We’re pleased to announce Andrew Ramsey, our newest addition to our Operations Team!
“Hello, my name is Andrew Ramsey and I’m the new driver manager here at Marvin Keller. I will be working alongside Nick and Tommy in helping all drivers achieve their goals! I’m very excited about the new opportunity and the challenges to come. I look forward to meeting all the drivers here at Marvin Keller. I recently got married and have two amazing stepdaughters. In my free time, I love spending time with my family.”
In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Marvin Keller would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge and thank all of our drivers. We want to recognize the hard work, sacrifice, and dedication you put into keeping this country moving. Every load you haul improves the lives of others. Your contributions to the industry are valuable and we appreciate all you do!
From our team here at Marvin Keller, thank you for delivering our freight safely, securely, and on time, but also keeping the highways safe. We can’t wait to celebrate you at our Annual Driver Appreciation Party this Saturday!
When dropping an empty trailer at our drop lot in Decatur IL, please drop them on the west side of the lot. DO NOT drop empty trailers on the southeast side of the lot. That is where loaded trailers go. View the diagram below for reference.
If you have any questions about this, please get with your driver manager. Thank you!
This information can also be found in the Resource Library.
Have you ever been approached by another driver asking questions about driving for MK but didn’t know much about the specific job position or how to guide them in the right direction? Look no further!
Recruiting Tips:
We want to give you some recruiting tools to help drive potential candidates to the MK family and give you that referral bonus you deserve! Below are a few recruiting tips you can use:
Website: direct them to our website. Our website has all the information about driving schedules, compensation & benefits, requirements & qualifications, and testimonials from our very own drivers.
Bonuses: you can tell them we offer a $1,000 sign-on and $1,000 referral bonus. Also talk about our MK Pro-Point System, which is similar to a performance bonus!
Compensation: If the potential candidate has any questions about current pay for our different driving positions, you can show them this image!
Referral Bonus:
We highly value referrals and we want to reward you for helping us grow!
Refer a driver to receive cash and a chance to win an “Upgrade Your Truck” Package.
Referral Program Includes:
$100 for each driver lead or application
$1,000 paid to MK Driver once the applicant is hired: $500 paid out once seated, $250 at three months, and $250 at six months.
Grand Prize: every referral a driver submits will be placed in a drawing for a chance to win an “Upgrade Your Truck” Package
Up to $1,000 in value
Choose items like a new seat, mattress, chrome accessories, etc.
If you know someone you think would be a good fit, it would be great if you could refer them to HR ext. 258 or our Recruiting Department ext. 280.
This program ends September 17, 2022. View the image below for more information.
We all have personal goals that inspire us. Whether it’s paying for your child’s college tuition, starting your own trucking business, or buying your first home, we all have a dream worth achieving.
Our Mission
Marvin Keller’s purpose is not only to haul loads safely but we’re committed to helping people. Thus, we’d like to help you! By using our services and resources, MK is providing drivers the opportunity to make their dreams a reality.
Dream Manager
Your Dream Manager, a.k.a Driver Manager, is ready to help you fulfill your dreams and goals. Discuss your personal goals with your Dream Manager and collectively come up with a plan to successfully achieve them.
Harjung’s Dream
Nicholas had a personal goal of purchasing a house for his parents. He wanted to figure out a way to make that happen and brought it to our attention. MK paved a path for him and he drove it. He ran that schedule hard and was able to buy the house that his parents were renting at the time. It was rewarding to guide and watch Nicholas successfully achieve his dream.
“I have grown in so many ways through the opportunities that Marvin Keller has given me, and those things mean a lot to me.” – Nicholas Harjung
“Don’t let your dreams remain dreams forever.”
Let MK help you achieve your dreams. Talk to your DM today.
We received word from our customer at Sherwin Williams in Effingham, IL that their Safety Manager is adding a new policy in which “all drivers need to wear HI VIS clothing or a vest when they are on the premises and walking to and from the yard.”
Please note that a safety vest is now a requirement at SW in Effingham, IL.
In the event your workflow does not populate on your ELD, follow the steps below:
1. Check the DriveMK app to locate load details.
2. Send a Bluetree message of all load updates.
Example of what to send on your ELD:
No workflow – Load 1191077 HMT 17097 at 0900 7/20
Load 1191077 DMT 17097 at 1000 7/20
Load 1191077 HPL 20465 at 1030 7/20
Load 1191077 Arrived at receiver 1800 7/20
3. Continue to use the app for your load details until Monday. Your driver manager will update prior to payroll being processed to ensure you are paid for all loads completed through the weekend.
4. Please call afterhours if your load details are not on the app.
*We must leave the load in an errored state to send to our development team for resolution. This process will allow for the development team to identify the root cause of the workflow error to improve our workflow communications. Thank you for helping to improve this process!
In this video, Grady shows where the Kill Switch is located on the Mack Anthems, Kenworth T680s, and Freightliner Cascadias. Note that turning the switch off on your break will ensure the truck will start and prevent draining its batteries!
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!
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.
