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July 2012 Driver of the Month

August 27, 2012 By Thomas McKee

Congratulations to Chris Anderson (3219) for July 2012′s Driver of the Month. Chris receives a Driver of the Month Melton Leather jacket and a gift certificate for lunch at “The Outpost” in Winkler.

Congratulations to all our nominees for outstanding service in the Month of July, they are:

Brian Janzen (63), Kelly & Garry Friesen (430), Gerald Frampton (437), Paul Piche (3205), Dave Penner (3132), Jim Dueck (3122), Robert Allen (540), Ray Friesen (570) & Dimitre Dimitrov (3211). All nominees will receive a gift certificate for lunch… please contact Thomas at the Winnipeg branch for details. For those on the list that dispatch out of the Fort or Winkler, please see either Howie or Randy for a gift certificate in your area.

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The New Face of Trucking…

July 12, 2012 By Thomas McKee

Meet Melissa Giesbrecht…23 years old and the youngest graduate of the Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) Entry Level Professional Truck Driver Training Program.

This 23 year old, fresh, smiling face may not be the typical image of a truck driver, but then again, why not? The typical image of trucking is changing and needs to change. Today, nearly every carrier faces the issue of a shortage of qualified drivers due to an aging workforce (particularly in trucking), competition with the oil industry, and a general lack of interest in starting a career as a professional driver.

The Entry Level Professional Truck Driver Training Program provides driver training and financial support to qualified candidates who want to work in the Manitoba trucking industry. The job opportunities in this field are growing in Manitoba like never before, but there just are not enough professional drivers to meet this demand.

When MPI Program Administrator Danielle Ruttan and I sat down down with Melissa after presenting her with her graduation certificate, we both noted what a refreshing and postive experience it was to listen to her talk about her passion for the industry and this career she chose. “I was sick of factory work and wanted to get out and do stuff and see things and I felt driving was the way to do it” says Melissa when asked why a 23 year old would choose to be a professional driver over any other career.

Melissa has completed several trips on her own, but will occasionally drive with her dad, an Owner-Operator who is wanting to slow down as he approaches his retirement. Both of them are employed at Payne Transportation, one of the participating trucking companies in the MPI program.

Coming from a family of drivers, her uncle also employed at Payne Transportation, Melissa is the youngest child of four and the only one to follow in the family business. Melissa says she loves driving and plans to make it a long term career choice. “The best part about being a driver is the traveling. I get to see different parts of the province and the country, I also get to meet new people every day”

Melissa is currently not married nor has any children, but plans to at some point settle down and even hopes her husband will want to drive professionally as well. Her advice to anyone thinking about a career in trucking is “Don’t give up. It may be a bit frustrating in the beginning, but at the end of the day, it’s a very satisfying job”

This MPI program offers Class 1 driver training solutions by providing 100% tuition funding to qualified candidates, supporting the training efforts of participating trucking companies.

The Entry Level Professional Truck Driver Training Program was developed and funded by Manitoba Public Insurance and created with input from members of the local trucking industry and the Manitoba Trucking Association. For more information about the program please click on the “Drive your career choice!” image below

Laura La Palme
Marketing & Business Development for the Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA)

June 2012 Driver of the Month

July 12, 2012 By Thomas McKee

Congratulations to Alain Berube (163) for June 2012′s Driver of the Month. Alain receives a Driver of the Month Melton Leather jacket and a gift certificate for lunch at “Sun Valley” in Winnipeg.

Congratulations to all our nominees for outstanding service in the Month of June, they are:

Ray Friesen (570), Mike McMillian (369), Mark Little (3220), Peter Wiebe (195), Bruce Frattinger (3184), Herman Banman (3230), Dallas Hiebert (3209), Norm Swan (3479) & Allan Munroe (3223). All nominees will receive a gift certificate for lunch… please contact Thomas at the Winnipeg branch for details. For those on the list that dispatch out of the Fort or Winkler, please see either Howie or Lisa for a gift certificate in your area.

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BMC 2012 Grads

June 28, 2012 By Thomas McKee

2012 Graduating Class – BMC – The Banff Centre

Mullen Group celebrated their largest graduating class to date at the breath-taking Banff Centre in Banff National Park. The Business Management Certificate Program (BMC) was implemented in 1994, and as of June 2012, has 425 graduates!

Course participates were given the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding in areas of Business Economics, Team Building, Establishing our Safety Culture, Basic Business Law and much more.

“A big congratulations to our two newest BMC graduates, Helmiene Dueck & Thomas McKee.
I know they worked hard and learned a lot during their courses and on behalf of Payne Transportation,
I would like to congratulate you both on your achievement.”

Tom Payne Jr.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Banff, BMC, Dueck, Helmiene, McKee, Thomas

May 2012 Driver of the Month

June 9, 2012 By Thomas McKee

Congratulations to Glen Sharpe (3201) for May 2012′s Driver of the Month. Glen receives a Driver of the Month Melton Leather jacket and a gift certificate for lunch at “Sun Valley” in Winnipeg. Be sure to visit our gallery (click here), and view a recent picture added of Glen hauling a custom painted Massey Ferguson 9560 Combine destined for Saskatchewan!

Congratulations to all our nominees for outstanding service in the Month of May, they are:

Mark Little (3220), David Beskorowayny (112), Gary Godfrey (723), Lionel Lefebvre (535), John Dueck (159), Abram Elias (204), Dan & Linda Lafond (1474), Terry Hiebert (3153) & Doug Gordon (3234). All nominees will receive a gift certificate for lunch… please contact Thomas at the Winnipeg branch for details. For those on the list that dispatch out of the Fort or Winkler, please see either Howie or Lisa for a gift certificate in your area.

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Congratulations Kevin

June 1, 2012 By Thomas McKee

Congratulations go out to Kevin Andrews for his 5 years of service with Payne Transportation LP. In recognition of his service, Tommy (pictured with Kevin) awarded Kevin his custom PTLP watch by Swiss Army. Visit our gallery (click here) to see a recent picture of Kevin’s rig which is 9 years old… looks amazing!

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April 2012 Driver of the Month

May 23, 2012 By Thomas McKee

Congratulations to William Friesen (172) for April 2012′s Driver of the Month. William receives a Driver of the Month Melton Leather jacket and a gift certificate for lunch at “Sun Valley” in Winnipeg.

Congratulations to all our nominees for outstanding service in the Month of April, they are:

Kevin Andrews (977), Dietmar & Barbara Dueck (215), David Bangartt (87), Allan Swan (481), Einar Einarsson (3206), Eric Dupont (3210), Grant Medwid (616), Robert Malo (3909) & Allan Munroe (3223). All nominees will receive a gift certificate for lunch… please contact Thomas at the Winnipeg branch for details. For those on the list that dispatch out of the Fort or Winkler, please see either Howie or Lisa for a gift certificate in your area.

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March 2012 Driver of the Month

April 20, 2012 By Thomas McKee

Congratulations to Victor Gmiria (650) for March 2012′s Driver of the Month. Victor receives a Driver of the Month Melton Leather jacket and a gift certificate for lunch at “Sun Valley” in Winnipeg.

Congratulations to all our nominees for outstanding service in the Month of March, they are:

Tibor Jaroka (610), Brian Kemp (4138), Piotr Zasepa (304), Eugene Daoust (4514), Don Liddle (528), Scott Ludtke (164), Norm Swan (3479), Ron Barron (120) & Bob Malo (3909). All nominees will receive a gift certificate for lunch… please contact Thomas at the Winnipeg branch for details. For those on the list that dispatch out of the Fort or Winkler, please see either Howie or Lisa for a gift certificate in your area.

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February 2012 Driver of the Month

March 28, 2012 By Thomas McKee

Congratulations to Richard Terpstra (167) for February 2012’s Driver of the Month. Richard is pictured with his son Tristan, who is congratulating his dad with a big hug. Richard receives a Driver of the Month Melton Leather jacket and a gift certificate for lunch at “Sun Valley” in Winnipeg.

Congratulations to all our nominees for outstanding service in the Month of February, they are:

Jerzy Satora (178), Terry Chalifoux (685), Terry Walde (3905), George Giesbrecht (3168), Dan Garreck (506), John Knaap (218), Bill Peters (3197), Eugene Daoust (4514) & Donald Simonson (731). All nominees will receive a gift certificate for lunch… please contact Thomas at the Winnipeg branch for details. For those on the list that dispatch out of the Fort or Winkler, please see either Howie or Lisa for a gift certificate in your area.

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Congratulations to the Gordons

March 28, 2012 By Thomas McKee

Congratulations go out to Laurie & Kelly Gordon for their 5 years of service with Payne Transportation LP. In recognition of this milestone, they will now be sporting his and hers custom PTLP Swiss Army watches. Brian Ringuette, Director – Expedited LTL Division, presented them with their award.

Filed Under: Driver Awards, News