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The
Palmer Press A Monthly Publication of Jim Palmer
Trucking June/July 2010 |
Jim Palmer Trucking has been going through a period of change and transition. Though some view change with skepticism, others view change with confidence and with the realization that good things come with change. As Spencer Johnson, M.D. wrote, "things change and they are never the same again. This looks like one of those times. That is life! Life moves on. And so should we." (Who Moved My Cheese, 1998, p.45). Jim Palmer Trucking is excited about change and confident these changes are for the best. Our strength as a Company has always been the loyalty, productivity and professionalism of its employees and nothing can change that. Everyone at JPT is enthusiastically embracing change and effectively working together to meet the needs of the market and our customers. As Spencer Johnson wrote, you are all invited to lift “a piece of fresh Cheese” and make a toast “Hooray for Change!” (Who Moved My Cheese, 1998, p.70). Thank you to everyone at JPT and we look forward to sharing a bright, prosperous future! |
WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE JPT FAMILY! Chris Grimshaw – Roadside Breakdown (moved from wash bay) Debra Cline – Operations Support Jeff Hatton – Dispatch Joe Vandenburgh – Recruiting Lauren Reale – Operations Support Mary Porter – Driver Payroll Sean McGlynn – Operations Support Sherry Fayram – Logistics Tom Ferlic – Roadside Breakdown Ronald Gabriel – Mechanic Brennan Holmgren – Wash Bay |
BENEFITS: July is an open enrollment month for 401(k). If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Leisle in the Benefits Department at 406-721-5151.
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NOTE FROM THE LOG DEPARTMENT Judy Staiger, Safety Compliance jstaiger@jptinc.net 406-829-6219 Drivers, I would like to take this opportunity to "Thank" each and every one of you for all the hard work you are doing. Your job is very important to the company and everyone else out there by getting freight delivered safe and on-time. Remember it is very important to pre-plan your loads and use your time wisely to make sure you run legally and on-time. . Please call me anytime between 8am-5pm Tues-Saturday if you have any questions.
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Maintenance Corner By Bill Fortney, Manager Roadside Breakdown bfortney@jptinc.net |
First of all, I would like to welcome Chris Grimshaw and Tom Ferlic to the Roadside Breakdown Department. Chris will be working Monday thru Friday and Tom will be covering Friday thru Tuesday.
 Please continue to keep a close eye on trailers in need of repair when dropping at a drop yard. We are still seeing a lot of trailers being dropped with bad tires, lights that are inoperable and reefers that do not function properly. Remember, you may be in a hurry to leave but so is the next person, so please do not leave them with the burden of repairing your trailer.
 During the hot summer months, we need to keep a good eye on our tire pressures. A tire that is over inflated in hot weather is a perfect candidate for a blow out. Please check your tire pressures daily and adjust pressures as needed. Dual tires should be run at 100 PSI and Super Singles need to run at 110. Trailers with the auto inflation system may do well inflating tires but they do not regulate tire pressures. It is not uncommon for one set of duals to be running at 105 and the set of duals in front of it to be at 110. To check tire pressures on trailers with auto air inflation all you need to do is use a pair of pliers and unscrew the line that runs from the tire to the hub at the hub side of the line, there you will find a Schrader valve. Simply check the tire pressure with you tire gauge and adjust the pressure as necessary then reattach the line.
Remember: At this time, Emergency Roadside coverage is only between the hours of midnight and 0500 Monday thru Thursday. |
IMPORTANT REMINDER TO ALL DRIVERS When delivering a load into a Walmart facility, it is critically important to obtain a complete, signed copy of the BOLs. Walmart will not provide us with copies of the BOLs after a driver has left the facility. In order for JPT to receive payment on a load, we must have the BOLs”. |
THANK YOU FOR DRIVING SAFELY! |
James Herod--16 years Gary Powell--10 years Howard Walter--9 years Merle Bancroft--7 years Nicolas Johnson--4 years Steven Krause--4 years Jeff Paul Geneau--2 years Elizabeth Marie Stelling--2 years Eric Markovics--1 year Thomas Webster--1 year Thomas Young-1 year
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BLOG SPOT FROM JPT EMPLOYEES Thanks for everything to Milan and Blazo—you have our support, looking forward to a successful future! Thanks to Milan & Blazo for believing in us & sticking with us. Thanks for not giving up. We will believe & continue to prosper just like they (Milan & Blazo) have. |
Jim Palmer Trucking ◊ 9730 Derby Drive Missoula, Montana 59808 ◊ 800-548-3110 ◊ www.jimpalmertrucking.com |