A Healthier You - Firework Safety

4^th of July is just around the corner! We have lots of fireworks, BBQs, fresh watermelons, and fun in the sun to look forward to. 

Last week I sent out sunscreen info so this week I thought a little fireworks safety would be a great idea. 

The two tips combined can keep your skin burn free and possibly save an eye 😉.

Firework Safety Tips:

• An ADULT should always supervise firework activities -including sparklers.
• Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
• Never light fireworks while holding them in your hand (Yes, this includes Roman Candles).
• Never lean over fireworks while lighting.
• Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioned fireworks.
• Keep a buck of water or water hose nearby to extinguish fireworks that don’t go off or in case of fire.
• Make sure that the fireworks are not being lit or sent into a dry area that could ignite a fire.

Also don’t forget to support Addison’s 4^th of July Festival and our own Julie Nix!

Thank you,

Wenona Mertens

A Healthier You - Sunscreen

With these rainy days I’m sure sunscreen is the last thing on your mind but we are officially one week into summer! 

I thought some tips on sunblock use would be great for us: 

• When: Sunscreen should be used year around -Not just in the summer.

• What SPF: The American Academy of Dermatology recommends SPF 30 or higher.

• What Type: Choose a broad spectrum that will protect from both UVA and UVB rays.

• When to Reapply: This varies based on what you’re doing. If you’re inside most of the day and not sweating or swimming you can apply one time in the morning. If you are active outdoors go with a water resistant formula and reapply every 40 to 80 minutes.

• How Long Does A Bottle of Sunscreen last: Some bottles have an expiration date you can check but if not the FDA requires sunblock to maintain its original strength in the bottle for 3 years.

Have a great summer!! 😊

Thank you,

Wenona Mertens

How We “C2” Your Freight Needs

From the time you call 800-810-2006 until the moment your freight is delivered you have the entire C2 Freight team dedicated to making YOUR freight moving experience the best you’ve ever had. As our customer (and friend) we want to take all the worry and stress away that comes with moving freight. That’s our department and you should be caring about what you do best, managing your company.

You will have your very own dedicated shipper coordinator who works one-on-one directly with you in the way that works best for you; either by phone or email. Once you have an assigned shipper coordinator, they will delegate each step to an expert in every department you need… from scheduling appointments for pick-up and delivery, to dispatching and tracking the driver selected for your load, and a carrier coordinator whose job is to match your load up with the best trucking company and driver available. Not to mention our excellent administrative and support staff who will handle all of the paperwork.

We have a database of over 30,000 carriers and over 20 years of experience in the trucking industry, so let us “C2” your freight needs!

Pocono Proud

C2 Freight was proud to sponsor Ryan Sieg Racing at the Pocono Green 250 Race on June 1st at Pocono Raceway.

Our very own shipper coordinator, Kyle Carden (right), and our Operations Manager, Michael Boggs (left) along with wife Christi were able to attend the race and cheer on the speedy C2 Camaro. 

Ryan, staying in the top 10 for the majority of the race, had a tire go down under green, and lost multiple laps to the leaders toward the end. Ryan finished up P26, but it was still a great weekend at "The Tricky Triangle".

We also sponsored the Talladega race earlier this year, and will be sponsoring the U.S. Cellular 250 at the Iowa Speedway later in the race season. 

June 2019 C2 Employee Spotlight

June 2019 Employee Spotlight

This month the employee spotlight is on Wenona Mertens. She has been with us for 2 years this October and makes a great addition to the C2 family.

Wenona is married to Daniel “Boogie” Mertens who is an RN at Cullman Regional. Between them they have 6 kids (Destiny, Tori, Hannah, Eli, Trinity, and Maddi) and 4 grandchildren (Lillianna, Layla, Jack, and Lance).

We consider Wenona our fitness guru around the office as she enjoys hiking with her family, fishing, kayaking, running, yoga, and of course spoiling her precious grand kids. She and Daniel recently competed in a "Stoney Lonesome Mud Run" to raise money for the local mud track park. She is a pleasure to work with and we look forward to what the future holds for her here at C2 Freight.