| Lansing Pope |
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Lansing Pope was hired at Stevens Transport on August 4, 1999 and
graduated to solo driver on October 11, 1999. Lansing is recognized
for his positive attitude, willingness to work and general style.
He is always ready to run and has a good reputation with the dispatch
department. He chose Stevens Transport for his driving career primarily
due to the "good looking" equipment and the name that Stevens has
made for itself in the industry.
After retiring from Carter-Miot Engineering in Columbia, SC, Lansing
followed his life long dream of becoming an over the road driver.
He enjoys meeting new people and the opportunity to travel inexpensively.
He has been able to see his son and new grandbaby in California,
and also visit another son in Wisconsin and still see his grandson
in South Carolina.
Lansing has been able to assist four-wheelers on the road and always
takes the time to lend an ear to other drivers. He offers advice
to students to pay attention in orientation because the knowledge
you gain in class will be put to use daily. "Trip planning, weather
watching, and perfecting skills on a regular basis will only be
to your benefit. Make sure you know your limits and never drive
beyond them." Good solid advice from an individual with many admirable
qualities.
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Stevens Transport
Maintenance Department
Esad Kazic |
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Age: 43
Hometown: Garland, TX
Family: Married, three daughters
Hobbies: Spending time with family, fishing, vacationing
in Galveston
With the help of the International Red Cross Esad Kazic emigrated
from Bosnia four years ago where he worked as a forklift driver
and mechanic. His first job in the United States was with Stevens
Transport and his family settled into Garland. Esad and his wife,
Asija, have three daughters ages 10, 6, and 1.
Esad begins each week on Sunday through Thursday as a diesel mechanic.
He enjoys working at Stevens, "it's a good company, I have a very
good relationship with the drivers and the personnel here," comments
Kazic. He prides himself on the fact that he does not make mistakes.
He enjoys helping others. According to Eric Smith, Assistant Director
of Maintenance, he is "an excellent employee, one of our top mechanics,
is courteous and friendly, and a definite asset to Stevens Transport".
His longevity and dedication to Stevens Transport is highly appreciated.
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| Jim
"Tumbleweed" Brown |
Jim Brown started with Stevens Transport in 1989. He's been driving
a truck for about 24 years now. This has earned him a place on our
"Haul of Fame" plaque logging over 3 million miles of driving! Jim
has numerous recognitions since being here at Stevens Transport. His
most recent was being voted Trainer of the Year for 1999! He is known
throughout the company by everyone as an outstanding driver and trainer.
He is very well respected in the industry.
Jim loves driving a truck and training studentsÐhe takes both very
seriously. He states, "I give my students everything I have." His
expertise in driving is passed on to his students. He continues to
stay in touch with each of them after their training. He even gives
them his home telephone number should they have any questions or problems.
Jim is originally from Missouri, but has made Mesquite, Texas his
home with his wife Linda since 1991. Linda is very supportive of her
husband's career. Jim says it's through her support that he is the
successful driver and trainer that he has become. You can always find
Linda by his side whenever he's on the yard.
Without a doubt, his performance as a Stevens Transport driver and
trainer reflects his professional competence, dedication to his job,
and unselfish devotion to the trucking industry. Stevens Transport
is very proud to have Jim Brown on their fleet.
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| Ragin Cajuns |
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Stevens Transport's TL division continues to burn the path to record
sales and net profit results. First quarter sales rose 13.8% and
in March we posted our first 5 million dollar sales month. During
this quarter we handed out our first two ever "Outside the Box"
awards. They were presented to the Kentucky and Yakima offices for
their ability to handle freight movement in many geographical areas.
Congratulations to two well
deserving offices.
Our New Orleans Terminal Office is one of our original Logistics
centers and is part of the core that makes up the Logistics division.
This office primarily services the Southeast with International
Paper being the most active customer. The awards that they have
received in recognition of the efforts are as follows:
¥ 1991 Most Improved Terminal Office
¥ 1995 Terminal Office of the Year Runner Up
Sherry Litchfield, Terminal Manager, joined Stevens about 14 years
ago and opened the New Orleans office in Slidell, LA. She has 2
daughters and 4 stepdaughters with 9 grandchildren with another
one on the way.
Favorite activities include working with underprivileged children.
She is the VFW Ladies Auxiliary President (4th year running) @ Post
5174 in Pearl River. Sherry also likes working in her flowerbed,
and she is an avid dancer.
Theresa Stokes, Assistant Terminal Manager, has been with Stevens
for more than 10 years. She has been married to her husband Joel
for over 33 years. (She is thinking about keeping him). They have
2 sons and 4 gorgeous grandchildren, of which are two grandsons
ages 7 & 16 months and two granddaughters ages 7 & 3.
Her favorite pastimes are gardening, weekend get-together with family
and friends, cooking and spoiling grandchildren.
Susan Franklin, Dispatcher, joined Stevens in January of 2000 as
a part time employee and as of March 20th has been hired on as a
full time employee. Susan loves to watch football ("Go Falcons!!")
and barbecuing with friends. Susan is recently engaged. She also
loves to go shopping for antiques in the French Quarter on Sunday
afternoons in the summer.
Susan has two daughters 10 and 3 and they are the passion of her
life. She looks forward to calling Stevens her home for some years
to come.
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