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Lone Star Ice Road Truckers

Although the country experienced extreme cold and ice during the first quarter of 2014, the freight still had to be delivered. (Above) Glenn Shephard (7461) delivered a 119 foot rectifier from Stratford, Wisconsin, to Nevada, Iowa. This project had to sit for 2 days until the temperature reached a balmy minus 10 degrees before the trailer’s hydraulics would work. (Right) - James Wolcott (900070) delivers an 85 foot deodorizer from Laredo, Texas, where the temperature was 72 degrees, to Mason City, Iowa, where the temperature was minus 18 degrees. (Below) - Allen Jones (7404) delivers a 78 foot control station from Des Moines, Iowa, to Conklin, Alberta, Canada, where the temperature was minus 14 degrees.

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Gary Smith Remembered - Co-workers, family and friends gather at the Laredo Terminal on April 4, 2014, for a final farewell to Gary Smith. A special memorial (pictured below) will be placed at the terminal entrance.

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Lone Star Loads. . .

(Above) - Shane Smith (900365) hauled this 187’ long blade load from Santa Teresa, New Mexico, to Corpus Christi, Texas. (Below) - Mark Lemon (900216) hauled this flare seal drum from Memphis, Tennessee, to Tulsa, Oklahoma. The unit itself weighed 74,500 pounds, and the final dimensions of the load were 157’ long, 21’-6” wide, 15’-10” high with a total weight of 205,000 pounds.

(Above) - Robert Riley (900118) hauled this reformer from Longview, Texas, to Wynnewood, Oklahoma. The unit itself weighed 88,000 pounds, and the final dimensions of the load were 161’ long, 17’-7” wide, 18’-6” high with a total weight of 235,000 pounds. Courtesy of LST Photographer: Bo “Sure Shot” Jones. (Below) - Jerad Petrick (900442) hauled this 187’ long blade load from Santa Teresa, New Mexico, to Corpus Christi, Texas.

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(Above) - Mark Lemon (900216) transports a separator module to Moundsville, West Virginia. Load dimensions were 158’ long, 18’ wide, 15’-3” high and weighed 230,000 pounds. (Below) - Class is in Session! David Ferebee, VP of Sales & Marketing presents information during a Lone Star Transportation “Heavy Haul Lunch and Learn” held for Fluor Corporation in Greenville, SC in February. There was outstanding participation as 154 people attended the two sessions to learn more about what it takes to move an over-dimensional load. That’s Close! (Above) - Glen Kenkel (900385) transports a wind tower base from the port of Brownsville, Texas, to Rio Grande City, Texas. Seems like the airplane wanted a close look at Glen’s freight. (Below) - Glen Kenkel (900385) transports another wind tower base across the Utah/ Arizona border.

Safe Drivers of the Month - 1st Quarter 2014 January - Harold Waggoner, Truck 5279. Harold has been with Lone Star since February 24, 2011. February - Larry Lammers, Truck 6213. Larry has been with Lone Star since December 18, 2001. March - Doug Hansen, Truck 140059. Doug has been with Lone Star since August 30, 2006. (Left) Jeff Cooney, VP of Safety & Compliance, presents Michel G. Ptak (900327), a commendation for outstanding service along with a $100 Walmart gift card and Maglite flashlight. Michel has been driving for Lone Star since January 8, 2009. (Right) Leon Diaz (350058) awarded Shell UA Special Recognition—Stop Work Award in backto-back quarters. In March, Leon again noticed an unsafe condition while working on a Shell project and he stopped work until the condition was corrected.

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Safety Awards One Year - Jacket

Accident—Free Years

4th Quarter 2013

Two Years - Watch

Seven Years - Diamond (2)

Bria, Martin

900183

Rodriguez, Manuel

1595

Aguayo, Salvador

1520

Calvio, Carlos "Jose"

350073

Sutton, Robert

900392

Ary, William

1530

Dean, Daniel

900356

Thieman, John Jr

900394

Ernst, Randy

900197

Venegas, Alexander

8624

Foster, Charles "Chuck"

900368

Grimes, Rory

900200

Barnes, Teddi

140072

Oliver, Terry

Kutzer, Karl

8608

Barnhill, Kenneth

900347

Ten Years - Diamond (5)

Martin, Jeremy

900342

Salazar, Luis

140084

Campbell, Dave

5299

Pyles, Gary

900414

Smith, Vincent

240131

Reed, Jerry

900330

Richmond, Richard

900403

Stein, Eugene

900202

Howerton, Brian

900363

Driver, Wayne

7401

Taylor, Mike

900097

Simmons, Carl

240166

Lammers, Larry

6213

Worsham, Jacky

7392

Wolcott, James

900070

Navarro, Robert

4648

Wrigglesworth, Ronald

900418

Rodriguez, Raul

1515

Two Years - Watch

Three Years - Luggage

Eight Years - Diamond (3) Jones, Richard

8691

Nine Years - Diamond (4)

Four Years - Coat

7385

Eleven Years - $500

Five Years - Ring Dobbins, Frankie

900384

Thriteen Years - $1500

Arthur, Roy

240154

Hernandez, Marcos "Josh"

8664

Cihak, Michael

240153

Worthington, Jason

3330

Crisp, Marcus

8621

Barba, Luis

8660

Everett, Scott

900378

Lopez, Luis

350209

Brock, Kenneth

7451

Twenty Years - $4500

Merchant, Jimmy

8694

Chester, Randall

8271

Hill, Kathy

Six Years - Diamond (1)

Gonzalez, Arnulfo

1145

Eighteen Years - $4000 Bumpass, Archie

6440

Hill, Gerald

6262

6262

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Congratulations to: Phillip Knox, AS/400 Programmer, as his grandson, Jacob Knox, won the Oklahoma Kids Wrestling Association Division 5, 162 pound, Novice State Championship. Way to go, Jacob! Daniel McCabe, Driver (900195) and his wife Brittney, on the birth of their son Declan Christopher McCabe, on March 16, 2014. Declan was born 5 weeks premature and he weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces and was 19” long. Annette Rathbun, Permit Department, on the birth of her granddaughter, Autumn Evelyn Rathbun, who was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on February 5, 2014. Autumn weighed 7 pounds, 11.7 ounces and was 20.5” long. Daniel Young, Driver (900449), on the birth of his first grandchild, Clay William Young, who was born in Huntington Beach , California, on January 21, 2014. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20” long. Ronnie Oliver, VP of Operations, on the birth of his great-granddaughter, Mia Oliver, who was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 18, 2014. Mia weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20” long. (photo below) Melissa Fletcher, Seguin Operation, on her marriage to Randy Curby. The happy couple was married on December 27, 2013, in Fredericksburg, Texas. Diana Anderson, Gainesville Maintenance, as her niece, Haley Hughes, graduated from the University of North Texas in Denton, on December 14, 2013, with her Business Degree. Lily Clayton, Laredo Operation, as her daughter Lilia Vanessa Valenzuela, graduated from University of Phoenix on February 15, 2014, with her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration/Human Service (photo below). Cade Zachary, Driver (900309), on his marriage to Tiffany Herrera on March 17, 2014. Good Luck! (photo below) Condolences to: Todd Wood, Driver (900441), whose mother, Twyla Wood, passed away on February 16, 2014, in Boerne, Texas Ignacio Gomez, Sweetwater Local Driver, whose father-in-law, Isidro Gonzalez passed away March 11, 2014, in Sweetwater, Texas. Isidro was 94 years old and had 17 children, 76 grandchildren, 158 great grandchildren, and 25 great-great grandchildren. The Family of Gary Smith, General Manager, Laredo Operation. Gary Smith passed away on February 5, 2014, in Phoenix Arizona. (See obituary on page 2)

The 3rd Annual TEXR Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 22, 2014, at The Golf Club at Champions Circle in North Fort Worth, near the Texas Motor Speedway. Donations received during this event are used to assist those within the Lone Star family and in the communities we serve. Visit www.texrfoundation.org for more information and sponsorship details. (Left) - Aiden Wayne, grandson of Kristen Vaughn, FW Dispatcher, sports his new Lone Star onesie. (Right) University of Phoenix Grad Lilia Vanessa Valenzuela

(Left) - Ronnie Oliver, VP of Operations, with his great granddaughter, Mia Oliver born on January 18, 2014. (Right) - Cade Zachary, Driver (900309), and his bride Tiffany Herrera wed on March 17, 2014. Congrats!

(Right) - Floyd Porter, Credit & Collections Manager, along with his wife Kathy and daughter Zoe, participates in the Cowtown Cook’s Children 5K run in Fort Worth this past February. Floyd has been with Lone Star since March 2008.