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!
Presenting another episode of Grady’s Garage!
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!
Below are some of the different ways you can earn Pro-Points:
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!
We’re officially on the most trending social media platform, TikTok! Follow us @marvinkellertrucking for more exclusive videos and share them with your family and friends!
Click on the image to be directed to our TikTok page!
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!
