Month: July 2023

Did you know that filling out a passenger authorization form isn’t just an MK policy, but it’s also a requirement mandated by the FMCSA?

As per Marvin Keller’s policy and the FMCSA, anytime you take a passenger with you they must complete a passenger authorization form. This form must be signed by the passenger as well as your DM and must be carried in the truck when the passenger is with you. Failure to do so may result in a DOT violation, so make sure there is always a signed copy in the driver’s truck.

If you have any questions about this policy or would like to fill out a form, please reach out to your DM!

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A Friendly Reminder!

Don’t forget to share your driving tips n tricks with us!

Our drivers have a lot of experience on the road and have gained valuable knowledge to improve their performance. We believe that your knowledge and personal experiences can be of great use to other fellow MK Drivers, which is why we would like you to share some of your driving tips and tricks. 

Please share your ideas by clicking the link below.

Tips & Tricks Form

Once we have some feedback, we will compile all of your responses and display them in the next “Did You Know?” series for all to see!

For last week’s driver spotlights, we recognized the following drivers who went above and beyond! We appreciate you going the extra mile!

First, we would like to shoutout Eli Greenwood. We received a call from one of our Customers with so many nice things to say about Eli. He was very nice and respectful with a clean truck and great backing skills. Thanks for impressing our Customers!

Shoutout to Dave Williams for he had to limp a broken trailer back to the shop for repairs which saved us the expensive cost of a tow. Thank you for the extra effort!

We would like to recognize Jeremy Brubaker for he was stick out over the road during the 4th of July holiday and kept his spirits up in spite of it. Thank you for keeping a good attitude through the hassle!

Shoutout to Dan Schmitt for he had to switch trucks without much notice since his 4/4 partner was stuck out for the holiday weekend. He also had a great attitude – thanks for being so flexible!

We would like to acknowledge Julie Kelly for she helped us by moving around trailers at Nestle Purina in Bloomfield. Thank you for being so willing to help out!

To Howard Flynn – Congratulations on the new grandson!

Lastly shoutout to the new I Spy finders! Thank you for going the extra mile and completing throughout pre-trip inspections.

• Charity Battley
• Daniel Schmitt
• Harold Cain
• Jeremiah Brubaker
• Keith Bumgarner
• Daniel Perry
• Jason Grigsby
• Kim Bruchman
• Dave Bruchman

Don’t forget to be on the lookout for the “I Spy” stickers on our equipment! When you complete a thorough pre-trip inspection and find a sticker, you will be rewarded with MK Pro-Points.

Reminder – What is the “I Spy” Campaign?

To reward you for thorough pre and post-trip inspections, we have created stickers that display a QR code linked to our Drive MK App. We are placing these stickers on multiple trailers so when you are out doing an inspection and find one, you scan it in and receive MK Pro-Points.

After scanning, you will receive the “I Spy” Badge and the opportunity to level up with the more stickers you find on different trailers. More stickers you find = more Pro-Points!

How do you scan the QR Code?

Here’s how you scan it in.

• First, you will open your phone and the Drive MK App
• Go to “^” which is the Settings, and click “Scan.”
• Using the camera, you will hover over the QR Code to “scan it in”
• Type in the trailer number assigned to you
• Then you will be awarded the badge along with MK Pro-Points

**You are only able to scan the sticker that corresponds to the trailer assigned to you.

Why?

We want to ensure that everyone completes thorough inspections to guarantee a safe trip and help avoid OTR breakdowns. So make sure when inspecting your equipment everything is in working order, AND you’re looking for the “I Spy” stickers. Will it catch your eye?

Our drivers have a lot of experience on the road and have gained valuable knowledge to improve their performance. We believe that your knowledge and personal experiences can be of great use to other fellow MK Drivers, which is why we would like you to share some of your driving tips and tricks. 

Please share your ideas by clicking the link below.

Tips & Tricks Form

Once we have some feedback, we will compile all of your responses and display them in the next “Did You Know?” series for all to see!