17 <table width="100%" height="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" bgcolor="#adadad"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" align="center"> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" style="border-left: 8px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); border-right: 8px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom: 8px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); background: rgb(222, 222, 222) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; width: 636px; height: 2887px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="586" valign="top" height="95" style="background: rgb(241, 241, 241) url(http://www.mercertown.com/email/images/banner.jpg) no-repeat scroll left top; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <address><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mercertown.com/" style="padding: 45px 0px 10px; display: block; font-weight: bold; font-size: 17px; width: 548px; color: rgb(114, 114, 114); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: right; text-decoration: none;">November 2009 Newsletter<br /> </a></address> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" style="padding: 0px 18px 18px;"> <table rules="none" frame="void" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="1" align="center" style="border-style: none; width: 563px; height: 2767px; background-image: none; float: none; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"> <tbody> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="text-align: left;"> <h1 style="border-style: solid solid none; border-color: rgb(198, 198, 198) rgb(198, 198, 198) -moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1px 1px medium; padding: 3px 16px; background: rgb(72, 184, 227) url(http://www.mercertown.com/email/images/header2.jpg) repeat-x scroll left bottom; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; height: 23px; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">Letter from Recruiting</h1> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="200" valign="top" style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); background: rgb(241, 241, 241) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <h1 style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; padding: 3px 16px; background: transparent url(http://www.mercertown.com/email/images/header1.jpg) repeat scroll left bottom; display: block; font-size: 18px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">Features</h1> <h6> <ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 24px 8px 32px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <li style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126);"><normal><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Contractor of the Month</span> <br /> Ken Benham and Wayne Dollar were nominated this month for helping out a fellow Mercer driver whose truck needed a little fixin'. </span><br style="font-weight: normal;" /> <a href="http://www.mercertown.com/site/news-and-events/june-contractor-of-the-month.html"></a><a href="http://www.mercertown.com/site/news-and-events/november-09-contractors-of-the-month.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">read more</span></a><br /> </normal></li> <normal> </normal></ul> <strong> </strong> <ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 24px 8px 32px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <strong> </strong> <li style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126);"><strong><strong>Showusyourtruck.com October Winners!<br /> <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mercer: </span>Bill Haynes &quot;Just an ol' log truck&quot;</span><br style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">&quot;Best of the Rest&quot;: </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Jeff Bone's &quot;Rumble Bee&quot;</span></strong></strong><strong><a href="http://www.mercertown.com/site/news-and-events/bill-howard-memorial-park.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span></span></a><a href="http://www.mercertown.com/site/news-and-events/october-09-showusyourtruckcom-winners.html">read more<br /> </a></strong></li> <li style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126);">For more news, visit the Mercertown Blog! Click <a href="http://mercertownblog.wordpress.com/">here. </a></li> </ul> </h6> <strong> </strong> <h1 style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); margin: 0px 0px 8px; padding: 3px 16px; background: rgb(153, 153, 153) url(http://www.mercertown.com/email/images/header1.jpg) repeat-x scroll left bottom; display: block; font-size: 18px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><strong>Event Schedule<br /> </strong></h1> <strong> </strong> <strong><strong> <strong> </strong></strong></strong> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> Mercer's next event:<br /> <br /> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> <br /> Driver Appreciations:<br /> </span><br /> November 3, 2009 <br /> Petro @ Reddick, FL<br /> <br /> November 4, 2009<br /> Travel Centers of America @ Tampa, FL<br /> <br /> November 10-11, 2009 Travel Centers of America @ Wildwood FL<br /> <br /> November 17-18, 2009&Acirc; Travel Centers of America @ Vero Beach, FL<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span></div> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><strong><strong><strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /> For more upcoming events, go to Mercertown.com's <a href="http://www.mercertown.com/site/news-and-events/">Event Schedule. </a><br /> </span></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong> <p style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); margin: 0px 0px 8px; padding: 3px 16px; background: rgb(153, 153, 153) url(http://www.mercertown.com/email/images/header1.jpg) repeat-x scroll left bottom; display: block; font-size: 18px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>In The Headlights: Tony Borden <br /> </strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong> </strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong style="margin: 0px 0px 4px; display: block; font-size: 12px;"> </strong><strong style="margin: 0px 0px 4px; display: block; font-size: 12px;"><br /> <img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="2" src="http://cm3.missiondata.com/uploads/17/Image/tborden.jpg" alt="" /><br /> </strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></div> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This month, Tony Borden is featured &quot;in the headlights.&quot; Tony is Mercer's new Trailer Lease Administrator. </p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Q: What is your position at Mercer? What is a typical day like for you? <br /> A: I am the Trailer Lease Purchase Administrator. I'm not sure I've held this position long enough to have a &quot;typical day&quot; - each day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn something new. </p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Q: How long have you worked at Mercer? What did you do before this job? <br /> A: I have been with Mercer for a little over a year, first working 3rd shift security and moving to my current position about a month ago. Before working here I had several jobs, most notable is my eight years spent serving with the Marine Corps. </p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Q: What are you most proud of? <br /> A: I am most proud of my two awesome kids. </p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Q: What are your plans for Thanksgiving? <br /> A: Spending time with my family, watching a little football and trying now to pick up 10 extra pounds. </p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Q: What do you like doing on the weekends? <br /> A: I usually spend my weekends hanging out with my kids, watching movies and gaming online with some friends. </p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Q: What super power would you most like to have? <br /> A: call me Bluntman. I have the powerful ability to say it like it is. But like all superpowers, used without restraint can cause harm. </p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Q: Name one thing people would be surprised to learn about you. <br /> A: I'm a closet nerd. Not only am I a gamer, but I also know how to build computers. </p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Q: If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? <br /> A: I would have to go with pizza. Seriously, it meets all your dietary needs in one slice. </p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Q: Who would win in a fight, a bear or a shark? <br /> A: I would put my money on the bear. The shark only has teeth, but the bear has teeth and claws. </p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Q: What do you enjoy most about working at Mercer? <br /> A: The family atmosphere. The people at Mercer have been extremely friendly since my first day on the job. </p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> </td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td style="vertical-align: top;">&nbsp;</td> <td valign="top" style="background: rgb(222, 222, 222) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"> <table rules="none" frame="void" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="1" style="border-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 378px; height: 775px; background-image: none; float: none; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(198, 198, 198); padding: 16px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><img vspace="0" hspace="0" border="2" src="http://cm3.missiondata.com/uploads/17/Image/mercer.november2009.jpg" style="width: 344px; height: 469px;" alt="" /><br /> </span> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hello again and Happy Thanksgiving!!</p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /> This is also officially the month for giving thanks, so I would like to give thanks for my wonderful family, all of my co-workers here in Louisville who make work fun, and all of our hard working owner operators that make us the best trucking company around. Can't think of anything in particular to be thankful for? No problem--Here are my top 10 reasons to be thankful: <br /> <br /> 10. We still don't have a reefer division. <br /> 9. Log book changes haven't gotten so bad that we are now working under the <br /> &quot;hour&quot; of service. <br /> 8. Sooner or later, that guy at the table next to you will get his meal and stop his rant titled, &quot;All we have to do to fix this industry is ...&quot;<br /> 7. They can't fit many more numbers on the diesel price signs. <br /> 6. That 4-wheeler swerving in front of you and talking on the cell phone gets off at he next exit. <br /> 5. On your next load, you probably won't have to be accompanied by a cowboy <br /> in a black trans-am to &quot;run interference&quot;. <br /> 4. You don't have a co-driver named The Bear. <br /> 3. Ohio might be planning to raise the speed limit all the way to 30!! <br /> 2. Your drag link does pass inspection. <br /> <br /> And the #1 reason to be thankful this year ...<br /> One word: Giblets!!!! <br /> <br /> In all seriousness, thanks to all of you who have signed up for the newsletter, and keep checking in on the News &amp; Events section of www.mercertown.com. </p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">See you next month,</p> <p style="margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 204); font-weight: bold;">Brian Helton</span><br /> <span style="font-style: italic;">Director of Recruiting</span><br /> &nbsp;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /> <img style="width: 376px; height: 48px;" src="http://cm3.missiondata.com/uploads/17/Image/FYI.jpg" alt="" /><br /> <table rules="none" frame="void" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="1" style="border-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 375px; height: 212px; background-image: none; float: none; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(198, 198, 198); padding: 16px; background: rgb(255, 255, 255) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; vertical-align: top; text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; background-color: rgb(204, 102, 0);"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Happy Driver Appreciation Month!</span></span><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: left;">Keep an eye on your mailbox. To show appreciation, we've sent a little gift to all of our drivers and owner operators. <br /> <br /> We appreciate everything that you do! <br /> <br /> <hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;" /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Web Site Changes</span><br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: left;">We have recently revamped the old <a href="http://www.mercer-trans.com/">Mercer-Trans.com</a> web site. That site is now exclusively for sales. For Mercer news, and information regarding current and future Mercer contractors, please refer to <a href="http://www.mercertown.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mercertown.com</span></a>. </div> </div> <br /> <br /> <hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;" /> </div> <h2><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 255);">Trailers for sale!<br /> </span> </span></span></h2> Flatbeds and step decks are available. <br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">For price quotes or more information, <br /> call Tony Borden.</span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">800-626-5375 Ext. 3321</span><br /> &nbsp;</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /> <a href="http://www.showusyourtruck.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><img src="http://cm3.missiondata.com/uploads/17/Image/suytnov09.jpg" style="width: 382px; height: 624px;" alt="" /></span></a><br /> &nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr style="border-style: none; border-color: rgb(51, 51, 51); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); background-image: none; text-align: left; vertical-align: top;"> <td colspan="10"><br /> <h1 style="margin: 0px; padding: 3px 16px; background: rgb(166, 166, 166) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; display: block; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">Give us your Feedback</h1> <p style="margin-left: 40px; font-style: italic;">Do you have something to say? We are currently seeking contributors for the newsletter. Send your thoughts, ideas and general ramblings to:</p> <div style="margin-left: 40px; font-style: italic;"> <p>Johanna Inman - Recruiting Department - 800-433-0904 - jinman@mercer-trans.com</p> </div> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 16px; background: rgb(241, 241, 241) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">Please take a few moments to tell us about your experience with Mercer so that we can better serve you in the future. </p> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 16px; background: rgb(241, 241, 241) none repeat scroll 0% 50%; font-size: 10px; color: rgb(3, 80, 126); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mercertown.com/site/contact-us/give-us-your-feedback.html" style="font-size: 10px; color: rgb(72, 184, 227); line-height: 14px; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Click here</strong></a> to take our online survey. <br /> If you have questions or comments regarding the newsletter, please contact Johanna at <a href="mailto:jinman@mercer-trans.com">jinman@mercer-trans.com</a>.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> 7541 2 november-09 true false November '09 2009-11-25T13:01:57-05:00