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Marvin Keller CSA Monthly Update

Check Out Our Current CSA Scores

Click here to see our CSA trend over the last 12 months

Click here to see our current fleet CSA Violations

Last month we saw a 1% increase in our Unsafe Driving score due to a speeding violation. We also saw a 1% increase in our HOS Score. We received three hours of service violations in May including general form and manner – failing to enter load information and update trailer numbers in BlueTree as well as certifying logs.

Our Vehicle Maintenance score decreased by 7% and is currently the lowest I have seen at 11%! This is a reflection of the professionalism and dedication to safety by the entire Marvin Keller Team. Our commitment shows through conducting thorough inspections on the equipment, reporting any defects and resolving issues before heading out on the road.

Keep up the great work and stay safe!

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Marvin Keller CSA

Have you ever wondered why some carriers are pulled into the scales for inspections more frequently than others? The company’s CSA (Compliance, Safety, Accountability) Score is often used to determine if a truck should receive an inspection.

Check Out Our Current CSA Scores

Click here to see our CSA trend over the last 12 months:

Click here to see our current fleet CSA violations:

What is a CSA Score?

CSA scores are based on a carrier’s DOT Inspections. Every violation (citation or warning) noted on a DOT Inspection results in points added to the carrier’s CSA score. These violations fall into one of 8 Categories (Unsafe Driving, Crash Indicator, Hours-of-Service Compliance, Vehicle Maintenance, Controlled Substances & Alcohol, Hazmat, Driver Fitness & Insurance/Other).

  • Every violation is assigned a point value from 1 – 10 with 10 being the most severe
  • CSA Scores are updated every 28 days
  • Points remain on a company’s CSA Score for 24 months
  • Low CSA Scores = Safer Operation = Fewer Inspections

What can you do?

Marvin Keller’s CSA Scores are top notch and a reflection of the safety minded Drivers on our team. Continue doing what you are doing!

  • Drive safely and follow the SMITH System Principles
  • Conduct thorough Pre / Post Trip Inspections
  • Report any defects or potential safety risks before you hit the road
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In Memory of Steve Von Behren

Steve was a long time member of the Marvin Keller Family. He joined the team in 2013 and was eager to share his skills and knowledge to help develop incoming Drivers. Steve was an instrumental part of the Marvin Keller training program until he retired in April of 2020. Not only was Steve a professional Driver, but he was also a talented musician. Steve was happy to join in with a few other members of the MK Family to provide live music entertainment at our 2019 Driver Appreciation Celebration.

We were devastated to learn that Steve passed away this week after his valiant fight with cancer. We are grateful for the time we had with Steve and that his talents will continue on at Marvin Keller through the students he inspired and developed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.