weekly update - 2.7.25

weekly update - 1.31.25

weekly update - 1.24.25

WEEKLY UPDATE - 1.17.25

WEEKLY UPDATE - 1.10.25

Topics Include: JBS, IFTA Stickers, Transflo and W-2s. Seize the Minute about Situational Awareness

weekly update - 1.3.25

Weekly update - 12.13.24

Topics include: Scanning BOLs, Washout Policies, Insurance Costs and Driver Turnover

weekly update - 11.29.24

Short and sweet Black Friday Video. Reminder to drive defensively as the weather changes.

WEEKLY UPDATE - 11.22.24

Topics include Double checking BOLs and POs, being responsible with directions and parking and updating dispatch so the system can be updated, Marijuana classification changes, Happy Thanksgiving, and increased cargo theft. Seize the Minute with Don "DJ" Knowler on parking.

Weekly Update - 11.13.24

Topics Include: dispatch detention paperwork update, accuracy of data input from drivers, look ahead at weather and call dispatch if plans need to change, EFS scams, 60-day inspections for operators, Freight Waves article discussion, Clearinghouse changes; Seize the Minute with Don "DJ" Knowler on Carrie

Weekly Update - 11.08.24

Topics include: Dispatch data entry via your phones, paperwork in within 24 hours, paper copies of settlements, new merch, Carrie leaving; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Winter Driving

Weekly Update - 11.01.24

Topics Include: updates on A&A trailer plates, National Beeff arrival & departure calls and detention, watch out for input errors when you do arrival calls, weekend dispatch reminders, Shelley & Brad out-of-office

Weekly Update - 10.25.24

Topics Include: insurance open enrollment by Dec 15th, CAT Scales & Parking on your EFS, holiday plans and policies, DeJon off next week, dispatch load count discussion, Mike & Lee positions, JBS Marshalltown, trailer purchases, Truck-O-Treat - Tuesday, October 29th at 4:30

Weekly Video - 10.18.24

Topics Include: Seaboard washouts, wash positions in shop, shop procedures, loading concerns and claims, dispatch reminders, Truck-o-Treat invitation; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Tablet Updates

Weekly Update - 10.11.24

Topics Include: stepup dispatch communications, shop charges, ROs from shop emails, fuel emails, fuel efficiency, market updates, Truck-or-Treat on October 29th.

Weekly Video - 10.04.24

Topics Include: Clarification on stickers, National Beef ULAs and Detention Rules, Chicago area customer updates, Mankato live unloads, Equipment update, PSA on locks; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Tablets

Weekly Update - 09.27.24

Topics Include: Baker Boy C&S deliveries need Exit Pass, National Beef stickers, JBS signatures; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Watch out for Fall

Weekly Update - 09.20.24

Topics Include: Ruiz Foods fuel surcharge change, quit hitting trailers, do thorough pre-trip inspections AT the shipper, don’t fuel up before a rework, how to check for multiple stops on Transflo; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Avoiding Pileups.

Weekly Update - 09.13.24

Topics Include: Friday the 13th, business referral contacts should go to Dan & Tom, t-shirts available for you, driver appreciation week goodies next Tuesday in Salix, IA and Jefferson, SD scales, who to contact if you have questions about what is on your paycheck/settlement; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Parking

Weekly Update 09.06.24

Topics Include: We need copies of ALL POs for Super Valu, please call the office with breakdowns during the day, call the after-hours number after hours - not Mack, Steve Morehead coming on, Lisa in town for training, Nick bringing on AWC, Schwwann’s, new JBS lanes, HyVee, Reinhart/PFG group, insurance valuation of truck, insurance award from Great West Casualty; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler

Weekly Update - 08.30.24

Topics Include: Freight update, Steve Morehead joining us, Lisa’s role changing, Mandisa joining us; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Labor Day Safety

Weekly Update - 08.23.24

Topics Include: Nick Cleveringa new Operations Manager, Tom new Director of Business Development, update on new drivers, freight update, 2290s due, scan paperwork within 24 hrs, thank you; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on CVSA Brake Week and Distractions

Weekly Update - 08.16.24

Topics Include: A&A Express drivers, Nick Clearinga joining our team, Tom moving into Sales, Shelley out next Tues/Wed, National Truck Driving Championships (Jennifer out and K&J drivers competing), A&A new customer business; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Communication

Weekly Update - 08.02.24

Topics Include: Staying cool, DeJon is here, possible change to lumpers, customer updates: Tyson, Smithfield, CA update, SE update, seaboard update, 2290s due Aug 31, Carrie on vacation next week; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Humorous Observations

Weekly Update - 07.26.24

Topics Include: Freight, JBS Worthington guardshack, 4th of July pay, Seize the Motor Carrier Enforcement with Phil Lentz on Trends in Violations.

Weekly Update - 07.19.24

Topics include: IA Premium Pork & freight update, Dejon Wynn Orear joining dispatch, Chase moving to OK, Amanda leaving to go back to teaching, Driver Appreciation next week, Safety reminders; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on the Sound of Speed

Weekly Update - 07.12.24

Topics Include: Yard treatment next week, Walmart delivery confirmation reports required for billing, Seaboard Sioux City Washout Change, CA freight, Mike out next week, Recap of Dan & Shelley’s customer visits with Seaboard & National Beef, Driver Appreciation Week July 22-26; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Heat and Avoiding Alligators.

Weekly Update - 07.05.24

Topics Include: SURPRISE; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Tailswing

Weekly Update - 06.28.24

Topics Include: watch temps on loads, Nathional Beef ending wake up/loaded calls, National Beef continuous through October, Seaboard Sioux City washout update, JBS Worthington updates; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Attention

Weekly Update - 06.21.24

Topics Include: Check product temps when it is put on, prayer request form, 4th of July and summer plans to dispatch; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Line 4 Time

Weekly Update - 06.14.24

Topics include: Seal Guard & Padlock update, driver survey, freight update, Dryer’s update, vehicle inspections, visual inspection before empty call; DJ is on vacation, so no Seize the Minute this week.

Weekly Update - 06.07.24

Topics include: Thanks for slowing down in lot, leave keys with June for cars in center of lot, sign padlock and seal guard agreement, seal issues, Tulari plant, cell phone use while driving, freight update, future of K&J; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Fun with Reminders

Weekly Update - 05.31.24

Topics Include: Thank you, read your bills, cargo theft, padlock & seal guard agreement, driver survey; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Red Lights.

Weekly Update - 05.24.24

Topics Include: Contracts, slow down in yard, cargo theft, seal guard & padlock agreement, Kathy, Leslie doing SDL payroll and benefits, Memorial Day thanks; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on Tablets & Construction

Weekly Update - 05.17.24

Topics include: K&J Day, staff fun event, Love’s fueling, fraudulent fuel alert, seal guard & padlock agreement, Zack - new service writer, slow down in the yard, shop outside repair billing change, contracts due - see Brenda, phone change in owner contract, South Dakota Truck Driving Championships; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on securing 5th wheel

Weekly Update - 05.10.24

Topics Include: Enjoy time off, seals and padlocks required, slow down coming into the yard, JBS needs to washout the trailer themselves every time, Seabord on continuous run, stop by and see Brenda for cab card and to sign owner operator contracts by end of May, fill out driver survey.

Weekly Update - 05.03.24

Topics Include - TDCs, graduates - let Carrie know, Memorial Day plans to dispatch, shop update, use web form or call June until fully staffed, service writer, dispatch and freight update, key status with CH Robinson, SDTA fishing tournment next weekend, Brad Hendriks South Dakota’s April Driver of the Month; Seize the Minute with Don “DJ” Knowler on CVSA Inspections part 2