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This new section provides news, links, and resources to keep you informed about transportation security issues that could affect your business. Roadway has worked with federal agencies to help develop the C-TPAT, PIP, and FAST security programs, an integral part of the Homeland Security initiatives. Roadway's certification in these programs provides our customers with faster processing and fewer inspections.
Have a question for an expert? Need help understanding the new programs or where to find more information? Contact Roadway's Advocate for International Trade & Government Affairs at: http://www.roadway.com/homeland/askexpert.html
Take a look at this exciting new section at: http://www.roadway.com/homeland/index.html
Roadway has added several enhancements to the Pickup Request application at my.roadway.com: an e-mail confirmation feature, free-form comments section, and a carry forward input from the first to second screen so the customer can verify data entry and print the confirmation page for documentation purposes. eTracking e-mails have also been modified to include ETA date and tender code words that affect service.
--Memphis Drivers have broken Roadway's company mileage safety record--Roadway's Memphis Relay team logged a new company record of 25,341,919 accident free miles during the period of 5-19-02 to 1-22-03. The facility has 47 sleeper teams that average 224,000 miles per week. The Memphis relay runs an average of 99,000 miles per day with 353 regular drivers. Roadway's Memphis relay currently has 8 three million-mile drivers, 17 two million mile drivers, and 95 one million mile drivers. The Memphis relay also had a successful mileage streak in the early part of 2002. Says linehaul dispatcher Larry Duncan, a 33-year Roadway employee, "The Memphis drivers are true professionals and do their jobs to the best of their abilities.... I know they're going to drive safely and keep up the good work. I can't wait to hear about their next record-breaking safety streak."
--Sam Hamilton, 4 million miles logged, no accidents--Sixty year old Nashville linehaul driver, Sam Hamilton, a 34-year Roadway employee, credits much of his success to the Smith System and his family. Sam lives in Smyrna, TN. He has been married to his wife, Billie, for 42-years. They have two grown sons. His safety milestone was reached Feb. 12th. Sam says: "I have always felt that safety had to be priority number one. I feel it is important to start every trip with proper rest and a positive attitude, realizing that I have a responsibility to do everything I can possibly do to be safe and courteous."
--Larry Cooper, 2 million miles logged, no accidents--Fifty-three year old Indianapolis over-the-road driver, Larry Cooper, a 26-year Roadway employee, has logged two million miles, the equivalent of circling the earth's equator 77 times, without a preventable accident. Larry lives in Clayton, IN. Married to wife, Cindy, for 20 years, Larry and his wife have twin 18-year old daughters. Stated James Staley: "With individual employee performance such as exists in Indianapolis, I am confident that this dedication can make our vision to become the 'Safest Transportation Company in North America' a reality."
--Ralph Lugar, 1 million miles logged, no accidents--Fifty-two year old Roanoke pickup and delivery driver, Ralph Lugar, a 25-year Roadway employee, has logged one million accident free miles. Married, with one child, Ralph resides in Bedford, VA.
--Tom Leatherman, 1 million accident-free miles--Kalamazoo, MI pickup and delivery city driver Tom Leatherman, has logged one million accident free miles. Tom resides in Battle Creek, MI. Married for 32 years, he is the proud father of five children.
Roadway has had 1537 active drivers reach the 1 million mile mark, 287 have driven 2 million accident-free miles, and 54 drivers have extended their records to 3 million miles.
Find out more about these milestones at: http://www.roadway.com/about/safety/index.html
Michael W. Wickham, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Roadway Corporation will step down as Chief Executive Officer and continue in the position of Chairman of the Board effective with his retirement on March 26, 2003. Roadway veteran, James D. Staley, will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of Roadway Corporation. Staley is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Roadway Express. Robert L. Stull will succeed Staley as President of Roadway Express, the company's largest operating subsidiary.
Roadway is proud to announce the second Annual Professional Freight Handlers Competition will be held March 24-25, 2003, in Akron, Ohio at the John S. Knight Center. Roadway dockworkers are dedicated professionals working day and night to move our customers' freight safely. Roadway created the competition in 2001 as a way to recognize these safe and skilled employees. Competitors striving for the title of Grand Champion face four challenges: a written exam, personal interview, pre-trip inspection, and a driving course. To be eligible, dockworkers have to be certified to operate forklifts and have an injury- and accident-free safety record for the twelve-month period immediately preceding.
Read about the competition at: http://www.roadway.com/about/pfhc/2003/index.html
Roadway hosted the Women Writers of the Harlem Renaissance Essay Contest Awards Ceremony for student winners on February 24. The essay contest was sponsored in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Lambda Phi Omega Chapter. Over 160 students participated from twelve schools, grades 5-12. Students who participated in the essay contest brought to life the talented female writers of the Harlem Renaissance by sharing their thoughts and discoveries about their favorite author and her literary work.
To view the observed Roadway shipment holidays for 2003 see: http://www.roadway.com/shippers/holiday.html
Roadway Express will exhibit at the following locations in March:
If you are in Lake Buena Vista or Las Vegas--please stop and say hello, and check out some of the innovative products and services we offer at: http://www.roadway.com/services/
