Canada ELD Requirement
On January 1st, Canada is requiring all Electronic Logging Devices to be certified by the Canadian Transportation Organization, and our provider, DriverTech, is going through the process currently but will not meet the Jan 1 deadline. This means until our ELDs are certified by Canada, drivers will no longer be able to operate in or through Canada.
If you are dispatched on a load that goes into Canada, or transits through, and you are using the Driver Tech ELD, please contact your Fleet Manager or Safety and Compliance Dept as soon as possible.
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Available Resources to help Maintain Your Equipment in the Winter
You will find your 2022-2023 Winter Maintenance Operations job aid on the My Roehl app, Driver Toolkit, then Job Aids. This job aid will help you be successful with your equipment this winter.
If you take your truck home, plug the truck in when below 20 degrees and make sure you disconnect your accessories, coolers, TV’s, etc. Also, when parking at home or at another location while enjoying home time, make sure the auto start is off.
When temperatures are 10 degrees or less, make sure your fuel is treated.
We recommend you carry additional coolant, fuel additive and spare fuel filters. You can pick these items up at any Roehl maintenance terminal.
Prepare to drive by warming the coolant temperature to 140 degrees before driving. This will ensure your fuel is warm enough to pass through the fuel filter.
And ensure you are properly connected to your trailer. Always do your three-point visual inspection for proper coupling.
Also, if you do not have winter cleats, pick up a free pair at the parts counter at any of our terminals.
If you have questions or want help please contact your fleet manager, business advisor if you are an owner operator or our maintenance support teammates.
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Turning on Fuel Pumps using Mobile Apps
Easier, More Convenient and More Secure
Several of our fuel vendors are encouraging drivers to use their smartphone apps to turn on the fuel pumps.
The advantages turning on the fuel pump with the vendors apps include ease of use, more convenience and faster data entry as well as being touchless and more secure.
At some locations turning on the pump with an app or going into the truck stop will be the only options so we are creating additional resources to help you connect your EFS card to the vendor apps.
Step 1. If you have not already done so, you’ll want to add the Flying J, Loves and TA/Petro Apps to your phone. You will find links to the apps in the Additional Resources section of the My Roehl App main menu.
Step 2. If you have not already registered, follow the app’s instructions.
Step 3. Add your EFS card as a payment option.
Step 4. Use the appropriate app to pay for fuel from the convenience of your truck while in a fuel lane.
You can find more information in the My Roehl App News Hub.
Subscribe to the Keeping It Roehl podcast,
which features driver interviews, company updates and other information.
Listen to a recent episode featuring Jessica Opelt, who discusses our non-driving jobs include driver support roles, fleet management and dispatch, customer service, information technology and so much more, including our recent non-driver referral bonus!
Please visit https://roehltransport.transistor.fm/ to learn more and subscribe to the Keeping It Roehl podcast.
If you have feedback or questions,
please contact podcast@roehl.net
Empower Retirement
Monthly Webinars
February:
Building a foundation of financial wellness
Register for the upcoming session at
educationseries.empowermytime.com You will then receive a confirmation email with the meeting link that you can add to your calendar.
Health and Wellness Updates
New Wellness App
The Roehl Wellness Program is excited to offer a new wellness app through Virgin Pulse!!
Watch for emails directly from Virgin Pulse beginning Wednesday, February 1st for more information.
Virgin pulse is a wellness app intended to help you manage your health and wellness through a personalized, gamified user experience. This app will make it easy for you to access benefit information as well as engage with and utilize the health and wellness programs we offer.
To learn more about the Virgin Pulse app and to download it today, click here!
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American Heart Month
Roughly 659,000 people in the United States die from heart disease each year – that’s 1 in every 4 deaths according to the CDC. Join the Roehl Wellness Program as we celebrate American Heart Month and focus on living a heart healthy life!
We all know it takes small steps to live big. Live big by taking small healthy steps like moving your body, eating healthy, taking your regular medications, and consulting with your healthcare provider. Visit our Health and Wellness page for more resources on American heart month.
Wear red on Friday, February 3rd for National Wear Red Day to bring attention to heart disease the leading cause of death for Americans.
“Start Small, Live Big”
Learn more here.
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Random Acts of Kindness Month
February 12th-18th is Random Acts of Kindness Week. Celebrate with us by completing at least 1 random act of kindness a day!
Being kind can help make someone’s day a bit brighter and can show your appreciation for them. In addition, spreading kindness has been proven to positively impact your mental health.
We’ve all heard the expression “it’s better to give than to receive,” but did you know that people who are kind and compassionate see benefits to their wellbeing and happiness. A kind individual has a spirit of helpfulness, is generous and considerate, and commits kind acts without expecting anything in return. The art of kindness is simple, free, positive, and healthy. Take a few minutes to learn the health benefits of kindness and think about doing something kind for a friend or a stranger today.
Evidence shows that being kind and helpful to others can benefit your own mental health and wellbeing. According to the Mayo Clinic, “kindness has been shown to increase self-esteem, empathy and compassion, improve mood, decrease blood pressure and cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and release serotonin and dopamine that give you the feelings of satisfaction and well-being.” It has also been said that people may even live longer.
Not only can we spread kindness to others but extending those kind behaviors to yourself is important to. We as humans are good at verbally beating ourselves up, this negativity often causes us to unravel and lower our self-esteem. Be kind to yourself in your own self-talk and practicing gratitude or daily affirmations.
Spread your appreciation by nominating a fellow teammate for displaying kindness this week to our Living Our Values Recognition Program. Kindness drives us to do the right thing, express our appreciation, and establish unity and inclusivity.
I challenge you to intentionally show extra kindness to your co-workers, random people, friends and family this week.
Visit our Health and Wellness Page for ideas on random acts of kindness you can do today! Also, watch for additional social media posts on Facebook and Instagram this week on how you can spread kindness!
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World Cancer Day
Saturday, February 4th is World Cancer Day! Join the Roehl Wellness Program as we raise awareness about prevention, detection, and treatment.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. 10 million people died from cancer in 2020.
Let's take a stand against cancer!
Every single one of us has the ability to make a difference no matter how large or small, and together we can make real progress in reducing the impact of cancer.
On Saturday we’d like for you to join us as we salute the courage of those battling cancer and spread awareness regarding cancer prevention.
Visit our
health and wellness page to learn more about cancer and take the first step through education.
Where do you see yourself or your teammates living our values?
If you would like to nominate a fellow teammate for our Living Our Values recognition program, please click here.
Join me in congratulating our monthly winners MacKenzie Stein, Safety Claims, and Freddy Jackson, National Driver Trainer on the Flatbed fleet. Each was chosen for their phenomenal work of exhibiting one or more of our values. These two individuals will go on to be entered into a quarterly recognition group. One of these valued teammates may be selected by our esteemed leadership team who will pick 1 non-driver and 1 driver to win a prize each quarter.
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Thank you to everyone who nominated a fellow teammate for the Living our Values Recognition Program in Quarter 4. We received many honorable nominees who excel at living Roehl’s values.
All of our monthly winners are individuals who not only live our values but raise the bar to a momentous level. We thank all those nominated in this quarter for their dedication and hard work in representing Roehl.
Join me in congratulating our quarterly winners MacKenzie Stein and Mark Machus!
Each were chosen for their phenomenal work of exhibiting one or more of the values and taking them above and beyond.
TeamRoehl Scholarship info
The scholarship programs funding is
supported by contributions from members of
TeamRoehl. At the end of the
fundraising year, Roehl Transport, Inc.
will contribute up to the same a
mount raised from the
TeamRoehl
contributions earned during
each calendar year.
Please note, if you choose a
weekly contribution, the value will
continue to deduct until you
contact your pay services representative
to place a stop or change your value.
Visit the
TeamRoehl Scholarship page to donate.
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Let's give a big congratulations to Joyce S.! Joyce works in our IT department as a developer.
"They care about their employees by wanting
to see them succeed and grow in their position,"
she said of her time at Roehl. "Roehl has a
great team and work environment.
The IT department is awesome and I enjoy
working with them and everyone at Roehl."
Thanks for over a decade of service, Joyce!
Thank you to everyone who supported the 2022 United Way fundraising! We raised a record $61,120, which is an increase of 19.5% from the previous year!
The United Way Committee worked to include a new idea this year (Coin Wars), and we will strive to mix in something new for 2023 as well. If anyone has an idea to incorporate for next year, and/or if there are suggestions for improvement on any of the fundraising efforts, please let us know by emailing UnitedWayOrders@roehl.net.
On behalf of the United Way Committee, we thank you all for everything you do for TeamRoehl, and specifically for your help in this United Way campaign. We truly are making a positive impact in our community and with our campaign theme ‘Be the difference in someone’s life,’ we absolutely are doing that!
Buy your square (s) in the SuperBowl Football
Fundraiser here!
Visit the United Way Page here!