Happy Anniversary Scott Tully

Happy Anniversary to Scott Tully as today marks his 15 year anniversary with the company.  A graduate of The Ohio State University, Scott began his career as a DMIT in Virginia.  Scott has served on multiple accounts including PPG, Home Depot, AGC Glass, and Final Mile.  In his current role, Scott is the Regional Operations Manager based out of Columbus OH, overseeing Home Depot, Office Depot, and Kohl's. 

Happy Anniversary Scott!

December Driver Round Table Family Dollar - Morehead, KY

On Thursday, December 14^th drivers & managers of the Morehead fleet came together to discuss way to improve our safety culture going into the New Year.  Topics included compiling, revamping current Account Specific Training procedure, compiling a delivery database, proper trip planning techniques and recognition of the collisions safety results, as well as developing a new approach to injuries in 2018.

Drivers & managers discussed these topics over lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Many Thanks to the Professional Drivers that joined us, as well as the management team.

Attendees from left to right – Larry Hughes, Jeff Mullins Sr., Dave Fraley, Cort Duggins, Robert “Red” Williams, Rachael Knick, Terry Galyon.

(Not Pictured Chris Block)

 

We look forward to a follow-up round table to see the impact of the implemented action items from this meeting.

Happy Anniversary Schuylar McGuffey!

Happy Anniversary to Schuylar McGuffey!  December 22^nd marks her 3^rd Anniversary with J.B. Hunt.  Schuylar is a proud Purdue University grad with a degree in Animal Sciences. Sky has worked for multiple DCS customers during her tenure including MasterBrand Cabinets, Southern States and most recently Goodyear Tires where she holds the Account Manager role.  Congrats on your anniversary Sky!

 

Prepping for Christmas

Zach Evans and Brian Tabor do their best to put up the tree, good thing Evans is an Engineer

 

This week, the DCS Central Region office in Dublin, OH was busy at work getting in the Christmas Spirit.  This included an attempt at putting up a Christmas Tree, as well as stuffing nearly 1,100 envelopes for cards to go out to all of our professional drivers.  Thanks to all that supported these critical tasks!

From left, Zach Evans, Brian Tabor, Scott Tully, Terry Galyon, and John Goodwin stuff driver Christmas Cards

 

OM Brian Tabor does his best to hide the clearly visible metal pole of the Central Region Tree

 

Congratulations to Dan Mays and Family!

Dan and his baby boy

 

Please join us in congratulating Dan and Edie Mays as they welcome Ellis McKinley! If you have met Dan or Edie you would understand how fortunate Ellis is to have such a wonderful set of parents. Mom and baby are doing well!

 

Good looking kid

HD Monroe Potluck

 

On Friday the The Home Depot Account in Monroe, OH celebrated the holidays with a potluck with their customer. Over the years, the account has formed a tremendous bond with their customer where the relationship is very close and both teams work well with one another.  Happy Holidays from Team Monroe!

 

Pictured in their ugly Christmas sweaters are (left to right) – Molly Lawson, Olivia Brewer, Ross Holden, Eric Blume, Jeremy Stout, and Andy Hauck (THD).

Happy Anniversary Sam Djung!

 

Happy Anniversary to Sam Djung on celebrating 13 years with JBH! Sam started in the Northeast Region after graduating from the Ohio State University but was able to find his way back ‘home’ to the Central Region. During Sam’s time in the Central Region he has been a jack of all trades and a key part to many accounts along the way. For the last 3 years Sam has been the TGM at The Home Depot in Van Buren and the account has thrived under his leadership. The account is a model in safety, service, and customer satisfaction all while seeing several managers promote out to other roles within the Central Region. Thank you Sam for all that you do for J.B. Hunt and congratulations on 13 years!

"Who's got it better than us?"

 

These pictures came in last week from one our employees down in KY that is an avid University of Michigan fan.  Though I hate to give UM any sort of publicity or credit, this was pretty funny and worth posting.  Congrats Damon Howard, well done!

The Cup Comes Out of Hibernation

 

On Saturday January 6, in Central Region OM teams will battle it out in the afternoon session for the right to take home the Central Region Cup!  Last year, Team Warchol took home the prize for winning the kickoff challenge.  This win gave bragging rights to the team for the entire year!  During this years' afternoon session, there will be a team challenge and three other speakers where teams can earn points towards the cup! 

 

This past week, the cup made its appearance at our new 250,000 sq ft indoor storage facility in Louisville, KY.  We are looking forward to seeing everyone that first week in January in Columbus!

Zach Mattingly gives a tour of the facility

I don't see a seatbelt on?

Hoop only used during lunch breaks

Happy Anniversary Ashley Haney!

Happy Anniversary to Ashley Haney!  December 14^th marks her 2nd Anniversary with J.B. Hunt. Ashley plays a key role for us at our Family Dollar Morehead, KY site.  Congrats on your anniversary Ashley!

Congratulations Denison Family!

 

Congratulations to Brandon Denison and Family on the birth of their son Isaiah Scott!  Isaiah was born at 7:24 pm this past Sunday evening in Indianapolis.  Isaiah came in weighing 8 lbs and 8 oz and was 20 inches in length.  Mom and baby are doing great!  Congratulations Denison Family!

Central Region Driver of the Month for November - Dan Robinson

Congratulations to Dan Robinson for being selected as Driver of the Month for November for the Central Region!  Dan has been a professional driver on the Intigral Account since we opened it years ago.  Prior to that Dan worked for several other accounts in the Cleveland area.  As a 19 plus year employee, Dan is one of the hardest working drivers we have and we appreciate his service!  Congratulations Dan!

 

 

Below is the write-up:

Dan Robinson is Intigral’s Driver of the Month! Throughout the month of November Intigral has needed quite a bit of help from local JB Hunt accounts with extra freight. I felt very comfortable making Dan the point of contact for early morning loads when outside drivers arrived. Dan is extremely knowledgeable on all the ins and outs regarding Intigral and can explain things in detail so other Drivers have a smooth and safe day. Dan has also been a go-to guy for weekend loads.

Intigral’s Customer Service Department received an email from one of their biggest customers, Vinyl Design Corp. in Holland, OH. They wanted to thank the transportation department for Dan’s hard work and dedication.  

“Dan is doing an excellent job of consolidating and getting our empty carts out. He has been working hard over the last several months to help us eliminate extra carts and keep us lean. This helps VDC tremendously because we have more space and we are becoming more organized. I know it helps Intigral as well. We look forward to keep getting leaner with Dan’s help. I just thought I’d give you some good news on this Monday. Please let the transportation department know that we really appreciate it as well.”

-Corey Weiland

VDC Plant Manager

 

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Mike McGuire Retirement Celebration!

 

Southern States Account Manager, Mike McGuire, retired today after serving over 40 years with Southern States and JB Hunt.  Mike was hired as a warehouse worker by Southern States in 1977.  One day, a bulk driver did not show up for work and the plant manager asked him to take a load to Danville, KY.  Mike had never driven a truck on the road at time—he had only driven them around the mill parking lot to move ingredients.  After successfully delivering the load to Danville, KY, he came back to the mill to discover that he was scheduled to take a load the next day.  The rest, they say is history.

After being a driver/dispatcher for the next 30 years, he came over to JB Hunt in 2009 as a bulk driver.  He hauled bulk feed for another 3 years until he became an Operations Supervisor at Family Dollar Morehead in 2012.  In 2014, he returned to Winchester as an Operations Supervisor and eventual Account Manager.

 

We held a celebration for Mike at the mill today.  Several of his former co-workers-- including the former plant manager that hired him-- were in attendance.  After the meal, he was presented with 3 plaques: one from Southern States, one from the JB Hunt management team, and one from his current drivers.

 

Thank you, Mike, for all your years of service! Enjoy retirement and stop by and see us sometime!

Getting to Know Caleb Jenson

 

This past week, Operations Supervisor Ashley Haney was fortunate to catch a ride with one of the new drivers on the Family Dollar Ashley Account, Caleb Jenson.  Caleb has only been on the fleet a short time, but has been very impressive in regards to his safety and professionalism.  It was a great day getting to learn more about our driver!  Below is the write-up from Ashley:

 

I got the wonderful opportunity to spend time with Caleb today. While we were out we got to sit down and enjoy lunch together. Caleb is one of our newest and youngest Drivers on the account, that hasn’t stopped him from showing how professional he is. Caleb is on top of his communication and trip planning. He always has a smile on his face and delightful attitude when he calls or comes into the office. He adds such positivity to the team. I’m looking forward to getting to know him even more and building that relationship.

When Caleb is not in his truck he is still staying busy. He enjoys reading, playing games and hanging out with friends.

Thank you, Caleb, for joining our Team! 

Bob Pratt 4 Million Mile Dinner!

Royalty: Skarya, Pratt, Hulsey

 

On Friday November 10^th, Team Toyota celebrated Bob Pratts 4 Million Mile Safety Achievement. Brazeiros Churrascaria- Brazilian Steakhouse, located in the heart of Louisville, was where we held the celebration. Our guest of honor brought his pals from the fleet, Two Million Mile driver Mike Hulsey and Three Million Mile driver Al Skarya to help celebrate this awesome achievement. We are very proud of Bob and even more proud he is part of our Team.

Bob Pratt and his Operations Supervisor Amanda Reyes

 

Welcome Jessica Watts!

 

We are happy to announce Jessica Watts as our new Operations Administrative Assistant on the Masterbrand Cabinets account.  Before joining JB Hunt Jessica worked as an emergency dispatcher for a local sheriff’s department, but decided she needed a change and felt the transportation industry would offer her exciting new challenges. Jessica spends most of her free time outside of work with her son, doing things outdoors, or reading a good book. Congratulations on your new role and welcome to the team!

Central Region Promotion Announcement - Zach Oakes

Please join me in congratulating Zach Oakes for his promotion to Transportation General Manager for The Home Depot account in Monroe, OH. Zach joined the account back in August 2015 as a DMIT before moving on to an Operations Supervisor. He took on the challenge of the Logistics Coordinator role for approximately 9 months before being promoted once again to the Account Manager in July 2016. Under Zach’s leadership the account has continued to make significant strides in Safety, Service, and Financially. Zach was instrumental in the account winning the Central Region Large Account of the Year. We are extremely excited for him to step into the role as the TGM and expect to see continued success at THD in Monroe, OH. Congratulations Zach!!!



Happy Thanksgiving Central Region!

Happy Thanksgiving to all our professional drivers, managers, and support staff that service the Central Region!  May you all enjoy the day with friends and family!

Central Region Driver of the Month October - Patrick Voelz



Congratulations to Patrick Voelz for being selected Driver of the Month for the Central Region for October!  Patrick is one of our regional drivers on the Ohio Valley Aluminum Account in Shelbyville, KY.  Patrick has been with JB Hunt for 5 years, after being hired back in 2013 and has served the entire time in DCS!  Great work Patrick! 

 

 



Below is the write-up from the Ohio Valley Team:
 

In our somewhat chaotic industry it often seems like everyone is doing their best to spread their stressed cloud of overwrought discontent to everyone they meet. After dealing with this Patrick’s cheery “Right on bro!” in his slow Tennessee drawl is a blast of fresh Appalachian air. With a confident can-do attitude Patrick rises to any challenge put to him with an easy grin and a driven work ethic.

Patrick’s cheerful demeanor, quick smile, and helpful attitude endear him to our customers. He has an excellent relationship with OVACO, often spending a few extra minutes to greet office personnel who normally don’t get to interact with the drivers overmuch. When he delivers to a customer Patrick builds relationships. He calls ahead to arrange deliveries and does a little extra for the customers when needed. This directly lead to a far greater flexibility in delivery times. Certain customers are okay with him and only him delivering on a later shift. He has built trust and it has operationally benefitted everyone involved.

 

October was a hectic month at OVACO. There were several times when Patrick’s relationship with the customers was a key factor in on-time delivery. Their trust in him and his advanced communication allowed him to recover late loads and get them delivered when most drivers would have had to wait until the morning. Patrick works hard and keeps his left door shut, but he is never in too big a hurry. Despite having the 2^nd most miles driven over the past year Patrick has had ZERO collisions, ZERO log letters, and ZERO critical events!



 

“Patrick is the most energetic guy on the account. He always jumps in and does what needs to be done for both OVACO and JB Hunt. His amenable attitude is a positive influence in the workplace.”

-Derrek Richardson, OVACO Traffic Office

 

 

 

Veterans Day 2017

 

This Saturday, November 11 is Veterans Day.  Thank you to all that are serving or who have served, without you we would not have the freedom that we have.  In addition, thank you to Justin Schloesser and Brian Welsh, our two managers within the Central Region who are currently deployed.  Thank you for your service!

Congratulations Millers!

 

Congratulations to Jamie and Jolynn Miller. We are so glad that we have gotten to know Jamie and we would like to wish him and his new wife a long and happy life together.

Jamie is one our “Go To” drivers on the Family Dollar – Morehead, KY Account. He’s shows his dedication through is unbelievable work ethic. He always has a smile on his face and a great sense of humor.  When he showed us this picture we loved seeing him sporting his J.B. Hunt hat on such a special day!

Happy Halloween from CHEP Indianapolis!

 

Thanks to our team out at CHEP in Indianapolis, IN for sending in Halloween pictures.  Above, the White Family, Justin and Keira far right, get ready to head out for the night with neighborhood friends.  Below, Madison Johnson and family dog Teddi play Batman and Robin.  Great pictures!

Happy Halloween from the Tabor Family

 



It was a great night of trick or treating at the Tabor Family, where Emily Tabor (dressed as Cleopatra) and Nathan Tabor (dressed as a Gangster), cleaned up.  Nathan was able to borrow his dad's old suit and hat for his costume!