold Transportation.
Thorsten can be reached at [email protected] .
Welcome to Central Freight Lines.
H E A L T H C A R E H E R O 2 0 1 4 — T E X A S H E A L T H H A R R I S M E T H O D I S T H O S P I T A L
Judy Horton, wife of George Horton has
been honored as a Healthcare Hero by
Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth ,
Texas.
George is a 30 year employee of Central
Freight Lines at our Fort Worth facility.
George joined Central as a dock worker,
earned his position as a P&D driver and is
now assisting the terminal with OS&D and
on-hand freight.
Judy and George have been married 14
years this October and have two sons, Ryan
and Jon, a daughter, Jae, and four grand-
children with a fifth on the way.
Judy is the Director of Emergency Nursing
Services at Texas Health Harris Methodist
Hospital and provides the highest quality
emergency care to patients and their fami-
lies.
Judy is the champion of Texas Health Harris
Methodist Hospital’s new SANE (Sexual Assault
Nurse Educators) program, which provides
training for nurses and a private suite for
victims of sexual assault.
“We wouldn’t have this program if it weren’t
for Judy’s continuous efforts,” says Aleshia
Howe, a fellow employee. “Judy advocated
for the program throughout our system of
hospitals. She found the support for the
program; tore down walls between depart-
ments to make this happen. And it wasn’t
her job to do so. She felt these victims de-
served this and she worked tirelessly for it.”
Judy’s life has been a series of leadership
positions and recognition of her efforts.
Horton received the Leadership of Excel-
lence award in 2003 and a Great 100 Nurse
award in 2006. She has served as chairper-
son of the EMS Advisory Board since 2005
and was chairperson of the ED Clinical Oper-
ations Process Improvement Committee.
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As Central Freight Lines continues to grow, so does our need for Certified Trainers. Brent (Mac) McDonald, Corporate
Safety Trainer, has completed the training and certification of 6 Line Drivers as Designated Driver Instructors. The below
Line Drivers will have the responsibility to train and mentor new road drivers as they join our team. They will incorporate
6 hours of classroom training with 1,000 miles behind the wheel review with each new recruit.
Central Freight Lines is fully committed to safety and quality while providing dependable transportation service to it’s
valued customers. Congratulations to everyone on their accomplishment and certification.
Carlos Salinas has been a local P&D driver for Central Freight Lines for over
7 years. Carlos is domiciled at our Fresno, CA facility.
In January, Carlos was certified by Brent McDonald (Mac), Safety Trainer, as
a Designated Driver Instructor (DDI) for our Fresno terminal.
As a DDI, Carlos is certified to train local P&D Drivers, Line Drivers and as-
sist Owner Operators.
At Central, safety is regarded as a fundamental value of the organization
and without exception, is the responsibility of every employee at all levels.
The DDI , in addition to being a professional Driver, goes through additional,
extensive training for the position. Congratulations Carlos to your commit-
ment to safety.
L I N E D R I V E R S C E R T I F I E D A S T R A I N E R S
Left to right (back row) Stephen Olson/Abilene, Johnny Ray Harris/Houston, Carroll Ledet/Houston, David Vyers/Dallas
Left to right (front row) Scott Gentry/Dallas, Loren Lamb/Fort Worth
From: Lillian
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 7:25 PM
To: James, Chris
Subject: Hector Vasquez
James and Chris,
I just wanted to let you both know what an outstanding job Hec-tor does for us. He is always very customer friendly, treats us with respect and makes sure to let us know our business is appreciated. He is our favorite driver! Thanks,
H E C T O R V A S Q U E Z - D R I V E R F T . W O R T H - A C U S T O M E R F A V O R I T E
C E R T I F I E D F O R T W O R T H S P O T T E R
Cameron Webb celebrated one year with Central Freight
Lines this month. Cameron joined Central Freight in Fort
Worth as a dock worker.
Cameron (left) is shown receiving his certificate of com-
pletion from DDI safety instructor, Matt Massie (right).
Cameron has completed the safety program which has
Certified him as a Spotter at the Fort Worth facility.
Spotters control the placement of equipment against the
dock and on the yard to facilitate proper and effective
loading and unloading of freight.
Spotters coordinate with Terminal Managers, Shift Super-
visors, Shop and Line personnel to ensure optimal use of
company equipment.
Certification includes 25 hours behind the wheel with a
certified spotter driver, 2 hours of class room instructions
including a video presentation and the candidate must
pass a written test. Congratulations Cameron.
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It is not unusual for a driver to
change routes from time to time.
In the case of line drivers, they
have a tendency to run a specific
route for an extended period,
more than others.
Ron Fuller has been running El
Paso for over 10 years.
As a line driver, you can be “the
guy who brings your terminal their
inbound freight” or you can be
“the guy who contributes to the
team.”
Ron Fuller’s route was changed
to San Antonio recently. The El
Paso team wanted Ron to know
that they appreciated him and
sent the following e-mail along
with a small celebration they held
for him at the El Paso terminal.
“We want to take this opportunity
to thank Ron Fuller for all that he
has done for Central Freight
Line’s El Paso terminal. Ron
always brings a smile to the ter-
minal. His hearty laugh always
gets everyone going. Ron has
always been willing to share his
wealth of knowledge and often
times participates in our safety
meetings to share his experienc-
es. Recently Ron took from his
personal time and shared his
knowledge on Log Book updates
and that was a very informa-
tive refresher course. Ron is
quick to help in any situation
even clean up the dock during
our windy days.
We will truly miss Ron as he
E L P A S O T H A N K S R O N F U L L E R
has been a part of the El Paso
team for many years.
Ron, we wish you the very best in
your new lane and yes, we will
miss you very much. “
Good Luck !Good Luck !Good Luck !Good Luck !
Alex Briseno
Terminal Manager
El Paso, Texas
Ricardo Pagan, IB Super, Ron Fuller, Grace Ramirez, OS&D, and
David Ochoa, Dispatcher
L A R E D O W I N N I N G T E R M I N A L T E A M
The entire Laredo team earned
new shirts and tees as a result of
their continuous focus on safety.
Laredo ranked in the top 5 of the
three categories on the terminal
performance ranking report.
Their improvements in hours be-
tween injuries and miles between
accountable accidents earned
them some well deserved recogni-
tion.
At their weekly safety meeting,
Terminal Manager Fred Alardin
presented each member of the
team a shirt and congratulations
for a job well done.
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What began as a hobby, has turned into a passion for 21 year old Tiffany Wooldridge. Raising and showing pigs was not how
Tiffany envisioned her life, but after watching her work with the animals and the compassion she shows for each of them, you
would know she found her calling.
Tiffany is no stranger to Central Freight Lines, she works
at our Fort Worth terminal as a customer liaison. She
follows in the footsteps of her Mom, Cathy Packwood,
an 18 year Fort Worth Admin, and her Grandmother,
Helen Snedeker , retired after 48 years with Central
Freight Lines, Fort Worth.
In the 8th grade Tiffany showed rabbits while her sister
Brittany worked with lambs and goats. While helping
load a trailer of pigs after a local fair, Tiffany became
interested in learning more about the pigs.
Tiffany’s name was enter in a drawing where she won
$250.00 to purchase an animal, it was then she pur-
chased her first pig, appropriately named Miss Piggy.
Pictured to the left is Tiffany (middle) next to her Mom,
Cathy (right) along with Ms. Samantha “Sam” at the El
Reno Show where Sam won Champion Spot Gilt and
Overall Grand Champion Purebred - the judge is shown in the picture as well. Tiffany raised, fed, exercised and trained Sam for
this show. Her bedroom wall holds more champion belt buckles than a girl should possess—all won for her skills in showing her
pigs in the arena during competition. Ribbons line her walls for her showmanship skills, its non-ending.
Tiffany is well known on the circuit. If a pig is acting up and difficult to handle, someone will say the pig needs some “Tiffany Time”.
She is knowledgeable about raising and train-
ing the animals for show. Her vision one day is
to own a Pig Farm where she would raise pigs
for show and hold seminars on Showmanship
for young people who are interested in learning
more about how to show. “The work is hard,
but it teaches you to be responsible, gives you
leadership skills, impresses on you compassion
for animals and you learn the virtue of how to
be patient,” said Tiffany. She would like to see
more young people get involved and she is the
perfect one to help them learn.
To the right is Tiffany with Tequila Rose. She
showed Tequila Rose at the Belton Conference
where she took 2nd Place in Class and sold for
$4,000 at auction that day.
She now has 9 pigs which keep her busy the
moment she gets off work, because they all
need a little “Tiffany Time” ! Congratulations on all your accomplishments.
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Additional benefits of walking 40
minutes a day include:
Weight Loss
Weight loss is one key benefit that
you can experience. Your entire body
will benefit from walking. How much
you lose, and how quickly, depends
on factors such as your walking
speed and intensity.
Disease Prevention
Walking can help to prevent heart
disease, high blood pressure , diabe-
tes, help boost healthy cholesterol
and ease back pain.
Mental Benefits
Walking can boost your mood and
ease or prevent depression and anxi-
ety. It can also aid concentration,
mental focus and therefore productiv-
ity in your work and personal life.
Recommendations
If you are just beginning to exercise,
start slowly by taking short walks a
couple of days per week. Gradually
build up to walking 40 minutes every
day. Make sure your shoes fit proper-
ly, are comfortable and provide you
with proper stability.
Use a pedometer to track and record
your walking activity—use it as moti-
vation to increase your step count
daily
Dr. Richard Elliot, research communi-
cations officer at Diabetes UK charity,
said “ This study adds to the wealth
of evidence that regular physical ac-
tivity can help to reduce the risk of
Taking just 2,000 extra steps a day
could help people prone to heart
attacks and stroke cut their risk by
eight per cent, claim researchers.
The exercise is equivalent to walk-
ing 20 minutes a day at a moder-
ate pace, says a study in The Lan-
cet medical journal.
Doing 4,000 extra steps—40
minutes of additional daily walking
matches the benefits from taking a
statin, says study leader Dr. Thom-
as Yates, of the Diabetes Research
Unit at Leicester University. A
statin has side effects and only
reduces cholesterol, whereas walk-
ing has a much bigger range of
health benefits.
The study looked at 9,306 adults
from 40 countries who had
impaired glucose tolerance, which
can lead to diabetes, or other heart
disease risk factors.
Using a pedometer, researchers
recorded usual walking activity in
terms of average number of steps
taken per day over a week, both at
the start of the study and again 12
months later.
The researchers analyzed the rela-
tionship between the number of
steps taken per day and the risk of
subsequent cardiovascular dis-
ease.
The study showed those people
with greater levels of activity at the
start of the study had lower levels
of risk, and that doing more walk-
ing during the year-long study cut
the risk still further.
cardiovascular problems such as
stroke and heart disease in people
at high risk of Type 2 diabetes.
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