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!

Happy Halloween from Family Dollar Morehead

Thanks to our team supporting Family Dollar Morehead KY for sending in some great Halloween pics! Ed Butler played it cool in his “biker dude” outfit, Rhonda Thacker titled her outfit as, “The Wicked Witch of the Central Region,” and Rachael Knick as the dragon trainer.  As driver’s picked up the team made sure to complete team inspections and hand out candy.  Hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween!