People You Should Know

Chemical Division What is the catalyst that holds your terminal operation together??? For the Plaquemine operation it is our "local drivers".  The epitome of dedication and loyalty, these two drivers fill in the operational gaps, preload for our road drivers, shuttle equipment to & from the tank wash and shops, haul off our wash water and the list goes on!  They are ambassadors to our customers, road trainers to our new drivers and life support to our dispatch operations.  For all these reasons and a whole lot more, we are proud to present CLARENCE HAYES and MITCHELL BRISCOE as the Plaquemine terminal Person(s) You Should Know. Clarence has worked for TSC for 12 years and is a member of the 200,000 Mile Club.  He and his wife Darlyn have 3 children.  Although, the children are very dear to them, it is their two grandchildren, Anthony (4) and Marco (2), who make their world go around.  When Clarence is not working or playing with grandchildren, he and Darlyn are avid Saints fans, following their every game.  With what little time is left in their busy lives, they enjoy bowling and the occasional fishing trip.  Clarence tells us the reason he works for TSC is because he "loves the people and the atmosphere around the terminal". Mitch came to TSC in April, 2006, and is a member of the 100,000 Mile Club.  He is quiet and reserved, but you be sure he is always on top of his game.  Mitch and his wife, Coulette, have been married for 10 years.  According to Mitch, they have the perfect family; a daughter, Taye (8) and a son, Tyrin (5).  When Mitch is not working, you will find he and his family active participants in their Church.  He also enjoys the relaxation of a good fishing trip.  Mitch says the reason he likes working for TSC is because they "treat the drivers like people".  At TSC you are not just a number. According to Clarence and Mitch, rear end collisions can be avoided by pre-planning your trip so that you are not rushed.  Always use the 5-second rule to determine your following distance, use even more time in bad weather. Our local duo's Safety tip is to make sure to check your unit numbers carefully against your paperwork when hooking up to a load or deliver.  Always compare your Shipper's BOL to the TSC delivery ticket.  If something does not look right, ask questions.  It is also important to get proper rest so your mind stays sharp all day. Proper maintenance of our equipment is vitally important to providing the error free service our customers expect.  Performing thorough pre-trip and post trip inspections are essential.  Make sure the shop or dispatch is aware of problems with the equipment before they become breakdowns on the road. What would our operations be without our local drivers, Clarence and Mitch?  I hope we never have to find out!  Thanks to you both for your daily efforts to make our team successful, and Congratulations on a job well done from your TSC family!        Food Grade Division The Cocoa, FL terminal is pleased to announce PHIL WALTERS as the Food Grade Division "Person You Should Know".  Phil started his driving career in 1995 in Biloxi, MS.  He started with TSC in November 2008 and is a member of the TSC 100,000 Mile Club. Phil feels his decision to work with TSC was the best move he could have made.  He feels his fellow employees are friendly and always helpful with any questions or problems he may have, and is very thankful to be a part of TSC. Phil's maintenance tip is to "Pre-plan your day".  "Come into the terminal an extra fifteen minutes early to do a thorough pre-trip of all equipment."  "Check all paperwork thoroughly." Phil's safety tip is, "While driving, always look ahead and expect the unexpected."  "Be aware of your surroundings at all times, and most of all, have patience." Phil is married to his wife Beth for seventeen years and has a son Brandon and a Yorkie named Max.  He lives by the river and the ocean so fishing is a big hobby of his along with golfing on most weekends with his son.  He also spends a lot of time in the pool or at the beach.  Being born in New Orleans, LA, he also enjoys cooking creole dishes and fish frys.  Phil is also a Saints (Who Dat) fan and a St. Louis Cardinals fan. Phil would like to thank TSC and is proud to be on the TSC team.  We at the Cocoa terminal would like to congratulate Phil on being this month's "Person You Should Know", and are glad to have him on our team. RETURN TO NEWS MENU