In honor of our new 68 mph program, MK came out with our first-ever music video. We hope you enjoy it! And remember, strive to be great and increase to 68!
Author: T. Ellis
You may have noticed a life-sized astronaut appear in our last company video and there is a very good reason as to why!
We have a new mission plan this year so you and Marvin Keller as a whole can be even more successful. This year, we’re focused on expanding our fleet!
What is our mission?
Mission 2022 “To the Moon”
Our focus is on recruiting! The main goal is to add more drivers to our team. We will achieve this by implementing new recruiting techniques.
Goal: expand our fleet to 140 drivers and above
How can we achieve our goal and reach the Moon?
We want to reach our goal to the moon and there are many ways we accomplish this! At MK we’re beginning to implement different techniques to recruit drivers, such as better advertising, updating our website, and so on. Furthermore, there are ways you can help MK reach its goal too.
You can refer drivers to Marvin Keller! Not only will you be helping MK reach its goal to the moon, but you will also receive a cash bonus for your referral. What an easy way to earn some extra cash! Contact your DM if you have a referral.
Any referrals will help with expanding our fleet and reaching our mission to the moon!
Increased demand and reduced supply are quickly driving gas prices higher. As fuel prices continue to skyrocket, below are a few tips from team members Travis and Greg S. on how you can improve your fuel performance!
- LOVES is MK’s preferred fuel station: We recieve the best discounts!
- 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.
- Aviod 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 momentum of truck instead od 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 its for a few minutres or 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.
Spread your knowledge and practice these habits every day to see improvements!
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IL Road Condition Link
Below is a website that shows Illinois’s current road conditions. It is a web-based interactive mapping site that provides the ability to search and display several sources of transportation data.
If there is unexpected weather coming your way, you can check this site to see up-to-date and accurate road conditions. This tool can help you if roads suddenly get worse while over the road. Your safety is important to us. Check out the link below!
IL – https://www.gettingaroundillinois.com/winterconditions/
Below is an image as to what the site should look like:
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User Guide for Samsung Tablet
Below is a driver guide for navigating through the hardware and features of the tablet. If you want a hard copy just ask! And please if you have any questions give us a call. We’re here to help!
Samsung Galaxy Tab: User Manual
This document will also be put in the resource library so you can access it whenever you may need it!
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Darlene DeVore. Darlene passed away on February 1, 2022. She was a valued member of our team from 04/04/2005 – 08/31/2018 when she retired. Darlene was a hard worker and she will be missed by many.
Condolences can be offered to the family at www.reedfuneralhome.net.
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Prepare for Winter Weather
As cold weather approaches, we want to make sure you are taking the necessary safety precautions and are equipped with some winter weather essentials. While on the road and as the weather changes, do not hesitate to shut down if you need to make that call. No load is worth putting yourself in harm’s way. Stay safe and warm!
Winter Weather Essentials Continued:
- Heavy duty jumper cables
- Tire chains or traction mats
- Have at least a half tank of gas at all times during the winter
- Even though they say Washer Fluid wont freeze it can still freeze in the tubes by the wipers. Adding a bottle of 91% rubbing alcohol to your washer fluid can prevent this from happening
- Most importantly, if you don’t feel safe or the conditions are changing rapidly please pull off at your next safe place to park.
Did you know that there are numerous ways you can earn Pro-Points? We want to make sure you’re aware of how to earn more points so you can be recognized for your outstanding performance, strive for the most points, and in the end be successful!
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 Pro-Points for. 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.
Where can I find my Pro-Point Balance?
Open the Drive MK App and follow the steps below:
- Click the ^ icon at the bottom right
- Click on “profile”
- You should be able to see your Pro-Point balance under your name
- If you click on your balance, you will be able to see your lifetime balance, how many points you’ve spent, and how many are available.
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 a specific item and we will get it ordered as soon as we can. Check out the drivers below on how they spent their Pro-Points!
If you have any questions, ask your DM for more information on our Pro-Point System. You can find all this information in the Resource Library when you need it!
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Graphic Packaging Visit
Today we welcomed members from Graphic Packaging, one of our valued customers based out of Shelbyville, IL, to our facility. As most of you know we haul freight out of these Graphic Packaging Facilities:
- Shelbyville, IL
- Centralia, IL
- Augusta, GA
- Texarkana, TX
- Clarksville, TN
- Pittston, PA
We were happy to show them what goes on behind the scenes at MK and glad to have been given the opportunity in treating them to lunch! We’re thankful to have a great customer relationship with them and are appreciative of their loyalty.
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Drive Alert, Arrive Alive!
Fatigue Awareness Safety Campaign
$200 bonus paid on your settlement as soon as you complete the below campaign activities. Be sure to complete the campaign material by December 31, 2021! Click the link to see more information about our campaign:
Fatigue Awareness Campaign PDF
Training Material:
- ProTread: Fatigue Management
- ProTread: Hazard Awareness
- ProTread: Skid Control
- ProTread: Spotted Lanternfly Training
- ProTread: Steps to Injury Prevention
- ProTread: Winter Driving
Take the Fatigue Awareness Form
Link: https://forms.gle/covtbi4SmMeuWXB7A
How to Access Training:
Enter User ID: (driver number)
Enter Site ID: 700120
OR
Download the Pro-Tread App on your mobile device and complete the training on the mobile-friendly app.