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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
We appreciate your cooperation!
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.
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!
High diesel prices have been affecting all of us and we’d like to help you. We want everyone to be aware of the fuel discounts that we and our vendors have to offer.
Love’s is our preferred fueling location because we receive the best discounts. The discount rates are as follows:
Though if there isn’t a Love’s in your area/route, TA’s & Petro’s would be a great 2nd choice.
Lastly, with Pilot’s, Flying J’s, and other out-of-network locations you won’t receive as great of discounts and there are constraints. Such as, Company Drivers are limited to 25 gallons of fuel.
There are many other ways you can save money and improve your fuel performance other than just relying on our fuel discounts. Read some of the tips below:
Apply these tips and see your fuel performance improve!
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Below is an important audio clip from Joe Keller, President & CEO of Marvin Keller.
We’re here to protect our company and you guys! We want to ensure you guys that nothing has changed and we will continue to operate as normal.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask your DM!
You should always take an empty trailer with you even if the load is a drop and hook. If an empty trailer cannot be found and you are on a drop and hook, you may bobtail after confirming there are not any empty trailers at the locations below. If you are on a live load, please check the following locations below:
Empty Trailer Locations for After Hours
If in Effingham IL, check the following locations:
If in Mattoon IL, check the following locations:
If in Sullivan IL, check the following locations:
If in Decatur IL, check the following locations:
Drop and hook locations that require an empty – must not bobtail
IF YOU MUST HAVE AN EMPTY TRAILER TO LOAD, CHECK THE OTHER LOCATIONS ENROUTE TO TRY AND LOCATE A TRAILER.
All this information will be located in the resource library for when you may need it!
A huge shoutout to our friends at Truck Centers, Decatur Trailer, and Fleet Masters. All shops and their team members go above and beyond with the services they provide for us.
To show our appreciation, we decided to provide lunches to each repair shop! We can’t thank these companies enough for all they do and for keeping our trucks moving. Thank you Fleetmasters, Decatur Trailer, and Truck Centers!
Due to the chaotic increases in the price of fuel the past few weeks, our team members Kassie, Tiffany, and MK Driver Harold C. recently met with our Love’s Representative to learn more about our discount program and the Company itself.
Love’s started in 1964 by Tom and Judy Love when they bought an abandoned service station in Watonga, OK. It was originally named Musket Corporation and within 8 years they added 40 gas stations. In the early 1970s, they launched a new concept by adding a Mini Stop Country Store to their gas stations. By 1973, they began using their family name and became Loves Country Stores.
Marvin Keller partners with Love’s for a discounted fuel rate because of the number of gallons we purchase. Our Love’s discount rates are as follows:
Love’s offers us a better discount than the other competing fuel companies so we ask our drivers to fill up at Love’s stops when possible. In addition, they have a very nice Rewards Program that allows drivers to earn points which can be redeemed for free showers, drinks, and other merchandise. Click this link to see more information about Love’s Reward Program.
Today they have over 500 Loves Travel Stop locations across the US and they take pride in the cleanliness of their Truck Stops. They continue to offer new amenities to help professional truck drivers like dog parks, laundry facilities, and lots of parking spaces. Loves remains a family-owned company. Tom, Judy, and 3 of their 4 children still work for the company and make a commitment to visit each store at least one time per year.
With that being said, we’ve made the decision to change our fuel limit from 50 gallons to 25 gallons at Pilot and Flying J Centers. Please call your DM if you have any questions and choose Love’s!
In order to see these discounted prices, download the Comdata FleetAdvance App. It’s the only app that connects to your Comdata card, allowing you to find the best fuel prices and manage your Express Cash balance directly from your phone. It’s free to download, easy to use, and the features are designed to help you save time and money Below are a few features that the FleetAdvance App has to offer:
Reach out to your Driver Manager if you are interested in downloading the Comdata FleetAdvance App!