Month: June 2022

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Maintenance & Equipment

New Breakdown Service

Our new breakdown service account is live now. It’s called Canxxus and it’s set up through one of our current vendors, Corcentric. From here on out, please use the number below if you need breakdown services. Thank you and drive safe!

Canxxus Contact Information

This information will be located in the Resource Library as well.
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Performance Recognition

What can I spend my Pro-Points on?

Did you know you’re able to spend your points on any item at any time? You can exchange your Pro-Points for a variety of things, such as gift cards, tools, TVs, or even cash in your points on your weekly settlement! In addition, you can send us a link from Amazon with the item that you want and we will get it ordered as soon as we can.

For instance, Anthony Gilio exchanged his Pro-Points for brand new Cobra Exhaust Pipes to put on his motorcycle. Check it out!

How can I earn more Pro-Points?

Below are some of the different ways you can earn Pro-Points:

  • Interacting within the app: Simply use and engage within the app. For instance, drivers are awarded 50 Pro-Points for sharing their knowledge by adding a note to a Shipper or Receiver.
  • Earning badges: Within the Drive MK App, there are many badges that we award with Pro-Points. The highest-earning badge is the Work Streak Badge; keep a work streak and you can earn up to 5,000 Pro-Points! 
  • BlueTree Scorecard: You can earn 1,000 Pro-Points for each green score in Safety, Compliance, Performance, and MK Elite (green in all three categories). Meaning you can get up to 4,000 Pro-Points! 
  • Outstanding Performance: DMs award Pro-Points to recognize their driver’s extraordinary performance.
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Announcement & Hot Topics

Do you know about our Fuel Discounts?

High diesel prices have been affecting all of us and we’d like to help you. We want everyone to be aware of the fuel discounts that we and our vendors have to offer.

Love’s is our preferred fueling location because we receive the best discounts. The discount rates are as follows:

  • OPIS cost minus 0.02
  • Retail minus 0.08
  • OPIS cost minus 0.16 in Illinois.

Though if there isn’t a Love’s in your area/route, TA’s & Petro’s would be a great 2nd choice.

Lastly, with Pilot’s, Flying J’s, and other out-of-network locations you won’t receive as great of discounts and there are constraints. Such as, Company Drivers are limited to 25 gallons of fuel.

11 Tips & Tricks on how to improve your fuel performance

There are many other ways you can save money and improve your fuel performance other than just relying on our fuel discounts. Read some of the tips below:

  • Drive at or under the posted speed limit: faster speeds encounter more air resistance, requiring the engine to work harder and compensate with more fuel.
  • Each MPH over 60 mph equals a 1/10 decrease in MPG
  • Set a speed that is responsible.
  • Avoid hard braking and sudden stops by maintaining a proper following distance of 6-7 seconds.
  • Coast as often as practical: Loaded trucks can coast long distances. For example, when approaching a stop sign, ramps, speed zone, or construction zones, use the momentum of the truck instead of the accelerator.
  • Accelerate in a relaxed, measured, and deliberate manner.
  • Shift smoothly and at lower RPMs.
  • Check tire pressure daily using a calibrated tire gauge on both trucks and trailers.
  • Shut the truck off: Turning the truck off even if it’s for a few minutes or a short period of time helps with fuel performance.
  • Tractors burn up to one gallon of fuel per hour while idling.
  • Track your weekly fuel economy.

Apply these tips and see your fuel performance improve!