R&R Dispatch Volume 4, Issue 5 May 2017 The Anniversary of the Joplin Tornado ~ A Time for Reflection... WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER On May 22, 2011, a tornado swept through Joplin, Missouri, killing 161 people, injuring 1150 others and caused almost $3 billion in damage. It was an EF5, multiple vortex tornado that was nearly 1 mile wide at its peak with winds in excess of 200 miles per hour. The tornado was on the ground for 22 miles and lasted approximately 38 minutes from start to finish. It was the deadliest tor- nado in the United States since 1947. It was a monster storm that shattered our town but didn’t break our spirit as a community and brought us closer as neighbors and to the rest of the United States. Within days, numerous agencies from all over the country arrived to assist in search and rescue and recovery efforts. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you where ever you go. Joshua 1:9 Our community is still rebuilding and will be eternally grateful for the assis- tance that was provided from friends and from strangers. On the sixth anniversary of the tornado, we at R&R still pray for hope, faith and restoration for all the families that were touched by the devastation and most especially those who lost loved ones that day. Birthdays / Anniversaries 2 Driver of the Month 3 Graduates 4 Driver Photos 6 Choose Safety! 8 Contest Time 12 Insurance Update 13 Inside this issue:
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R&R Dispatch Volume 4, Issue 5 May 2017
The Anniversary of the Joplin Tornado ~ A Time for Reflection...
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER
On May 22, 2011, a tornado swept through Joplin, Missouri, killing 161 people,
injuring 1150 others and caused almost $3 billion in damage. It was an EF5,
multiple vortex tornado that was nearly 1 mile wide at its peak with winds in
excess of 200 miles per hour. The tornado was on the ground for 22 miles and
lasted approximately 38 minutes from start to finish. It was the deadliest tor-
nado in the United States since 1947.
It was a monster storm that shattered our town but didn’t break our spirit as a
community and brought us closer as neighbors and to the rest of the United
States. Within days, numerous agencies from all over the country arrived to
assist in search and rescue and recovery efforts.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid. Do
not be discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you where ever you go.
Joshua 1:9
Our community is still rebuilding and will be eternally grateful for the assis-
tance that was provided from friends and from strangers.
On the sixth anniversary of the tornado, we at R&R still pray for hope, faith
and restoration for all the families that were touched by the devastation and
most especially those who lost loved ones that day.
Birthdays /
Anniversaries
2
Driver of the Month 3
Graduates 4
Driver Photos 6
Choose Safety! 8
Contest Time 12
Insurance Update 13
Inside this issue:
~ Marlesa Love ~ Freddy Pierce ~ Lori Adler ~ James Beam ~ Tracy
Carlton ~ Isaac Coates ~ Gannon Ewing ~ Jacqueline Fales ~ David
Grooms ~ John Hunter ~ Derek McGranahan ~ Gary Moore ~ Eric
Queen ~ Mike Renburg ~ Jamie Riggs ~ Barton Ryan ~ Jamie Ryan ~
Don Smith ~ Ronald Smith ~ Edward Turner ~
~ Kristine Molmen 6 yrs ~ Otto Molmen 6 yrs ~ Robyn Roberts 6 yrs ~
Timothy Roberts 6 yrs ~ Randy Ulman 1 yr ~ Cendy Hutchinson 11 yrs ~
Chris McDonald 7 yrs ~ Laurie McDonald 7 yrs ~ Richard Reeder 11 yrs
~ Donald Allen 4 yrs ~ Jordan Allen 3 yrs ~ Richard Armstrong 20 yrs ~
We are trying to alleviate the headache of hooking to a trailer only to find it has issues. But it takes your help.
Make sure you report defects and damage as you see it. Do not drop trailers with damage or defects. If for
some reason you cannot get it fixed communicate the issues and why you are unable to follow through with
repairs.
Remember:
1. COMMUNICATE -If you find a trailer that has a defect make sure you send in Macro 11 (Breakdown/
Trouble). Macro 11 goes to the shop, dispatcher and safety to make everyone aware there is an issue.
Send in Macro 32 (DVIR) for the defect.
2. 2. TAKE ACTION – Contact the shop about getting the defect fixed.
3. 3. FOLLOW UP – was the repair completed? Don’t forget to send in Macro 33 (Completion of Repairs).
CHOOSE SAFETY Highlight:
This month’s Safety Awareness Group Highlight recognizes John Ries and Ed Turner, locals in
Washington State.
John and Ed maintain all the equipment that comes into the Northwest and drops at Olympia or Port Hadlock. They are both qualified to do Yearly Inspections and make sure trailers don't leave this area without an up to date inspection. They check for tires, repairs, lights, messes left in vans and fix or have fixed whatever is broken.
They tarp loads for drivers, answer questions, give advice on the area and help in any way
they can. All of this in addition to running their own local loads. They do all this gladly with rarely a thank you. They both spent many
years over the road and know the difficulties drivers face and do their best to help.
They, along with the other folks that work be-hind the scenes, deserve a big Thank You!
-Submitted by Carmen Bethea
CHOOSE SAFETY Low Light:
~ Submitted by David Vargyas
CVSA 30th Annual Roadcheck, June 6-8, 2017
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) will conduct the 30th annual
Roadcheck. This is a 72-hour period when approximately 10,000 Commercial Vehi-
cle Inspector’s will be on the job from coast-to-coast. Roadcheck is the largest targeted roadside enforce-
ment program in the world. Approximately 17 trucks or buses are inspected each hour. Be prepared!
This year there will be a special emphasis on Cargo Securement. Along with a focus on securement, inspec-
tors will be checking all of the other things they normally check for Level One Inspections (this means every-
thing!). Be Prepared!
Inspect you vehicle at the beginning of your driving shift, the end of your driving shift, and every time you get
out of your truck. If you find a defect, contact the R&R Maintenance Dept. and get the defect repaired. Be
prepared!
Remember, we pay very well for no-violation roadside inspections. Thanks and Be Safe ~ David Ext 2130
Time to File Your 2290??
R&R Trucking and ExpressTruckTax have teamed up and R&R now has a portal through
ExpressTruckTax. You can file your 2290 electronically and your stamped Schedule 1 will
automatically be sent your inbox AND the Safety Department.
Check it out!
It’s Contest Time!! Can you find the error??
Below is an incorrect haz-waste manifest. There is only one error on this one but can you find it?