Buchanan Driver Newsletter

June 1, 2021

Celebrate Buchanan Shout Outs with us!

We appreciate all that everyone on our team does every day. Sometimes, we have a a big win to celebrate and other times, someone deserves a shout out because they make our days a little brighter. Join us as we celebrate each other and take a moment to give a fellow Buchanan team member a shout out!

SHOUT OUT to the Buchanan Drivers recognized this past week at the Buchanan Celebration & Awards Dinner in Indianapolis.

Dean Burton & Paul Parker joined

Ronnie Spears & Chuck Babcock in the Million Miles Accident Free Club.

Congratulations on this accomplishment!

Marvin Steward & Terrence Thomas were the first recipients of the

Howard "Pops" Wikoren Driver of the Year Award

recognizing the work ethic & positivity of of our beloved Pops.

Howard Wikoren, "Pops," was Geary's stepfather. Having raised Geary & his brothers, Pops' work ethic plays a significant role in Buchanan's success. His positivity and willingness to help is noted by all who knew him.

Pops drove escort for Buchanan until he was 90 ("and a half" as he always added). The crew he ran with were truly family to him.

We are honored to carry on his legacy at Buchanan. If you didn't have a chance to know Pops, ask a Buchanan old timer for their favorite Howard story.

You're sure to smile when you do.

Dean Burton

One Million Miles Accident Free

Marvin Steward

Howard "Pops" Wikoren

Driver of the Year Award

Paul Parker

One Miles Accident Free

Terrence Thomas

Howard "Pops" Wikoren

Driver of the Year Award

Give a someone a shout out today!

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From The Desk of Rob Rausch, VP of Operations

Picking up a trailer from a yard or drop lot ranks high among driver frustrations. It could be damage that happened at the shipper/receiver or dropped by another Buchanan driver that forgot to check it over before dropping it.

We are focusing on this and really need your help to identify the causes so we can take action to save us both time and money.

"A 'just a job' employee does just enough to keep their job while complaining

about what's not fair or right at work. A team player works positively together with everyone to get the job done the best way possible." - Ty Howard

We are one team here at Buchanan; every single driver is asked to be a team player rather than a 'just a job' employee.

Your questions, comments and concerns are welcome, my door is always open.

Click Here To Contact Rob Rausch

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Communication is key!