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The Excel Team: Dec 12, 2024 8:21:12 AM
Honoring delivery Drivers and their incredible contributions
Drivers play a pivotal role in keeping our communities connected and functioning. From delivering essential goods to transporting critical medical supplies, drivers are more than just transporters; they're essential links in the supply chain and everyday lives.
At Excel Courier, we understand the immense value that our 250+ drivers bring to our organization and the communities we serve in the Mid-Atlantic.
To express our gratitude and appreciation, we are proud to announce our 7th annual Driver Appreciation Week, taking place from September 16th to 20th.
Explore this Article
- Importance of Celebrating Drivers
- Welcome Message from Chris Marchetti, CEO
- Agenda
- Send a Driver a Shoutout
- Testimonials
- Raffles
- Meet the Driver Series
- Photo Gallery
- Week In Review Message from Chris Marchetti, CEO
The Importance of Celebrating Drivers
Celebrating drivers is more than just a gesture of goodwill; it's a recognition of their vital contributions to our society. Here's why we believe it's crucial to honor their hard work:
- Essential Services: Drivers ensure the timely delivery of goods and services that are essential to our daily lives, from groceries and legal documents to medical supplies.
- Economic Impact: The transportation sector serves as the backbone of our economy, with drivers at the forefront of this vital industry. Their absence would cause significant disruptions in the supply chain, highlighting just how indispensable they truly are.
- Safety and Efficiency: Drivers expertly maneuver through intricate routes and diverse environments to guarantee secure and efficient deliveries, often facing demanding conditions. Their quick decision-making, expertise in safe handling practices, and commitment to confidentiality highlight the multifaceted nature of their crucial responsibilities.
- Community Connection: Drivers connect our communities, allowing businesses to function seamlessly and individuals to access crucial resources. They enable us to concentrate on what truly matters without the concerns of bridging the gap between production and delivery.
Kicking Off The Week With A Message from Chris Marchetti, CEO
Driver Appreciation Week Agenda
Join us for a week of festivities and recognition as we celebrate our incredible drivers. Here's a glimpse of what's coming:
- Multiple Daily Raffles (including pairs of football tickets)
- Giveaways
- Driver Stories
- Client Shoutouts
- Pizza parties
Throughout the week, we will also share inspiring stories, highlight the challenges and rewards of being a driver, and encourage our community to express their gratitude for these hardworking individuals. Let's come together to celebrate our drivers and show them that their contributions are truly valued.
We'll add updates to this blog throughout the week, but you can also follow us in real time on our social accounts.
Send a driver a shoutout!
Testimonials: See What Our Clients Have to Say About Our Drivers
We're excited to share some fantastic client testimonials about our incredible team. Drivers are the face, heart, and soul of Excel Courier, going the extra mile every day to provide reliable delivery service and create meaningful connections with our clients and the community.
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Raffle: Drum Roll, Please!
Every day, we raffled off gifts to our fleet of around 250 drivers. We gave away items like JBL speakers, Roku Stick, Commander and Ravens football club-level tickets, and more!
Monday, September 16 - presented by Chris Marchetti, CEO and Ryan Cooper, Operations Manager
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Tuesday, September 17 - presented by Leo Marchetti, Driver Manager, and Malik Couch, Driver Recruiter
Wednesday, September 18 - presented by Jennifer Douglas, Client Services Manager, and Casey Kilgore, Marketing Manager
Thursday, September 19 - presented by John Uno, 36-year Excel Courier veteran Dispatcher, and Jack Michie, Lead Development Representative
Friday, September 20 - presented by Daryn McDaniel, Account Project Manager, and Chris Marchetti, CEO
Meet the Driver Series
Excel Courier drivers are a diverse group, each with their own unique story and experiences. There's more to person behind the uniform. Our Meet the Driver series offers you a chance to get to know some of the people you interact with daily, providing a glimpse into their lives and backgrounds. We asked each driver to answer questions of their choosing from a selection of questions.
1. Ernest | Driving for Excel Courier Since Jan 2020, main vehicle: Toyota Prius
Q: Tell us about a delivery that stood out to you
A: “I am very proud that we helped during the COVID lockdown and be a part of the essential workers who transported samples and any other medical study.”
Q: What is your favorite thing to do when you're not driving?
A: “I love spending time with my family, doing outdoor activity.”
Q: Who inspires you?
A: “USA inspired me as an immigrant in this beautiful country.”
Q: What advice would you give a fellow courier that is just starting out?A: “Be on time and meticulous.”
Q: What do you enjoy most about working for Excel Courier?
A: “I like the flexibility and the respect to each other.”
2. Tanya | Driving for Excel Courier since July 2022, main vehicle: Chrysler sedan
Q: We are lucky to have a very diverse fleet and are always looking for opportunities to learn about your customs and traditions. What customs and traditions do you practice that you’d like to share?
A: “One of the customs and/or traditions I practice before I start my day is to first, show gratitude for waking up daily and do my best to carry a positive attitude. I believe that everything starts there. Secondly, I always greet our customers with a smile and their name/names. It helps to build a rapport and creates a pleasant experience. So, remember your customer's names and faces.
Third, drive safely always.”
Q: What is your favorite thing to do when you're not driving?
A: “My favorite thing to do when I'm not driving is to spend time with my family and those who are close to me, cook, create music, listen to music, watch movies, and work towards self-improvement.”
Q: Who inspires you?
A: Because I grew up seeing my mother do that so much, I desire and am inspired to do the same. It is written that we should be of service to others.”
3. Beau | Driving for Excel Courier Since Feb 1995, main vehicle: tractor-trailer
Q: What does your average day look like?
A: “At Excel early in the morning, I get a lot of calls to pick up from airlines or take aircraft parts to the airport. I also transport live animals. As a CDL-licensed driver, I am responsible for miscellaneous deliveries throughout the day. As the Fleet Manager, I make sure the vehicles are running in top shape.”
Q: Tell us about a delivery that stood out to you.
A: “During the pandemic, we picked up puppies from the airport and delivered them to their new homes. It brought a lot of cheer and laughter to the families.”
Q: What was your first paying job?
A: “At 13 years old, I pruned apple and peach trees for an orchard. I also worked for Krispy Kreme for $0.90/hour in 1965/66!”
