As the national pain and outcry from the tragic death of George Floyd is coupled with past and present acts of racial injustice, our entire nation and especially the Black Community, are feeling an overwhelming sense of unease, frustration, and sorrow. The death was an atrocity. We all stand united in horror and grief, alongside his family, his community, and our neighbors.
Read MoreOver the past three weeks there has been a measured increase of both trip activity and mileage. This is very encouraging news for TransCor and the industry. And although the national supply chain is experiencing understandable stresses, our PPE inventory is well managed and provided. At the same time, we are making initial plans for a phased reopening of the Central Office on June 15th. I look forward to seeing all of you soon.
Read MoreNext Monday, May 25, 2020, is Memorial Day, a day when we pause to remember our fallen heroes: the men and women who answered the call of freedom and paid the ultimate sacrifice. This year, restrictions unlike any our country has experienced before that are being necessitated by the Coronavirus pandemic will cause many traditional activities to be postponed or cancelled. Therefore, Memorial Day will likely be celebrated much differently this year than it has been in the past.
Read MoreThe collective work being accomplished by our team continues to be vitally important. As part of the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce, please know that people are depending on TransCor. Throughout TransCor's admired history we have always been led by our Mission Statement and Guiding Principles. During this unprecedented time please join me in recommitting ourselves to both.
Read MoreYou exemplify professionalism and strength in the face of a difficult and often dangerous work environment. Along with my sincere appreciation for each one of you, I am profoundly grateful to CoreCivic and their Federal and State Partners for entrusting TransCor with the opportunity to serve. At a time when so many companies are faced with difficult business and employment decisions, I am incredibly proud that our industry is recognized by the Department of Homeland Security as an Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce.
Read MoreWe continue to monitor the current COVID-19 health crisis very closely. Throughout these rapidly changing developments, the health and safety of our employees and those entrusted to our care remain our top priorities. Therefore, in the interest of further safety measures, this week we announced a plan for mandatory use of masks by all TransCor staff assigned to CoreCivic facilities.
Read MoreOver this past weekend, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) temporarily suspended transportation activity at the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, GA. In response, we have redirected the priorities of the impacted staff and resources during this brief period of pause. Similarly, we have also recognized some limited scheduling disruptions and understandable reductions of trip activity in other areas of our operating network.
Read MoreAs part of the Critical Infrastructure Industry, our company is unique in not experiencing furloughs or service interruptions. Instead, our employees continue to provide a valuable role in the service we provide to CoreCivic and their partners every day. I want you to know that the leadership team appreciates everything you do every day, but especially during this challenging time. We can’t thank you enough for your continued commitment to excellence.
Read MoreDuring challenging and uncertain times it would be far more tempting for some to observe from afar. But that is not who we are! Since 1990, TransCor has provided an innovative solution to government agencies seeking safe, secure and humane transportation of those entrusted to our care. We are still providing and continually improving upon this service 30 years later. I am so proud of this company and the commitment you are making each day to ensure we fulfill our mission.
Read MoreAt a time when "business as usual" is not an option, we have and will likely continue to introduce temporary protocol changes and practices that best support our mission. Because of this, I strongly encourage each leader to communicate daily with their respective team members. No one really knows how long this will last, but we are positioned well and prepared for tomorrow and the days ahead. What I do know is that I have great confidence in each of you and our resolve as human beings.
Read MoreAs we continue to recognize that this is our new normal for the time-being, I encourage you to take care of your own physical and mental well-being. Below are some tips that I encourage you to take advantage of to provide a positive distraction from your challenging days:
Read MoreAt present, the Central Office and all of our field offices remain open. As a public safety provider, we fall into the Critical Infrastructure Industry of essential work. Our role is vital to ensuring that safe, secure, and humane transportation is readily available to the Federal and State Partners we serve. The leadership team along with many subject matter experts across the industry are working diligently to address these shifting needs.
Read MoreI firmly believe that a person's commitment to excellence in his or her chosen field of endeavor is proportional to his or her quality of life. Without question, each of you — uniformed and non-uniformed alike — make TransCor a better company each day you are on the job.
Read MoreAs a nation, we are deeply grateful for the veterans who served our country with great honor in the past, and to those who uphold their duties today. In honor of Veterans Day, I encourage you to take a moment – today, tomorrow or next week – to thank a service member for her or his dedicated service to our country.
Read MoreLike many of you, I hope to spend part of this weekend celebrating our nation’s birthday with family and friends. And as much as we each will enjoy a relaxing long summer weekend, Independence Day is, most of all, an opportunity to reflect on the true meaning of our citizenship. The Declaration of Independence makes it clear. To be American is about much more than the place we call home. It’s a deeply felt commitment to higher principles: liberty, equality, opportunity, and self-governance.
Read MoreNashville-based newspaper, The Tennessean, has recognized 70 companies and organizations in Middle Tennessee as Top Workplaces for 2016. TransCor is proud to announce that it is among this group of recognized employers. These companies have been recognized as top workplaces based on surveys about the workplace completed by their employees.
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