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Meridian Terminal News with Charles Felder Everything is moving along at the Meridian Terminal. The Open House and Ribbon Cutting was a great success. The phones have been ringing off the hook as new applicants have either called or come by for more information. We have 9 new drivers running loads now, and will increase that by the end of the year. We have picked up several new customers and we are excited about the opportunities they present. The future is looking bright for Whitestone Transportation in the Meridian market and we're looking forward to what lies ahead. To all Whitestone Transportation drivers, if you are passing through Meridian, stop by and have a slice of Inette's Homemade Friendship Bread. Annual Christmas Party December 13, 2014 11:00AM Charlie's Catfish, Ellisville, MS Page 1 Operating Members, Lamar Shima Tom Anderson This has been an exciting year at Whitestone Transportation! With increasing our staff, and bringing aboard many quality drivers we have opened the door to more customers and opportunities. Along with opening the Meridian Terminal and the addition of new trucks, vans and reefers the future looks bright going into 2015. Again, we want to thank everyone that works so tirelessly to make things run smoothly whether it is keeping the wheels turning or greasing the wheels so they can continue to turn. We truly are a team and not one of us can do without the others and we appreciate all of you for your efforts. We hope God blesses you and your family this Christmas season and we look forward to working together in 2015! Lamar N Shima Tom Anderson Meridian Open House and Ribbon Cutting September 30, 2014

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Meridian Terminal News with Charles Felder Everything is moving along at the Meridian Terminal. The Open House and Ribbon Cutting was a great success. The phones have been ringing off the hook as new applicants have either called or come by for more information. We have 9 new drivers running loads now, and will increase that by the end of the year. We have picked up several new customers and we are excited about the opportunities they present. The future is looking bright for Whitestone Transportation in the Meridian market and we're looking forward to what lies ahead. To all Whitestone Transportation drivers, if you are passing through Meridian, stop by and have a slice of Inette's Homemade Friendship Bread.

Annual Christmas PartyDecember 13, 2014

11:00AMCharlie's Catfish, Ellisville, MS

Page 1Operating Members,

Lamar Shima Tom Anderson

This has been an exciting year at Whitestone Transportation! With increasing our staff, and bringing aboard many quality drivers we have opened the door to more customers and opportunities. Along with opening the Meridian Terminal and the addition of new trucks, vans and reefers the future looks bright going into 2015.

Again, we want to thank everyone that works so tirelessly to make things run smoothly whether it is keeping the wheels turning or greasing the wheels so they can continue to turn. We truly are a team and not one of us can do without the others and we appreciate all of you for your efforts.

We hope God blesses you and your family this Christmas season and we look forward to working together in 2015!

Lamar N Shima Tom Anderson

Meridian Open House and Ribbon Cutting

September 30, 2014

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Dry Freight - Operations Manager, Al Albritton Operations would like to thank all the drivers for their hard work over this last quarter. Business has been good. Our core customers have really been loyal to Whitestone Transportation. As always, Whitestone would like for all of its employees to have a open door policy. If you see anything where things can be done in a better way, please drop in and see Al or Chris. Operations would also like to express to all drivers the importance of doing a very good pre-trip before starting on trips, especially if you are leaving Meridian or Moselle, MS. The cost of fixing equipment at our facilities is a whole lot less expensive. Last, but not least, is driving safely and maintaining fuel cost effectively. Again, remember fuel is the highest cost in running a trucking company.

Page 2 Live Haul Manager, Chris Blue We are trying to grow our Happy Family in the Live Haul Division. If you know of anyone who may want to become one of the Few, Brave, Proud, Honored, and Elite drivers for Whitestone Transportation Live Haul Division then tell them about our Great Family. Be sure to give them your name so you can get the BIG Recruiting Bonus that Whitestone Transportation is offering.

Here's a few points you may be interested in:•Live Haul Team Drivers make the most money at Whitestone Transportation!!•Live Haul Drivers have the most exciting jobs in the company!•Live Haul Drivers leave on Sunday and back home by noon on Friday 95% of the time.•Drivers are in and out of Moselle daily.•Drivers get their schedule on Friday for the following week.•Live Haul Division Drivers are one big happy family.

If your truck is not clucking, then you're not trucking in the Live Haul Division.

Reefer Freight - Dispatcher, Patrick Shima

The Reefer Division has grown from a few units a year ago to over 30 units Whitestone moves today. The success of the Reefer Division has to do with some excellent customers and the great drivers that move the refrigerated products we haul.

The Reefer Division has opportunities for drivers that pride themselves on on-time deliveries and customer service.

Come join the Reefer Division where the drivers are always pulling a “cool” load!

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Safety Director, Alisa White

If a driver receives a DOT Roadside Inspection that has violations noted, it must be reported to Safety Director immediately. If after hours,

report any violations to on-call personnel. Any violation must be repaired on the same day at the nearest available repair facility.

If a driver writes up a DVIR that has maintenance issues

noted, repairs must be made on the same day at the nearest

available repair facility.

November's SAFETY TOPIC

is

LANE CHANGE CRASHES.

All drivers need to see Safety by the end of the month to

attend video seminar.

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UP TO $1500 BONUSAVAILABLE!!!

EARN $700 NOW AND $800 IN 90 DAYS FOR RECRUITING DRIVERS!!!

Our present recruiting bonus states as follows: FOR ANY ACTIVE, CURRENT DRIVER THAT

RECRUITS A NEW DRIVER, HE WILL BE GIVEN A $200 RECRUITING BONUS AFTER THE RECRUIT RECEIVES HIS FIRST CHECK AND $800 BONUS

AFTER THE RECRUIT HAS BEEN ACTIVELY EMPLOYED AND IN GOOD STANDING AT THE END OF HIS 90 DAY PROBATION PERIOD. THIS IS GIVEN TO ALL DRIVERS THAT RECRUIT ANOTHER DRIVER

FOR ANY POSITION: COMPANY, CONTRACT, OR OWNER OPERATOR DRIVERS. ANY DISCREPANCIES

REGARDING THIS BONUS WILL BE DECIDED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE SAFETY DIRECTOR.

We are offering the following bonus beginning November 7, 2014 until December 31, 2014:

In an effort to encourage our quality drivers to recommend quality recruits to us, we are

offering, in addition to the existing bonus, a special recruiting bonus of $500 to any driver that refers any driver to us. The additional bonus of $500 is to be paid to the referring

driver after the recruit receives his first check.

Reminder: In order to consider an applicant, he/she must have 2 years over the road driving experience within the last 5 years and a good

MVR and CSA score!

Join Our TeamFor Job Opportunities

Contact:Juanita Hill, Recruiter

Phone:601-450-7710 or

[email protected]

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Are you missing out? More savings for the company

means more money in your pocket. The company paid out a total of $4,707.86 this quarter

for our Fuel MPG Incentive Program.

Bonus/Mi MPG Min Miles

0 6.4 8000

0.01 6.6 8000

0.02 6.8 8000

0.03 7 8000

0.04 7.2 8000

Congratulations!!Effective 9/28/14

Bonus will be paid only to company drivers that turn in weekly fuel MPG sheets filled out

properly. Teams will split fuel bonus! Any questions contact Chris Blue.

Program is subject to change/modification after any month!

Don't forget to turn in your Weekly Fuel Logs.

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Vicky Pitts, Payroll

I would like to share a few reminders from the Payroll Department. Be sure to include all your information on all paperwork–driver name, driver code, truck number and load number. Billing:* Bills need to be in prior to Mondays.* Driver's signatures need to be on bills.* Lumper or pallet paperwork needs to be attached to bills.* Any out-of-pocket expenses that need to be reimbursed shall be turned into me.

PayRoll:* Any personnel changes need to be submitted to payroll by Mondays for pay on Friday.* Vacation needs to be turned in NO later than Monday for previous week's pay.* Payroll checks are distributed on Fridays @ 9 a.m. Any extra pay that is due, your dispatcher has to approve and turn into me by Monday for previous week's paycheck.

The Maintenance Department would like to thank all the drivers for their hard work, care and inspection of the equipment. When you check your equipment and find problems, get it repaired at our shop instead of on the road. This helps keep the cost down and saves time. We are a growing company and you drivers are the backbone of this company.

Keep up the good work! If the shop can help you in any way, please let us know!

God Bless You All!F U E L B O N U S

W I N N E R S

Christi Rabalais -

August

Sherry Manning -

September

Brent Lashley - October

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November BirthdaysTimothy McKinley 1 Jenni Mosley 18

Michael Lewis 2 Ismael Lerma 20

Louis Arrington 3 Michael Thigpen 24

Leon Jones 3 Lamar Shima 27

Randall Johnson 15

December BirthdaysLarry Gries 1 Brent Lashley 18

Charles D. Holder 7 Berry Boykin 24

Shane Cooper 7 Adam Lyon 27

Christi Rabalai 10 Alisa White 28

Oddie Franks 16

Whitestone Transportation Mission Statement

To be of service to God, family, country and neighbors,

To pursue excellence in all endeavors

and tasks we undertake. To be concerned for the well being

of our employees and families, our customers and their associates, and the communities that we work

and live within.

Page 5 Anniversaries

18 Years 6 Years, cont. 2 YearsAl Albritton Jenni Mosley Jimmy Brazell

Lamar Shima Joseph Campbell 13 Years William Winnick Melissa HallGeorge Cooley Earnest Lee

5 Years Travis Lewis11 Years Brian Gulley Richard ScottChris Blue Juanita Hill Allen SellersVicky Pitts

4 Years 1 Year9 Years Robert Carter Joseph AndersonBerry Boykin Mark Cooper Louis Arrington

Fernando Cotto Donnie Bond8 Years Ben Crisp David CooleyRicky Pitts Ira Dill Dean DeltonTamya Hudson Larry Gries Edward Floyd

Alisa White Leon Jones7 Years Ismael LermaKimberly Dennis 3 Years David Martin

Artis Evans Michael McClelland6 Years Marilynn Evans Timothy McKinleyTom Anderson Roger Felts Victor ParksLuis Hernandez Michael RoushAudrey Jackson Perry SanfordCasey Jones William SanfordHenry Lucky Michael Tyrone

Welcome Aboard!Walter Abney Oddie Franks Barbara MorganJoseph Alford Ricky Franks Johnny MyersNeil Anderson Ernesto Gonzalez Randy Napier Daniel Angulo Joseph Gregory Kevin NewsomeCurtis Barnett E. L. Guy Christi RabalaisMartin S. Bencaz Randall Johnson Lee SandersMickey Bradley Charles A. Holder Ja'Marian L. SatcherLamiko Brown Charles D. Holder Jay D. SimmonsRonnie Butler Shelton Jenkins Inette SterlingDaniel Callahan Arturo Lara Michael Thigpen, Sr.Danny Clark Brent Lashley David J. Thompson Mary Clark Adam Lyon Mitchell ThornhillPerry Coleman Jessie Lyons Russell UlmerShane Cooper Sherry Manning Austin VanderslicePenn Crisp Robin Mingle Clifton VerretEddie Denton Tracey H. Mollett Robbie VickersMichelle Evans LaPatrick WilliamsCharles Felder Gerald Windham

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1-844-WS-TRANS

Check our new and improving website www.whitestonetran s.com

First Edition December 2014Moselle Terminal: 17 Shiloh Church RdMoselle, MS 39459800-408-5542

Meridian Terminal:5959 I StreetMeridian, MS 39307601-450-77111-844-WS-TRANS

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Latest News

Whitestone Transportation is now SmartWay certified!

Whitestone Transportation is proud to

announce we are now registered with

U.S. Federal Government for U. S. Military Contract Hauling

Whitestone Transportation Scholarship Program is here!

We now have a scholarship program in place for children

and grandchildren of Whitestone Transportation

employees. Please see Juanita or Inette to pick up a packet which includes a list

of requirements. Deadline for submission is

set for April 1, 2015.

Come check it out!

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Whitestone Transportation is proud of Tom's grandson and Neil's son, Blake Anderson, on being selected by the

Miami Marlins in the First Round of the MLB draft!!!

Congratulations, Blake!!

Scholarship News

This year Ricky Pitts' son, Winston, was awarded the Dean Cotton Scholarship

through the Mississippi Trucking Association Foundation. As some of you may remember, Dean served

as the President of the MTA from 1974 to 2006. Winston attends Ole Miss and is using this $1,000 per semester scholarship to continue his education.

We are excited that a representative of Whitestone Transportation received this honor!