| Taylor Times |
Vol. 09 · September 2026 |
| The fall edition |
Seven locations · One team |
| ● Pink Shirt Days · Oct 15 & 16 |
Hello,
fall.
Summer's in the rearview and peak season is on the horizon. Here's who's been winning, who's celebrating and what's new for you this month.
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 | ── 01 · Spotlight An outstanding SQF audit.Maine International Cold Storage Facility Our MICSF team had an amazing 2026 SQF Audit. Food safety and quality standards like SQF are some of the most demanding in our industry, and this result reflects the daily discipline of everyone in the building, on every shift. Congratulations, MICSF. 2026 SQF AuditOutstandingTeam Taylor |
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| Fight for a cure • Team Taylor wears pink • Pink Shirt Days Oct 15 & 16 |
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── 02 · Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Coming in
October.
A shirt for every Taylor teammate.
We're fighting for a cure. This October, Team Taylor goes pink across all locations for everyone who has faced breast cancer: the teammates, moms, sisters, wives, daughters and friends who fought it, who are fighting it now, and the ones we've lost. One shirt, one team, one message.
| ● Team Taylor · Fight for a cure |
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| Pink Shirt Days at Taylor |
Oct 15 & 16
Please wear your safety pink Breast Cancer Awareness shirt either one of those days.
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Honor Wear it loudPut on the pink for the people in your life who have fought or are fighting, and wear it proudly. | Remember Fight for a cureEvery shirt is a reminder that we're in this together, for the survivors, for the fighters and for the ones we miss. |
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── 03 · Spotlight Honored by the Goering Center.27th annual Goering Center awards Taylor Logistics was honored at the 27th annual Goering Center awards, which recognize family and private businesses in our region. It's a recognition of seven generations of family ownership and of every teammate who keeps that legacy moving today. Congratulations, Team Taylor. Goering Center27th annual awardsFamily owned since 1850 |
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── 04 · New for 2027
The Samaritan Fund Program.
2027 Benefit Offering, a new initiative for Taylor Logistics, Inc. employees and dependents.
This program aims to provide financial relief to those facing significant medical challenges or the burden of high-cost medications. If approved, the program will assist you in enrolling in an individual health insurance plan, along with sourcing financial assistance that should eliminate the out-of-pocket costs for insurance premiums and medical care. Applying and exploring this offering is straightforward. However, it is important to note that there is a limited timeframe for making changes to your group plan election. Changes can only occur during a qualifying event or within the annual enrollment period. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Samaritan Fund Program team at service@samaritanfundprogram.com, or contact your HR Representative. |
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How it works. If you have a serious medical condition with high cost treatment, electronically submit a confidential Medical Insurance Release form. | A Samaritan Fund Program Representative reaches out to explain the program, answer questions and gather your information. | If approved a personalized Samaritan Fund Program offer is issued. | If you wish to accept you will sign and submit your offer letter. | Your account is set up and we issue your debit card for medical expenses. | Enjoy the Peace of Mind to Heal and submit your feedback on your Samaritan Fund Program experience. |
“You are our guardian angel.... We are now not on edge, not stressed. Now we can focus on medical care and actually enjoy time with our daughter instead of stressing about the financial piece... Thank you, Thank you, Thank you” Samaritan Fund Program participant |
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── 05 · Recognition
September shout outs.
Teammates recognized by name in Paylocity this month for quality, communication, problem solving and going the extra mile.
“You passed the Site Security Drill! Thank you for taking the time to escort a stranger back to an exit when they were not meant to be in the building. You have food safety on the brain!” From Ren Reynolds · Sep 2 | “Thank you for reporting an unauthorized stranger to the proper people when you noticed them in the building! You've got food safety on the brain. This was a part of our annual Site Security Drill so great job!” From Ren Reynolds · Sep 2 | | Justin Sellers | Get It Done |
“Good job staying on top of the insurance renewals this year!” From Brian Fisher · Sep 3 | | Derrick Barrett | Team Player |
“Thank you for supporting OPS!” From Johan Arroyo · Sep 8 | “We appreciate your efforts in operations, your hard work doesn't go unnoticed.” From Johan Arroyo · Sep 8 | | Gino Torres Segarra | Outstanding |
“Thank you for all of your hard work!” From Elizabeth Switzer · Sep 11 | | Justin Essert & Ingrid Perez | Thanks |
“Thank you for stepping up and filling in the gaps from a CSO standpoint these last few weeks. You all have been doing a great job, keep it up!” From Elizabeth Switzer · Sep 11 | “Amazing work with the speed and accuracy of our mock recall! Thank you for all you do” From Ren Reynolds · Sep 23 | “I would like to recognize Willie for is dedications to help support our sanitation department. Volunteering his services to help keep our warehouse clean. Great team work!! Thank you.” From Juan Mosby · Sep 24 | “Thank you, Brian, for always finding new tools and technology to help keep Team Taylor on the cutting edge. Your professionalism, knowledge and willingness to jump in and help make a huge difference. We really appreciate everything you do behind the scenes to keep us moving forward. You’re awesome! Thank you!” From Noelle Taylor · Sep 24 |
“Who Dey & Great Artwork! Talk about putting your artistic skills to work! Amanda created this awesome Bengals tiger on the white board in Accounting, and apparently, it just had to have a little Steelers snack! We love the creativity, the Bengals pride and the personality behind this one. Great job, Amanda!” From Taylor Logistics Inc · Sep 24 |  |
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Your turn. Shout someone out.Paylocity mobile app → drop-down menu → STAR icon → tag a teammate, pick a reason, post. It takes thirty seconds and it shows up right here next month. |
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| Thank you • Years of service • Team Taylor |
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── 06 · Milestones
Work anniversaries.
Twenty-four teammates hit a work anniversary in October. Thank you for the shifts, the miles and the years you've given this team.
| 162 Combined years of service |
| 48 Longest tenure on the list |
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| Hall of Fame · Milestone of the month |
48 Years of service Keith Swensen48 years with Team Taylor! For nearly five decades, Keith has been part of Taylor’s story. He has worn many hats, worked alongside generations of teammates and seen our company grow and change tremendously over the years. Through it all, Keith has been a constant and someone people genuinely enjoy working with. His knowledge, dedication and years of experience have made a lasting impact across Taylor. Keith, Taylor truly would not be what it is today without you. Thank you for an incredible 48 years and everything you have done for Team Taylor! KUDOS ALERT If you see Keith, make sure to congratulate him on 48 amazing years! |
| Thank you, Keith! Congratulations on 48 years. |
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Thirty-two years strong 32 Lynda MartsCelebrating 32 years with Team Taylor! Over the past 32 years, Lynda has worn many hats at Taylor, supporting our customers, our teammates and our business along the way. She now brings all of that experience and knowledge into her newest role as our Taylor’d Solutions Manager. Lynda, thank you for 32 incredible years and everything you have contributed to Team Taylor. We are so grateful to have you! KUDOS ALERT If you see Lynda, make sure to congratulate her on 32 amazing years! |
| Thank you, Lynda! Congratulations on 32 years. |
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| Ten years and up | 1 teammate |
| Five to nine years | 5 teammates |
9 Thomas Singleton
9 years | 9 Elias Wesler
9 years | 8 Sara Rauckhorst
8 years | 7 Shane Hill-Bailey
7 years | 7 Willie Perry, Jr.
7 years |
| One to four years | 16 teammates |
4 Mark Melton
4 years | 4 Raekwon Valentine
4 years | 3 Chris Barchak
3 years | 3 Andre Bowie
3 years | 3 Olivia Dennis
3 years | 3 Edward Foster
3 years | 2 John Addley
2 years | 2 Jaqualen Willis
2 years | 1 Jose Fernandez
1 year | 1 Anthony Galinari
1 year | 1 Raul Guevara Medina
1 year | 1 Willie Lewis
1 year | 1 Ingrid Perez
1 year | 1 Juana Sanchez
1 year | 1 Pinang Tit
1 year | 1 Mike Toliver
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── 07 · Who we are
What we stand for.
Five values and the four questions that keep us pointed in the same direction.
01 SafetyEveryone goes home. It comes before speed, before volume, before anything. | 02 TeamworkNo site wins alone. We cover for each other across shifts and locations. | 03 RelationshipsWith customers, carriers and each other. Built over years, not transactions. | 04 QualityAudit-ready every day, not just the day the auditor shows up. | 05 EthicsSeven generations of a family name on the building. We do it right. |
Question 01 Why do we exist?For our people and to care for our customers' inventory. | Question 02 How do we behave?Hungry, humble and smart! Can-do attitude and hold each other accountable. | Question 03 What do we do?We are your full-service customer-centric logistics company. | Question 04 How will we succeed?Evolving constantly through technology, processes and growing with our team, customers and vendors. |
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── 08 · Leadership
Senior leadership team.
The people leading Team Taylor, and how to reach them.
If you need us at all, please reach out. We're always here. Even if we're not at your location, contact us anytime by email or find us on Teams.
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| Sweater weather • Swag store • Use code TLI • Tickets at Work |
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── 09 · Perks
Swag & savings.
Gear up for sweater weather, then book something fun for the season.
Taylor Swag Store Layer up in Taylor colors.Hi-vis, ladies' apparel, bags, mugs and all the favorites in one place, ready to ship. Jackets and hoodies are ready for cooler mornings on the dock. Hi-visLadies' apparelBagsMugsHeadwear |
| Discounts · Tickets at Work Fall plans, for less.Pumpkin patches, haunted houses, fall football, concerts, theme parks and hotels, all discounted through your Taylor benefit. Fall break and the holidays are close enough to book now, and the savings apply to hotels as well as tickets. |
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── New to the fleet Meet our newest ride.Say hello to unit 176071, a brand new Mack Pioneer joining the Taylor Distributing Co. fleet. Sleek, black and ready to roll, it just needs one more thing: a name. A FEW IDEAS TO GET YOU STARTED Big MackThe PioneerMidnight MackThe 1850Who Dey ExpressThe Dark KnightDarth Mack Voting goes out soon! Keep an eye on your inbox and cast your vote for the name you love. |
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── Customer care Good or bad, send it our way.Any customer service feedback, good or bad, from customers, carriers, vendors or whoever it may be: please send over any details you have so we can add it to our customer service dashboard. Thank you, team. We really appreciate it. | Send feedback to care@taylorlog.com Include who it's from, the date and what happened. Screenshots and emails are welcome. |
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── 10 · Tools
Important links for you.
Your everyday tools and benefits, all in one place.
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── Looking ahead Looking at October, here's what's coming up.Mark your calendar. Here are the observances, holidays and Taylor events on deck for next month. ALL MONTH · THINK PINK Breast Cancer Awareness MonthEarly detection saves lives, so talk to your doctor about screening. Wear your pink shirt on Oct 15 or 16. |
| ALL OCTOBER Cybersecurity Awareness MonthWatch for freight fraud, phishing and suspicious carrier requests. When in doubt, stop and verify before you click, pay or release anything. |
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Month-long observancesBullying Prevention Month | Domestic Violence Awareness Month | LGBTQ History Month | National Work & Family Month | Family History Month | Filipino-American Heritage Month | German-American Heritage Month | Italian-American Heritage Month | Polish-American Heritage Month |
Daily observances| Oct 2 | International Day of Nonviolence | | Oct 2 | Manufacturing Day | | Oct 2 | Sukkot ends (Jewish) | | Oct 2–3 | Shemini Atzeret (Jewish) | | Oct 2–3 | Simchat Torah (Jewish) | | Oct 5 | World Teachers' Day | | Oct 10 | World Mental Health Day | | Oct 11–20 | Sharad Navratri (Hindu) | | Oct 11 | National Coming Out Day (LGBTQ+) | | Oct 12 | Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day | | Oct 12 | Thanksgiving Day (Canada) |
| | Oct 13 | International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction | | Oct 15–16 | Taylor Pink Shirt Days | | Oct 15 | Spirit Day (LGBTQ+ anti-bullying) | | Oct 16 | Bosses' Day | | Oct 16 | World Food Day | | Oct 20 | Dussehra (Hindu) | | Oct 22 | International Stuttering Awareness Day | | Oct 24 | United Nations Day | | Oct 26 | Intersex Awareness Day | | Oct 31 | Halloween | | Oct 31 | Samhain (Wicca/Paganism) |
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| See you in October • Fight for a cure • One team, one mission |
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See you in October.
| © 2026 Taylor · Vol. 09 · The fall edition · One team, one mission |
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