In a busy world, it’s often difficult to do the right thing. Every day we have opportunities to make bad decisions for immediate personal gain or convenience, whether it’s telling that little white lie to get out of trouble or slacking on the job and letting someone else deal with the problem later. It all comes down to integrity, our moral and ethical standards for ourselves.
When people have strong personal integrity, it blends into their professional careers. The good habits and behaviors help to build a good reputation for the companies they work for. Those with integrity are gracious and helpful, and they are respectful of others and their time. They are trustworthy and hard-working, realizing that everything they do impacts the company’s, and their own, reputations. Drivers who demonstrate integrity do thorough inspections and arrive on time and ready to work. They make sure their equipment is clean and in good working order and they are able to deal with conflicts that arise while remaining positive.
People lacking in integrity are often unreliable, showing inconsistency in their work habits. They frequently lack accountability, blaming others for failures and not accepting consequences. They lie and take shortcuts for personal gain without regard to the impact it will make on the companies they work for. They may leave trailers dirty, or tires or other equipment in bad condition for the next driver to deal with. They fly off the handle when issues occur and have a bad attitude or are unwilling to help. They
frequently neglect to make timely pickups and deliveries or make excuses for their performance.
Integrity is a value at Marvin Keller. Follow through on your promises, admit when you’ve made a mistake, and be honest with people. Humbleness is the key, and you will be rewarded with miles of goodness.