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THE ALL-STAR EDITION 2021
President's Corner
All-Star salute to outstanding managers
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very year, we salute that an employee can turn to a lot of hours spent away from
our All-Star employees when he or she needs to talk home. And there are many
in a special edition of to someone. Every day, every times that they take their work
TransTopix. This year, shift, a Transystems manager home with them. Simply
I would like to extend that helps someone. put, our managers get the job
All-Star salute to our stellar Technical assistance. Man- done.
management team. agers are a little bit techy. A Community involvement.
Transystems’ manager pitches in and does Managers are actively in-
team leaders what he or she can to repair volved in the communities
are All Stars a piece of equipment so an where they live and work. You
in many ways employee can work safely. will see them at parades and
and for many Whether it be a truck, loader, fairs. They may be the ones
reasons. Our excavator or skid steer, they coaching Little League or
Scott managers wear possess a little knowledge of volunteering to fill sandbags
many different all equipment. when the river rises.
hats, sometimes simultane- Dedication. Our managers They get to know their team
ously. Among the issues each are very dedicated to the job members and their families.
manager addresses each day and work diligently to get the They are there when there is
are: job done because they want an addition to a family and
Safety. All managers must the company to succeed. They they also are there when an
understand processes and work in all kinds of condi- employee or employee’s fami-
make good choices to ensure tions. No matter what the ly member passes away.
the health and safety of all weather conditions, if there is I would like to salute these
employees. an issue, they are the first to passionate and compassionate
Human resources. Manag- dive in. Our managers do not leaders. You truly are Transys-
ers stand ready to help em- rest until all employees are tems All Stars, and I am proud
ployees with scheduling when safe and the customer is being to work with you all.
personal issues call for time taken care of.
off. Each manager is a friend That dedication translates to Scott Lind, President, COO
Inside this issue of TransTopix
Meet Transystems All-Star employees ........................................................................................ 3-13
Transystems welcomes new team members ............................................................................ 14-16
Mobile Training Center ............................................................................................................... 18-19
Division reports .......................................................................................................................... 20-22
On the cover
In Rupert, ID, the Manufacturing Project's All Star Ruger Wrigley puts his welding skills to
work. Bill Schulz photo.
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Transystems 2021 All Stars shine
N either snow nor rain
nor heat nor gloom
of night stops these
couriers from the swift
completion of their appointed
rounds.
The motto of the U.S. Postal
Service could easily be applied
to Transystems’ workforce.
The company’s 900-plus
drivers, supported by scores
of skilled technicians, loader
operators and administrative
personnel, rack up more than 33
million miles each year hauling
more than 22 million tons of
sugar beets and other materials.
And they get the job done safe-
ly. The efforts put forth by Tran-
systems employees does not go
unnoticed. Each year, All-Star
performers are chosen from each .
of the company’s 14 projects. Esteban Castaneda is the 2021 Nampa Project All Star. Echo
We salute the 2021 All Stars. Blake photo
Idaho's All Stars show up with smiles
co to spend time with his family, A Montana native, Viki joined
Nampa
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hiking and exploring his native the company as a receptionist in
country. 2005. But she moved up quick-
roject Manager Kirk El- Kirk looked beyond his own ly and has been
lingford and Supervisor backyard to name his second responsible for
Jeff Barnhill chose driver 2021 All Star. He chose the Ser- accounts payable
Esteban Castaneda as the vice Center’s Viki Gallagher. for more than
2021 Nampa Project All Star. A Viki is the company’s Ac- a decade. Kirk
hard worker, Esteban has driven counts Payable Specialist. recognized Viki’s
an extra shift every week of the “Viki is one of the happiest, most often used
sugar beet season so far. most hardworking, fun people to talent, her ability
“He comes to work every day talk to,” Kirk said. “She always Viki to engage people.
with a smile on his face and will takes care of everything and “Every time you
do anything asked of him,” Jeff always gets back to us promptly. talk to Viki, she makes you feel
said. “He is always friendly.” I have worked with her for nine like you are the most important
Esteban started with Transys- years. During that time, she has thing she has going for the day,”
tems in 2005 and has worked never let the phone ring more he said. “She just makes every-
every beet campaign since. In than once before she picks it up body feel special and that’s why
the summer, he returns to Mexi- to help you out.” she is an All Star in my book.”
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All Stars bring enthusiasm to the job
recalled. “And tems trucks, and I went ahead
Twin Falls my love of the and applied, although worried it
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road has only was a seasonal position. Since
hile other little increased.” starting, I’ve been very happy
girls’ dream wheels With the sup- driving for this company.”
were those on a doll port of her par- The appreciation is mutual.
stroller or Barbie’s ents, Millie and Twin Falls Project Manager
Dream Car, at a young age Emi- Emily Joe, and her boy- Tyler Wetherelt appreciates Emi-
ly Lozano had her eye on bigger friend, Andrew, ly’s skill and enthusiasm.
wheels. Much bigger wheels. Emily set out to get her CDL and “She 100 percent breaks the
The Twin Falls Project All put it to use. mold,” he said. “Brand new to
Star became fascinated with big “Andrew already had his CDL, us and brand new to driving
trucks early on. so he was a huge help while a truck, she is following her
“My obsession with trucks I was learning and testing to dream,” Tyler said. “I would
started when I was a toddler,” obtain mine,” Emily said. “And love to find others just like her.”
she said. “My parents say I he’s continued to support me and For her part, Emily appreci-
could spot a semi-truck coming be the first to help me laugh off ates Transystems’ schedule and
from miles away and I’d always my stressful or dumb moments.” finds it much less exhausting
alert everyone yelling, ‘BIG With her new CDL in hand, than the seven days a week she
TRUCK! BIG TRUCK! BIG she became an over-the-road was working before. She also is
TRUCK!’” trucker, one of the toughest jobs. grateful for the helpfulness of
Her fascination only increased Once again, she counted on her coworkers and supervisors.
as she grew up. After watching her support team. “I so appreciate being able
“Ice Road Trucker” and seeing a “While I was OTR, my mom to get my questions answered
woman behind the wheel, Emily often acted as my dispatch, immediately,” she added.
told her family she wanted to be looking up rest areas and fuel And she was excited to learn
a truck driver when she grew up. stops for me. She called me ev- about summer employment op-
“My whole life everybody ery day while I was out there on portunities.
laughed at the idea or did their my own and all by myself,” she “Because of the excellent
best to talk down the occupation said. “My parents taught me to management and great cowork-
so I wouldn’t do it,” she said. be independent and always gave ers, this is the best job I’ve ever
Something good came out of me a sense of adventure, which had,” she said. “I’m excited to
the COVID-19 pandemic. In gave me the drive to pursue this go to work every day.”
March 2020, coronavirus hit industry.”
and, at age 21, Emily was sud- “I am so thankful for them and
denly out of a job. my boyfriend,” she added. “I
“I figured it was a good time to wouldn’t have made it this far Paul
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pursue my dream of becoming a without them.”
truck driver,” she said. Switching from OTR to Tran- he Paul Project does not
Since driving was her first systems was not a difficult move have just one All Star.
love, it wasn’t much of a reach. for Emily. It’s lucky enough to have
“My hobbies really have “I was looking to get off the an All Star family of
always included driving,” Em- road and come home to a truck- four, the Segovianos, who each
ily said. “I’ve been traveling ing job that would allow me to play a great role in keeping the
my whole life and taking road be home every night,” she said.
trips as often as possible,” she “My mom noticed the Transys- See ALL STARS, Next page
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All Stars are all in the family at Paul
From previous page
project running smoothly.
“I happen to be the lucky one
who has them all working here
at the Paul Project,” Manager
Coral Torix said. “They are an
outstanding group of people.”
Martin Segoviano Sr. moved
his family here from California
in 1991 and started working for
Transystems in July of 2018. A
skilled truck mechanic for four
decades, he shared his knowl-
edge with his two sons, Andreas
and Martin Jr. All three are
technicians in the Paul shop.
Martin Jr. has worked as a The Segoviano All Stars, left to right, Andreas, Martin Sr., Ma-
technician in the Paul shop since ria and Martin Jr.
2016. He learned his trade shad- work extra shifts
owing his dad since he was 14 “This family is one of a kind,” and even traveled
years old. He is married and has Coral said. “They all demon- to other projects
a 2-year-old son. strate strong work ethics and last summer to
“Then we have Maria,” Coral respect for all people. I feel ex- help out.”
said. “She joined Transystems tremely fortunate to have them Ruger was
in 2018, enrolling in our Skills as a part of my team.” instrumental in
Development Program. She building the proj-
not only passed the course with Manufacturing Ruger
ect’s first spud
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flying colors, she also became a bed.
Skills Mentor the following year. ired as a welder at the “Just about everyone in Man-
She has excelled in her career as Manufacturing Project ufacturing helped out with that
a driver here at Transystems.” four years ago, Ruger build at one point or another, but
Maria is married and has two Wrigley has expanded Ruger was the one who followed
children. his expertise to include running it from beginning to end,” Derek
The youngest Segoviano, An- the waterjet and press brake. commented. “He helped develop
dreas, is 23 years old and recent- And he lends a helping hand solutions for additional parts,
ly completed four years of active when putting together repair such as brackets and gussets that
duty in the U.S. Army. Like his quotes, which keeps things mov- needed to be added to the draw-
brother, he has been working on ing along. That is why Ruger is ings.”
trucks with his dad since he was an All Star in Rupert. Ruger is always eager to learn
14. He joined Transystems early “It is difficult to pick only one more about things he doesn’t
in the 2020 campaign. All Star from our tightly knit, have experience with. Derek
A very close-knit family, the small team,” Project Manager offered an example of Ruger’s
Segovianos love spending every Derek Torix said. “But I’d like work on maintenance repairs.
weekend together having barbe- to recognize Ruger’s hard work “Ruger came up with several
cues. this year. He has been willing to See ALL STARS, Next page
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All Stars will step up to get the job done
to get the job done,” Project
From previous page Manager Mike Funk said. “He
changes to the original spud bed, always works extra days when
which will help improve version asked. He is conscientious of the
two that we hope to build down pile ground and maintains it for
the road,” Derek said. the drivers. He is always cour-
When not innovating at work, teous and helpful to the drivers,
Ruger enjoys hunting and going understanding their time re-
to bow shoots with his family straints. After the beet campaign,
and friends. he is willing to help finish up by
scraping trailers, cleaning trucks
American Falls or anything needing to be done.”
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He runs longer shifts when
oader Operator Corne- Loader operator Cornelio Re- needed and will work with his
lio Resendiz-Pacheco sendiz-Pacheco is an All Star relief operator with no problems.
is in his second season at American Falls. After last year’s beet cam-
with the American Falls paign, he worked construction
Project and he’s already proven wheel of a truck when needed. for Transystems, both running
himself to be an All-Star em- Additionally, he is trained to the loader and a truck.
ployee. operate the lowboy trailer and He and his wife have two
Cornelio is willing to wear has been known to jump into the daughters. The family enjoys
many hats around the project. scraper tractor or sander truck camping, hunting, football and
He was hired as a loader opera- when needed. playing soccer. His team won
tor but will also get behind the “He’s just willing to step up the league last season.
Minnesota All Stars safety oriented
J ason Mackey wears a lot of
hats at the Renville Project.
That’s only one of the many
reasons the fourth year line-
haul driver/loader
operator/excava-
improve their skills and under-
standing of the finer points of
operation to make them more
efficient, faster and safer.”
He is very smart and a forward
thinker, always seeing the big-
help others do the same, Dave
said.
Jason worked last summer to
help with pipe repair and other
tasks.
In his spare time, he likes to go
tor operator is an ger picture and being one step ice fishing and enjoys mudding
All Star. ahead, which helps things run and four-wheeling with friends.
“Jason rare- much smoother and faster. But his quest for self-improve-
ly needs to be As a driver, Jason is very ment may cut into his favorite
asked to pick up safety oriented and keeps all the pastimes.
Jason an extra shift,” equipment he operates in great “Some of his fun may be put
Division Man- condition. He does all his in- on hold since Jason enrolled in
ager Dave Elsing said. “He spections with great attention to classes at Central Lakes College,
always volunteers and takes it detail, which helps keep him and with a focus in heavy equipment
upon himself to ensure that all others always operating safely maintenance and operations,”
positions are covered. He also and in well-maintained equip- Dave said.
spends extra time on his days off ment. Jason is always looking During his studies, he will
to help train other operators to for ways to improve himself and See ALL STARS, Next page
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All Stars pick up extra shifts, offer to help
Transystems and ly and stays late to get the job
From previous page all those who done.
learn the skills necessary to work with him “As a driver, he does an excep-
service and maintain a fleet of now and in the tional job obeying all the safety
heavy equipment. He is looking future,” Dave rules and regulations, consistent-
forward to the opportunity to use concluded. ly beating cycle times, maintain-
simulators to improve his skills Kurt Mortenson ing his truck and looking out for
in truck driving and operation of Kurt is another Ren- fellow drivers,” Dave said. “As
equipment. He will be given real ville All Star. He a sub-supervisor he is always
life projects in the operations is in his second year as a driver willing to help drivers with any
field, experiencing hands-on and sub-supervisor at Renville. issues that arise and does a great
training with dozers, scrapers, “Kurt is always willing to job of keeping operations run-
graders, backhoes, wheel load- pick up extra shifts, almost to ning as smooth as possible.”
ers, excavators, skid steers and the point that any other person Kurt’s great attitude, leader-
trucks. He will also gain the would get burned out,” Division ship and reliability make him a
knowledge he needs to maintain Manager Dave Elsing said. “He valuable and crucial member of
and operate the next generation always comes in with a positive the team.
of heavy equipment. attitude and greets everyone with “We are happy to have him,
“With all this, Jason is a true a smile and offers his help.” and he is well deserving of the
All Star and a valuable asset to Kurt regularly comes in ear- recognition,” Dave concluded.
All Stars shine in Wyoming and Montana
Worland he sets the mood for the whole
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crew with his positive attitude,
he Worland Project has Joe commented.
a pair of All Stars this Lance enjoys spending time
year. with his family when not at
Lance Finch has been work. When the sugar beet cam-
driving in Worland for two paign wraps up, he ventures to
years. In those two years, he has Alaska to fish.
demonstrated All-Star features. Loader operator Jason James-
“Lance is always here for on is another two-year employee
work and picking up extra shifts at Worland. He, too, sets a gold
when we need him,” Project standard as an employee.
Manager Joe Kunz said. “He “Jason is always looking to be
also is always willing to help a helping hand,” Joe said. “He
out in the shop when needed. He takes on extra shifts, works with
shows up early and stays late to new operators to show them the
make sure his truck is ready for ropes and ensures that they un-
the next driver.” Lance Finch is a valued All derstand the processes and pro-
Lance is known to keep an eye Star in Worland. cedures we follow. He follows
out for his coworkers, making all safety rules and is always
sure they are doing well, helping for others to follow when it watching out to ensure that his
them with the company’s safety comes to safety. coworkers are being safe.”
protocols and setting a standard When he arrives for his shift, See ALL STARS, Next page
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All Stars show up with positive attitudes
Jason Jameson sets high Billings yard loader operator All Star William Benefiel hard
standards at Worland. Josh Conrad loves his work. at work in Sidney.
From previous page Star.
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Jason’s positive attitude sets “I picked Josh as our project
the tone for others. He always All Star because he was always
shows up early and checks to willing to pick up extra shifts oader operator William
make sure nothing has changed and helped with training new Benefiel is new to the
in the day-to-day operation yard operators,” Project Manag- Sidney Project this cam-
before climbing into the loader. er Chris Kelly said. “He follows paign, but he already has
If he doesn’t understand a safety all safety rules and policies and proven himself an All Star.
standard, he asks questions until quickly learned how to dispatch “He has done a fantastic job,”
he does. trucks and shift them to different Project Manager John Hoadley
While he has only worked the pile sites when needed. He was said. “He is dependable and a
sugar beet harvest so far, he is very good at it.” hardworking guy. You can count
eager for summer work if the Josh always showed up to on him to follow instructions
opportunity arises, Joe said. work on time and would stay and assist others."
An avid hiker, Jason enjoys late whenever needed. He kept While he may appear a bit
spending time with his family the morale of the drivers up all gruff to some, Bill is a straight
and friends when he is not work- the time over the radio, Chris shooter who is not afraid to ask
ing. He also enjoys shooting and added. why something is being done a
camping. Friday is dart night. When not running a loader, certain way.
Jason and Joe and the rest of Josh’s hobbies include farming, “Then he gets it done,” John
their “dart family” rarely miss a ranching and racing drones. He added.
dart challenge. lives in Billings with his girl- Bill and his wife, Cathy, have
friend, Becky. His family lives made their home in Savage for
in Colorado. the past few years.
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“Josh said he really enjoyed “We are happy to welcome
t the end of his first working here his first year,” him to Transystems and know
sugar beet campaign Chris added. that he is having a great year and
in Billings, yard loader “He thinks the people are all is a great asset as a core member
operator Josh Conrad great and that we are very orga- of the Sidney team,” John con-
already has proven to be an All nized,” Chris said. cluded.
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Red River Valley packed with All Stars
Crookston All
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Crookston
Star Jonathan
he Crookston Project is Carpenter
happy to name Jonathan loves variety
Carpenter as an All Star at work, left,
this year. Jonathan has Chris Martin
been with the company since below.
starting out in Hillsboro in Au-
gust of 2012 and later transfer-
ring to Crookston. He hails from
Bemidji, Minn., but purchased
a house here in Crookston,
where he and his wife, Heidi, are
raising two beautiful children,
William, 6, and Faithful, 3.
Jonathan likes variety at work
and loves going to both Hills-
A relatively new employee,
boro and East Grand Forks to Drayton
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help out. Chris completed the company’s
“I always know he is doing driver development program he Drayton Project has
well when Rick Larson or in the summer of 2019 and has a pair of All Stars this
Tracy Magnus asks me to send become a very good driver for year.
Jonathan over again,” Project Transystems. Nicolas Lorenson
Manager Robin Novak said. “He “He always shows up on time, works as both a driver and a
often gets volunteered to run works his full shift, does excel- loader operator. He has also
doubles when EGF is running lent pre- and post-trip inspec- helped out as a laborer/mechanic
them. He also will often work an tions and keeps a positive atti- for one summer
extra shift and is willing to help tude,” Project Manager Robin and is a pleasure
in any yard when needed, which Novak said. “He does so safely to have on the
a lot of drivers don’t like to do.” and efficiently, following all project.
Jonathan signed up to work safety rules.” “Nick is an
multiple summer construction Chris also has been great at all-around hand,”
projects for the company and following COVID-19 protocols Project Manager
does it all with a smile on his and making sure his truck is Billy Holum said.
Nick
face. ready for his replacement driver “He picks up extra
In his spare time, he is an avid at shift change. shifts in the truck
deer hunter and outdoor enthu- “He is willing to go wherev- on his days off and also cleans
siast and loves to take his kids er we send him without com- trailers with the Bobcat.”
back to Bemidji to visit family. plaint,” Robin added. He focuses on his job and his
“Keep up the great work, Jona- Chris lives with Bailey in coworkers. “Nick shows up ear-
than,” Robin concluded. Crookston, where they are rais- ly for work and does a great job
ing their daughter, Paisley, 3, at helping others succeed here at
The Crookston Project would and son, Eli, who’s almost 1. Transystems,” Billy said.
like to name Chris Martin as an “Thank you, Chris, for all you
All-Star employee. do,” Robin added. See ALL STARS, Next page
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An All Star's goal is to get the job done
“We want to say a big thank
From previous page you to John for all his smiles and
“And you can count on getting a dedication,” Rick concluded.
friendly smile from him.” EGF’s other All Star, Mary, is
His hobbies change with the the project’s new
seasons. In the winter, you can lead technician.
find Nick ice fishing. In the sum- Enthusiastic
mer, he is an avid concert goer. and fun, Mary
He also works for the city of started with Tran-
Karlstad during the summer. systems on April
10, 2019. Her
Veteran driver Dale Grindahl All-Star capabil-
Mary
is a Drayton Project All Star. ities were apparent
With 14 years of experience early on. In two years, she went
with the company, Dale’s main Drayton All Star Dale from technician to lead techni-
goal is to get the job done, no Grindahl has been with the
cian.
matter what the challenge is. “Mary does a great job with
company for 14 years.
“Dale is willing to help wher- the tech team and presents great
ever and whenever needed,” year: John Peterson Jr. and Mary leadership. She is willing to take
Project Manager Billy Holum Senum. on any challenge that is given to
said. “Dale will jump in a loader, A dedicated employee, John her,” Rick said.
SmithCo (side dump) or Bobcat started with Transystems on When asked what she likes
to help get a task completed.” Aug. 15, 2014. about Transystems she said,
A skills mentor for Drayton, Currently a load- “The people are so awesome,
Dale shines at training new hires er operator, he and I love coming to work to
each year. also drives truck learn something new every day.”
He shows up early for his on his scheduled When she is not working,
shifts and always with a great days off. And Mary enjoys time with family
attitude. And he’s a star in safety. he is very much and experimenting with cooking
In more than a dozen years, he appreciated for and traveling to new places.
John
has not had a single loss for the his willingness to “Thank you, Mary, for your
company, Billy said. follow the summer construction hard work and dedication,” Rick
Dale and his wife, Linda, have team as a driver or operator. concluded.
a farm near Roseau, Minn., and “When I asked John what he
likes about Transystems, he said,
enjoy four-wheeling, fishing and Hillsboro
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the great outdoors. He is a fan of ‘I enjoy working with the people
the seasonal nature of his Tran- here and like the ability to do rand new to the Hills-
systems job and enjoys the hours different jobs,’” Rick reported. boro Project, techni-
he works. “When John is asked to help, he cian Jeff Van Eden has
always responds yes with a big already proven himself
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East Grand Forks smile.” to be an All Star. Jeff is always
roject Manager Rick During the summer, when willing to go help anyone who
Larson chose two stellar John isn’t working on one of the needs a hand, Project Manager
employees to represent company’s projects, he and his Tracy Magnus said. He is quick
East Grand Forks this family enjoy camping, fishing
See ALL STARS, Next page
and boating.
10 TransTopix Winter/Spring 2021All Stars keep an eye out for hazards
From previous page
to act on any issue a driver has
with a truck and is always very
polite and upbeat. He explains
what needs to be done to repair
and does his best to get drivers
back on the road as soon and
safely as possible. He also helps
with the doubles unloader any-
way he can to keep it running.
“Jeff is always in a good mood
and creates a fun and happy at- Hillsboro technician Jeff Van Joey Kridelcamp shines at
mosphere all around him,” Tracy Eden is a 2021 All Star. the Moorhead Project.
added. “He is willing to put in unloader is being serviced or systems, Joey has performed
extra hours to make sure we having issues. several jobs, including truck
have all the units needed to keep He makes sure anyone around driver and lowboy operator.
all drivers rolling.” him is aware of Moorhead Project Manager
In his off-duty time, Jeff en- hazards and com- Jason Holm vividly, and grate-
joys spending time with his wife, municates how a fully, recalls the day Joey signed
Sonja, and 9-year-old son, Xan- truck runs very on with the company.
der. An enthusiastic and inquis- well. “Joey came to the Grand Forks
itive tech, Jeff enjoys learning “Rich is always Division office looking for a
more about troubleshooting the in a great mood job,” Jason recalled. “Taking a
engines he works on and watch- and keeps others minute away from the meeting I
Rich
es shows and videos that help around him up- was in, I got out of my seat and
him learn more about engines. beat,” Tracy said. “He’s always went to meet the young man. I
All-Star driver Richard Frey is willing to stay a little late to get am thankful that I did. Joey has
also a first-year Hillsboro em- the longer loads we need. He been a great asset to the project
ployee. He stands out for many really shines at being productive since day one.”
reasons; one of them is his truck. and efficient.” He has proven himself to be
“Rich consistently has the Rich recently became a local one of the best lowboy operators
cleanest truck at Hillsboro. The in the Hillsboro community. He Moorhead has ever had.
cab is nearly detailed, and his enjoys spending time with his “I love the fact that I can call
lights and DOT tape are clean wife, Stacey, and two daughters, Joey and tell him we have some
throughout his shift,” Tracy Megan and Hope. He also re- moves tomorrow and his re-
said. “He works very hard to stores vintage tractors. sponse is always, ‘I have a pen
make sure he does very thorough and paper ready,’” Jason said.
inspections of any unit he drives Moorhead Joey always gets all the loader
and makes management, the moves done with a great attitude.
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shop and co-drivers aware right He also goes above and beyond
away if anything is amiss.” he Moorhead Project’s and does almost all the deep
Rich is always willing to help Joey Kridelcamp is a freeze clean up at the Moorhead
anyway he can, including assist- true All Star. Six years Project, Jason said.
ing when the project’s doubles into his career at Tran- See ALL STARS, Next page
Winter/Spring TransTopix 11Admin Team is packed with All Stars
T he Administrative pro-
fessionals at Transys-
tems are a special group
of people because they
put the needs of their fellow
Transystems
She excelled immediately with
her focus on helping American
Falls/Liberty, Worland and Bill-
ings to be fully staffed by mak-
ing the worklist calls and calling
all Indeed resumes received.
staffed by making her worklist
calls and reminding the manag-
ers of those needing reviewed.
Cindy is always willing to help
coworkers find answers to their
questions and assist them. She
team members She researched to find Facebook is willing to work extra days
first. Their focus pages to post job openings. and even come into the office in
is constantly on Shiloh has an infectious per- summers if needed.
others and what sonality, greeting each employee Rodeo is her favorite hobby,
can be done to with a smile. She is willing to and she has been a rodeo secre-
help them be suc- help wherever needed and has tary for more than 25 years for
cessful. Admin been known to stay late to make high school and college circuits.
Kari Team members sure tasks are completed. The Moorhead Project’s part-
are those smiling One of Shiloh’s closest yet time clerk is another Admin All
faces willing to drop what they long distant workmates, Cindy Star. Daphne is in her second
are doing to help other employ- Kuttler of American Falls, is season with Transystems.
ees with whatever they need. also an All Star. Daphne is a super-communi-
We have selected Admin Team Shiloh and Cindy work well cator with everyone on her team
members to spotlight for this All together to cover any needed and is fantastic about asking
Star issue. These four women days off. Cindy is a veteran questions for clarification and
set the standard clerk, with six ensuring that all
for owning it and years of experi- her work is cor-
asking “What ence. rect. She always
else can I do?” Since she came offers to help
Shiloh Hebdon on board, Cindy and asks if there
is in her first sea- has always asked is anything that
son as clerk at the what else she can anyone needs
Liberty/Worland do to help. This help with. Daph-
Shiloh Project. She is Cindy year the Idaho Daphne ne has a won-
also a relief clerk Division took on derful outlook on
for Billings once a week. Shiloh Worland and Billings, so Cindy every task and can be counted
continues to learn her clerk role is a relief clerk twice a week on to bring a great attitude to
with an enthusiastic attitude and for both. She also focused on work.
willingness to assist anyone. helping American Falls be fully See ADMIN, Next page
All Stars are willing to help when needed
coworkers espe- work at another project because
From previous page cially appreciate of a changed haul plan or trucks
“I greatly appreciate every- Scott’s flexibility being down, he has done it with
thing Joey does for Transys- and willingness a great attitude,” Jason said. He
tems,” he added. to help wherever also has picked up extra shifts
Driver Scott Nordstrom is an- needed. for the Moorhead Project.
other 2021 Moorhead All Star. “Anytime Scott “I appreciate everything Scott
His project manager and Scott has been asked to has done,” Jason said.
12 TransTopix Winter/Spring 2021It takes All Stars to perfect maintenance
W orld Class Main-
tenance is not
achieved without
All Star performers.
I would like to highlight sev-
eral All Stars on
teamwork demonstrated. This
will continue to help improve
uptime teamwork. Thank you to
RRV's All Stars.
Jody, the Top Shop instigator,
is only in his first season with
together with great improvement
in uptime.
Worland’s one-man team, Rob-
in Baker, kept the fleet running
and continued to improve in his
second year working for us.
our Maintenance Transystems. He jumped in and Thank you to all the Idaho
Team. made several changes to im- Division All Stars.
In the Red Riv- prove the team’s performance. Chris Jensen, Division Mainte-
er Valley, Divi- Thank you, Jody, for being a nance Manager, is in his second
sion Maintenance maintenance All Star. season with Transystems and has
Manager Jody In the Idaho Division, the laid the groundwork for a strong
Coombs institut- Nampa shop has continued to team for years to come. Thank
Brian ed a “Top Shop” focus on quality PMIs, resulting you, Chris, for being an All Star.
competition, in improved uptime. The Paul At the Renville Project, the
measuring shops’ performance and American Falls Maintenance team fought an uphill battle all
in areas including safety, units Teams have had a challenging season but consistently kept fo-
down and overdue Preventive year with many different and cus on completing quality PMIs,
Maintenance Inspections (PMI). sometimes difficult repairs/di- resulting in improved uptime
The competition generated ex- agnoses. They have kept their and no overdue PMIs. Thank
citement among the RRV shops. chins up and persevered. In you to Renville All Stars.
I consider all the RRV’s shops Twin Falls, we added a couple of The Sidney Project added
All Stars as every one of them experienced techs to bolster the three new members to the Main-
has shown great improvement team. The team has done a good tenance Team. They all pulled
striving to be Top Shop. The job keeping the trucks running. I together to improve uptime.
shops have improved in repair have seen great improvement.
Thank you, Sidney All Stars.
quality with help from week- The Billings team kept one
ly lead tech calls. I am part of returning tech from last year
and added three techs new to Brian Gresens,
these calls and enjoy listening to
the repair advice given and the Transystems. The team came Vice President of Maintenance
Admin Team helpful and dependable
the information Nicole was eager to step in and
From previous page she provides is take on the role of laborer on the
Daphne teaches Spanish as a accurate. South Dakota job last summer.
second language at two univer- Always willing When she is not working,
sities. When she is not working, to step in and Nicole enjoys spending time
she spends time with her cat. help, Nicole more with her family. Nothing is more
Drayton Project Clerk Nicole than once has tak- important to her than quality
Kelly has proven herself an All Nicole en on extra days family time with her siblings and
Star since joining Transystems at other locations their kids or spending time with
in 2019. She is the kind of per- to ensure that the administrative her parents in Grand Forks.
son you can count on to com- shifts are covered.
plete whatever task she is given. She comes to work happy. And Kari Franks,
She is not afraid to ask questions she participates in the Drayton Vice President, Administration
and works hard to ensure that Safety Committee meetings.
Winter/Spring TransTopix 13New team members join Transystems
T he Service Center wel-
comed two new team
members in recent
months.
Michele Osweiler joined the
to learn something new.
Michele has settled into the
Transystems team well and
enjoys her job.
“It’s rewarding for me to
Before joining Transystems
in January 2021, Kara was
the Marketing Director for the
341st Force Support Squadron
at Malmstrom Air Force Base
accounting division as a Senior work with such a friendly and in Great Falls. In that post,
Accounting Manager. Mi- capable team. I enjoy complet- she marketed for more than 70
chele’s background in account- ing large projects and providing events each month.
ing stands her relevant information to manag- While the two
in good stead ers,” she said. positions are
to accomplish A Montana native, Michele different, they
the many tasks grew up in Havre. have a common
she must tackle. She spent a year in the Far- base: engaging
Those include go/Moorhead area before with people and
assisting Leslie returning to warmer Montana learning how
Simonson, Vice and earning her degree from to serve them
Michele President of MSU-Northern. Kara better.
Accounting, with special proj- Since then, she has made her Kara brings a well-stocked
ects, overseeing Payroll and home in Great Falls with her toolkit to her position at Tran-
Accounts Payable, identifying husband, Mike, and two sons. systems.
and resolving account varianc- Mason is in his first year at “I am trained in digital mar-
es, assisting with month-end the University of Montana and keting platforms, employee
accounting entries and coordi- Bryce will graduate from Great marketing, brand awareness,
nating 401k enrollments and Falls High School this spring. graphic design and videogra-
providing information to em- Michele’s hobbies include phy,” she said. “I love analyz-
ployees. hiking in the warmer months, ing what is working and what
“I started at Transystems at photography and connecting is not working. I can think
the end of October,” Michele with friends and family. outside of the box to come up
said. “My prior positions in with new marketing ideas, but
accounting were similar, but Kara Joyce had only been I also can recognize when the
each industry and company on the job a couple months at old tried-and-true marketing
is unique and have their own press time, but she has stepped efforts are successful.”
systems, processes and chal- into her Marketing Manager One of the most critical skills
lenges.” position with enthusiasm and needed for her job is the ability
“The most challenging part lots of great ideas. to listen, and Kara is good at
of my job, at the moment, “As the Marketing Manager that.
is learning the business and for Transystems, I oversee the With mere weeks under her
becoming familiar with the company's internal and external belt, Kara has already been
divisions and the flow of data. marketing for brand aware- visiting Transystems far-flung
That will come with time,” she ness,” she said. “I also am very projects.
added. much focused on recruiting “I had the chance to tour the
Every day is different, and and employee engagement for Red River Valley locations
each day presents opportunities retention.” See KARA, Next page
14 TransTopix Winter/Spring 2021Renville welcomes new project manager
J ustin Smith has joined
the Renville Project as a
manager. He signed on at
the first of the year and
has been learning the company
anyone,” he said.
His greatest reward so far is
in making the drivers happy
and helping others out.
He enjoys teaching others
ropes ever since. how to become better drivers
He comes well prepared for and helping them learn the
the job, having worked for 15 trucking trade.
years as a transportation super- Justin’s biggest challenge
visor and manager. is balancing his 12-plus hour
He will be putting his skills days with his home life.
to good use since his new job A Minnesota native, Justin
includes many tasks. grew up in Granite Falls before
“I am responsible for setting joining the U.S. Army at 19.
up the schedule for the day, He spent his 20-year military
Justin Smith is the new Ren-
planning loader moves, recruit- career as a transportation man-
ville Project Manager.
ing drivers and operators, and
ager stationed in Washington,
trying to keep the morale high
Colorado, Alaska and Missou-
while making drivers happy “Thick skin helps, too,” he
ri.
and completing the mission said. “I try not to take every-
of moving beets to the plant,” When not at the Renville
thing personal.”
Justin said. Project, Justin tends to the
Communication skills are
A good sense of humor and a another asset Justin brings to animals on his hobby farm and
tendency to not be judgmental the job. enjoys woodworking and auto-
are two of his greatest assets. “I have the ability to talk to motive work.
Kara Joyce is Transystems new Marketing Manager
is learning the lingo. “I spent my entire adult life in
From previous page “The most challenging part of Geraldine, where farming and
my job so far has been learning ranching have been woven into
early on,” she said. “I got to the different beet haul cycles my family’s fabric for more than
ride along with a few drivers and, perhaps, the trucker lan- 100 years,” she said.
and was so impressed by their guage,” she said. “I am focusing The mother of four “incred-
professionalism and love of the on learning everything I can ible” children – Eddy, Cody,
job. I am confident the most right now about the trucking Riley and Kendra Joyce – Kara
rewarding part of my job will industry.” is also a proud Nana to grand-
be getting to know the drivers A Montana native, Kara grew son, Caden, and granddaughter,
and being able to use their ex- up in Great Falls before moving Mackenzie.
periences to support marketing to Missoula to further her edu- “I enjoy spending time with
efforts.” cation. It won’t hurt at all in her my family and spending time
One of Kara’s first challenges new post that agriculture is in outside under Montana’s Big
her blood. Sky,” she concluded.
Winter/Spring TransTopix 15Meet our supervisors
New supervisors at Sidney and Renville
J osh Jurek is the Renville
Project’s new Night Su-
pervisor. While only in
his second season with
Transystems, supervising comes
naturally to him since he spent
communicate are put to the
test every shift. But he excels
at working under pressure and
making decisions quickly, Divi-
sion Manager Dave Elsing said.
It’s a big job but not without
life and will never move back to
a big city again,” he said. With
four children ranging in age
from 4 to 20, he still manages to
enjoy a few hobbies.
“I love to fish and hunt. I draw
16 years supervising in fields its reward. and enjoy oil painting, wood-
ranging from sales to aircraft “When I can help someone working, and fixing and building
assembly and installation work. learn something new, when the things. I play guitar.” He also
He faces a long list of du- light comes on and they start to coached football for 17 years.
ties when he signs in to work excel, it makes my day,” Josh “But the thing I love the most
each night. Those tasks include said. “I am rewarded when I is my family,” he concluded.
scheduling driv- have a good productive shift
ers and trucks with all my employees going Meet Jocelyn Acheson
to maintain an home safe and zero losses.”
efficient flow You can never make everyone Jocelyn Acheson is the new
of beets to the happy, but I still try.” Josh said. Project Supervisor at Sidney.
plant. Josh is COVID-19 restrictions have Hardworking, dedicated and
also charged tested him as a leader charged a quick study, Jocelyn has been
with addressing with enforcing new rules for a standout employee since her
Josh any problems masks and social distancing first day on the job, according to
encountered by as well as contract tracing for Project Manager John Hoadley.
operators and drivers, ranging trucks and employees. “People can’t say enough
from mechanical issues to per- Josh grew up in Denver and good about her,”
sonal problems as well as safety graduated in the top three of his John said. “Her
issues, payroll, and timecard class from Westwood College people skills
approval and corrections. He of Aviation with an associate’s are awesome,
spends a lot of time coaching degree. He worked for Adams our workforce
and training drivers and opera- Aircraft Industries in Denver respects her, em-
tors to be safe and efficient. before joining Oasis Aero, based ployees listen to
Ensuring that every driver and at the Willmar Airport, as an her and get the
Jocelyn
operator has all the supplies and aircraft mechanic for three years. job done for her.”
tools they need to be safe and He maintained everything form One of Jocelyn’s greatest skills
productive is another of his pri- Lear Jets to Mooney M20 class is her ability to get a message
orities. And he is always stand- as well as Cessna 150s and 172s across to get things accom-
ing ready to solve problems and before coming to Transystems. plished. She is always one to
answer questions. He moved to Minnesota to say, “Tell me more.” And she
It helps that he is a multitasker marry his wife, Kim, who is has our customers’ confidence.
with the ability to delegate tasks. from the Benson area. They have “Having our clients trust us is
Josh takes employees’ con- made their home in Minnesota a big step in excellent customer
cerns and cultivates them into for six years now, the last four in service,” John said. “Thanks
ideas and actions to solve prob- the small town of Kerkhoven. for being a big help in running
lems. His ability to listen and “I deeply love the small-town Sidney.”
16 TransTopix Winter/Spring 2021Summer work calendar is filling up
W ith winter unwilling
to loosen her grasp,
it’s nice to look
ahead at summer.
And it looks like a busy one is
already in the works for Tran-
be more than 45 driver spots
available.”
Another nice project is planned
in South Dakota with proven
partner Border States. The work
is near Prairie City, which is
said. “It should be about 30 days
of work for 25 trucks and will be
an earlier start, probably mid-
April.”
With summer still months
away, there are several addi-
systems. fairly remote. But Errol hopes to tional local jobs on the drawing
Once again, Transystems will add projects on either side of it board for Idaho.
partner with Central Specialties to extend the summer in South “There are a few contractors
in McKenzie County, North Dakota. There will be about 16 that we know will have work,
Dakota. trucks running for 40 days be- but we haven’t figured out the
“This is very similar to the ginning in mid-June. specifics yet,” Errol said. “We
project we did with Central last Transystems will be work- are still somewhat early in our
year,” Executive Vice President ing with Knife River again on bidding season and hope to add
of Strategic Development Errol U.S. 30, Bliss, a big paving and a few more big, remote projects.
Rice said. “We plan on 24 trucks stockpiling job out of the Boise There are a few specific projects
on site for about 40 working area. that we know about that would
days beginning in mid-May. It “Work will be based in Boise be great additions to the sum-
is double shifted, so there should and head toward Bliss,” Errol mer.”
The innovators
With an eye toward future sales, Manufacturing built a spud bed out of aluminum. Replacing
the steel traditionally used in these beds will lighten the load. The bed is 22 feet long and 102
inches wide. The Manufacturing Project crew includes Noe Navarrete Mosso, John Chope,
Ruger Wrigley, Tiffini Olsen, Andrew Munsee, Kaysha Messick, Cristhian Gutierrez and Derek
Torix. Bill Schulz photo.
Winter/Spring TransTopix 17Safety Report
Mobile Training Center evolves, expands
W hat started as a sim-
ple driver simulator
has evolved into an
interactive train-
ing program that encompasses
myriad aspects of training and
skills development: the Mobile
Training Centers (MTC).
And it’s exactly what our em-
ployees have been asking for.
For many years, we have
asked what kind of training our
drivers prefer and from which
programs they learn the most.
By a wide majority, drivers said
they prefer hands-on training.
The MTC allows us to expand
our hands-on training with more
consistency, better feedback and
with a quicker turnaround.
The roots of the MTC were
planted in the summer of 2017
with the purchase of our first Tom Collins trains with Jason Strunk on winter driving using
simulators to help train driv- the simulator in the Mobile Training Center at the Paul Proj-
ers in our Skills Development ect. Bill Schulz photo.
Program, through which they
acquire a Class A CDL. The basis with other driving situa- needed more.
beauty of the simulator is that tions, such as winter driving and In the past year, we changed
it helps drivers become familiar basic defensive driving. the name of the sim to the Mo-
with driving and backing scenar- Turns out that was only the bile Training Center (MTC),
ios. Every hour on the simulator beginning. As our driver de- another step in our continual
equates to four hours on the velopment program evolved, improvement in training meth-
road. we changed our approach to ods. We have two MTCs in the
The simulators allow us to it. In recent years, we put a lot company, managed under the
help people acquire the skills of emphasis on online training safety department. We spilt up
needed for a new career but not called e-learning, which includ- the duties for the entire company
put them in a real-world situ- ed videos each employee would to cover every location. Ryan
ation immediately. New em- watch on a computer. Several Fiala, Idaho Division Safety
ployees can relax and feel more courses were assigned over a Manager, oversees one unit and
comfortable. beet season, often including as Jake Larson, Red River Valley
From the get-go, the simulator many as three or four videos per Division Safety Manager, over-
was a success. Since then, we month for each employee. This sees the other. Our western unit
have used the sim on a limited provided good training, but we See TRAINING, Next page
18 TransTopix Winter/Spring 2021Safety Report
Training program uses state of the art equipment
From previous page
is run by Jason Strunk, and Ray
Deleon runs the MTC for the
east side of the company.
“We are at a point that the
MTC has evolved from being
a stand-alone training aid to a
fully staffed source for training
on specific tasks and skills,”
Jake said. “Having a dedicated
manager working in the Mobile
Training Center makes the train-
ing more consistent.”
Along with increased consis-
tency, there is more personal
interaction.
“It also be- Personal interaction is vital to successful training. Jason re-
comes more views driving techniques with Tom using the whiteboard that
personal as lines the MTC. Bill Schulz photo.
employees get to
know their train- successful. is to reduce losses in the com-
er,” Ryan said. Their willingness to work split pany by providing more spe-
“The one-on-one shifts, nights or make times to cific type training that is both
interaction opens meet with employees and make structured and consistent for all
Rich trainees’ minds to it convenient for them is the rea- employees.
information they may have al- son we can train our employees We feel there is also a retention
ready known or a technique that and yet keep them working and aspect to the MTC. With our
may help them moving forward. earning a living. training methods, employees are
“Now when an employee en- Jake added that during the more comfortable. We are wit-
ters the MTC, he or she may be summer Krissy Kowalczik runs nessing employees seeking out
on the sim or may watch a video the simulator for the skills devel- Ray and Jason to ask them what
or have a discussion on the white opment course and does a great the training topic is and asking
board about a specific topic,” job. them to set up a time to train
Ryan added. when they see the MTC in their
Both Ryan and Jake have plen- MTC's future area.
ty of praise for the guys actually Our goal is to increase the The MTC has allowed us to
running the MTC. capacity of the MTC for other expand our hands-on training
Jason and Ray bring a side of types of training beyond driving with more consistency, better
enthusiasm to the MTC. Their techniques and certain employ- feedback and a quicker turn-
knowledge, communication and ees. We will include some form around.
understanding of every individ- of training opportunities for all
ual learning method really helps job titles. Rich Carl,
make the training effective and The primary goal of the MTC Vice President of Safety
Winter/Spring TransTopix 19Division Reports
Beets roll through RRV's cold snap
A side from a wicked
cold snap with days of
sub-zero temperatures
in February, Mother
Nature has been fairly kind to
pervisors this campaign. Kyle
Jacobson joined us in Moor-
head and Alesia Sargent came
on the Hillsboro crew.
Our equipment is running
help us with staffing.
Jody Coombs, thank you
and your Maintenance Team
for continuing to “Pound the
Rock” to keep us running.
crews in the Red River Valley well, and we are looking for- Jake Larson and Ray DeLeon
this campaign. ward to some new trucks next have been working on our vehi-
Drivers and operators have campaign. cle inspection campaign. This
had little snow to contend with, We will be replacing our is a very important process for
and the roads have been rel- 2017 Volvos in Hillsboro with improving equipment uptime.
atively good new Freightliners. Knowing how to complete a
so far. And The entire Red River Valley quality inspection is vital for
the outlook team has worked well this cam- drivers’ safety and productivity.
for the rest of paign, pulling together to get I've heard many times, “A good
the season is the job done. Two of our su- day starts with a quality inspec-
favorable. pervisors really went the extra tion and reduces the chance of
From a great mile. a roadside breakdown.”
Troy summer main- Tom Rocha Managers, thanks for all the
tenance program from Crookston extra hours you put in and for
to rolling on the beet campaign, has been trav- your willingness to do what
things have run smoothly. eling all over, needs to be done to keep us
With a decent sugar beet crop working with operating safely and efficiently.
out of the ground, we started operators. His It has been a good campaign.
hauling Aug. 17. efforts have Thanks to all members of the
While the crop was good, it really made a Red River Valley team.
was short of what we expected. difference in Tom We will be conducting a
So we will be wrapping up a process improve- survey this year to collect your
few weeks early this year. ment on loading and teardown. feedback instead of our usual
We expect to be finished in Thanks, Tom. end-of-year in-person meeting
April and will roll into summer In his first year with us, Kyle because of COVID-19. Please
construction work in Prairie Jacobson is doing a great job. be looking for flyers at your
City, S.D., hauling for Border He steps up and does what it project location with bar codes
States. We expect to have 16 takes to keep us for you to scan on your phones.
trucks running for 40 days be- running safely. It will take you to a form where
ginning in June. He is a great you can give us your feedback.
Looking ahead to next year, addition to our You can also visit with your
if things keep going the way team. manager if that fits you better.
they are, growers should get an I would also Your feedback is very import-
early start in the fields. Flood- like to thank ant, so please take the time to
ing does not look like a threat Rachael Hunter visit with us.
Kyle
this spring and the Admin Troy Carl, Vice President and
We welcomed two new su- Team for all they have done to Manager, Red River Valley
20 TransTopix Winter/Spring 2021Division Reports
Frigid temperatures test Renville crew
T emperatures fluctuat-
ing from -38 to plus 40
over a seven-day period
in February tested the
mettle of the Renville Team. And
they came through it with flying
is hard on the beets and exhaust-
ing for our crews. SMBSC tarped
everything to hold the beets at
temperature. Right now, getting
them loaded is a challenge. They
are so hard it’s like chopping a
Ernestina Piceno stepped up to
be full-time clerk. She spends
Monday through Friday in the
office and then hops in a truck to
finish off her shift. She loves to
drive and does a great job.
colors. hole in ice with a sledgehammer. Brian Kimpling is another
The bitter cold Weather aside, our campaign outstanding performer for us. He
takes its toll on has gone very well. We are is a tough farmer who can handle
equipment and meeting our customer’s requests working outside most of the day.
staff. And then and even keeping a bit ahead of He drives truck, runs the loader
we have the the haul. The drivers are doing a and can run the excavator when
stored beets to fantastic job on cycle times. needed. He is a real asset.
worry about. And we have plenty to keep us Wth the cold hovering, drivers
Sub-zero tem- busy. It was a near record crop are looking longingly toward
Dave this year, around 3.7 million tons. summer work. We have several
peratures create
real challenges for the air sys- We will be hauling beets until the interested in working construc-
tems in our trucks, and there is middle of May. tion this summer. We will ac-
always the threat of them freez- We are testing out two new commodate them with a schedule
ing up. Luckily for us, we have a trailers that the Manufacturing that will allow them to get to the
great team of techs and managers Project designed for us. They are summer projects on time.
who brave the harsh weather to ideally suited to our cold envi- I truly appreciate working with
keep things running smoothly. ronment, with steeper slopes that everyone here. It’s a big team
Ideally, we would like to see make dumping easier. They are that pulls together through thick
temperatures held at 10 degrees performing very well, and we are and thin (or cold and hot). I want
or a bit colder. But Mother thankful to Manufacturing. to thank every team member.
Nature often has different plans. Dawn Stafford joined us as a Dave Elsing,
The 80-degree temperature swing night driver this campaign. And Minnesota Division Manager
Great teamwork pays off at Sidney Project
T eamwork, and plenty of
it, paid off at the Sidney
Project this campaign,
according to Scott Lind
who oversees the project.
“John Hoadley and his team
Sidney’s strong management
team worked together, setting
goals and achieving them.
Good staffing was another key
to a successful campaign in Sid-
ney. And help from the broader
equipment ran well and was well
maintained. And we had good
weather,” Scott said. “We had the
best hauling conditions in Sidney
that we’ve seen in a long time.”
The crop wasn’t a barnburner,
worked fantastically together,” Transystems teams added to the but it kept the trucks running
Scott said. “Jocelyn Acheson success story. from September to mid-February.
stepped into a supervisory posi- Renville helped get equipment “Teamwork really makes a dif-
tion and everything just clicked. together this summer for Sidney ference,” Scott said. “I am proud
Everyone supported each other. and Rich Carl, Vice President of to say that the managers and
With good administration, good Safety, really got the safety pro- sub-managers are looking out for
maintenance and good drivers, gram up and running well. safety in Sidney and that they
everything came together.” “We had good staffing. The really care about their people."
Winter/Spring TransTopix 21You can also read
